Do you know if Drum and Bugle counts as a club?
Thank you for all of your time and help, this is incredibly helpful!
Do you know if Drum and Bugle counts as a club?
Thank you for all of your time and help, this is incredibly helpful!
At least a couple of years ago and I suspect it is still similar, D&B is more than just a club. They have some "privileges" similar to IC athletes. They meet for practice every day of the week for 3+ hours. During this time, they not only practice their routines and music, but also accomplish training that is normally done with the squadrons. They also eat dinner together during this time as a group. When DD was in D&B, practice began around 1600 or so, then lasted until 1930 or later.
It is a huge time commitment with the daily, sometimes weekend practices, especially in the fall semester. D&B supports all home and away football games as well as many other sports games at the Academy and away. The group goes on some awesome trips as well. They marched and performed during Mardi Gras in New Orleans when DD was with them.
How strict is the academy when it comes to shaving during BCT? DS has nearly super-human abilities when it comes to facial follicles: as in there are times he shaves in the morning AND touches up in the afternoon (#testosteroneboy!) Not only does it grow really fast, but it super coarse and hard to manage. DS is concerned that he may have issues with shaving and training. (I know this sounds trivial, but the kid had had a terrible time managing the situation at prep school, want to figure all of this out before basic.)
What is the dating scene like? USAFA is not a typical college and male to female ratio is not balanced. For lack of a better term, how much "hooking up" goes on either on or off campus.
How strict is the academy when it comes to shaving during BCT? DS has nearly super-human abilities when it comes to facial follicles: as in there are times he shaves in the morning AND touches up in the afternoon (#testosteroneboy!) Not only does it grow really fast, but it super coarse and hard to manage. DS is concerned that he may have issues with shaving and training. (I know this sounds trivial, but the kid had had a terrible time managing the situation at prep school, want to figure all of this out before basic.)
Kidchaor is doing a great job here on this thread, please don't let me steal your thunder or hesitate to chime in. As a fellow classmate (CHAP) I figured I may be able to provide some insight on this one.
If your son is coming from the prep school then he should have an understanding of what the expectation is. Being clean shaven in compliance with dress and appearance regulations is important throughout all four years at the Academy and beyond. He will be expected to follow those regulations. If that means shaving in the afternoons as well, then that is the expectation.
That being said, if he is unable to get a clean shave without developing bumpy skin, ingrown facial hair, or for another medical reason, then he can apply for a shaving waiver from the medical clinic which will allow him to grow his facial hair provided it is kept short and neat.
Hope this helps and congrats on your appointment.
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Appointment books recommends bringing cleats to the academy. I assume will only be need after BCT correct?
USAA, all the way. While they all are presumably familiar with the banking needs of Cadets, USAA is my favorite. You get your paycheck with them sooner, and their app is fantastic. Since a ton of Cadets also have USAA, Zelle (USAA's version of venmo) is very useful to pay classmates and send money.
USAA, all the way. While they all are presumably familiar with the banking needs of Cadets, USAA is my favorite. You get your paycheck with them sooner, and their app is fantastic. Since a ton of Cadets also have USAA, Zelle (USAA's version of venmo) is very useful to pay classmates and send money.
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