Hi,
To give some context, I am an ROTP applicant, who went through all of the processes, was merit listed and, I am assuming, was not selected in the June 2 selection. I am going into my last year of school and was intending to stay for an optional half year to complete a minor, which would have also allowed me to remain eligible for ROTP had I been selected. Given that I was not selected, I have decided to opt out of going back to school for the minor and am going to apply as for direct entry.
So my first question is; how soon before graduation should an applicant apply for a DEO position? I have read/listened to numerous recommendations like, "at the end of third year", "the start of first semester", "not until after Christmas or even into February/March". My recruiting officer was the one who recommended not applying until after Christmas, which surpassed me, but I just felt there may have been a disconnect between us when we were talking. So, I thought it would be a good idea to clarify on here.
My second question is pretty straight forward. First off, I want to be in the infantry, it is what I want to do, and I've been working my butt off to get in tip-top shape for it, and I have no doubts about wanting to be an Infantry Officer, but am willing to be flexible in how I get there. So, I am wondering, is it possible to apply for DEO Infantry and NCM Infantry in the same application? For example, I would list Infantry Officer as my first trade choice, and Infantry Soldier as my second trade choice. I just really want to get in around the time that I graduate.
Thanks,
Jay
To give some context, I am an ROTP applicant, who went through all of the processes, was merit listed and, I am assuming, was not selected in the June 2 selection. I am going into my last year of school and was intending to stay for an optional half year to complete a minor, which would have also allowed me to remain eligible for ROTP had I been selected. Given that I was not selected, I have decided to opt out of going back to school for the minor and am going to apply as for direct entry.
So my first question is; how soon before graduation should an applicant apply for a DEO position? I have read/listened to numerous recommendations like, "at the end of third year", "the start of first semester", "not until after Christmas or even into February/March". My recruiting officer was the one who recommended not applying until after Christmas, which surpassed me, but I just felt there may have been a disconnect between us when we were talking. So, I thought it would be a good idea to clarify on here.
My second question is pretty straight forward. First off, I want to be in the infantry, it is what I want to do, and I've been working my butt off to get in tip-top shape for it, and I have no doubts about wanting to be an Infantry Officer, but am willing to be flexible in how I get there. So, I am wondering, is it possible to apply for DEO Infantry and NCM Infantry in the same application? For example, I would list Infantry Officer as my first trade choice, and Infantry Soldier as my second trade choice. I just really want to get in around the time that I graduate.
Thanks,
Jay