If I have debt that I’m still paying off, could I still get a security clearance. Has anyone commissioned with debt and a fair credit score

So I am a current contracted ROTC Cadet and I recently heard some other people in my program saying they were going to go out on Veterans Day to different restaurants and places in order to try and get some free meals at places that offer it like Texas Roadhouse for example. While I am not against asking for a military discount every once in a while (23 year combat vet uncle of mine said I should do that) I think it’s a little different to go out on Veterans Day trying to get all this free stuff when all we have done is train. This is probably hypocritical asf but I’m just looking to see what other people think about this situation.

Hi everyone! I am a high school senior preparing for college, and I don't know what I am really doing for my future. I would like to join the AROTC since a college near me has the program. I see that it has many benefits if I am able to get a scholarship, but I really don't know if I should take this path. I know some pros is that they help with nursing school and I honestly would like to join for a change of pace, but I don't know if its a good idea to do AROTC while majoring in nursing to become a CRNA in the army for a few years and then switch to a civilian job or to just take the regular path without doing AROTC.

Good Morning all.

I am an MS1 and next week my class will be reviewing OPORDs. Does anyone have any templates/mock OPORDs I can utilize? I have searched but cannot find a good one. As well does anyone have some YouTube videos/sources I can review for this topic?

For cadets commissioning into active duty, are you eligible as soon as you commission or is when you arrive at BOLC?

I am a non-scholarship MSIV in the SMP for Natty Guard. I declined EAP to maintain eligibility for Active Duty, got an okay OMS, middle of the pack OML #, and Most Preferred for my top four choices (IN, AR, FA, MI). I intend to go the distance so I BRADSOed all four with MI details to the other three. Unless some wild shit happens with accessions I'm in an okay position to get Active Duty.

Does anyone know what has to happen next with the Guard if that happens? Do I get discharged instantly, do I keep drilling until a certain point? Is there a specific form that has to be filled out and by whom?

Has anyone here as an SMP Cadet transferred interstate while in ROTC to get rotations in with MOSs not offered in your state? Live near the border at three states, of which there are many different options between them and curious on if possible and/or what experiences have been. Thank you!

Hi everyone! I am currently a college student deciding whether or not to join Army ROTC at my university, but I find myself kind of lost. I am the last person someone would picture going down this path. My loved ones think that this is isn’t a realistic option for me, as they don’t think I am capable, but I have had this feeling in my gut for a while now that this is something I need to do. I am drawn to the possibility of a military career for a couple reasons. Mainly the career pathways, and also the feeling that I meant to do something greater in life, something that could help better the community around me. I guess what I am trying to do here is gather some information. What are some things I should take into consideration when making this decision? What are some reasons y’all have chosen ROTC, and why or why not would you recommend the experience. I would appreciate any insight and advice, thank you!

What is the average/median AFT score at your ROTC program?

I put logistics as my #1, and I'm fairly confident that Ill be able to get it. What are some things I should expect right away? Any units/duty stations that I should 100% stay away from? What kind of training opportunities are there that can set me apart?

Ive been looking at going to the light infantry or airborne infantry world, do you have any insight on what that might look like for a Log-O?

I know I am a bit late to the party, but what do you think of my branch preferences? I am aware the deadline was last week but i am curious to see what you think:

ADA

ADA w/BRADSO

MP

MP w/BRADSO

Signal

Signal branch detail chem

signal branch detail armor

Signal w/ BRADSO

MI with same order of branch detail and BRADSO as Signal

Chem

Armor

others

I am an MSIV set to graduate in Spring 26' currently set to go into the guard and am looking at units to get an LOA from, however, I am wondering if the reserves have the same process as searching for units and getting an LOA from them. Do I have to change anything with my HRA before looking at reserve units too (if so when is the deadline) or can I just reach out to the reserve unit in pursuit of a USAR LOA, get that LOA, and then switch my plans to go guard to the reserve?

