Should I particiapte in AFROTC or join the AF after community college?

Question

Generally, I am not the strongest physically. I will have my Associate of Arts Liberal Arts degree in about 8 months. I have a GPA in the lower 3.0 region.

I am kind of burnt out on school too.

I will be an E-3 if I join the Air Force because of my college credits and I am an Eagle Scout.

Answer 1

Well since Brian S brought it up. . .AFI 36-6006 states that Eagle Scouts will enlist in the Air Force as an E-2.  Eagle Scouts are no joke.   Also, AFROTC (college ROTC)  is a direct commission source.  We commission 98% of our graduates.  AFI 36-6006 (same paragraph) states that individuals with 44 or more credits can enlist as E-3.  

I would encourage you to stay in school.  Too many people stop going for one reason or other and never get back to it.   A GPA in the low 3.0 is competitive for scholarships.  Take a look at AFROTC and see what you think.

Answer 2

First off, don't think that going to AFROTC is your choice, its the Air Force's. Your chances of being accepted are not great. A 3.0 GPA isn't as high as they want it. But you're almost certain to get in if you enlist.

Answer 3

My dad joined the Air Force after he graduated from high school, and had a solid career for the next thirty years. The military doesn't have layoffs as much as other civilian companies, so you're pretty much guaranteed lifetime employment. It comes with a lot of benefits, too - if you wanted to pursue a bachelors or masters degree, the military would pay for it completely. You could also get stationed overseas in Germany or Japan, which I highly recommend.

The AF doesn't require you to be strong - that's the Army or the Marines. The AF is more about piloting, and watching radars. You don't need to be a heavyweight champion to do that.

I would say go for it. You can always join the AF for a few years, and if you don't like it, get out. Maybe by that time you'll have figured out what you want to do.

Answer 4

I am kind of at a loss on how an eagle scout converts over to any type of meaning in the military. The military is not the boy-scouts. Any type of JR OTC is also not the military.

From what you mentioned for education, I am not sure that your degree will qualify to much of anything on the outside.

Answer 5

Participate in AF ROTC!!!

Way better choice.

http://www.afrotc.com/

http://www.airforce.com/

Answer 6

join the AF u seem smart america wants YOU!