Posted on Jun 2, 2020
What determines the component of the army (Active, Reserves, ARNG) you commission in after completing ROTC?
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I am currently in the process of completing a non-scholarship green to gold packet with the hopes of attending Campbell University and earning a commission in the army after 2 years. One thing I have never been completely sure of is what or who actually determines what component you commission in once you have earned a commission, is it as simple as giving your ROTC unit a preference or is it more performance and needs of the army based?
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Needs of the Army, performance which leads to placement on the order of merit list, and preference
https://www.rallypoint.com/command-post/how-do-i-choose-an-army-branch-a-framework
https://www.rallypoint.com/command-post/how-do-i-choose-an-army-branch-a-framework
How do I choose an Army Branch?: A Framework | RallyPoint
The purpose of this article is to address one of the biggest Rally Point questions among Army ROTC Cadets: I am a with a major in , which branch should I choose? One of my goals is to help you filter through what you will get back. After all, don’t we all turn to the nameless, faceless internet trolls to determine our future? The immediate challenge is that the people responding are well intentioned but generally don’t know you from Adam....
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Was hoping you'd share this sir!
PFC(P) (Join to see) This is a phenomenal article that would help guide your time in ROTC if you choose that route. Many of my fellow cadets found it helpful.
PFC(P) (Join to see) This is a phenomenal article that would help guide your time in ROTC if you choose that route. Many of my fellow cadets found it helpful.
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Wow thanks sir, a lot of really good in-depth information in this article. I will definitely use this for future reference.
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You need to Google ROTC accessions and OML. There is a point based system that is used by cadet command to determine your component and branch assignment.
Once you've done that, you should spend time here on RP discussing the finer points, like how to balance school and ROTC work-loads, different training opportunities available, tips on improving OML score, etc.
RP could also offer you down-to-earth wisdom in the road to comissioning. For example, when I was a cadet I had a bit of a speech I gave other cadets trying to convince them to choose active duty out of college. And I always spent a little time with those cadets who were prior service. The biggest failures I saw in the program we're not the ordinary college kids, but the prior enlisted who stubbornly and arrogantly held onto their idea of superiority and closed their minds to learning a different form of leadership. I made that mistake myself.
Once you've done that, you should spend time here on RP discussing the finer points, like how to balance school and ROTC work-loads, different training opportunities available, tips on improving OML score, etc.
RP could also offer you down-to-earth wisdom in the road to comissioning. For example, when I was a cadet I had a bit of a speech I gave other cadets trying to convince them to choose active duty out of college. And I always spent a little time with those cadets who were prior service. The biggest failures I saw in the program we're not the ordinary college kids, but the prior enlisted who stubbornly and arrogantly held onto their idea of superiority and closed their minds to learning a different form of leadership. I made that mistake myself.
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Thanks for the info sir, rally point has always been a great resource for me, especially for green to gold related topics. Will defiantly do some additional research on OML.
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Here's how things went for us:
1. OML determines the cut off for active duty vs Reserve/National Guard component.
2. You had a selection of 3 preferred branches and duty stations
3. You received your assignment based upon your position in the OML and the needs of the Army.
4. You got notified by your cadre about what the determination was.
1. OML determines the cut off for active duty vs Reserve/National Guard component.
2. You had a selection of 3 preferred branches and duty stations
3. You received your assignment based upon your position in the OML and the needs of the Army.
4. You got notified by your cadre about what the determination was.
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