First off Merry Christmas.

I posted a similar thread around this time last year asking for basic information on ROTC. At the time I was interested but did not know enough about the program, what it entailed, etc. and was looking for information before I jumped in.
A year later and here I am. I still don't know enough about the program(though that's not my problem). I am a freshman in college, I have a couple of friends that are in the program and they seem to love it. Lucky for me there is still time to join, though I would be a little late on the boat I can still get a scholarship etc. I understand it requires a lot of commitment, time, and well lets face, "service before self."

For those of you in the military, pilots, etc. that went though ROTC:

Is it worth it? What are the risks?

Let's face it. I'd be joining ROTC to get a pilot slot. But it's a gamble. If I don't become an officer then I don't get a slot. Hypothetically, if I were to become an officer what are the odds of me actually becoming a pilot? I'm not saying I wouldn't be disappointed if I didn't get a pilot slot, but I sure wouldn't be happy. Just looking for some insight. It's a huge decision to make and I am exploring all angles.

Thanks,