Posted on Feb 25, 2016
CPT Marching Band Clinician
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I was recently recommended by my command to attend the Master Fitness Trainer Course. However, in the next week I am expected to contract with my universities ROTC program as a Simultaneous Membership Program Cadet, I will remain in my current reserve unit. My question is can I still attend this training through my unit once I am a cadet?
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LTC John Shaw
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I recommend that you ask up your chain of command and make sure that role is still what the unit wants from you with your change in status. I did the same thing as an SMP and went to training as a cadet. In some cases I put my E-5 back on to attend the school. The rules have changed in the last 30 years, so check with your training NCO and your Command
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That makes sense, I'll definitely look into this. Much appreciated sir!
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CPT Pedro Meza
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SMP 1980-1983, I too kept my E-5 rank on until pin on the 2LT bar.
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Hate to sound like a Negative Nancy but I think MAJ (Join to see) is probably right on the good investment part. That's a lot of money to spend on someone that won't be utilizing that training. I can say that I wouldn't send you but hey, I'm just some dude in Indiana. LTC John Shaw is right, go ask your chain.
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LTC Multifunctional Logistician
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Yes, you should be able to attend the Master Fitness school, but it is up to your command. You will be commissioned in a couple of years though and the unit will lose you, so do not be surprised if your commander does not let you attend the school. Also, since you will become a ROTC cadet, you will be excused from battle assemblies for ROTC activities. To be honest, I would not send you to Master Fitness School under these circumstances, unless you planned on remaining in my unit as a 2LT. Focus on ROTC for now.
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