ROTC
RESERVE OFFICER TRAINING CORPS
ROTC (Reserve Officer Training Corps)
The Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) is a prestigious program offered by the Navy/Marines, Air Force, and Army to college students across the United States.
Its goal is to help produce graduates who are equipped with the leadership skills necessary to pursue service with the US military.
In exchange for a paid college education and a guaranteed post-college career, participants, or cadets, commit to serve in the Military after graduation. Each Service branch has its own take on ROTC.
ROTC - CHECKLIST
TALK TO SCHOOL CAREER COUNSELOR OR SPECIALIST
LEARN ABOUT ROTC - SEARCH ROTC WEB LINKS
RESEARCH DIFFERENT SERVICE BRANCHES
REVIEW OVERVIEW OF EACH AND “FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS” FOR EACH
DECIDE IF YOU ARE INTERESTED
PICK A BRANCH OF SERVICE (NAVY/MARINES, AIR FORCE, OR ARMY)
COMPLETE ONLINE INTEREST/INFORMATION REQUEST
EMAIL OR CALL LOCAL MILITARY CONTACT
TAKE SAT ASAP IF YOU HAVE NOT ALREADY DONE SO
FIND UNIVERSITY WITH ROTC DETACHMENT
RESEARCH DEADLINES AND DUE DATES
APPLY TO UNIVERSITY
CONTACT UNIVERSITY DETACHMENT AND APPLY
FOLLOW UP WITH UNIVERSITY/ROTC APPLICATION
PREPARE FOR INTERVIEW/PHYSICAL, ETC.
CONSIDER APPLYING AT ONE OF THE ACADEMIES
It is important that you contact the ROTC Detachment at the university you plan to attend.
The ROTC detachment representative will provide you with the information you need to complete the application process.
Military ROTC Overview: http://www.todaysmilitary.com/before-serving-in-the-military/rotc-programs?campaign_id=SEM2011:on:SEM:google:ROTC-r.o.t.c
Navy ROTC: http://www.navy.com/careers/nrotc/
NROTC, Navy Recruiting District Seattle
Phone: 206-728-8930 and 206-728-8946
University of Washington, Navy ROTC, Naval Science Box 353840, Seattle, WA 98195
Email: navyinfo@u.washington.edu
Air Force ROTC: http://www.afrotc.com/scholarships
University of Washington, Air Force ROTC
Phone: 206-543-2360Email: afrotc@u.washington.edu web: http://afrotc.uw.edu/
Army ROTC: http://www.goarmy.com/rotc/
University of Washington, Army ROTC, Clark Hall, 3rd Floor, Box 353820, Seattle, WA 98195-6617
Phone: 206-543-9010Email: uwarotc@u.washington.edu
Seattle University Army ROTC Office, Military Science Department
Phone: 206-296-6430Email: rotc@seattleu.edu
Marines: Pursue ROTC via Navy scholarship program.
National Guard: No ROTC program. See Navy, Air Force or Army ROTC options.
Coast Guard: No ROTC program. See US Coast Guard Academy option.
The Reserve Officers' Training Corps (ROTC) gives students the opportunity to earn a college degree, learn and develop leadership skills, and prepare for a career as a military officer. The military is looking for excellent students who have leadership potential.
Even if you aren’t awarded a scholarship while you are in high school you can still apply after you start college. Once you get to the campus just visit the ROTC office and inquire about scholarship opportunities. For further information visit:
• Army ROTC – www.goarmy.com/rotc
• Navy ROTC – www.nrotc.navy.mil
• Air Force ROTC – www.afrotc.com