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DoDMERB Series 4: Vision, Hearing, and Dental Standards
LTC Kirkland and Dr. (COL) Cajigal break down the head and neck medical standards from DoDI 6130.03 that generate the most anxiety for ROTC families. This episode covers eyes and vision, refractive…
DoDMERB Series 3: Mr. Larry Mullen's Memo on DoDMERB Sucess
If your family is navigating DoDMERB for an ROTC scholarship, one of the biggest mistakes you can make is working the process the wrong way. In this episode, LTC (Ret.) Rob Kirkland and COL (Ret.)…
DoDMERB Series 2: Waivers Explained for ROTC Scholarships (2026)
If DoDMERB says "Disqualified," it can feel like the door just slammed shut. But for many competitive ROTC scholarship applicants, that DQ is the start of the waiver review, not the end. In this…
DoDMERB Series 1: The Truth About DoDMERB (Former DoDMERB Doc Explains)
If your student sees “Disqualified” on DoDMERB, that doesn’t automatically mean the ROTC dream is over. In this episode, Former DoDMERB Physician Dr. Arthur Cajigal breaks down what DoDMERB actually…
The Real Test of Integrity in the Military (It’s Not What You Think)
Military values like honor, integrity, and courage don’t matter much when everything is calm, supervised, and low-risk. They matter when you’re tired, frustrated, authority is real, and nobody’s…
October 2025 ROTC Scholarship Board Trends
The first ROTC scholarship boards (Army, Navy, Air Force) were extremely competitive this cycle, and many strong candidates did not get picked up early. In this episode, we break down what we’re…
ROTC Scholarship Updates for the 2025 Government Shutdown
Concerned about the ROTC scholarship process with this year's government shutdown? Here’s the truth. ROTC programs are strained but operational. Cadre are backfilling furloughed civilian roles, Army…
Navigating the New DoDMERB Medical System - Steps to Getting Qualified! DMACS 2.0
"The red flag you're looking for is 'complete and on hold.' If you're not paying attention, you could be in this status for MONTHS..." The new DoDMERB medical qualification process for ROTC…
How the ROTC Scholarship board views Athletics - Scholar, Athlete, Leader Series
Are you a varsity athlete who assumes you have the "Athlete" portion of the ROTC scholarship application locked down? That assumption could cost you tens of thousands of dollars. For ROTC…
S1E39 Army ROTC Rebalance and Optimization and Its Impacts
U.S. Army Cadet Command is implementing a strategic rebalance and optimization of the Senior ROTC program. This is a significant change for Army ROTC. The hosts looks at the impacts of these changes…
Army ROTC - 40-50% of cadets commission into the Guard or Reserve each year!
In this episode of the podcast, Lieutenant Colonel Kirkland discusses options for commissioning into the Army. He explains how ROTC prepares cadets for various service options including active duty,…
Air Force ROTC: Why This Year Was So Tough (and What That Means for You)
Want to become an Air Force Officer? This episode of Academy and ROTC Insiders features LTC Rob Kirkland and Trish Dach discussing the current state of Air Force ROTC, including the challenging…
Changes to the AFROTC Scholarship for the 2024-2025 Application Cycle
In this episode, we discuss significant updates to the Air Force ROTC High School Scholarship Program (HSSP) for the application year 2024-2025. Key changes include: Reintroduction of the Type 2…
Examples of Excellent Navy ROTC Interview Answers
Today we provide commentary on what makes these 5 Navy ROTC interview answers excellent, and how they could be improved. Listen along as you prepare for your interview with your future potential Navy…
Grading Air Force ROTC Interviews
The AFROTC interview, worth upwards of 40% of the AFROTC scholarship score, can be extremely intimidating for students, especially those who have little to no interview experience. In this episode,…
S2E4 Navy ROTC-- Interview with a former Professor of Naval Science
We are pleased to announce that former Auburn University Professor of Naval Science, Captain (U.S. Navy, Retired) Matthew Roberts, will be joining our team as our Navy and Marine Corps ROTC expert.…
S2E3 Pass or Fail? Feedback on Army ROTC interview answers from Real Candidates
In today's episode, we give feedback on 5 examples of interview questions and answers from Army ROTC cadets.
S2E2 Sea Cadets: Build an ROTC Leadership Profile
In today's episode, we cover a great way to develop military propensity and discipline - Danielle Stolz and Patrick Nasdeo, both leaders within the Sea Cadets program join us to talk about the…
S2E1 Allergies & DoDMERB: Perspective from a Retired Air Force Allergist for ROTC Candidates
In today's show, we welcome Colonel Joseph Forester, a retired Air Force veteran and allergist, to discuss allergies and DoDMERB disqualifications. Service Academy and ROTC scholarship candidates…
S1E33 Improving your SAT Math with Vinny Madera
Today we sit down with Vinny Madera, a renowned SAT tutor with a track record of helping students significantly boost their SAT scores. Dive deep into the world of SAT math as Vinny shares tips,…
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