NROTC question

[dnaboy2021]

Hey all,
Ive been reading up on Navy ROTC and I think its the branch of the armed forces I want to join. (Other branches can make an argument for me to change if you want b/c ive been kind bouncing between the army, and navy, and every now and then AF.....lol i know, i can't make up my mind) Anyways, ive been doing my research and all that, and I had one quick question....

Is the required service time 4 years, or 8 years with minimum 4 years active??

Ive seem both answers on a few different websites.....hopin you guys could set the record straight....thanks!!!

[Field_Sailor]

Depending on your field. If you are not in a specilaty (nurse, lawyer) it is 4 years. For Nurses and such it it, 8 (can be 4 and 4) depending on the job. click here or here , it has a wealth of info

[Scary]

No it should be 8 for all... 4 active and 4 reserve/IRR or 8 reserve...as all initial terms of service are except for those who are committed to longer (pilots and a few others)...


E.S.

[Bunny]

I’d have to agree with field sailor. The minimum is 4 years, it increases by the type of job you pick. I would also base your branch decision based on the type of job (MOS) you want. I first thought the Navy was for me, but the Army could give me a better opportunity as a MP.

[Field_Sailor]

MILITARY SERVICE REQUIREMENTS (For NROTC scholarship recipients):
• Military Service Requirements
• On graduation, NROTC Scholarship midshipmen are Commissioned as Ensigns in the Naval Reserve or Second Lieutenants in the Marine Corps Reserve
• Military service obligation of eight years in unrestricted line (surface, submarine, aviation), at least four of which must be active duty
• Midshipmen disenrolled from NROTC Scholarship Program for reasons beyond their control will normally be discharged without penalty
• Minimum of two years active enlisted service or recoupment of all tuition dollars paid may be required for midshipmen who disenroll or are disenrolled from NROTC Scholarship Program for academic or personal reasons after the first day of their sophomore year
• If disenrolled, personnel who were originally on active duty and were released early to accept NROTC Scholarships must complete their original enlisted contracts

as per the official website in the links above. We are all right, just saying different things as per verbage. Anyway what fields are you interested in?

[dnaboy2021]

Hey fieldsailor thanks a lot for the clarification.....

Ive been really interested in Surface Warefare.....got any suggestions for other jobs?

Thanks again.....

-Joe

[Field_Sailor]

Surface is cool, that is the route getting command of a ship. I do a lot of surface warfare work. Surface and Air Guys are the only ones who can get Command-At-Sea. Have any questions about Surface shoot them over. Note: Surface does a good amount of sea time. I believe you do two tours at sea, one tour shore duty, as a JO (Junior Officer)