VFMC ROTC ECP Online Application

The application process for those interested in applying to start the Early Commissioning Program (ECP) in the fall of 2025 is now open.

The application will be open from July 1 to April 15.

For questions regarding ROTC ECP, please contact Karen Fluck, the Senior ROTC Recruiting Operations Officer at: kfluck@vfmac.edu or 610-989-1445.

Combination of ECP Application and Medical Pre Screen

"*" indicates required fields

Step 1 of 11

Name*

First Last

Cell Phone*

Email*

Address

Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country

Home Phone

Date of Birth*

Social Security Number*

Place of Birth*

U.S. Citizen*

Academic Info

High School Attended*

High School Address*

High School Phone Number*

High School Graduation Date*

High School Guidance Counselor's Name

JROTC Participation*

Yes

How many years in JROTC?*

Senior Army Instructor's Name*

First Last

Have you applied for a three-year or four-year ROTC Scholarship?*

Yes

Prior Service

Prior Service*

Yes

Active

Reserves

National Guard

If discharged, enter Reenlistment Code

Unit Name

Unit Phone

Unit Address

Please select the appropriate form:

DD Form 4 (Guard and Reserve Only)

DA Form 220

DD Form 214

Please upload appropriate copy of above form:

Max. file size: 50 MB.

Measurements

Height (inches)*

Weight (pounds)*

T-Shirt Size*

Prior Convictions

Do you now or have you had any civil or criminal convictions?*

Yes

Submit a statement of facts on a separate sheet of paper that includes circumstances, dates, actions, charges, results and satisfaction of sentence. Traffic tickets in excess of six per year or one totaling $250 or more requires a statement and/or waiver. (Note: Application will not be processed without statement.)*

I agree

Medical Information

Have you taken a DODMERB Physical?*

Yes

Do you have a history of asthma?*

Yes

When was the last time you had an asthma attack?

Do you use asthma medication?

Yes

Have you ever taken the Methacholine Challenge Test (MCT)?

Yes

Have you ever been treated by a medical professional for psychological disorders (i.e. Depression, ADHD)?*

Yes

Were any medications prescribed?*

Yes

Are you currently taking medication?*

Yes

How long have you been taking medication?*

Do you have any academic accommodations at your school?*

Yes

Do you have any allergies? (i.e. seasonal, food, bee sting)*

Yes

Please specify allergies*

Have you ever undergone immunotherapy?*

Yes

Please list all current medications.*

Do you currently have, or have you ever had joint injuries? (i.e. knee pain, hip or shoulder dislocation)*

Yes

Please explain when and what joint injuries you have had? (i.e. knee pain, hip or shoulder dislocation)*

Have you ever worn a support brace? (i.e. metal or cloth, this is not a neoprene type support band)*

Yes

Do you currently wear a support brace?*

Yes

For what injury do you wear a support brace?*

How long did / have you worn the brace?*

Have you ever been treated for any ocular disorders (disorders of the eye)?*

Yes

Have you undergone Lasik Surgery?*

Yes

When was the surgery or treatment?*

Have you ever undergone a surgical procedure?*

Yes

When was the surgical procedure(s)?*

What condition was the surgical procedure(s) for?*

Are there any medical conditions, not mentioned in this document, which you have been diagnosed with? (Please explain)*

By signing this form, I acknowledge that I have disclosed any and all pre-screening medical conditions that would make me ineligible for enrollment in the ECP ROTC Program as specified in statute, and Army regulation (AR 145-1). Failure to disclose or to have disclosed my disqualifying conditions, including any conditions I should have known about, will subject me to disenrollment from the ROTC Program.*

I agree

Printed Signature*

Tattoo Information

Do you have any tattoos?*

Yes

Do you have any tattoos on or above the neck (above the t-shirt line)?*

Yes

Do you have any tattoos on or below the wrist?*

Yes

Do you have any tattoos on or below the elbow?*

Yes

Do you have any tattoos below the knee?*

Yes

Do you have tattoos anywhere else on your body?*

Yes

Please explain where your tattoos are located:*

How may tattoos do you have total?*

Tattoo Size (in inches). If you have more than one, please number them: example: (1) 3 inches (2) 2.5 inches*

Description of tattoo (what does it represent). If you have more than one, please number them; example: (1) Mothers name (2) Flower represents peace.*

