29/08/2026
📢 𝐀𝐃𝐕𝐈𝐒𝐎𝐑𝐘 | 𝐈𝐍𝐅𝐎𝐑𝐌𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐂𝐈𝐑𝐂𝐔𝐋𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐎𝐍𝐋𝐈𝐍𝐄 𝐎𝐍 𝐕𝐒𝐔 𝐍𝐒𝐓𝐏-𝐑𝐎𝐓𝐂
The VSU-ROTC Unit acknowledges and appreciates the concerns, questions, and willingness of students and members of the VSU community to help, inform, and assist fellow students regarding the Reserve Officers' Training Corps (ROTC), National Service Training Program (NSTP), and related activities/matters.
We would like to remind everyone to exercise caution and responsibility when receiving, sharing, or acting upon information circulating online, particularly information that has not been officially issued or verified by the VSU-ROTC Unit.
Recently, various posts, messages, opinions, announcements, and other information concerning ROTC policies, training activities, requirements, uniforms and line items, procedures, support units, schedules, and other ROTC and NSTP-related matters have been circulating through social media, group chats, and other online platforms.
While some may be shared with good intentions, not all information circulating online necessarily reflects the official and current policies, procedures, instructions, or position of the VSU-ROTC Unit.
Students are therefore reminded to:
1. VERIFY BEFORE YOU BELIEVE, SHARE, AND ACT.
Before accepting, reposting, or acting upon information concerning VSU-ROTC, NSTP, requirements, policies, schedules, or procedures, make sure it comes from a legitimate and authorized source.
2. REFER TO OFFICIAL COMMUNICATION CHANNELS.
For announcements, instructions, requirements, schedules, policies, procedures, and other official matters, refer primarily to the official communication channels and platforms of the VSU-ROTC Unit. Official announcements should take precedence over screenshots, forwarded messages, social media posts, hearsay, or unofficial sources.
3. BE CAREFUL WITH UNIFORMS, LINE ITEMS, AND ONLINE TRANSACTIONS.
Posts or information concerning the buying and selling of ROTC-related paraphernalia are NOT officially endorsed by the VSU-ROTC Unit. Students are advised to refrain from engaging in unverified transactions, as these may result in financial loss, scams, or other safety risks. Verify first with the unit before making any purchase.
4. DISTINGUISH FACTS FROM PERSONAL OPINIONS AND EXPERIENCES.
Personal experiences and opinions may be useful, but they should not be treated as official policies, instructions, or procedures of the unit. Policies and procedures may change, and circumstances may differ from one training period or institution to another.
5. VERIFY INFORMATION CONCERNING SUPPORT UNITS AND OTHER ORGANIZATIONS.
Information regarding support units, assignments, affiliations, requirements, responsibilities, or processes should be verified through the proper VSU-ROTC authorities. When uncertain, ask the unit directly rather than relying on assumptions or unofficial information, or wait for official announcements/advisory from the unit.
6. AVOID CONTRIBUTING TO THE SPREAD OF MISINFORMATION.
Before sharing information, ask:
“Is this official? Is this current? Is this verified?”
If uncertain, it is better to pause, verify, and ask the proper authority rather than unintentionally causing confusion among fellow students.
We understand that most people who share information do so because they genuinely want to help, and we appreciate that willingness to assist one another. Let us simply make sure that what we share is accurate, verified, and responsible.
The VSU-ROTC Unit remains committed to providing students with accurate, timely, and appropriate information concerning ROTC and NSTP matters. We also kindly ask for the patience and understanding of our fellow Viscans whenever there are instances of delay or other challenges as we work to address concerns and keep everyone properly informed.
ROTC MS1 COURSE ORIENTATION
As an official avenue for clarification, all concerned ROTC MS1 cadets are informed that an ROTC MS1 Course Orientation will be conducted during the next face-to-face/in-person ROTC training or instruction.
The orientation will provide an opportunity to discuss and address matters concerning the BASIC ROTC Course, including course instruction, requirements, organization, procedures, and other concerns or questions that cadets may have.
The date, time, venue, and other details of the face-to-face instruction will be announced separately through the official communication channels of the VSU-ROTC Unit. Cadets are encouraged to attend and take this opportunity to raise concerns, ask questions, and obtain clarification directly from the unit.
Let us help one another by sharing information that is accurate, verified, and responsible. When in doubt, verify with the VSU-ROTC Unit.
Always check and keep updated regularly for announcements, instructions, and other information form official VSU-ROTC Unit channels.
Share this information with your fellow VSU-ROTC students/buddies!