<p>I am thinking about doing the Rotc. I think that I want to major in engineering or medical, but in the army/navy/or air force I want to do special forces, because I want to travel, do exciting jobs and defend our Country. However, Ive heard that after you graduate, you dont get to chose your job and the military chooses based on your degree. But Im not looking for a career in the military, just a few years.
So my question is, do I get a choice? and should I just enlist after college and choose the specialty I want? (but I wont get rotc benefits) thanks</p>
<p>you should be looking at which branch you want to join.</p>
<p>Officers do not pick specific MOS or jobs, they have branches like Infantry, Armor, Quartermaster, etc, etc. In the Army, I know what branch you’re assigned to is based on Academic performance and of course needs of the Army. From what I’ve gleamed off my former Platoon Leader who is a ROTC grad, the highest performing cadets will usually get one of their top choices for branch, with Infantry and Aviation being the most sought after. Lower performing cadets will usually be placed according to the needs of the Army. I don’t imagine it’s too different in the Air Force or Navy.</p>
<p>And Special Forces? I truly have no idea how SF officers are assigned, those guys are really in another league of their own, the best of the best. However if you’re serious about SF, you better bring you AAA game because I’ve known a few guys in my former unit who attempted the Q course, every single one of them washed out. That Q course is no joke.</p>
<p>From what ive researched, prospective officers of SF only get about 1 or a few chances at selection. They are held to higher standards than enlisted. jfrom my observations it seems more and more people want to join because of all these games and movies that came out about SF.</p>
<p>I was an enlisted Marine (infantry), so won’t speak too much into the details of SF qualification, but I’ll make a suggestion. Just try to be an outstanding infantry officer first. If you like that, then take a shot at the high speed stuff. Serving in combat arms is not an easy lifestyle, but I applaud you for doing it as an officer - you’re life will be much better. For Marines, our best schools were offered to the best infantry guys who had at least one deployment.</p>