Printed Signature*

Leadership Training

If you have not attended Basic Training and AIT, you will be completing ROTC Basic Camp at Fort Knox, Kentucky. In order to better prepare our incoming cadets, we provide a four day Leaders Training Course (referred to as “mini camp”) on campus at Valley Forge Military College. We will contact you in the spring to coordinate travel arrangements. The Army pays for your travel to and from Army training to either the school, or your home of record. Note: the Army does not coordinate or pay for travel to report to school or during school holidays and breaks unless you are attending Army training during that time.*

I understand

I have attended:*

Army Basic Training

Army Basic Training and AIT

Neither

Acknowledgement

I certify that all information provided within this document is true and correct to the best of my knowledge. I submit this application subject to the penalties of Pennsylvania Criminal Code, Title 18, Section 4904, relating to unsworn falsification to authorities. I understand that if I have withheld or given false information, I may be denied admission or dismissed from the Army ROTC program at Valley Forge Military College.*

I certify

DATA REQUIRED BY THE PRIVACY ACT OF 1974: 1. Authority: Title 10 USC 3012 (Section 2101 and 2111) 2. Principle Purpose: To obtain information to determine eligibility for participation in the Army ROTC Program; to provide information necessary for processing Basic Camp and advanced ROTC applications. 3. Routine Uses: To provide information on address and telephone numbers to facilitate contact with the candidate and his/her family; to make matter of record the physical characteristics of the candidate; to provide information essential for a fair evaluation of the candidate’s acceptability for Basic Camp attendance or advanced ROTC participation. 4. Mandatory or Voluntary Disclosure and Effect on Individual: Disclosure of Social Security Number is mandatory and required for identification. Failure to provide Social Security Number will preclude processing of the candidate’s application. Disclosure of all other information is voluntary; however, failure to provide all of the voluntary information may delay or prevent processing of applications for Basic Camp or entry into the ROTC advanced course.*

I acknowledge

Printed Signature*

Extracurricular/Athletic/ Leadership Activities Record

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Name (Last, First, Middle)

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SSN

Instructions Indicate below your participation in extracurricular, athletic and leadership activities. Any recognized activity not listed should be in “other.” Be certain to indicate all leadership positions held. If additional space is needed, use the space provided in section E.*

I understand

Athletic Activities

Sports*

Was the applicant a member, letter, captain or all district? Please explain what grades and participation level

Sports*

Was the applicant a member, letter, captain or all district? Please explain what grades and participation level

Sports*

Was the applicant a member, letter, captain or all district? Please explain what grades and participation level

Other:

Was the applicant a member, letter, captain or all district? Please explain what grades and participation level

Extracurricular Activities

Activities*

Years in each activity?

Activities*

Years in each activity?

Activities*

Years in each activity?

Other:

Success achieved for each activity (awards, position of leadership, etc.)

Use this space to list any and all other activities/involvement to include employment. For work experience, please include the number of hours each week.

Printed Signature*

Applicants Personal Statement

Full Name*

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SSN

In 1 to 3 paragraphs, state in your own words why you desire to receive a commission as an Army Officer.*

Printed Signature*

Transcript and Test Score Upload

SAT and/or ACT scores are required by the Army to compete for an Army ROTC scholarship. A high school transcript is also required to compete for the ECP Scholarship/

Please upload your High School Transcript*

Accepted file types: jpg, gif, png, pdf, Max. file size: 50 MB.

Please upload your SAT and/or ACT scores*

SAT and/or ACT scores are required by the Army to compete for an Army ROTC scholarship.

Accepted file types: jpg, gif, png, pdf, Max. file size: 50 MB.

ECP Eligibility Requirements:

In order to be eligible for the program, prospective cadets must:

Have a cumulative high school grade point average (GPA) of at least 2.5 on a 4.0 scale (2.0 for non-scholarship)
Pass a Department of Defense medical exam
Be at least 17 years of age
Submit SAT and/or ACT scores & high school transcript
Complete specific military training prior to entering the ECP at Valley Forge. (Most cadets attend the four-week Basic Camp at Fort Knox, Kentucky during the summer before they arrive at Valley Forge.) Soldiers who have completed Basic Combat Training are pre-qualified and may not need to attend Basic Camp.
Be a U.S. citizen of good moral character.

In order to be eligible for commissioning, cadets must maintain a 2.0 term and cumulative GPA and graduate with an associate’s degree, must pass all MSL courses with a term and cumulative MSL GPA of 2.0, must complete Advanced Camp, must pass the Army Combat Fitness Test (ACFT)/height and weight, and the Combat Water Survival Test (CWST), and must pass an American military history course.

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