Reserve Officers Training Corps: Joining The Air Force While In College

Throughout my life, I have always had the urge to protect those who can’t help themselves. It is a doctrine that has been instilled in me ever since I was a child. When I was young, I was always captivated by the tales of my mom's cousin, who was a pilot in the US Air Force. They had to go through extreme G-force training, and practice complex maneuvers while remaining in complete control of the plane. My family would also regularly go to air shows, and I was amazed at the power and complexity of the airplanes. I realized I wanted to fly one of them. As I grew older, I also began to understand and appreciate the challenging job police officers perform every day. They constantly put their life on the line to protect the public and ensure that
My top candidates are the University of Idaho, Colorado State University, the University of Wyoming, and the University of Montana. Joining the ROTC, or Reserve Officers’ Training Corps, involves practicing and training to become an officer in the Air Force while in college. One benefit of joining ROTC is that I will receive one of three scholarships. The first, a Type 1 scholarship, pays all college tuition, most fees, and has a book allowance. A Type 2 scholarship pays up to 18,000 dollars in tuition and fees. Finally, a Type 7 scholarship pays all college tuition up to the equivalent of an in state public school (ROTC Scholarships). With any of these scholarships, I will be coming out of college with little or no debt, a great education, and a job as an officer in the Air Force lined
The reason for this change in jobs comes down to one thing: stability. By the time I have completed my time in the Air Force, I will most likely have started a family. My children will be nearing high school age, and I want to be able to stay in one place for the remainder of their time at home. A job in law enforcement will allow my family and I to stay in one area, and will provide a solid source of income. But I also think serving in law enforcement will be a rewarding job. I will be able to help those who need it in a direct way, and my efforts may amount to a beneficial change in the community. In my interview with Dave Hofmann of the Boise Police Department, he explained that his favorite part of law enforcement was getting drugs and drug dealers off the street. He stated that he had seen the negative effects of hardcore drugs, and preventing some of these issues is a gratifying experience. He also described his typical work day. He works nights, and usually hits the streets at about ten. During the first part of the night, most of the work involves responding to emergency calls, but as the night wears on, he moves on to more proactive police work. This sounds like an ideal job description; no day is ever the same, and the job evolves throughout every shift. However, police work won’t be easy; part of policing is confronting the worst parts of society. Many people that police interact with