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You should be fine. A number of the new cadets in CBT right now are still 17. That is the minimum age for reporting to WP.

So why did they send him to USMAPS? Doesn't seem like he fit the profile of needing academic remediation, being a recruited athlete, or being prior service?

Last year there were certain application requirements to be considered for an LOA. The file did not need to be complete. Maybe someone on here who is involved with admissions can share the information about which items must be in.

Someone recently posted a news item that was a collection of photos from each academy's first day. I'd like to share it but- alas- have not been able to find it. Thanks in advance for pointing me in the right direction.

Many thanks.

The annual concert with fireworks is scheduled for 7/7. http://www.westpoint.edu/band/SitePages/Performances.aspx

Blade is just under the 4" max but it doesn't fold so total length is 7-8". Appreciate your thoughts.

Multitool/Knife My son isn't sure, reading the packing list, if the multitool/knife must fold? His knife does not. Does any current cadet know? Thanks in advance.

Into storage: cell phone, civilian clothes, anything that cadre takes exception to.

I can't speak for the Dads' group- but the Moms' groups are awesome- lots of friendship and helpful information exchange!

Picture frames are not on this year's list for R Day due to breakage issues- they may be brought on A Day (this info originated with Debra Dalton).

SLS Application- opens December or January WP Application- opens in July Hope that helps- early is good!

Another 2016 parent here-correct me if I am wrong, but I don't think any underwear except compression shorts is authorized for male new cadets to bring to Beast- tighty whiteys are issued and compression shirts are not okay to bring.

billyb, You can familiarize yourself with the criteria by reading the official document, found here: http://www.dtic.mil/whs/directives/corres/pdf/613003p.pdf I think concussion is under "neurologic"- approx. page 45 Hope that helps.

I don't think so. When we went through this process there were specific forms to bring, then a straightforward qualification/disqualification process. Where the records come in handy is after being disqualified, when seeking a waiver.

Would offering the VP nomination then allow WP to offer these candidates spots at USMAPS?

My son says more underarmour and socks than you think you need, and bring some laundry detergent for quick sink washing. Also bring whatever food you might want to have on your stomach before taking the CFA as it could be first thing in the a.m. Have a wonderful time!

The doctor will have specific paperwork for the DoDMERB exam but you can be proactive and start collecting documentation for everything to do with your son's condition- medical records, diagnostic tests, etc. You will probably need to supply all of this for a waiver. Time is of the essence so...

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Check with your agent- some companies offer a minimum coverage for these situations- much less expensive than the full coverage. Thanks for the reminder that I need to do this too!