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    2nd Time around...

    I think you would get the best answer from his FFR or MALO.
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    Best wishes to 2015!

    Congratulations to 2015! We were at Camp Smith today for the Air Assault commencement ceremony and I began to think about all of you who will report on Monday for the next phase of your journey. I got that 'butterfly' feeling in my stomach for all of you and your parents, friends, loved...
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    Guidance counselor

    Utilize all resources available to reach someone in the administration. At some point they will have to be in the office to prepare for the upcoming school year. If you can find email addresses for any of the guidance counselors, ask them for some direction. When do these forms have to be...
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    Guidance counselor

    When my son needed his form signed by his guidance counselor he scheduled an appointment to meet with the guidance counselor, they reviewed everything and the form was signed. Have you tried scheduling an appointment? Also, find out who is responsible for mailing transcripts as it isn't...
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    Questions Thread

    :smile: My son was thankful he had them last year.
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    Questions Thread

    I do apologize if I've provided incorrect information. This is the suggestion my son received last year, on these very forums, prior to attending Beast. Would he have survived without them? ... absolutely. His company allowed it, so he wore them.
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    Questions Thread

    My son brought a couple pair of compression shorts with him on R-Day, but aside from those, I don't think anything other that what is issued is permitted. It could depend on company rules also. I'd recommend bringing just a few pair of compression shorts. My son's first letter home he...
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    Traffic Violations

    Red stickers must be worn on front and back license plates of the car identifying the driver as holding a probationary license.
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    Sending/Shipping Leatherman

    Check this link for proper cadet mailing instructions: http://www.usma.edu/Dcomm/wppc.asp We mailed our cadet several packages last year while he was at Beast, shipped directly to his PO Box via Priority Mail with delivery confirmation.
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    Address for USMA Cadet Mailbox

    You should receive it very soon. Last year the letter was dated June 8th although I'm not sure when we actually received it, so be on the lookout for it. :smile: I refer to this page often for information/schedules. There's a link regarding proper cadet mailing instructions...
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    CFA

    This link was posted on the West Point Admissions Facebook page this morning: https://candidate.usma.edu/downloads/CY2016/InstructionsForApplicants.pdf
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    Packing list for CC's to WP

    Last year the majority of those reporting for R-Day were wearing their low quarters.
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    To and From Newark Airport

    You're welcome :smile: Here's a very helpful page: http://www.usma.edu/Dcomm/wppc.asp
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    To and From Newark Airport

    The majority is by bus ... the cadets will have an opportunity to purchase the bus ticket prior to the holiday leave. There will be schedules posted as time gets closer to the date.
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    SF 86 Clearance Form

    We had the same issues last year with emailing the form. DS just completed it then printed it out and we mailed it in. Perhaps printing it out completed then scanning it into a new document, email as attachment? :confused:
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    "A" day priviledges

    Last year we were able to take two extra cadets. The information will most likely be posted on this page (it's not there yet, but check it periodically for updates): http://www.westpoint.edu/DComm/wppc.asp
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    Direct Deposit

    Yes, you can use any ATM. :smile:
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    Beast Running Shoes

    Running shoes are not an issue item.
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    Dental Form

    Regarding the Dental Screening Examination - please be sure to read the Privacy Act Statement carefully, especially this part: DISCLOSURE: Voluntary: however, failure to furnish the requested information will impede the selection process and hamper your candidacy.
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    Beast Top 25 items

    Pack a Black Sharpie marker so you can mark all your issued items. :smile:
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