I know the way the AF does it is seriously messed up in terms of getting the AS100s hooked and into the program. The AROTC battalion here seems to do ok with its MS1s, although they're about to go very low in cadre so something might slip there.
I know the way the AF does it is seriously messed up in terms of getting the AS100s hooked and into the program. The AROTC battalion here seems to do ok with its MS1s, although they're about to go very low in cadre so something might slip there.
"On the plains and mountains of the American West, the United States Army had once learned everything there was to learn about hit-and-run tactics and guerrilla warfare."
T.R. Fehrenbach This Kind of War
Drew - it's all about meeting mission - in terms of how many bodies get commissioned. Quality is not important.
This is from a close friend who was an Assistant PMS for three years at a very respected Ivy League-quality school.
"Speak English! said the Eaglet. "I don't know the meaning of half those long words, and what's more, I don't believe you do either!"
The Eaglet from Lewis Carroll's Alice in Wonderland
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I joined ROTC my sophomore year, after talking to the BN recruiting officer. He gave an honest, though highly patriotic speech. I agreed with everything he said, and signed up. He did not misleed me or lie to me. I joined the program and started preparing for summer "basic camp" at knox, which would be my official entry as a cadet. That semester they gave me basic instruction in military courtesy, d+c, tactics, etc... so I would not be lost at the camp. The unit had great cadre and I worked with a MSG that took the time to shape me. I owe my cadet success largely to him, and my junior year instruction, a MAJ, now LTC, that also took the time to work with us as professionals and individuals, and not as just numbers. Our program was small (Worcester, Massachusetts), but I did not see them playing numbers game with the freshmen. Those who did not want to stay, or did not belong there, were weeded out by junior year. That may be unique to my BN, but at "advanced camp," the cadets were generally high caliber and motivated. I can count on one hand the cadets/officers I've met that I really thought should never wear their uniform again. Maybe that will change over the next couple years, but looking at our new LTs, they're still looking good.
You can have a major influence on future Army leaders working with MS 1's. You will probably be their first real Army experience and just like a drill sgt on privates, you can really shape their outlook on the Army. I came in knowing lots of military history, but not much military knowledge. That first year (though a MS 2 technically) really helped me out.
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