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Being an Army (or navy/marine) officer?
I'm currently a sophmore in highschool and i'm interested in becoming an Army officer. I don't have a lot of knowledge on the topic so bear with me if I make any mistakes or show ignorance.
I would like to know information for requirements for being an army officer as well as info on the navy/marines. I respect all branches, and show interest in all really except the air force, but I am leaning towards the Army the most. Along with the requirements I would also like info on any college programs such as the NROTC, how to start getting ready for officer requirements in my junior year of highschool, and the policies the military has towards its college students (such as paying for college tuitions and commitment).
So as seen above, the question is really focused on what I need to do in my late highschool through college times, but I am also looking for info on what to expect once I become an officer. I would like to have more hands on experience during my time as an officer, because I don't necessarily see myself doing a lot of "paperwork" even though I don't mind a little.
Thank you for your time and opinions.
A last minute worry is the family side of the military. My mother isn't exactly thrilled to hear my interest in the military but i'm not as worried about that as the possibility of me wanting to start a family while enlisted. Will I still have enough time to think about starting a family if I choose to, and how will it affect my family? Just a quick wonder.
3 Answers
- Anonymous8 years agoFavorite Answer
1) Visit the department of military science at any of the colleges you are interested in attending. Same for NROTC. Be sure you talk to some cadets.
2) It is a good idea to participate in sports. Physical conditioning is important in the military and team work is quite important
3) Take leadership positions in high school. run for student government, run for leadership positions in any clubs you belong to.
Paper work comes with Officer assignments in the military. just a fact of life.
ROTC programs offer pretty good scholarships. check out the Army, navy and airforce ROTC web sites
Source(s): Former Naval Officer, father of an Army officer who received a full ROTC scholarship - ?Lv 45 years ago
I have no idea on the other branches but Officers in the US Army SOCOM get as much trigger time as their enlisted. The only problem is time allowed. Officers are always needing to move up. In Special Forces our team leaders are Captains and sometimes Warrant Officers. There are many officers who switch from Commissioned officers to Warrants to stay on a team or a leader of a team. So to be an officer in SF you need to reach the rank of Capt or 1Lt (promotable) and go to SFAS. However you can enlist, get infantry or go in the army as officer and go INFANTRY and then get RANGER or go RANGER BATTALION. There is a difference between a tabber and a guy with a scroll. Both may have the RANGER tab but one leads the RANGER LIFE. I would suggest going to school and then trying to get what you want. Education always opens doors for possibilities.
- RufusLv 78 years ago
The Army is the easiest to get into. You need a PFT of about 280 out of 300 to become a Marine officer. I would say stick with the Army unless you really want to do something with your life.
