The role of the cadet who plans PT sessions and is "baller" & the MS4 currently in that position
What is 1SGT? & Who is CDT Koester?
After receiving their branch, new lieutenants travel to this location to begin formal training.
What is their BOLC location?
Most ROTC cadets receive their branch assignment after completing this final year of school.
What is senior year?
This factor, including GPA and fitness, helps determine a cadet’s branch selection.
What is the Order of Merit List (OML)?
This term describes the process where new lieutenants are assigned to their Army career field.
What is branching?
The role of the cadet who leads, screams, and makes you do extra push-ups when late for the company & the MS4 currently in that position
What is Company Commander? & Who is CDT Tema?
This first leadership role usually comes after completing BOLC.
What is platoon leader?
This training course, done in the summer before branching, helps finalize cadet evaluations.
What is Advanced Camp/ CST (ROTC)?
Cadets can increase their chance of getting a specific branch by earning this “guaranteed” selection option.
What is a branch guarantee?
ROTC cadets submit this ranked list of all Army branches they want.
What is a branch preference list?
The role of the cadet who is responsible for supply, gear issue, and drawing weapons, etc & the MS4 currently in that position
What is an S4? & Who is CDT Galu?
Branches with a more technical focus often require this extra form of schooling beyond BOLC.
What is additional skill training?
Graduates from this program automatically receive their branch on graduation day.
What is Officer Candidate School (OCS)?
This commissioning ceremony includes taking the oath to support the Constitution.
What is the Oath of Office ceremony?
This basic course is where new officers learn the skills of their chosen branch.
What is BOLC? (Basic Officer Leader Course)
The role of the cadet who is responsible for trainings & operations & the MS4 currently in that role
What is a(n) S4? & Who is CDT Ulu?
Lieutenants in Aviation attend this special training school before flying helicopters.
What is flight school?
Cadets interested in medical fields can choose this unique commissioning path that requires professional schooling.
What is the Army Medical Department pathway (AMEDD)?
This type of interview can help cadets understand branch culture and fit.
What is a branch orientation or interview?
This service option allows cadets to serve part-time while pursuing a civilian career.
What is the National Guard or Army Reserve?
The role of the cadet who is considered the 'second-in-command' and serves as a liaison & the MS4 currently in that role
What is an XO? & Who is CDT Esquibel?
This document outlines your branch, duty station, and first assignment.
What is your first set of orders?
A cadet wanting to fly helicopters must pass this special test to qualify for Aviation Branch.
What is the SIFT? (Selection Instrument for Flight Training)
This factor combines cadet preference, performance, and Army needs to determine final assignments.
What is the branching decision process?
This ceremony reveals envelopes showing cadets’ new branches.
What is Branching Day or Night?