how do I get into the military through college.

For me, I attended the Reserve Officers Training Corps through my university. Traditionally, it's a four year program where incoming freshmen are introduced to the basics fundamentals and traditions of the military, gradually accepting internal leadership roles with additional responsibility. At my school, we had every branch represented except for the Coast Guard. You can participate in ROTC for two years under no obligation, which is what I did, contracting as a junior to eventually commission as a 2nd Lieutenant upon successful graduation and completion of the program. Remember, your studies cannot take a backseat while you participate in ROTC. Each week, I spent at least 15-20 hours on ROTC activities and assignments. It may be more or less depending on the time of year. Between your junior and senior year, you attend a leadership assessment course where you are evaluated by instructors and fellow cadets across the country for over a month. This is the ultimate crucible and one of the major tests before commissioning. You've chosen an honorable career path, good luck!

There are 3 ways to become a military officer. 1. You can attend a service academy like West Point, Annapolis, or the Air Force Academy. Coast Guard Academy and the Merchant Marine Academy are also options. 2. You can get a commissions through a Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) program at a regular university. 3. You can attend Officer Training School (OTS) (also called OCS for the Navy and Marines) after you have a Bachelor's degree.

You could also become an officer in the Reserves or National Guard by applying directly to the unit of your choice once you have a Bachelor's degree and they will send you to the appropriate officer training program.

Hi Louis,

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http://www.onlinemilitaryeducation.org/faq/what-rank-do-you-start-out-in-the-military-with-a-college-degree/

Best of luck!

You can talk to a recruiter more about this and about the career areas that interest you. If you join the military after college, without participating in ROTC in college, you would go through an officer training course specific to whatever branch of service you would choose and then enter the service as a second lieutenant.