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To: Gamecock

“No boot camp.”

No, it’s not called “boot camp” but ROTC programs do an initial screening of freshman cadets in the summer between graduation from high school and starting freshman year at college. A lot of the training is physical in nature, plus military basics of courtesies and other knowledge. I don’t know if the USAF does this, but the Army and Navy both do.


47 posted on 01/20/2015 5:02:36 AM PST by MasterGunner01
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One other thing: don't forget the United States Coast Guard. The USCG is a small service with a glorious history. The Coast Guard Academy produces superlative officers that are well-rounded in their training and they are very professional and competent. USCG officers may be stationed ashore or afloat. It is imperative that the applicant be aware of the different kinds of jobs there are and where their interests lie.
49 posted on 01/20/2015 5:10:36 AM PST by MasterGunner01
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The Army doesn't. The first two years if ROTC gives credit for Basic. If you come into ROTC after your Sophomore year you attend Leader Training Course at Fort Knox. (Used to be called ROTC Basic)

Usually between one's junior and Senior year Cadets attend Leader Development and Assessment Course which used to be called ROTC Advanced Camp.

Source. I also just contacted a battle buddy who just finished an assignment as a Professor of Military Science and he concurred with position.

They only exception is if someone is enrolling in a two year college, like North Georgia, and this is the underwhelming minority of Cadets.

59 posted on 01/20/2015 5:59:10 AM PST by Gamecock (Joel Osteen is a preacher of the Gospel like Colonel Sanders is an Army officer.)
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