<p>"A lot of people get the the false concept that a military officer will only become successful through the academies (over ROTC)."</p>
<p>I didn't realize that so many folks interested in a military officer carreer would be ignorant of this point.</p>
<p>"It's just as good."</p>
<p>Somehow I doubt that's going to be something you can prove. While the final outcome of the officer will ultimately depend on the individual, and what they make of their training, I don't think the availability and quality of training at even the best ROTC programs are going to be "just as good" as that offered at West Point.</p>
<p>That's not, however, saying the same thing as West Point is a better choice for any one individual over an ROTC program. While there will be similarities and shared experiences there will also be many differences between the different programs, and ultimately it becomes a matter of which differences the officer candidate desires over the first four years that will determine which choice is best for her or him.</p>