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Originally Posted by beef_bourito
i'm applying to ROTP (regular officer training plan) so that's why i'm doing this. they pay for your university and you do time in the military as an officer afterwards, is tha at all what ROTC is?
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Sounds very similar to me but we have two programs. One is the ROTC - Reserve Officers' Training Corps Program via civilian colleges. After you graduate you get commissioned as a Reserve Officer but with the option to go on active duty. There is Army, Air Force and Navy/Marine ROTC.
Service Academies such as West Point, Air Force Academy and Naval Academy are the regular Officers. Upon graduation you get commissioned as a Second Lieutenant or Ensign. You must serve a minimum of 5 years active duty and 3 years Individual Ready Reserve total 8 years through these programs.
My oldest son is in his third year at West Point (Army).
Sounds like you made a good decision and good luck in your endeavors.