ROTC Programs Explained More Getty Images Students can earn the ROTC scholarship in high school or in college. For students torn between joining the military and going to college, one option is to do both. Pro
What GPA do you need for ROTC? You need a minimum 2.5 high school GPA for ROTC to qualify for ROTC scholarships. You must also maintain a 2.5 college GPA. Additional entry requirements include being at least 17 years old, taking theSAT or ACT, and passing your military branch’s physical...
The third summer is spent at the Officer Candidates School in Quantico, VA, where students are trained, screened and evaluated. Assessments are based on physical performance, academics, leadership potential, and commitment to success, which are necessary skills for a commission in the U.S. Marine...
Platoon Leaders Class (PLC): An alternative to ROTC where students attend summer training instead of weekly ROTC commitments. This is an option for those who want to become Marine officers but are not in an ROTC-affiliated school. Read more ...
For IU Army ROTC Cadets, the world is their classroom. Cadets can compete to be part of the Army’s Cultural Understanding & Language Proficiency (CULP) program. Selected Cadets travel each summer to more than 40 countries to immerse themselves in the country’s language and culture, participat...
LL First Year First Year FOURTH-CLASS (Freshman) Summer –Basic Cadet Training (BCT) –Basic Physical Training Fall and Spring –Principles of Chemistry. “Today’s soldiers getting better for Tomorrow’s mission.” -Kyra Alexander. ROTC Reserve Officer Training Corps. ROTC Reserve Officer Training...
Typically, you will be accepted into a Navy ROTC unit with the USMC option at graduation, but you will spend your summer training with Marine Corp training programs such as Officer Candidate School (six-week courses). Therefore, you must meet the USMC fitness test standards. T...