RCOT

[Az_RN_BSN]

I'm leaving for RCOT [Reserve Commissioned Officer Training] for the good 'ole Air National Guard on April 25, 2010 thru May 9th...

Anyone one else joining me on here :)

Should be two weeks of mini-Air Force Basic Training all over again Hey, at least I know what to expect this time around!

[kimmiek]

Would you recommend RCOT or do you think that longer training at COT would have been more beneficial/useful? What exactly do you NEED with you? There are lists posted on the website, but makes me wonder how much is actually necessary. Thanks!

[ImThatGuy, BSN, RN]

So what can you actually accomplish in two weeks. I've been mulling over various guard/reserve positions for later, and I'm thinking I'd feel out of place with only two weeks of training. I suppose they know what they're doing though.

[ggbabi45]

AZ RN BSN- I thought that RCOT was only for harder to recruit officers such as lawyers and doctors?...that's great to know though that Nurses can be sent as well and make the time shorter while being trained. How was your experience? I would love to know seeing that I am applying as a reservist as soon as my BSN is finished. Thanks!

[ggbabi45]

Ok- sorry about that I didn't see your response about the sleeping!

[Az_RN_BSN]

RCOT was definitely a challenging experience...Long days which are usually spent marching, in class (the majority of the time) or doing some sort of field exercises...If you have any specific questions..feel free to PM me!!

[TRV~]

Bumping this thead to see if I can get any recent feedback from AZ_RN_BSN or any other Air Force Reserve Officers who have recently attended COT/RCOT.

My questions are mostly around the cost up front and any advice to reduce that cost.