Dumb question I know, but didn't the cadets with the low scoring PFT know that this might be an issue prior to going?
In other words did they comprehend that PFT was not for grins and giggles during the school yr? Or was this a training issue at their unit, where they didn't stress how intensive it would be at LDAC?
Just curious because as I understand it, AROTC cadets can go even up to their sr summer. I would imagine that the cadets that return in the fall as POCs can stress to the younger classes that PFT is not a joke, it can cause you to be dis-enrolled.
Again, I love learning, and this is about me understanding the system. My experience is AFROTC and we all know that means as far as AROTC I am equivalent to a hs candidate when it comes to the process from MSI to commissioning.
My assumption as an AFROTC cadet Mom, is based on the word assume, and that means I am assuming there is either an issue with the 5% that do not complete, majority APFT, or units not training them hard enough to succeed.
Let me state I believe some cadets will self-destruct on purpose to find an opt out. I also feel that some come home from college and stop training prior to going, plus if weather is an issue it will cause failure. SFT = LDAC for AFROTC is at Maxwell Alabama, Clarkson cadets from upstate NY will never have had the ability to train in 100 degree, 90% humidity. I get that.
I also understand through a kid in the woods and tell them to navigate back home with limited resources can be a big issue.
Same with medical turnbacks.
That being stated, PFT is the one issue they have control over when it comes to the unknown, but Marist is saying it is the largest cause.
Norwich, I agree Go Giants, but I am a realist, they are the underdog, and playing away. I would feel better even as an underdog if they were home...Giants fans are rabid, and the winds at the Meadowlands can be a make or break when it is just a few points, but away, I am not sure. Let's hope their momentum keeps them going!