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| 2LT Burnham is given the oath of office by his grandmother, a WWII WAVES ensign. |
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| Receiving a commission as a Second Lieutenant in the U.S. Army requires the oath of office: a solemn vow to defend the principles that this country was founded upon. This is not a responsibility to be taken lightly. |
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| 2LT Thomas P. Burnham |
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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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