Hey folks, I'm considering Texas A&M for college because of the school's strong military ties. I'm curious though, what military branch is prominently represented at Texas A&M?
Texas A&M is known for its Corps of Cadets, which is one of the largest uniformed student bodies in the U.S. outside of the service academies. The Corps of Cadets programs at Texas A&M provides commissioning opportunities in all branches of the United States military.
Particularly, Texas A&M is a host to ROTC programs for the Army, the Air Force, and the Navy, which includes the Marine Corps option. This offers students the chance to commission into any of these branches upon graduation. Thus, all four main branches of the U.S. military are represented at Texas A&M.
However, consider your desired career in the military when selecting a program. Each ROTC branch offers different benefits, scholarship opportunities, possible career specialties, and traditions. Feel encouraged to reach out to the ROTC departments or the Corps of Cadets staff to learn more about each program and its outcomes.
Still, one thing to note is that you don't need to commit to a military pathway to be part of the Corps of Cadets at Texas A&M. There is also a route for students who want the leadership and development opportunities the Corps offers, without the military commissioning track.
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