Ok.
I am finishing up my 2 years of college this coming winter. I have the option of starting ROTC next spring, and going on from there. I made a deal with my mom, many moons ago.. that I would do atleast 2 years worth, before enlisting (if I wasn't going to go for the 4 year degree and ROTC program).
However, the more I look at becoming an officer.. the less inclined that I want to do it.
Why?
I really want to do SF, more specifically, marksmanship. Rangers.. perhaps Green Beret, with Airborne also. I know officers can do everything listed as above, except for the marksmanship, which is kind of what I really want to do. I am also under the impression, that getting into those positions as an officer.. is much harder.
However, I've had people tell me (officers and enlistment) that I would be a much better officer because of my experience/track record.
*warning, pounding chest mode is on*
Eagle Scout
1st Degree Brown in Ishiniryu Karate (requires major leadership roles to reach that level)
Former Head Lifeguard/2nd in Command of a Aquatics Department; first person to reach that type of level/responsibility at age 19 in the last 25 years of the department. (I was responssible for scheduling/running 15 active and 10 sub-status lifeguards)
Now, I could finish off my degree (four year) and then enlist with a four year degree. However... if for whatever reason I change my mind, I prefer not to do OCS. As, if I don't start ROTC this Spring, or at the latest, next fall... OCS would probably be my only option.
Any words of advice? I have probably until end of October to decide.. but, I need to start meeting with people within the next month.