It's all about how you feel. So the % can fluctuate daily depending on the 'unit' of measure
So are they looking for more girls this year or less?
It waI'm not sure I follow. . .
I will admit that every year is easier than the year before, but 19 didn't have to take the CFA during the application process and during basic, we had to stick to a PT card for them, where they could only do 15 pushups in one sitting. This lead to the largest amount of doolies on athletic probation ever.Every class since '59 has heard
Your BCT was weak and easy
So are they looking for more girls this year or less?
Did none of the AETC cadets tell you about demanding perfection in those 15?I will admit that every year is easier than the year before, but 19 didn't have to take the CFA during the application process and during basic, we had to stick to a PT card for them, where they could only do 15 pushups in one sitting. This lead to the largest amount of doolies on athletic probation ever.
Why does it matter?
Do you best in all you do. Other outside influences on who gets appointed is beyond your control.
Actually, you just described unenlightened self-interest. In other words, when most or all persons act according to their own myopticselfishness. It's related to the concept that was often quoted by Donald Rumsfeld where "A's hire A's and B's hire C's".I operate on the premise of enlightened self interest. I am often asked to evangelize to schools about SAs, I was reluctant to do that before my DD was appointed...
So to answer your question, the reason why you would help attract the best and brightest is for the good of the country.... because why would I want to increase the number of already highly qualified candidates she was already competing against
That may be true regarding rules/restriction over the last couple of years, however, if you ask any cadet about the sudden tightening of rules/standards and wing wide restrictions just a few weeks ago, you'll see that there's an attempt to turn that trend around -- and quickly.Not only do they focus their budgets but they also lower standards. This is becoming standard as everyone and their mother panders to the political correctness modern age and the must have need for "diversity". On the idea that every class has it easier and easier, don't be fooled by joking. There is truth to that. I saw it in my own class after 4 short years. The academy became easier in terms of restrictions and rules. The focus is not on building a military warrior anymore but on creating "scientists" and money managers.