• 1. The military recruits more of its officers through college ROTC programs than through service academies.

Source: https://www.pressherald.com/2023/10/03/commentary-keeping-affirmative-action-for-the-military-wont-guarantee-diversity/

An uncommissioned poll conducted by Octa from October 23 to 27 last year found that 68 percent of adult Filipinos agree with the plan to make ROTC mandatory for those above 18 years old, while around 28 percent were against it.

Source: https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1754922/survey-found-more-filipinos-in-favor-of-mandatory-rotc-says-gatchalian

Galvez attended a Senate hearing on the proposed revival of the mandatory ROTC program earlier that day where he made a controversial remark.

Source: https://mb.com.ph/2023/02/07/galvez-clarifies-rotc-will-build-resilience-of-trainees-not-cure-mental-health-issues/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=galvez-clarifies-rotc-will-build-resilience-of-trainees-not-cure-mental-health-issues

He joined Army ROTC (Reserve Officers Training Corps) and was named an outstanding cadet.

Source: https://www.henricocitizen.com/articles/obituary-russell-glen-warren/

Now we are making ROTC kids recruit and it is tied to their grade and overall GPA for college.

Source: https://dailycaller.com/2023/06/01/army-rotc-cadets-grade-recruiting-referrals/

ROTC REVIVAL A Marine trains students in the Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC) on handling a rifle.

Source: https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1754922/survey-found-more-filipinos-in-favor-of-mandatory-rotc-says-gatchalian

ROTC REVIVAL A Marine trains students in the Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC) on handling a rifle.

Source: https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1754922/survey-found-more-filipinos-in-favor-of-mandatory-rotc-says-gatchalian

The affected officers, commissioned via West Point or ROTC, participated in a program…

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The defense chief vowed that Republic Act 11036 or the Mental Health Act of 2018 and the issues raised by mental health experts will be carefully taken into account as they craft the DND’s ROTC program.

Source: https://mb.com.ph/2023/02/07/galvez-clarifies-rotc-will-build-resilience-of-trainees-not-cure-mental-health-issues/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=galvez-clarifies-rotc-will-build-resilience-of-trainees-not-cure-mental-health-issues

The finals had some close calls, but in the end the Huskies Pep Band team won by a significant margin over the ROTC team, securing eight points towards their grand total in the Blue Key special events program.

Source: https://mtulode.com/6412/news/blue-key-honor-society-hosts-curling-tournament-for-winter-carnival/

Thus, we took it into our own hands to get ahead of them and give DLSU its own ROTC.”

Source: https://interaksyon.philstar.com/trends-spotlights/2023/04/03/247618/the-lasallian-spoof-mandatory-rotc-program/

Unlike many other schools, UH hosts ROTC programs from each military branch except the Coast Guard, which commissions officers through its own academy and other programs.

Source: https://www.staradvertiser.com/2023/05/14/hawaii-news/uh-army-rotc-program-commissions-newest-officers/

Westside High School’s Air Force Junior ROTC students conducted the posting of the colors.

Source: https://www.41nbc.com/middle-georgia-gathers-to-honor-servicemen-and-women-for-veterans-day/