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The ring works well for many things; there are still confirmed kill jokes running around on the UP!

I am in the same boat as you, and I'm afraid to say...there's not a whole lot you can do. Quick summary: Awarded a 4 year AROTC to Norwich in the January board last year, went to God knows how many optometrists and specialists to try and get clearance, hasn't panned out. My advice: Try to...

I was recently denied a medical waiver for AROTC by DoDMERB. I am aware that there is an appeals process, as mentioned in a previous post by Mr. Mullen. Could someone direct me to a resource that outlines this process, as well as any advice about how to go about this? Before anyone asks, I...

As many people have already said, NO, Five Fingers and similar shoes are NOT acceptable for PT. First, as a runner speaking here, the shoes weigh less than trainers, and so a few seconds would be shaved off the running time. Second, look at them. Which one offers more protection to the feet...

Accepted into the Corps of Cadets for Criminal Justice; going through the medical waiver process for AROTC.

Good choice for a first rifle. The Mosin kicks like a mule, in my opinion, but it's a solid rifle. I'm currently going through the hoops to get a Mauser 98, should get it by June. My personal advice: Spend a lot of time breaking it down and cleaning it before you go off and shoot it...

Taylor, First, it sounds like you've been doing quite well academically--even in my junior year, I still had a few 'A'-level classes, one level below honors. I know that at least at Norwich the admissions office takes a hard look at academics--your freshman year there, you are expected to...

Just out of curiosity--what about the Marine Corps? I know they fall under the Navy's aegis, so do Navy scholarship guidelines apply to Marine Option candidates? I know a few who are going that route.

The original query was to see how many Eagles are around here, but you can't talk Eagle without talking Scouts, and considering this forum has the application part as a huge focus, it's only natural. I don't mind it; it's always nice to see someone else's take on things.

I'm assumming that you're a junior in high school, correct? If you manage to get everything squared away before application season, it will help set you apart. Case in point: In my ROTC interview, I told the Norwich Army ROO that I was an Eagle candidate (Waiting on the Board of Review)...

Out of curiosity, how many here are Eagle Scouts and, to be fair, Gold Award receipients (Girl Scouts)?

Short answer: No. The Eagle Scout Award is not an award authorized or distributed by the DoD. It goes both ways--you can't wear medals earned in Boy Scouts, Venturing, Sea Scouts, and Girl Scouts on a military uniform, and you cannot wear decorations authorized for military uniforms on...

Very insightful, patentesq. You bring up a lot of good points, especially with Congress. I'm not really sure how to look at the entire Libyan crisis. As Pima mentioned, this show belongs (For now) to the Air Force and Navy, maybe the Corps as well if they get any of thier fixed- and...

Understood. Might not be happy with the process but...It is what it is.

Congrats on the AFROTC offer, first of all. Things seem to have been pretty tough in terms of scholarships this year across the board, from what I can see. My advice would be to accept the offer at Norwich, if you intend on going to the Air Force Academy. It's not Colorado Springs, but it's...