Program and Career Overview
Is becoming a future leader in the United States Army right for you?
As
a commissioned Second Lieutenant in the Army you are responsible for completing
objectives through problem solving to determine the appropriate actions to
take; the professional development of your soldiers; and upholding the
standards and displaying the values of the United States Army. A Lieutenant
after going to the second phase of the Basic Officer Leaders Course (or BOLC B,
BOLC A being ROTC) where they will have specific training in their branch (i.e.
infantry or engineers), will serve as the leader of a platoon assisted by an
experienced Sergeant in either Active Duty, National Guard, or Reserves. Many
officers that have gone through ROTC have successful careers even after the
Army serving in government or becoming leaders in industry from skills acquired
through experience.
Being
an officer in the US Army has many positions to be filled such as an aviator,
engineer, signal officer, armor officer, and infantry officer.
Average starting salary: $59,411*
*This
is for the pay of an average active duty O-1 with less than 2 years experience
including benefits and allowances for housing, food, and subsistence.