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Army ROTC - Contracting with Reserve - PT Question.?
When contacting with the Reserve, is PT with the ROTC unit required? I've been told both ways so far: You're enrolled in ROTC classes, come to class, do field exercises, events, etc but are not obligated to have PT 5/4 days a week with the ROTC unit. That physical fitness your own responsibility.
And then have been told, that it is a requirement and it must be fulfilled just like contracting with the Guard or ROTC.
Any information to help clear this up is appreciated.
Thank you.
Thank you both. That makes sense.
3 Answers
- ?Lv 71 decade agoFavorite Answer
Are you referring to the Simultaneous Membership Program? If you aren't, then the Reserves and ROTC are not related. If you are contracted with ROTC, then you are generally required to go to PT 3-5 days a week with your ROTC battalion. If you are not contracted, your requirements will vary with some schools saying you have to and some saying you do not until you contract.
In short, at most ROTC battalions, as long as you are contracted, PT is mandatory. Even if you are in SMP, you must still do ROTC PT.
- Anonymous1 decade ago
Yeah, I would 2nd the statement that you are obligated to be there. When you are on Reserve status doing your one weekend a month PT is up to you on your schedule but when you are mobilized or at school you are expected to do PT and participate in the group... much like if you are cashing in on an ROTC scholarship. They expect you to be involved in the ROTC and while they are providing you with an education, they'll expect you to perform to their standard. If you decided to quit and do OCS instead you will have more personal control over how you do what you do.
- 5 years ago
I think being in the ROTC is a major step up before you start. My brother was in the Airborne Rangers at Purdue University while on Engineering scholarship. He still works in the defense industry.
