Difference between ROTC and Reserves

Ryan · February 22nd, 2004, 19:41

This is a general question that applies to all branches of the military, what is the difference between the reserves and the ROTC?? If anyone could explain the difference in terms of educational benefits and length of service it would be greatly appreciated.

-Ryan

MikeD · February 22nd, 2004, 20:07

ROTC is a commissioning source for the active duty.

The reserves is a non-active component of the four services.

Wm226 · February 22nd, 2004, 20:35

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ROTC is a commissioning source for the active duty.

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Commissioning source for reserves and national guard as well.

Mike Lewis · February 22nd, 2004, 21:19

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ROTC is a commissioning source for the active duty.

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Commissioning source for reserves and national guard as well.

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It used to be that the Army allowed you to go from ROTC to the Reserves, but I believe Air Force ROTC is still straight to active duty upon graduation.

At least that was the rule a few years ago, and I haven't heard anything about it changing.

JGriffis · February 22nd, 2004, 21:50

In Rotc you are commissioned as an officer. There are several other differences, but I think this is a very important difference.

Ryan · February 23rd, 2004, 15:20

how do the VA benefits work for a person in the reserves as far as flight training goes??

viper548 · February 23rd, 2004, 15:50

It is currently about $290/mo for full time. You don't have to pay into it like active duty does. There are certain jobs that are "critical" and if you extend your contract to 6 years from the date you sign up for this program called the "kicker" they will give you an extra $350/mo for school. That's what I did. I only had to add another 17 months to my contract because I did it early in my enlistment.

Ryan · February 23rd, 2004, 17:26

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It is currently about $290/mo for full time. You don't have to pay into it like active duty does. There are certain jobs that are "critical" and if you extend your contract to 6 years from the date you sign up for this program called the "kicker" they will give you an extra $350/mo for school. That's what I did. I only had to add another 17 months to my contract because I did it early in my enlistment.

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So this is the VA benefits?

Wm226 · February 24th, 2004, 00:54

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ROTC is a commissioning source for the active duty.

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Commissioning source for reserves and national guard as well.

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It used to be that the Army allowed you to go from ROTC to the Reserves, but I believe Air Force ROTC is still straight to active duty upon graduation.

At least that was the rule a few years ago, and I haven't heard anything about it changing.

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Ah I see... I didn't know that Air Force ROTC officer commissioning is relatively different from Army ROTC in terms of commitments.

viper548 · February 24th, 2004, 09:51

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It is currently about $290/mo for full time. You don't have to pay into it like active duty does. There are certain jobs that are "critical" and if you extend your contract to 6 years from the date you sign up for this program called the "kicker" they will give you an extra $350/mo for school. That's what I did. I only had to add another 17 months to my contract because I did it early in my enlistment.

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So this is the VA benefits?

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Yeah, that is the RESERVE GI bill

Ryan · February 24th, 2004, 13:53

ok, gotcha

Ryan · February 24th, 2004, 14:00

so you are given this money during your service in your respective branch of the military? or after you are discharged?
that $290 per month is all you get for both flight training and college??

viper548 · February 25th, 2004, 10:03

You get it while in the service. $10,440, that's it. If you do the kicker program you get another $12,600. You have to be in a certain career field though. You'd have to ask the reserve education office to find out which jobs. At travis afb, C-5 loadmaster and C-5 flight engineer are on the list.

Ryan · February 25th, 2004, 12:56

oh, ok, thanks

February 22nd, 2004, 19:41	#1
Ryan Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: KFRG, Nu\' yark Posts: 234	Difference between ROTC and Reserves This is a general question that applies to all branches of the military, what is the difference between the reserves and the ROTC?? If anyone could explain the difference in terms of educational benefits and length of service it would be greatly appreciated. -Ryan

February 22nd, 2004, 20:07	#2
MikeD Administrator Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Pinal Airpark Posts: 6,897	Re: Difference between ROTC and Reserves ROTC is a commissioning source for the active duty. The reserves is a non-active component of the four services.

February 22nd, 2004, 20:35	#3
Wm226 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: U.S Posts: 407	Re: Difference between ROTC and Reserves [ QUOTE ] ROTC is a commissioning source for the active duty. [/ QUOTE ] Commissioning source for reserves and national guard as well.

