Accept a Commission as a US Army 2nd Lieutenant
The successful completion of the four-year Army ROTC program at The Citadel can lead to a commission in the United States Army as a US Army 2nd Lieutenant . This can be for either full-time service on Active Duty or part-time service with the National Guard or Army Reserve. To qualify for commissioning the Cadet must complete all the below criteria:
- The completion of a four-year baccalaureate degree
- Complete the ROTC Basic Course and Advance Course through Military Science Class and Military Science Training Lab, or authorized credit
- Completion of the ROTC Advance Camp
- Cadets must pass the US Army fitness test each semester and be in accordance with the Army’s height and weight standards
- Participation in physical fitness training two days a week
- Attend the 4-day ROTC Field Training Exercise (FTX) at Fort Jackson each semester
- Must be medically qualified for military service from the Department of Defense
- Must be a US Citizen
- Must be at least 17 years old at the time of start and under 31 years of age at the time of completion
- Must maintain full-time enrollment at The Citadel, with a minimum of 12-credit hours in person
- No felonies or domestic assault convictions