AIM Advice
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- Work out ahead of time so you are not one of the AIMsters falling behind. Be able to do push ups, sit ups, and run.
- Be a good shipmate!!!! Yes, you want to stand out, but you want to support the others in your platoon.
- For example, you will get a chance to take the PFE. The run is the last part. There are always a few who really struggle with the run. Make sure you are cheering those people along. You might even jump out there and run along with them for support.
- Same goes for when you are working in groups for the engineering tasks. Work together.
- And same goes for when the cadre are messing with you during Chase Hall.
- Respect your cadre. Follow their orders. Respond appropriately. They will try to mess with you. Everyone will get yelled at during the week. Keep your cool if it is you getting yelled out. Think before speaking.
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Get to know the others in your company. You'll all be at different points in the journey, coming from different places and leaning towards different schools. Eventually some will go to other academies, other normal schools or even become classmates. My DD has stayed in touch with several of her virtual AIMster pals from back in 2020 and the various paths taken have proven interesting.
EDIT: Be a good shipmate. A lot of these exercises will rely on teamwork and you'll want to not only step up when necessary but maybe step back sometimes too. Keep your eyes open and watch the group dynamics and be the one to keep things moving forward. Cadre are looking for more than mile times and GPAs.
EDIT: Be a good shipmate. A lot of these exercises will rely on teamwork and you'll want to not only step up when necessary but maybe step back sometimes too. Keep your eyes open and watch the group dynamics and be the one to keep things moving forward. Cadre are looking for more than mile times and GPAs.
JAH2002
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I'm a member of AIM battalion staff this summer and I was an AIM cadre last year. If you want to succeed during AIM, it all comes down to two words: Passion and Effort.
All of the cadre care deeply about the Coast Guard and the Academy. It's easy for us to notice when those same sentiments are not mirrored back at us. If you want to serve, it will become abundantly clear, despite the short time we see you. That's why our program is so stressful; it forces you to confront your true self and grow in ways you didn't think possible.
However, it is important to understand that you need both passion and effort. If you are the fastest runner and memorize the most indoc, you might be putting in the effort, but it doesn't mean anything if you don't want to be here. Conversely, if you have a fire in your soul that isn't being translated into higher performance, the cadre will take notice and encourage you to push yourself.
Bottom line, if you start the week at maximum intensity and focus on getting the most out of the program, you will succeed. Put in the effort that matches your passion.
Looking forward to seeing you this summer!
All of the cadre care deeply about the Coast Guard and the Academy. It's easy for us to notice when those same sentiments are not mirrored back at us. If you want to serve, it will become abundantly clear, despite the short time we see you. That's why our program is so stressful; it forces you to confront your true self and grow in ways you didn't think possible.
However, it is important to understand that you need both passion and effort. If you are the fastest runner and memorize the most indoc, you might be putting in the effort, but it doesn't mean anything if you don't want to be here. Conversely, if you have a fire in your soul that isn't being translated into higher performance, the cadre will take notice and encourage you to push yourself.
Bottom line, if you start the week at maximum intensity and focus on getting the most out of the program, you will succeed. Put in the effort that matches your passion.
Looking forward to seeing you this summer!
Northwoods
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I'm curious. Is the AIM cadre the cadets whose swabs are away on Eagle? Or is there a different cadre crew for AIM vs swab summer? If the latter does the same crew run all 3 sessions of AIM?
Each year, cadets apply for and are selected for which area they would like to be cadre for. Two groups are cadre for swab summer training, one group is cadre for AIM (all 3 weeks), one group is cadre for CGAS summer training, one group is cadre for Eagle, and two groups are cadre for waterfront (help with the swab summer training but focus on the waterfront training).
DTT!FSA!
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Don't worry about "standing out". Concentrate on paying attention, actively participating in the process, and giving your best effort.
The "standing out" will evolve, either positively or negatively, depending on how much you commit to engaging with intensity during the event.
The "standing out" will evolve, either positively or negatively, depending on how much you commit to engaging with intensity during the event.