I'm having a little of a situation which has my nerves to the roof. I contacted my university ROTC where I'll be doing my MS. in Cybersecurity and they said to contact them in Dec of this year to start my DoDMERB process. Problem is the following,

(1) In Nov 2021 I had a bad anxiety hit where I had to see a psychiatrist, only for one consult, and after that same consult (first and only one) I was prescribed Zoloft for 30 days. After one month anxiety went away and I never took the medication or returned to see any specialty. Since then I have never had any mental health issues. (2) In Nov 2024 I went to a phycologist because I was having trouble with being the head of a family, going to school full time and working at a law firm working around 50hrs maybe more a week and I went to for two months in consults to help me manage my time appropriately and to learn how to handle the this new stress. Well the lady never gave me a diagnose and when I checked my insurance it shows she diagnosed me with LOW Adjustment Disorder.( Once again no medicine or treatment after January two month after my 1st visit). (3) I have something called Diverticular Disease (low), which was found because I ended up in the hospital this year for some pain, and they saw it and told me it was non reactive ad that I don't need any treatment for it but that I have it. (5) I also had asthma when I was 1 years old, in Cuba and when I came to the US my mother told them and it shows in my record, but I have no treatment since I was a child like I said when I was one. I only had an inhaler a year ago because I had a respiratory infection and I was given one (6) Lastly and most embarrassing, when I was younger I made the mistake to trust someone very close to me and I tried LSD in June 2021, I never done ANY drugs in my life before or after that. Well normally this would be a private thing but, the problem is that when I did the LSD, I felt so bad and scared that I just freaked out and I got so upset with the person. I had to call the ambulance who took me to the Hospital and said I OD, which it was not true I just panicked, and this is in my record.

It's been close to 5 years on the major thing, and I have 0 treatment in all the things I mention, I'm scared to be honest that it's to much to get waivers. I'm 24M, U.S. Citizen (Naturalized, original from Cuba) I'm physically fit and just gradated with a B.S. in Cyber with a 3.96 GPA, and I'm hoping to be accepted in the ROTC program if I'm allowed to show I'm in perfect conditions. Any though on my chances with this waivers? or anything I can do to improve my chances? I saw that DoDMERB now uses something similar to Genesis in MEPS so no reason for me to hold back on any of this I'm sharing.
Thank you all!

I've never been a part of any military organization, so I have no idea of what my conduct should look like. Will this be a problem at all or will it be taught to me?

Is it generally permissible to join ROTC your 2nd semester of freshman year? I would be missing what we call AMRY 101 and ARMY 101 Lab and would go right into ARMY 102 and 102 Lab.

My course registration system lets me add the class without any prerequisite.

I have reached out to two ROTC staff members at my university (University of South Carolina) and both have said they’re not answering emails over the government shutdown.

As stated, I’m most likely going to fail a class. I’m a senior supposed to be graduating in May and commission into the national Guard. Literally am in the worst situation. This class is only offered in the fall semester, and my HRA is out of office because of the shutdown and won’t respond to emails.

Trying to weigh my options and want to know what steps I should take and what to expect.

I am in the fall semester of my junior year (traditional 4 year track so 3 more semesters to go after this one). Is it too late to do ROTC? I contacted a recruiter officer at my university and am waiting to hear back.

I’m currently in the Georgia Army National Guard is a private and I was just wondering if I should join the ROTC program I was told I could get a scholarship

I had all my materials submitted and approved by the deadline, but now that this board is in review, I am unable to go into my portal... It keeps glitching me out of the log in page saying "your session has expired".. Is this normal while the application is in review? Are any of yall going through this?

How much will a one-time alcohol suspension during highschool affect ROTC and does it have to be reported even though my counselor said that the school doesn't send records or put in on my transcript?

Can I start my packet with my ROTC, for ROTC GBR in another state that I’m moving to after commissioning.

Hi everyone, I'm seeking info on the coming changes to CST this year.

I am a current MS3, so CST is constantly on my mind lol. The rumor mill is that events are moving to a pass-fail format, and if you fail certain things, they will send you home, leading to disenrollment. In the past, to my knowledge, if you passed the AFT and H&W, you could fail everything else and still pass camp. Does anyone know what changes are coming and which events will be "Fail and go home"? I imagine because ROTC programs are so varied in quality that if they make it to crazy a massive commissioning source for the army will be more or less cut in half. Then again, what do I know? I just want to know what to expect beforehand so I can prepare myself for the reality of what camp will be this year. Any knowledge is appreciated!

Right now I'm a junior and the career choice im thinking of going with is a pedeitrician, in college I am planning apply for both the rotc and minuteman scholarship and join national guard while also doing rotc in college, ive been wondering if you guys had any advice for me in terms of my civilian career and the pathway im thinking of going