Recent content by Not too sharp

But for junior CPTs and newly minted NCOs, how do we retrain them when we can't tell them what the future holds? .....Freudian slip there.

I definitely support holding onto the scholarship. If the applicant is a scholarship recipient AND (subsequently) a SA appointment, then they have paid their dues in my book. It's unfortunate that the SAs do not a better option in place, but in reality any good strategist employs a...

The scenario is convoluted and manipulative We can't make life fair. We are focused on the MOC nomination, but there are other nominations - Presidential, Service Connected and Superintendent. Not really sure how the scenario is convoluted or manipulative. Details are all simple and...

Below is a paste from another thread (regrets). The below scenario is definitely one issue that should change. As taxpayers, we fund the service academys as well as MOC salaries. The geographical diversity is logical and pertinent, but the political involvement makes the process convoluted and...

I'm easily frustrated. I want to better understand the often perplexing nom process. I'm sure I'll be enlightened (I'm Not Too Sharp after all). If MOCS choose to not duplicate noms…how often does this happen: Jonny & Billy are squared away in every category...

+1 BUMP to both Bruno & Jaydee. Congrats ARMYHOOAH on possibly having a great "conflict". USMA & VMI are both incredible (I attended neither btw, but had many friends at both). If you're on a 4 yr scholarship and excelling during the dreaded rat year, then kudos, but perhaps you are also...

Last year DS recvd LOE early and was 3Qd and a Sen nomination by Nov 1st. (although DS was not the P-nom). After LOTS of "you're good, just be patient" feedback, DS recvd QNS letter on his birthday (ugh). He was crushed but forged ahead with Plan B. Just remember, nothing is done until it is...