ROTC, or Reserve Officer Training Corps, is a program designed to train college students for commissioning as officers in the United States Armed Forces. Synonyms for ROTC include military training program, Officer Candidate School, officer training program, and military education program. These terms all refer to programs that teach leadership, discipline, and military tactics to prepare individuals to become officers. ROTC is available in all branches of the military, including Army ROTC, Navy ROTC, Air Force ROTC, and Marine Corps ROTC. Students can participate in ROTC during their undergraduate or graduate studies, and they can receive scholarships and financial assistance to help pay for their education.