<p>What is the difference between an auditing ROTC Student and a participating ROTC student?
If this student is enrolled in the Military Science 1000 level class and labs will they be allowed to wear uniform and do PT?</p>
<p>Is this a question out of mere curiosity, or do you want to try this?</p>
<p>If you really want to do this, then I recommend contacting the university ROTC battalion and asking them about the specifics. I am not sure that auditing is even allowed at all campuses. Definitely allowed at some, though.</p>
<p>Still, my understanding is that the basic difference is that the auditing student simply attends class, but does not wear a uniform. Only enrolled cadets wear uniforms. The auditing student might be allowed to participate in PT, but again could vary from university to university.</p>
<p>Well the thing is I won’t be able to commission to grad school because I’m slightly not at WT/HT standards so the commissioning officer suggested I continue to lose the weight and he can offer me a spot once I’m done with my undergrad +junior currently+ he gave me the option of being a participating student in the freshman level class. He said training isn’t mandatory which has me to believe I have the option to choose. Did you have participating students or freshman in your unit in contracted ? What are the things we are allowed to do?</p>
<p>From my experience in Army ROTC, if you are actually “enrolled” in the Military Science class, but not a “contracted” cadet, you are usually permitted to do most everything within the ROTC program that you desire. If you want to attend PT, you can. If you want to attend “lab” you usually can and they will normally issue you a uniform to wear. For contracted ROTC cadet, these things are mandatory, but for those you are simply taking ROTC and exploring it as a option, the cadre normally encourage your participation. This can also be a way for a highly motivated student to earn an on-campus ROTC scholarship.</p>
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I only remember one person. He audited our navigation course because he was interested in learning how to navigate a ship. I was not aware of anybody doing what you are looking into. Then again, I might not have paid much attention.</p>
<p>It sounds like “MidwesternHeart” knows a lot more about Army ROTC. I was Navy.</p>
<p>To me, it sounds like your priority is to get into physical condition for a military commission. So, your idea of doing this with the help of ROTC staff is excellent. If your university has Naval ROTC, you might want to talk with one of their Marine Corps instructors – even if you are not interested in the Marines! There is no doubt that the Marines are more into physical fitness than any other military branch. They exercise regularly together, and push one another. They are also are very generous with help. Even if your interest is in Army or Air Force, the Marines would probably love you to attend their PT sessions. And you would not even need to audit an ROTC class. You can be totally honest with any career Marine. Indeed, you should be. Tell them your goal. I bet they would help.</p>
<p>So if I was to add a extra major to extend my time here could I become a enrolled cadet since I meet all other qualifications? It was just my class standing which limited my options I want to do this so bad I’m willing to dual major.</p>
<p>Thanks u really want to get in the physical shape I need to be in so I can commission I wish we had Marine corps ROTC here. We just have Army and Air Force, Navy at our partner school. </p>
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Marine Corps ROTC is part of Naval ROTC. If your partner school is not far away, they have at least two Marines on staff, plus several Marine ROTC students. Actually some of those students are likely at your school, and might be doing PT at your school.</p>
<p>Another option might be to see if the Marines have a “Platoon Leaders Class” at your college. This is at most colleges, and is the main way that the Marines get officers. It is not as involved as ROTC, but they usually have a PT group. You could find out by contacting your local recruiter, or perhaps at the Navy ROTC at the partner school. </p>
<p>That you I knew I should of did NROTC Lol I did NJROTC in high school</p>
<p>I knew of people who had all ready graduated with a bachelor’s degree who went back to college, specifically to be in ROTC and did graduate level work, while enrolled in the ROTC program. As NROTCgrad mentions, work with the ROTC Cadre and if they believe you are a viable future cade, I see no reason why they would not let you start doing PT with them to help you lose the weight. If you don’t do ROTC, you can always explore OCS after you graduate if becoming an officer is your dream.</p>
<p>Being an officer has always been my dream. So it irritating that I’m only a few pounds away from being in regulations so I almost feel they are not taking me seriously this semester… The commissioning officer told me I can participate until I’m in regulations for the Army. Which mean I will be wearing civilians to class while everyone is in uniform. I’m not sure what I will be wearing for lab. I considering purchasing my own PT uniform is that allowed?</p>
<p>Forget about the uniform issue and do whatever it takes to drop the weight, if that is your dream. Only you can control your weight and you are the one who needs to prove to the Cadre that you can become eligible for the program. If you have been talking with them for some time about making weight, but you haven’t put in the work to lose the weight, then they probably do have doubts. </p>