I have no idea what part of the country the OP comes from. So kinda difficult for us all to give a better assessment. I wish we could give them a more precise opinion.
SF huh?
From WP to Ft Bragg is galaxies away. Your Cadets will be exposed to so much that they may change their direction several times over. When they start their AY in a few weeks, TACs, department heads, sponsors, mentors and profs will have a huge influence on their direction. Your Cadets may or may not be identified early for talents they may have. The department heads will be looking for talented Cadets to fill voids and needs within the Army. As an example the huge void the Army has is looking for talented Cadets to branch into Cyber. What is unique to Cyber its considered a Series 17 Warfare. The Army is way behind in this area and needs to find talent. And quickly. The private industry is light years ahead in this subject. Our country is under constant pressure and we lose billions in dollars and thousands of jobs. Keeping are military secrets, secret could be the deciding factor when we go into realtime. There is a constant game of warfare going at all times, dog and cat.
On A-Day you'll get a chance to meet some very incredible and talented people that will teach your Cadets. They will be your Cadets mothers and fathers for the next 47 month. They are extremely dedicated to the preservation of our democracy. Absolutely amazing folks. As an example the Admissions Director, she is a WP grad as with her husband. Her husband was injured from IED and they have a son in Class of 2017. You will meet people who bleed olive drab. Have a great time on A-Day. Right after is Ring Weekend for the Firsties. They will receive their class rings that have gold from alum who have passed away and their famines gave their rings to be forged with the next class as with steel from the Towers.
The Long Gray Line
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