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([www.todaysmilitary.com/training/rotc](www.todaysmilitary.com/training/rotc)). ROTC is a military officer training program offered at 1,700 colleges nationwide. Cadets agree to serve in the military postcollege (usually 4-5 years) in exchange for potentially significant financial aid for their college education and a guaranteed post-college career. Explore branch(es) of interest to learn the application process (including Army ROTC, Navy-option ROTC, Air Force ROTC, and Marine-option ROTC). NOTE: The ROTC scholarship application is in addition to the college application. It has its deadline.  \nE N L I S T I N G  \nIf you are interested in enlisting, visit Today’[s Military website at](s Military website at www.todaysmilitary.com or www.usa.gov/military-and)[ www.todaysmilitary.com](s Military website at www.todaysmilitary.com or www.usa.gov/military-and)[ or](s Military website at www.todaysmilitary.com or www.usa.gov/military-and)[ www.usa.gov/military-and](s Military website at www.todaysmilitary.com or www.usa.gov/military-and)veterans and explore what it means to enlist and which branch you would like to pursue.  \n1. You will need to take the ASVAB exam. You should prepare by visiting [http://official-asvab.com](http://official-asvab.com to learn more about)[ to learn more about](http://official-asvab.com to learn more about)[ ](http://official-asvab.com to learn more about)[this test and the testing experience. Check out the ASVAB Career Exploration Program at](this test and the testing experience. Check out the ASVAB Career Exploration Program at www.asvabprogram.com to)[ www.asvabprogram.com](this test and the testing experience. Check out the ASVAB Career Exploration Program at www.asvabprogram.com to)[ to](this test and the testing experience. Check out the ASVAB Career Exploration Program at www.asvabprogram.com to)[ ](this test and the testing experience. Check out the ASVAB Career Exploration Program at www.asvabprogram.com to)[learn more and help with test preparation.](learn more and help with test preparation.)  \n[2. Meet with a recruiter. Contact one at](2. Meet with a recruiter. Contact one at www.todaysmilitary.com/contact-a-recruiter. Visit)[ www.todaysmilitary.com/contact-a-recruiter](2. Meet with a recruiter. Contact one at www.todaysmilitary.com/contact-a-recruiter. Visit)[.](2. Meet with a recruiter. Contact one at www.todaysmilitary.com/contact-a-recruiter. Visit)[ Visit](2. Meet with a recruiter. Contact one at www.todaysmilitary.com/contact-a-recruiter. Visit) the Military Entrance Processing Station (MEPS) website for more information [at](at www.mepcom.army.mil. You will)[ www.mepcom.army.mil.](at www.mepcom.army.mil. You will)[ You will](at www.mepcom.army.mil. You will) report to MEPS if you decide to enlist. You will spend the day at a military processing station (MEPS). That is where you will take the ASVAB, have a physical exam, and meet with a career counselor. If you are accepted, you will take the oath of enlistment.  \n3. Finally, you will await orders for basic training. You should receive orders within a few weeks. If you enroll in the delayed entry program, you will get orders within a year.  \nM I L ITA RY A CA D E M I ES  \nThere are five federal United States service academies, each with its application and process. Visit each academy's website for details:  \n The United States Military Academy (USMA).  \n The United States Naval Academy (USNA).  \n The United States Coast Guard Academy (USCGA).  \n The United States Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA).  \n The United States Air Force Academy (USAFA).  \nThis application process is rigorous. Be early and thorough. The process must begin during your junior year of high school. You will be required to take the ACT or SAT.  \nPrepare by:  \n1. Retake exams if you score below 540 (SAT) or ","cbCaipzUukgoTEEJ","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaipzUukgoTEEJ","pdf",233081,"English","# Military Pathways\n## Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC)\n## Enlisting\n## Military Academies\n## Benefits of College Experience Through Military","[{\"question\":\"What is ROTC and what agreement do cadets make after college?\",\"answer\":\"ROTC is an officer training program offered at many colleges. 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