Posted on Mar 7, 2025
Chiara Mardegain
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I’m currently a senior in high school, and I am attending University of Central Florida in the fall to study forensic science. Right now I’m highly considering joining ROTC to join the military after college and work in a forensics related field. Granted, I’m not the most knowledgeable about the military and neither is anyone in my family, which is why I’m asking on here. But I’m just wondering if doing ROTC is worth it with a forensics degree and is it even possible to go straight into the CID after college with my degree and through ROTC? I’m trying to decide now that way I know if ROTC is a good track for me.
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MSG Intermediate Care Technician
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ROTC is a commission source. Start with this link.

https://www.cid.army.mil/Join-CID/
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You are not likely to do anything CID related as a commissioned officer until you are on staff or a commander.

Enlisted, warrant officers and mainly Civilians do the work there.
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That said, ROTC is a great way to commission.
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SGM Jeff Mccloud
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LTC (Join to see) - and maybe pay tuition and books along the way.
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The three value-add activities that helped propel my post-graduation career =

1) Rowed Crew
2) Joined a Frat
3) Received a commission as a 2LT via ROTC

Earning a degree notwithstanding.

Pro-tip: Get some Ray-Ban Wayfarers! The future = (very) bright! Good luck!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gZo438lQZr4
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