I know all about like taking the navy the class each semestre and the leadership labs-but aside from these could someone give me an idea of how much of your college like nrotc takes up. I've heard from some that it pretty much owns your college life. I would like the structure of it but im just wondering if theres time for anything else. Thanks for any feedback!
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The amount of time you'll spend with your unit will vary from school to school. At my school we had drill twice a week and PT once a week. I've heard of other schools with PT three times a week and drill once a week. On top of that, you can plan on having to spend a few more hours a week with them for stuff like platoon meetings, shoe shine classes, sailing classes, maybe some watch, a few fundatory social events, etc. I'd recommend contacting some of the NROTC units and asking their freshman advisor for specifics. In addition to the mandatory stuff, there might be other activities you could choose to be part of, such as sailing, drill team, maybe a marksmanship team.
I knew plenty of people who were active in NROTC, were engineering students, and were still active in other school activities like club sports, fraternities, and outside jobs. and they still had social lives outside all of that. don't worry, there'll be plenty of time to take that remedial typing class
I knew plenty of people who were active in NROTC, were engineering students, and were still active in other school activities like club sports, fraternities, and outside jobs. and they still had social lives outside all of that. don't worry, there'll be plenty of time to take that remedial typing class
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No really, it's not any worse than maybe doing a varsity sport. Actually, it probably takes up less time than a varsity sport would. In my unit, the Marine options had PT twice a week, drill team twice a week, and then showed up an hour early to a 2.5 hour leadership-lab. The navy did less PT, but they had to do sailing on some of the weekends. There's a bunch of clubs you can be a part of too. It's really not that bad. I used to wonder what people not in ROTC did with all their extra time and how they'd not be able to make deadlines for papers and such.
No really, it's not any worse than maybe doing a varsity sport. Actually, it probably takes up less time than a varsity sport would. In my unit, the Marine options had PT twice a week, drill team twice a week, and then showed up an hour early to a 2.5 hour leadership-lab. The navy did less PT, but they had to do sailing on some of the weekends. There's a bunch of clubs you can be a part of too. It's really not that bad. I used to wonder what people not in ROTC did with all their extra time and how they'd not be able to make deadlines for papers and such.
Practice everyday (including Sunday) from 1530-1900, hour long film sessions during lunch everyday, weights twice a week for about 2 hours during the season, and at least one 30-45 minute meeting with the DB coach every week. Then bus/plane rides/travel to games, yea I'd say its less time... at least less than football, and I would assume just about any other varsity sport. I say go for it. If you are a freshman you can do it for a year and then quit if its too much. But seriously, if its too much you need to take a look at what exactly you're doing with your time.
