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    Annual Mardi Gras Drill Competition in New Orleans

    As a member of the competition this year and for the previous two years, I must say that the Meet went well overall. As a member of the University of South Carolina Gamecock Battalion, we are proud to have been able to achieve our success this year. We placed first in both Platoon Regulation...
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    NROTC 2011 Questions

    Tier 1 vs Tier 2 major is not a huge difference in selection terms. However, I selected a Tier 2 major when I was awarded the scholarship last year and I wish I had selected Tier 3. If you have even the slightest doubt that you will not want to actually get a degree in anything in Tier 1 or...
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    navy throwbacks?

    Service Dress Khaki (SDK) has been authorized to become an official uniform in the Navy. It will begin entering service Fall of 2011 they are expecting.
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    Double Major and NROTC

    If your degree plan will allow you to graduate in 4 years it will be allowed. So pretty much anything goes generally speaking. Best of luck to you.
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    What to eat?

    Yeah that's a good thing man, I'm sorta the same way when I actually am in a lifting cycle. They make weight gainers that will definitely help you bulk like you mentioned, and if you can't step down the cardio or eat any more than you are already (or if neither has an effect) then I guess you...
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    What to eat?

    Just bulk up man. eat a LOT, 4 or 5 meals a day if possible. You say you take supplements, try taking creatine (if you don't already). A lot of food plus creatine and I can usually bulk up at least 10-15 lbs in 4 weeks (much more muscle than fat involved too). http://lmgtfy.com/?q=Bulking
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    NROTC

    Yes, you can still join the unit! Most unit's do their absolute best to get those midshipmen that are not on scholarship to receive a scholarship as soon as possible because that reflects well on the quality of students that make up that particular unit. I know for the Navy and most other...
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    Thank you again for the kind words. And I look forward to meeting your son this fall or summer...

    Thank you again for the kind words. And I look forward to meeting your son this fall or summer, whichever the case may be. I'm so eager to get started! Patience is most definitely a virtue that's being tried in these last months before graduation haha, I'm sure your son is dealing with the...
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    Advice when applying for Navy ROTC scholarship

    Haha, this is true! Perhaps I should edit my post to come across that way! I'm spoiled since my English teacher had around 4 degrees in teaching and English, and is a top notch editor! Good thing to point out! :thumb:
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    Go Gamecocks indeed! Thank you for the support, and my best goes out to your son as well. I...

    Go Gamecocks indeed! Thank you for the support, and my best goes out to your son as well. I myself (along with my mom and dad) will be attending the June 2nd orientation (and my high school class doesn't even graduate until June 5th!). I look forward to being a midshipman with your son! Ryan...
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    Advice when applying for Navy ROTC scholarship

    All excellent tips for sure! I would like to submit one more point of advice, in terms of the essays (though it should go without saying!): Have an English teacher review your writings. Though a lot of you might not be quite as bad at the mechanics of writing as I am (I go too fast!), please...
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    April is a great month!

    I received my TWE today. Though my BGO informed me last Wednesday of it's imminence! Good luck to all who got waitlisted, I will not be reapplying as I have an incredibly strong desire to receive that commission in 4 years, even with one year not meaning much in the grand scheme of things.
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    NROTC vs NROTC Marine option

    I've heard of things similar to this before, and my thought is that PT'ing with the Marines can only benefit you in your aide to be a SEAL. Should definitely pursue that.
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    NROTC summer?

    The University of South Carolina is the same way, a week or so before classes start they hold an "orientation" as well.
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    April is a great month!

    I still have not received my letter of rejection, (even though I know I've got the "TU" Turned Down). So in essence, mail is still coming, have the patience!
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