Can you go to army schools while in ROTC?

While you gain invaluable leadership skills in Army ROTC, you can continue your college education at the same time—without having to pay for it.

Can you go to airborne school while in ROTC?

Army ROTC cadets may attend the US Army Airborne School at Fort Benning, Georgia. Airborne School adds to an officer’s professional development, regardless of future branch or assignment choices. Airborne qualification is a prerequisite for assignment to the U.S. Army’s 82d Airborne Division.

Can you go to Ranger school in ROTC?

Ranger school is also not an option for cadets in ROTC, the Army isn’t going to waste a precious slot on someone who they do not have in service yet. Airborne school is an option for ROTC cadets, but it is a rarity.

Can you become a Green Beret after ROTC?

Whether you become an officer through ROTC or some other path is irrelevant because your path to Special Forces does not start until after you are commissioned. Unlike enlisted who can go directly into SF through the 18X program (assuming they pass SFAS), you will have to go into some other branch first.

How do you get an airborne slot in ROTC?

Each student must satisfactorily complete 5 jumps from an aircraft while in flight. A cadet obtains a slot in Airborne School by virtue of his/her performance during the school year. The battalion usually receives 3-5 slots per year. Only the most qualified and motivated cadets will be selected to attend the course.

Do army officers go to RASP 1?

RASP 1 is for pay grades E-1 to E-5, while Soldiers E-6 and above – including officers – go through RASP 2. Fish, who was already in the Army, started at RASP 1 and SURT but had to go to Ranger School before joining the regiment. All Infantry sergeants seeking an assignment at the 75th must be Ranger School graduates.

Can officers go to rasp?

RASP 2 is a three-week selection course for senior noncommissioned officers, officers, and warrant officers (E-5(P) and above).

How are Green Berets selected?

You can qualify for assignment to the Green Berets straight from basic training. Be airborne qualified — or volunteer for the training. Have an ASVAB general technical score of at least 110. Serve for at least 36 months after graduating from training.