Crockett Family
5-Year Member
- Joined
- Jan 25, 2011
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Are Plebes considered active duty? If so, do they qualify for Military discounts? i.e. Southwest Airlines.
Yes they are considered active duty. In addition to airlines, discounts are available at local resturants, theaters, some places even give free admission, Amtrak gives a 10% discount, they can shop in NEX and Commissaries, etc...
That's the good news. The bad news is: Yes, they're considered active duty.
They'll travel in uniform (4/C & 3/C). If they get sick while they're home they can't just go to your family doctor. Leave dates are always an uncertainty until the last minute. Your weekend visit might not happen if he pulls duty.
Isn't it great?
So if my daughter gets sick, where can we go? We live in Round Rock, Tx.
So if my daughter gets sick, where can we go? We live in Round Rock, Tx.
In any event (emergency/non-emergency) you should call USNA Brigade Medical and/or TRICARE to inform them or seek guidance (depending on the case).