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Originally Posted by BCTAv8r Well I'm only 16 which is why I am hesitating. I am however turning 17 in May and going to college in the fall. The school I am going to has only Army ROTC, the school 10 minutes away with an aviation program has AFROTC. Can I go to a school and be part of another school's ROTC? |
Don't limit yourself to just one branch because your school only offers that ROTC program. There are officer recruiters in your area from all branches that have other programs available for you. But, like another member said, if you aren't dedicated to being in the military, don't go that route.
Also, on the Navy side of things, pilot slots are becoming fewer and fewer because of so many furloughed from the airlines and others that came back after Sept. 11. The trend is slowing, but the competition will be extremely difficult for some years to come. From what I understand, the other services are in the same position, except for the Army.....who is apparently begging for pilots. My advice would be to look into each branch and see what appeals to you. Military commitments are nothing to play around with, so you need to make sure you're excited about which branch you're going into. If the military doesn't appeal to you, it might be best to stick to civilian flying.
Either way, best of luck to you and make sure you look around and talk with the recruiters in your area. If you want it bad enough, there is a program out there somewhere to help you get it.