However, with the recent repeal of ''Don't Ask, Don't Tell,'' some campuses may bring ROTC back. ''Don't Ask, Don't Tell'', which prohibited gay, bisexual, and transgender individuals from openly serving in the military, certainly created a divide. Be that as it may, some argue that the banning of ROTC has also served to create a civil-military divide. Many political leaders are products of an Ivy League education and an understanding of the military is essential in such roles. Campus ROTC chapters are one way to create a connection between future military leaders and future political leaders. Furthermore, bringing ROTC back allows interested students to focus on military training while also working toward a degree.
Nonetheless, the repeal of ''Don't Ask, Don't Tell'' has not definitively cleared the way for the return of ROTC. Some still question the worth of the program in an academic environment. There is the debate over whether ROTC programs merit academic credit. Others question whether student interest will justify the effort of bringing ROTC back on campus.
