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NASS 2016 Q&A Thread
Hey everyone, I'm creating this thread for anyone coming to Summer Seminar this summer that may have last minute questions, comments, or concerns. I am one of the 1/C (aka Seniors) who is on the...
View ArticleVegetarian during BCT
I am a vegetarian and have heard that most vegetarians at USAFA have difficulty eating during BCT. Is this true? Could anyone offer some insight into this? Also, how do you "request" to sit at a...
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CFA Score
My son attended SLE last week and absolutely is committed to attending WP for the class of 2021. He received his CFA score tonight. What is considered a competitive score? He was down with a groin...
View ArticleService Selection Competition
Hi, I'm wondering if someone could help fill me in on what the most competitive career tracks are. I've read that SEAL spots are obviously very tough to get both because there aren't many and because...
View ArticleContact lenses, etc. during AIM
For those who have attended AIM before... 1. We understand that they don't wear contact lenses during SWAB summer, but can they REALLY wear them during AIM? It says to bring them according to the...
View ArticlePFE score and performance during AIM
My daughter will be participating in AIM this summer, but I have a question for Objee or anyone else who might have an answer. I'm wondering... If her PFE score is below average during AIM, does it...
View ArticleLife in Active Duty (ask a Captain anything)
Ok, So I see there is a "Ask a Cadet Anything" thread, and while I know Active Duty is (and should be) the last thing on an appointee/cadet candidate's mind, I thought I would open it up to those...
View ArticleSecurity Clearance Question
So on the In-Processing Checklist it says to have the completed pages of SF86 stapled or clipped together. My question is if it says "completed" does that mean to only include the sections of paperwork...
View ArticleDo I need to be keeping records?
When I went through the medical qualification process for ROTC eons ago, I'm pretty sure I didn't have any medical records. My family moved a lot and I wouldn't have even had a dr.'s name to give for...
View ArticleINDOC undergarments
I read somewhere that most undergarments would be thrown away after INDOC. If that's true, is it better to buy really inexpensive items or the kind that wick sweat away?
View ArticleRenewing DoDMERB?
Hello everyone, I'm currently a student in the ROTC program and I just recently finished my freshman year of college. I took the DoDMERB exam last year during my senior year of high school. Do I have...
View ArticleAm I competitive for an ROTC scholarship at Georgetown?
So, I'm a rising senior in high school, and I just happen to be visiting Georgetown on Friday. The ROTC guy there calls me, and since I had already been considering ROTC I scheduled an interview. Am I...
View ArticleSea year and sports
DD plays volleyball, and I am curious how sea year works if the team makes playoffs. It seems playoffs would run past the time scheduled to go to sea during both 3c and 2c years. Does anyone know how...
View ArticleCivilian clothes during plebe year
Is there a need for any civilian clothes during the first semester at West Point? For leaving on a weekend or something? I know Plebes don't leave very often but just wondering if there are any events...
View ArticleUSNA Swimming portion
hi everyone, quick question. For the USNA summer seminar swimming portion, what should be expected? I have never taken legit swimming classes, but I am able to tread water and swim and elementary paces...
View ArticleSTILL a canidate.....
Is anyone else in this situation??? DS is still listed as a canidate.....
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VMI, Citadel, Norwich
I see a lot of post about VMI and the Citadel. I see very few posts relating to Norwich. Right now, Norwich is on my DD's short list (something about trees and 1st ROTC). What is it about Norwich that...
View ArticleAFA or AFROTC?
I am going to be senior in highschool and I am curious about both courses and which one I ultimately want to choose. Information about life in each would be great! Ive read up on a lot and I am a...
View ArticleInvestigation shows the real reason the Army denied a soldier the Medal of Honor
This is a pretty interesting look behind the curtains of how the MoH is awarded. I think that what makes this worth a look is not that the MoH was denied despite the recommendations of virtually every...
View ArticleAcademically fit??
Has anyone received an email asking for an updated transcript because as of now "you are not academically fit" but will review an updated transcript? Just curious as if this has happen to anyone and...
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