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| 8 newly commissioned Second Lieutenants at the 2009 Summer Commissioning Ceremony. |
| There is a Spring, Summer, and Fall commissioning ceremony where cadets, soon to be Second Lieutenants, take their oath and receive the coveted first salute. In the summer of 2009, eight cadets commissioned into branches such as Infantry, Transportation, Field Artillery, and Engineer. Once commissioned the newly commissioned officers get orders to attend the officer basic course pertaining to their military occupational specialty. After they complete the officer basic course along with any follow-on schools these officers will get to their units. |
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| “Army ROTC allowed me to live the life of a college student as well as prepare me for the leadership challenges of an Army Officer.” |
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| 2LT Bryan Williams |
| Hope Mills, NC |
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Success Now and in the Future
Army ROTC prepares college students to succeed in any competitive
environment. Plus, the leadership training and experiences that
you have in Army ROTC will provide you with a foundation to become
commissioned Army Officers upon graduation.
Starting Your Career
After you graduate from college, you will be commissioned as a
Second Lieutenant. Your career as an Officer will be just beginning,
and you'll find a variety of interesting Officer career fields, called
branches, in the Army. Once you choose your Army branch, you will
embark on specialized training.
Learn about Branches and Specialties on ArmyROTC.com
The Army: It's What You Make It
Upon completion of Officer branch training and a first assignment,
Army Officers may pursue additional specialized training and
post-graduate education opportunities. You will most likely be
assigned to advanced leadership positions and to staff positions.
Also, you may develop doctrine, teach military tactics or serve as
advisors.
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