February 22nd, 2004, 21:19	#4
Mike Lewis Shadow Administrator Join Date: Jul 1998 Location: Between KFCM and KMSP Posts: 6,227	Re: Difference between ROTC and Reserves [ QUOTE ] [ QUOTE ] ROTC is a commissioning source for the active duty. [/ QUOTE ] Commissioning source for reserves and national guard as well. [/ QUOTE ] It used to be that the Army allowed you to go from ROTC to the Reserves, but I believe Air Force ROTC is still straight to active duty upon graduation. At least that was the rule a few years ago, and I haven't heard anything about it changing.

February 22nd, 2004, 21:50	#5
JGriffis Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Dallas, Texas Posts: 308	Re: Difference between ROTC and Reserves In Rotc you are commissioned as an officer. There are several other differences, but I think this is a very important difference.

February 23rd, 2004, 15:20	#6
Ryan Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: KFRG, Nu\' yark Posts: 234	Re: Difference between ROTC and Reserves how do the VA benefits work for a person in the reserves as far as flight training goes??

February 23rd, 2004, 15:50	#7
viper548 Senior Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Colorado Springs Posts: 818	Re: Difference between ROTC and Reserves It is currently about $290/mo for full time. You don't have to pay into it like active duty does. There are certain jobs that are "critical" and if you extend your contract to 6 years from the date you sign up for this program called the "kicker" they will give you an extra $350/mo for school. That's what I did. I only had to add another 17 months to my contract because I did it early in my enlistment.

February 23rd, 2004, 17:26	#8
Ryan Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: KFRG, Nu\' yark Posts: 234	Re: Difference between ROTC and Reserves [ QUOTE ] It is currently about $290/mo for full time. You don't have to pay into it like active duty does. There are certain jobs that are "critical" and if you extend your contract to 6 years from the date you sign up for this program called the "kicker" they will give you an extra $350/mo for school. That's what I did. I only had to add another 17 months to my contract because I did it early in my enlistment. [/ QUOTE ] So this is the VA benefits?

February 24th, 2004, 00:54	#9
Wm226 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: U.S Posts: 407	Re: Difference between ROTC and Reserves [ QUOTE ] [ QUOTE ] [ QUOTE ] ROTC is a commissioning source for the active duty. [/ QUOTE ] Commissioning source for reserves and national guard as well. [/ QUOTE ] It used to be that the Army allowed you to go from ROTC to the Reserves, but I believe Air Force ROTC is still straight to active duty upon graduation. At least that was the rule a few years ago, and I haven't heard anything about it changing. [/ QUOTE ] Ah I see... I didn't know that Air Force ROTC officer commissioning is relatively different from Army ROTC in terms of commitments.

February 24th, 2004, 09:51	#10
viper548 Senior Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Colorado Springs Posts: 818	Re: Difference between ROTC and Reserves [ QUOTE ] [ QUOTE ] It is currently about $290/mo for full time. You don't have to pay into it like active duty does. There are certain jobs that are "critical" and if you extend your contract to 6 years from the date you sign up for this program called the "kicker" they will give you an extra $350/mo for school. That's what I did. I only had to add another 17 months to my contract because I did it early in my enlistment. [/ QUOTE ] So this is the VA benefits? [/ QUOTE ] Yeah, that is the RESERVE GI bill

February 24th, 2004, 13:53	#11
Ryan Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: KFRG, Nu\' yark Posts: 234	Re: Difference between ROTC and Reserves ok, gotcha

February 24th, 2004, 14:00	#12
Ryan Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: KFRG, Nu\' yark Posts: 234	Re: Difference between ROTC and Reserves so you are given this money during your service in your respective branch of the military? or after you are discharged? that $290 per month is all you get for both flight training and college??

February 25th, 2004, 10:03	#13
viper548 Senior Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Colorado Springs Posts: 818	Re: Difference between ROTC and Reserves You get it while in the service. $10,440, that's it. If you do the kicker program you get another $12,600. You have to be in a certain career field though. You'd have to ask the reserve education office to find out which jobs. At travis afb, C-5 loadmaster and C-5 flight engineer are on the list.

February 25th, 2004, 12:56	#14
Ryan Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: KFRG, Nu\' yark Posts: 234	Re: Difference between ROTC and Reserves oh, ok, thanks

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