Please forgive me for my lack of brevity, but I have a lot of questions. Some of you may recall that I posted on here several months back about being on the fence about an Air force contract opportunity, well that did not pan out. The reason I've come to this board is this, basically I have the opportunity to contract going into my Junior year of the Corps with the Army (I'm currently rising leadership in an Air force outfit). This would entail me going to "basic camp" in Fort Knox for 31 days this summer to catch up on all of the Army ROTC I've missed, so I can return to A&M in the fall as an MS3 (3rd year army cadet). From there I would do regular Army ROTC and then return to Fort Knox the following summer for advanced training for 31 days. After this I would finish senior year graduate and commission. I must make this decision to go to basic camp this Friday 4-20-18 so this is basically my last realistic opportunity as I see it.
Some of my concerns are:
I've heard from people and from many (probably) ill advised google searches that many people do not enjoy their Army experience (I want to serve my country first and foremost, but I also don't want to be miserable for 8 years). I've also heard that "the air force takes way better care of their people", coming from an Air Force outfit I've heard this a lot, and have been discouraged this week from going toward the Army officer route by Air Force friends.
I figure if there's anyone I should trust it is fellow Aggies and former Cadets that went through the same process and tough decision making and are now (or have been) U.S. Army officers themselves.
A few questions:
What has your personal experience been going from A&M (or elsewhere) to the Army as an officer? Would you do it again?
I am also torn between doing Active duty, Army reserves, or National guard. Any insight on that decision is also welcomed. How long is each commitment upon commissioning?
Also if anyone has any insight on the two summer trainings and how those compare to the rigors of the Corps daily regiment, that would be great.
Are you able to have a good family life balance?
Finally, do you feel like being an Army officer could afford a solid foundation to go into the business world later on?
I apologize for all the questions,Thanks in advance!
Some of my concerns are:
I've heard from people and from many (probably) ill advised google searches that many people do not enjoy their Army experience (I want to serve my country first and foremost, but I also don't want to be miserable for 8 years). I've also heard that "the air force takes way better care of their people", coming from an Air Force outfit I've heard this a lot, and have been discouraged this week from going toward the Army officer route by Air Force friends.
I figure if there's anyone I should trust it is fellow Aggies and former Cadets that went through the same process and tough decision making and are now (or have been) U.S. Army officers themselves.
A few questions:
What has your personal experience been going from A&M (or elsewhere) to the Army as an officer? Would you do it again?
I am also torn between doing Active duty, Army reserves, or National guard. Any insight on that decision is also welcomed. How long is each commitment upon commissioning?
Also if anyone has any insight on the two summer trainings and how those compare to the rigors of the Corps daily regiment, that would be great.
Are you able to have a good family life balance?
Finally, do you feel like being an Army officer could afford a solid foundation to go into the business world later on?
I apologize for all the questions,Thanks in advance!