INDOC 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 ArticleAre one or two relatively low grades going to ruin my chances at acceptance?
So, I am likely finishing my junior year with a C in AP chemistry and possibly a B in my honors Spanish class. I have two other B's on my record, one from freshman year and one from sophomore. Even...
View ArticleNROTC Application
For the NROTC scholarship application, are the evaluation forms for your teachers/coaches and counselor emailed to them?
View ArticleCan midshipmen have cars?
My father, who graduated from USNA in '93, told me mids were allowed to have cars during their senior year. Is this true for USMMA as well? If so, who's allowed to have cars?
View ArticleWhen do you find out about your CFA
My CFA scores were submitted today and I was wondering when the USNA tells you if you passed or not. Do you have to wait until your entire application is submitted? My scores were: B-ball throw: 76...
View ArticleSquadrons??
So, I understand the BCT squadron breakdown and how they separate into the academic squads after beast, but do you switch squads again before your 3* year? Can someone clarify for me, please?
View ArticleOrders and ticket for max 3 AFROTC
I am still waiting on my orders and airline ticket to max 3 which begins June 15. Anyone else facing a similar situation?
View ArticleMountain biking at Academy
In very recent past, Mountain biking was listed as an intramural sport that a cadet could participate in, to satisfy the athletic requirement. Now, it is no longer listed under intramurals, but it is...
View ArticleAsk Us (current cadets) Anything
This is a thread where appointees (and others) are free to ask current cadets questions about life at the Academy. There are a few of us on here so I'm sure we'll be able to field most questions. That...
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 ArticleContact Lenses at VMI during Ratline?
Are Rats allowed to have contact lenses during the Ratline, the new cadet handbook makes no mention of them. it only says to bring two pairs of eye glasses if needed. I have a pair of contacts and a...
View ArticleTwelve year old wants to go to the USAFA
We were walking across the Academy grounds today after attending my brother's commissioning ceremony, and my twelve year old asked me "how old do you have to be to come here?" I told her you have to be...
View ArticleWhat are my chances of receiving a AROTC scholarship?
4.0 GPA 28 ACT superscore #6 in high school ranking Vice President of Chess Team Air Force JROTC cadet Concert Band member Marching band member Key Club member National Honor Society member National...
View ArticleCitadel grad to be new Marine Asst. Commandant
Lieutenant General Glenn M. Walters '79 has been nominated for promotion to the rank of General and reassignment as the 34th Assistant Commandant of the US Marine Corps, he is currently serving as...
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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...
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Anyone else have a 4/C that has vanished?
I do believe that in the last month or so, my 4/C DS has gone off the radar. Has not called in 2 weeks, no email, and returns about 2 out of 4 texts if they are not important. Most of our texts to him...
View ArticleUSNA Class of 2021: LOA Already in June 2016!?!?!
(Redo) Went to my DS's NASS Session #1 Closing Ceremony today. A candidate from Louisiana who had already completed his application, taken the SAT and ACT multiple times, apparently had teachers who...
View ArticleIncreasing Push Up Score
Hey everyone. I'm entering college in the fall, and although I didn't apply for a scholarship this year I am definitely doing Army ROTC when I get to campus. However, because I didn't really decide...
View ArticleVMI laptop recommendations?
Well I have yet another question already. I scoured VMI's website as well as the New Cadet Handbook, and all it said was that I need a laptop or iPad. Do any of you know if there are requirements to...
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...
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