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For those of you who have no previous military background and these processes are nothing but muddled (like me!) I wanted to let you know that if your DS/DD logs into look for BOLC assignment it's possible that at the bottom of the assignment, in very small print, the first duty assignment may...

A Young Marine high school student who can participate in sports like soccer but knows he won't be able to pass the DODMERB exam is wondering what options exist to continue to be involved in a military community during college. (Besides the first two years of ROTC courses.)

Doing some Christmas shopping AND planning for the future wondering why the Ranger list of prohibited clothing lists spandex type underwear like Under Armor. Does this mean all stretchy boxer briefs are prohibited?

Looking for insights/suggestions on pursuing a graduate degree immediately after obtaining the bachelors. Seems like there are many unknowns when it comes to Army BOLC timing and tuition reimbursement in general. What are the drawbacks of starting a masters immediately after graduation with...

[URL="https://www.hrc.army.mil/site/education/docs/LoanRepaymentInformationPaper.pdf"] Does anyone know if this Army Loan Repayment program still exists? The document is dated 2012 and is still on the army website as of today.

Clarkson I'm quite sure you posted a link about a recent graduate's CBRN blog but can't find it now. Could you help with that? DS is considering detailing CBRN and thought it would be useful reading. Any other input appreciated from those with insight.

Wondering about when one gets paid for LDAC. DS did CULP and was paid 8 months later, CLIP funds came 7 months after completed assignment. Scholarship funds have always paid about the end of the semester. Stipends and book money have paid timely. Any guesses/experiences would be appreciated...

Could someone please tell me why the scholarship is called Senior ROTC scholarship? I've never heard of a Junior ROTC scholarship. Did they exist at one time? Or have I just overlooked them?

Could someone update what loan repayment programs exist for those commissioning this spring, specifically AROTC. In the past it seems there was a $25,000 repayment limit for each additional year of service. But I've also noticed a 2012 document that does not mention a repayment cap nor a need...

In a matter of 24 hours: MS3 friend of DS travels to Texas for CTLT and discovers they are not expecting him or the other 19 cadets because the travel dates were wrong; DS informed that CULP is cancelled which was to begin 6/30. DS informed they are attempting to find another CULP spot for him...

Several months ago on the forum several suggested that a good vehicle for a newly graduated ROTC cadet would be a used Toyota Tundra. I told my DS that several had suggested this option. Today's text from DS: Just saw my PMS driving. Took the forum's advice. Driving a nice Toyota Tundra.

Have discovered this semester the importance of knowing your blood type and having a passport before you head to college. May have missed it on this forum but wanted to encourage others to do this before going off to school. DS never has never had his blood typed and needed this information...

I'm wondering about the OML and the things one can control, like your PT score which appears to be about 13.5% of your score with three different test dates. Basically wondering how this actually is evaluated: Does a 300 give you maximum points or is there a sliding scale and/or some qualitative...

Can anyone confirm that the mileage reimbursement for contracting is only a benefit for those with the 4 year scholarship and does not apply to 3 year AD?

Just heard from DS that the spring FTX has been cancelled for all MSI's and MSII's at his school. Anyone else heard similar news? Budget cuts?

Marist ROO posted a few days back that switching a ROTC scholarship from one brigade to another was more difficult than winning American Idol. So I'm wondering if there are any American Idol winners represented within this forum. If so, could you tell us what sort of schools were involved and...

Some anecdotal observations as we visited same campus spring 2010 and spring 2011 and discovered that: Campus based scholarships were 8 in 2010 and 0 in 2011 (at this point) Most awarded upper classmen would not qualify today for scholarships Cross town campuses are at a greater...

Varsity hockey athlete who does not have 48 hours between practices or competitions. Obviously could skip a practice but then in the dog house with coach. Any suggestions, insight?