I would make a change to the current ROTC program. If you receive either a grant or a loan from the government, you are required to take a ROTC class, but do not participate in the ROTC program. IOW, 4 electives during the course of a BS/BA is required to be ROTC.
No need to wear a uniform or to incur a post graduation commitment. But you do have to attend and be graded on the class. If the class is failed, the requirement remains and must be retaken.
Then structure the ROTC program / classes to cover topics like basic first aid, the draft and call up, ranks and organization of the military, bill of rights, etc.
This will also act to increase the number of retired military personnel that would then be hired by colleges for their ROTC programs.
*I would make a change to the current ROTC program. If you receive either a grant or a loan from the government,* Non-starter. No government program for the university. ROTC graduates can go to a one year academy and get active duty credit for that one year. Eliminate all 4 year academies-they’re all woke.
*I read this article and almost laughed out loud. The writer doesn’t know what time it is.*
You are correct but just look at the condition the military is in now. 70% cannot pass the physical/drug tests. Those that qualify need to know ‘volunteering’ judt may be their best deal for the time being.