SMP Cadets not only conduct ROTC training activities, but also participate in one weekend a month and two weeks annual drill with their Reserve or National Guard unit. They participate in ROTC through the Simultaneous Membership Program. Myth #8: National Guard or Reservists Cannot Join Army ROTCĮWU Army ROTC has many Cadets that are part of the National Guard or Reserves. He is now a successful commissioned officer serving in the Military Police branch. Mahliek Roberts from the Class of 2018 was an athlete and a Cadet during his time at EWU. ROTC will work with student athletes to adjust assignment due dates and class attendance to not interfere with practice and games during the athletic season. For example a Duke University basketball player joined ROTC and commissioned as an officer in the National Guard while playing in the NBA for the New York Knicks. Yes, student athlete can still enroll into ROTC. Myth #7: Athletes Cannot Participate in ROTC EWU Army ROTC Cadet, Rebekah Hardin takes a test. Only after commissioning as an officer after college graduation and then completing nearly a year of advanced training will someone become eligible to deploy. No, it is Army policy that Cadets cannot be deployed while enrolled in ROTC. Cierra Neumann is a 4-year Army ROTC National Scholarship recipient to Eastern Washington University who received scholarship benefits worth $77,000. Just joining ROTC does not guarantee anyone a scholarship the Cadet has to put the work in first to earn one. Cadets that excel in academics, fitness, and leadership have increased odds of either receiving 4, 3, or a 2 year scholarship. Cadets have to compete for scholarships either through the national high school scholarship process or the campus based scholarship process. Joining ROTC does not mean that a Cadet automatically receives a scholarship to pay for school. Former EWU Army ROTC Cadets Kyle Stanton, Bryce Stanton, and Scott Hinshaw are pinned their infantry rifles by retired Brigadier General Neal Sealock during the 2018 Branching Ceremony. If a Cadet does not want to branch into the Infantry they do not have to. Prior to commissioning Cadets will go through an accessions process where they will compete for one of the 18 branches they want to be part of. After completing their initial military training a 2nd Lieutenant will generally hold the position of Platoon Leader and be responsible for approximately 30 Soldiers.
After graduation ROTC Cadets will commission into the rank of 2nd Lieutenant. Being officer requires exercising discipline and learning leadership skills that carry over very well in civilian service after the Army. Officers are tasked with making important decisions in stressful situations and are responsible for the well being and safety of the Soldiers under their command. Myth #3: An Army Officer is a Military Policemanīeing an Army officer means that you will become the civilian equivalent of a manager, not a military policeman.
Ten EWU Cadets contract into the ROTC program on Septemin front of historic Showalter Hall. In return the Army will provide financial assistance and scholarships to qualified Cadets to help them complete their college degree. However, the primary purpose of the Army ROTC program is to produce Army officers, so you must agree to serve as an officer in the Army after graduation. Myth #2: Contracting into ROTC the Same as Enlisting into the ArmyĬontracting into Army ROTC is not, strictly speaking, joining the Army. Enrolling into Military Science Advanced Course of 300 and 400 level courses does require the student to make a decision to contract into ROTC.
Enrolled students are NOT receiving any type of financial assistance from the Army for college. Enrolled students earn elective credit towards their degree while in the Basic Course. Students can drop after one term, or they can complete the entire two years of the Basic Course before making their decision. Enrolled students ARE NOT obligated to contract, meaning to enter a commitment and finish the program. Students enrolled in the Military Science Basic Course are those exploring the ROTC program’s 100 and 200 level courses. Signing up for a Military Science class is exactly that, it is a class. ROTC is the one way for college students to explore military service without having to sign any contract. Myth #1: Enrolling into ROTC the Same As Enlisting into the ArmyĮnrolling into ROTC is not the same as enlisting into the Army.
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