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I was awarded a 2-year scholarship, graduated, and completed BOLC and now when I look on my Officer's Record Brief it says my active duty obligation ends after three years from when I was activated. I've always heard of ROTC scholarships having four-year commitments? Is a three-year active...

My orders say that I report for BOLC on September 24th and my follow-on assignment will be at JBLM Lewis. I was planning on bringing the bare minimum with me to Benning and then having the rest of my household goods shipped through the Traffic Management Office to JBLM Lewis after training...

Infantry hooah! I've been reading FM 3-21.8 and the Ranger Handbook Any other good reading suggestions?

Not too shabby at all!

Great idea. Always thought it would be fun to work on a golf course. Also it sounds like my kind of schedule lol.

Great idea! I'm all about finding something that not only suits me but also pays well. I'll look into it.

Now this is something I would've never thought of - which makes me glad I posted here lol. I'll check this out.

Love this idea. I can definitely mow a good lawn, but I have questionable edging skills (growing up my dad always took care of that part lol). Maybe I'll be bold and try this though lol.

Never thought about that one either. Good idea. Seems pretty simple!

This is VERY helpful. Great ideas. I actually haven't tried any restaurants yet, just because I don't have any experience waiting tables and have heard horror stories from friends who have done it, but I think it would be worth a try. Thank you very much!

Thank you and good suggestion. I will keep that in mind.

I commissioned as a 2 LT a little over a month ago (May 6th to be exact) - but my Active Duty report date is not until September 24th. I figured my inordinate amount of downtime would be best utilized getting a part-time summer job, preparing for BOLC, maybe taking up a new hobby, and/or doing...

Yes, OML is the main deciding factor in the branch you are assigned, which legitimizes me receiving Adjutant General (in my top half choices); however, branching a cadet to Infantry when they have no credentials, history, or desire that would indicate they are a good fit for it does not seem...

Thank you very much. I will send you a PM first thing tomorrow morning.

Also, no I did not volunteer for a branch detail.

Aglahad, Thank you for the information. I have been trying to find the contact info for the AG branch manager. There is a way to view it on the HRC website, and it says you can use your AKO login or CAC to view it, but I am having trouble with both methods. Do you have any idea how I can find...

Thank you. I hope there are others who stumble upon this thread in the same situation. I know I would've liked to read it had it existed beforehand. I am beginning to embrace it, and your feedback has helped a lot!

My first choice was MI too! Lori you have no idea how perfect this was for me to hear. I really needed to know a similar person had the capacity to face this and succeed. Thank you!!!

It actually does help me cope knowing that so many others have found this to be such a rewarding experience. I would think my anxiety is perfectly normal, especially considering that I never envisioned this for myself, but eventually I will accept it. This could be a journey of discovering a lot...

Thanks for the optimism. Easier said than done, but I like the way you think.