There's a string orchestral group at West Point, and I'd like to play cello in it as a cadet. Would I bring my cello when I report for R-Day? I don't want to be 'that guy' though who brought a cello...
Why do people bring bags with personals if they are taken away and issued everything they need?
What uniforms do prior service come in if they are NOT coming from USMAPS? I have seen pictures of prior service in uniforms on R-Day and am not sure if that is just USMAPS cadets or all prior service.
Prepsters came in civilian clothes this year to integrate them with everyone else. I saw quite a few priors come in ACU but also recognized a few who were in civilian clothes as well. I am pretty sure it is up to you.
Thank you. I'm a bit nervous on academics, need to brush up on Calculus/English when I get home.
In CBT, do New Cadets sleep out in nature everyday? Or is it just for FTXs/events? If not, do we sleep in the barracks on normal nights?
Also food - do we eat MREs all day every day, or do we get delicious chow in the Chow Hall?
You will sleep in the baracks and eat in the Mess Hall the majority of the time. You will only sleep in the field for specific training exercises and eat MRE's fairly often (more so during the second half of Beast).
Good information, thank you.
Also what is the policy on wearing military awards that have been earned? Will I be allowed to wear it on my uniforms as a plebe?
Hooah, thank you.They're yours. You earned them. You wear them on the uniforms on which they are appropriate. Congrats on the Acceptance and thank you for (continuing and expanding upon) your service.
Hooah, thank you.
You don't wear them until after March Back. When you put them on the first time, the people who have been giving you heck will then stare at you in awe.
Ohhh that sounds like fun. Haha
Does that include combat patches as well on the right sleeve? Or do we wear those in Beast? It would be kind of cool going low profile.
Also what is the policy on wearing military awards that have been earned? Will I be allowed to wear it on my uniforms as a plebe?