Quote Originally Posted by Ianofsmeg16
Do you have a special officer training school in the US, cos I'm sure that officer cadets in GB go through a sort of "Officer Skills Class" which teaches them how to be a proper officer. I get what you mean by saying Coming up through the ranks will give you more leadership experience, but (I dont know what it's like over there) that would be an Astronomical task for a British Soldier to do, is it the same way across the pond?

There are three service schools. West Point for the Army, Air Force Acdememy in CO, and Annoplis (SP) for the Navy with a Marine commission being an option there.

ROTC in most colleges, and several private schools that are structured toward the military - One of the better known is VMI (Virgina Military Institute)

Once commissioned the individual is sent to the Military School for his military occupation skill. For Instance I was a Field Artillery Officer. I went to the following military courses for additional training while in the Military.


As a LT
Field Artillery Basic Course - 19 Weeks
NBC Officer - 2 Weeks
Special Weapons - 1 Week

As a CPT
Field Artillery Officer Advance Course - 16 weeks
Muliple Rocket Cadre Course - 4 Weeks
Combined Arms Course - 8 weeks

As you progress in the Army - additional courses will be required.