Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC)
The Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) program in Thailand, commonly referred to as Ror Dor, is part of a military preparedness initiative for young people who wish to be exempt from mandatory military service. The program provides military education to equip students with essential knowledge and skills in national defense.
Contact information
062-594-2226 | sarawut.sa@kmids.ac.th
KMIDS is proud to offer the Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC) program to high school students, providing a unique opportunity to develop leadership, discipline, and teamwork skills. Through this program, students receive military training alongside their academic studies, equipping them with valuable life skills and a sense of responsibility. ROTC at KMIDS helps students build character, gain confidence, and prepare for future leadership roles, whether in the military or civilian sectors.
RESERVE OFFICER TRAINING CORPS
ROTC
ROTC Information
Levels of ROTC Training:
- Year 1: Basic military education and national defense, such as marching and discipline training.
- Year 2: Advanced knowledge of basic military tactics, such as field operations.
- Year 3: Leadership training and responsibility for commanding small units.
- Years 4-5: For those who wish to continue to higher levels, training focuses on advanced management and leadership.
Applying for the ROTC Program in Thailand:
The application process for the ROTC program (Ror Dor) in Thailand has clear steps and conditions to ensure that applicants meet the necessary qualifications and readiness to participate in the program.
- Age: Applicants must be at least 15 years old in the year they wish to enroll.
- Health: Applicants must be in good health and physically fit for military training.
- Application: Students can apply through schools or universities that offer the ROTC program.
- Educational Status: Applicants must be students enrolled in schools or institutions that provide the ROTC program.
Required Documents:
- ID card copy
- House registration copy
- Transcript for high school students (or a student certificate for university students)
- Medical certificate from an approved institution certifying fitness for training
- 1.5-inch photograph as specified
Required Documents:
- Exemption from Military Draft: Students who complete the three-year ROTC course will be exempt from the military draft at age 21, eliminating the need for full-time conscription.
- Leadership Development: The ROTC program fosters leadership skills, problem-solving, command, and decision-making in various situations, which are beneficial in both daily life and work.
- Discipline and Endurance: ROTC training instills strict discipline and endurance, promoting responsibility and self-discipline, which have long-term positive effects on personal growth.
- Teamwork: The program emphasizes teamwork, collaboration to achieve goals, and mutual assistance, all essential skills for working and living with others.
- Basic Military Skills: Students learn self-defense, survival tactics in emergencies, basic military strategies such as navigation through different terrains, handling weapons, and managing crises.
- Building Networks and Relationships: The ROTC program is an opportunity to form friendships and connections across different educational institutions, creating valuable networks for the future.
- Citizenship: The program encourages civic responsibility, developing a sense of duty and participation in national and community service.
- Opportunities for Special Activities: Students who complete three years and wish to continue can advance to Years 4 and 5, where they will receive additional leadership training and participate in higher-level military activities.
- Increased Job Opportunities: Many companies and organizations value graduates of the ROTC program for their discipline and leadership. Additionally, graduates may find opportunities in fields related to national defense or security.
