bpoythress
5-Year Member
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- Sep 23, 2014
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Hi everyone,
After accepting my appointment, I've been researching, visiting, and discussing the Academy with lots of people to get a feel for what to expect while there. A question has become ever more nagging in my mind: what kind of disciplinary action can we expect? I understand hazing has been cracked down upon with ungodly force. Does this mean we've lost disciplinary physical training and five cadre yelling in someone's face for missing a spot while shaving as well?
I may be the odd one out, but one of the reasons I've wanted a military career for so long is the disciplinary aspect (push-ups for the whole squadron because someone left trash in the hallway, etc.) Does this environment still exist at USAFA, or has it been lumped in with hazing and sent away? It's always been my impression that this kind of discipline breeds a unique camaraderie and team spirit that's hard to come by otherwise. Is anyone able to shed some light on this?
Thanks!
- BP
After accepting my appointment, I've been researching, visiting, and discussing the Academy with lots of people to get a feel for what to expect while there. A question has become ever more nagging in my mind: what kind of disciplinary action can we expect? I understand hazing has been cracked down upon with ungodly force. Does this mean we've lost disciplinary physical training and five cadre yelling in someone's face for missing a spot while shaving as well?
I may be the odd one out, but one of the reasons I've wanted a military career for so long is the disciplinary aspect (push-ups for the whole squadron because someone left trash in the hallway, etc.) Does this environment still exist at USAFA, or has it been lumped in with hazing and sent away? It's always been my impression that this kind of discipline breeds a unique camaraderie and team spirit that's hard to come by otherwise. Is anyone able to shed some light on this?
Thanks!
- BP