Careers: Military--Army, Navy, Airforce, Marines, Coast Guard/Navy enlisted to Army ROTC

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Mr. Lewis, right now I'm currently enlisted in the active duty Navy. I've realized this isn't what I want to do, and id like to go Army ROTC and become a commissioned officer. As of right now I have no command critical qualifications or schools that would require my CO keeping me here for my full tour. Is it possible to go Army ROTC now? Or would the Navy ROTC be my only option?

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Neither.  The navy will not release you to go to school full time in a ROTC program.  You will have to wait until your tour is up and then go to college using the GI Bill benefits, which are super sweet now, to go to college and follow the path you seek.  Think long term, finish your tour and it will pay off dividends for you.

Careers: Military--Army, Navy, Airforce, Marines, Coast Guard

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I am a National Guard recruiter , been doing it for seven years and am a subject matter expert on qualifications for National Guard and I keep up to date on Regular Army regs and programs. I was in the Navy for 4 years and have 13 years in the Guard. I will not sugar coat my answers to you. They are usually short and to the point. If you need more in depth, ask me. Because each situation is different, alot of times you need to actually talk to a recruiter and let them evaluate your situation in person, by looking at your documents, issues etc. If I suggest this, it would be in your best interest to do so. Finally...thank you for your interest in serving this great nation of ours. Very few people can actually make the cut to serve let alone choose to do so. So thank you for wanting to and hopefully you will get a chance. Whatever branch you choose, thank you and good luck.

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13 years Guard experince, combat missions and homeland missions. 7 years recruiting. I have been a platoon sergeant and squad leader. Mentor to new recruiters and recruits.

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Recruiters course and advanced courses in recruiting

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Top recruiter in district for FY 2008. Nominated for recruiter of the year for 2010.

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