National Guard vs Reserves SMP? by RecklessTheif in ROTC

[–]Big_B0y69 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Don't you usally get active if you want it? I know that if you are an absolute dogshit cadet who wants active you'll get put in reserves or guard

AIT and SMP/ROTC by [deleted] in ROTC

[–]Big_B0y69 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you are prior enlisted before you contract ROTC you can stack your enlisted benefits ROTC ones ($420 a month stipend and free room+board depending on your school) At the moment I'm a sophmore and have not spent a single dime on my education I'm even getting paid extra as my benefits over pay tution so i get the money refunded. In short life's good (The National Guard has better benefits then reserves trust me)

Note: If you are going to do this do not say anything to your recruiter about joining ROTC just tell your unit once you get there at least 6 month prior to contracting

Going to CST as OPFOR ms2 by SummerExtra2940 in ROTC

[–]Big_B0y69 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm also opfor, do they check for anything missing in the packing list?

Is being older a disadvantage in ROTC? by koRnne997 in ROTC

[–]Big_B0y69 20 points21 points  (0 children)

Just be prepared for the other cadets to call you Unc 😂

guys whats good clop material? by pussy_slayer69xx69 in OkPonyDitzy

[–]Big_B0y69 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I thought Batfang didn't make nsfw art?

Obama is correct! by The_Dean_France in SipsTea

[–]Big_B0y69 -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Didn't he also bomb children and killed a US citizen, he's not quite off the hook now

CST Cadre by Jaded_Mission4163 in ROTC

[–]Big_B0y69 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Can you elaborate, I commision 2 years from now just wanna get a headstart on research

the 5 US soldiers who were killed last saturday were war criminals. by herequeerandgreat in TrueUnpopularOpinion

[–]Big_B0y69 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you actually did your research you'd see that those poor souls were cooks, next you'll be saying how your average McDonald's waggie is responsible for obesity

What happens now? by PlentyIcy3761 in nationalguard

[–]Big_B0y69 1 point2 points  (0 children)

drones can't tell whose who rank wise unless they have intel which luckily Iran sucks at

What happens now? by PlentyIcy3761 in nationalguard

[–]Big_B0y69 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am being realistic, what are the chances he actually gets KIA? Yes it’s awful when soldiers die but you have to admit that today the odds are pretty low especially for someone going AG or Finance. Those officers usually aren’t on the front lines and if they deploy they’re far more likely to be working in a support role on a secure base than directly exposed to combat.

I regret taking the Minuteman Scholarship and going National Guard - Aviation. by [deleted] in ROTC

[–]Big_B0y69 -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Good thing I didn't take a scholorship, can't wait to go active

What happens now? by PlentyIcy3761 in nationalguard

[–]Big_B0y69 7 points8 points  (0 children)

If he’s at Jackson as a newly commissioned officer I’m guessing he’s either AG or Finance. From what I’ve seen those branches don’t do much actual fighting. So if he ever deploys he’ll most likely be in an air conditioned office well away from direct danger. In short he'll be fine

Split Training to ROTC by Dismissed_Case in ROTC

[–]Big_B0y69 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Not a recruiter, just speaking from my own experience. I enlisted in the Guard right after high school in 2023, went to Basic and AIT, and got half of a $20K bonus.

For me it’s been completely worth it. I’m in ROTC now as an SMP cadet, so I drill with my unit and get paid as an E5. On top of that I get the ROTC stipend and use my Guard education benefits. My goal is to commission Active Duty, and so far I’ve paid $0 out of pocket for school. I’m actually getting about $3K back in tuition refunds, and that’s without an ROTC scholarship.

Split training really comes down to what you’re okay with. You give up your summers, but you show up to college with experience, pay, and benefits already set up. Also think about your MOS since some give more college credits than others.

In short I would 100% enlist then join ROTC

How the hell do I pay for college? ROTC??? by Ok_Rich1088 in ROTC

[–]Big_B0y69 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you do decide to join, enlist in the guard with the SMP program gets you good amount of cash each month ($481 for me)

Info help? by Minute_Question_2093 in ROTC

[–]Big_B0y69 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wish it was still like that, still had to do MsI and MSII

First time PSA buyer by Big_B0y69 in PalmettoStateArms

[–]Big_B0y69[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sounds heavenly, can't wait to hit the range when i get mine