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Lieutenant - Once a cadet graduates, he/she is commissioned as a Second Lieutenant (Single Gold Bar) . Learning to lead troops is a key to being promoted to First Lieutenant (Single Silver Bar). Promotion to First Lieutenant takes about two years. Lieutenants are normally responsible for Platoon of up to 30 soldiers and all of his unit's equipment. |
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Captain - Company Commander in charge of over 100 soldiers and attends an Officer Advanced Educational Program. Promotion to Captain takes about four years. |
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Major - As a Major in the Army, you become a key staff officer in charge of such areas as Personnel, Intelligence, Operations, or Logistics. Promotion to Major takes about 11 years. |
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Lieutenant Colonel - You are assigned as a battalion commander in charge of hundreds of soldiers or a general staff officer at the highest levels of command. Promotion to Lieutenant Colonel takes about 17 years. |
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Colonel - At this position, the Army takes full advantage of your talents by assigning you as a commander in charge of thousands of soldiers or the director of a large staff. Promotion to Colonel takes about 22 years. |
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General - Officers who demonstrate extraordinary leadership and executive abilities are selected to be Generals, The CEOs of the Army. Promotion to General takes about 25 years. Although only one star is shown the rank and pay grade continue another three levels, four in total. |
The Army is composed branches into which all ROTC graduates enter:
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INFANTRY - The Infantry is the foundation of the Army's fighting strength and forms the nucleus of the Amy's fighting strength. The Infantry also offers one of the biggest opportunities for leadership in the Army. Officers in the Infantry perform many roles and are constantly given the opportunity to attend courses and prepare for each level of responsibility. |
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ARMOR - The Armor Branch is one of the Army's most versatile combat arms, and is continually evolving to meet worldwide challenges. The heritage and spirit of the United States Horse Cavalry lives on in the armor branch. An Armor Officer learns to lead men soldiers from mechanize tank and infantry units, engineers, air cavalry units and many more. |
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FIELD ARTILLERY - Uses the latest computer and laser technology. In this branch, you learn about high-tech cannons, rockets, and missiles in the branch dubbed the "King of Battle." Artillery officers direct "steel on target" in the right place at the right time to shock, immobilize, and destroy the enemy with massive firepower. |
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AIR DEFENSE ARTILLERY - The Air Defense Artillery officer is highly involved in Aerospace technology. The primary mission is to protect the force, tactical, and geopolitical assets. The ADA uses a multitude of missiles and air projectiles to complete its mission in the modern combat zone. This branch has recently been tagged with "the most relevance to the future" of post-cold war threats. |
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AVIATION - Army Aviation has highly sophisticated equipment and technology and has more aircraft and pilots than either the Navy or the Air Force. Unhindered by distances, speed, or terrain, aviation officers are challenged with some of the most advance aircraft in the world today. These soldiers stay calm under pressure, a desire to succeed, and incredible motivation to fly. |
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CORPS OF ENGINEERS - The Corps of Engineers offers many opportunities in fields such as civil works, military construction, environmental engineering and other specialties. Since the Battle of Bunker Hill engineers have earned their place as the first in and last out of battle construction, combat engineering, and various topographic units. |
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MILITARY POLICE CORPS - The Military Police manages law enforcement, criminal investigation, and counter-terrorism activities as well as detection and deterrence of enemy forces in a rear area. The mission of an MP Officer and soldier reflect the focus on aspects of law enforcement and the military police motto - Of the troops and for the troops. |
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MILITARY INTELLIGENCE - Military Intelligence uses electronic warfare, counter-intelligence, classified security, and surveillance to determine an enemy's plans intentions and capabilities. Military Intelligence officers are prepared to perform in a wide variety of missions always focused on the "silent war" at all levels. |
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CHEMICAL CORPS - Chemical Corps officers possess expertise in radiological, biological, chemical, and environmental technologies to "protect the force" in an ever changing chemical, biological and nuclear warfare environment. Chemical Officers assist unit commanders in accomplishing a multitude of missions in order to defend units against NBC threats |
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FINANCE CORPS - The primary mission of the Finance Corps is to sustain the combat soldier and commander in the field with timely and accurate finance and accounting support. Finance officer often have multiple degree in business and handle cash, compute entitlements, deploy to provide financial support around the world, and all with a great deal of responsibility. |
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ADJUTANT GENERAL'S CORPS - The Adjutant General's Corps directs personnel management systems that impact unit readiness, morale, and soldier career satisfaction in both peacetime and wartime systems. Adjutant General Officers train to be in all levels of the Army in a wide variety of situations ranging from battalion staff officer to Personnel Service Battalions. |
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JUDGE ADVOCATE GENERAL'S CORPS - This branch provides legal services for the Army and its soldiers and serves as prosecutors and defense attorneys for criminal trials. Under the basis of the Uniform Code of Military Justice, JAG officers practice in all levels of civilian and military courts and receive immediate responsibility of significant legal issues upon commissioning. |
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QUARTERMASTER CORPS - The Quartermaster Corps plans and directs activities which provide soldiers with food, water, petroleum, repair parts, weapons systems and field services. As the "sustainer of soldiers since 1775" Quartermaster officers make use of the most modern equipment and technology to solve the logistical problems of today and tomorrow. |
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ARMY HEALTH CARE SYSTEM - The Army's health care system, or Medical Corps, includes Medical Corps, Army Nurse Corps, Army Dental Corps, Medical Service Corps, Veterinary Corps, and Army Medical Specialist Corps. These officers and soldiers are involved in a wide variety of vital, interesting, and personally rewarding assignments. |
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CHAPLAINS CORPS - Army chaplains provide religious services and counseling, morale enhancement and other support to soldiers in the field and in garrison, as well as their families. These soldiers of god provide all denominations of support to soldiers at all times and in all situations around the world. |
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SIGNAL CORPS - The Signal Corps manages satellite, microwave, and laser technology to produce the most sophisticated communication network in the world. Signal Officers are responsible for planning, employing, and operating state-of-the-art voice, imagery, and data distribution systems and networks.
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TRANSPORTATION CORPS - The Transportation Corps is the Spearhead of Logistics. The primary task is to manage the transportation flow of people and equipment. In essence, as a Transportation Officer you will be responsible for moving equipment, troop, and supplies throughout the world in the mission of "moving the Army." |
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ORDNANCE CORPS - As the latest branch in the Army, the Ordnance Corps manages development of new systems, and provides systems to keep the most advanced equipment in the hands of the commanders in the field. Ordnance Officers train and lead units responsible for material maintenance management, munitions material management, and explosive ordnance disposal. |
All of these specialties work together to make the system work. As an ROTC graduate you get to pick which top choices you have that determine what branch you will serve.
