All of the answer y'all have posted are very insightful!
In regards to sports, is it nearly impossible to be on an IC team of you weren't a recruited athlete for that specific sport? Is there tryouts? I imagine it varies from sport to sport!
To qualify, I am not an IC, but I picked up on some of it as there are several in my squadron. It is not impossible, I know that some sports hold tryouts for walk-ons. I would say that it is not that common. I don't think I know anyone who walked onto their sport, most ICs are recruited. However, again, I am not an IC, and I would assume that it is different depending on the sport.
Good thread: http://www.serviceacademyforums.com/index.php?threads/no-contact-lens-at-basic.46515/ short answer: after BCT, yesIf a cadet has glasses, is he or she at any point allowed to wear contacts?
I'm currently a freshman at USAFA and I would be happy to answer questions.
I see a number of clubs and activities offered at the academy that I am very interested in. However, I do not have a lot of experience in the areas and would like to join them to better myself and become more "well-rounded." My question is, for clubs and activities is there any previous experience required in order to be a part of them. Also, how many are you allowed to be a part of?
My question is, for clubs and activities is there any previous experience required in order to be a part of them.
Also, how many are you allowed to be a part of?
I'm currently a freshman at USAFA and I would be happy to answer questions.
Was there anything you wish you had brought with you on I day?
Any suggestions for gifts to give as congratulations for getting in?
Of course this is in hopes my son makes it in. We would like to give him a nice graduation gift etc., but it seems as though it will just be sitting at home when he goes to a SA.
Thanks!
Thanks for the insight.Anything I wish I had brought: Possibly a few more pairs of compression shorts. That could have been helpful. Otherwise, just stick to the list, as has been said on other threads, you don't want any extra weight that first day. Anything further can be brought on A-Day or parents weekend, or sent out. E.g. my parents brought out nike boots with them on A-Day. But as for I-Day, stick with the list.
Gifts: As shallow as this may sound... Money was the best thing, at least for me personally. My parents have even remarked that the holidays were intresting for our family because no one knew what to get! If your son likes skiing, perhaps a pass to keystone etc, but 4-degree year it is difficult to know how often it would be used. However, I would say that overall it is nice to have a bit of finances if he is able to go out on the weekends at all.
I have a question regarding what is worn... Do cadets have to earn the flight suit by taking certain flight courses or is the flight suit another uniform at USAFA that everyone gets?
I have a question regarding what is worn... Do cadets have to earn the flight suit by taking certain flight courses or is the flight suit another uniform at USAFA that everyone gets?
It is issued to them regardless of flight classes taken. Flight Suit Friday is a very popular day from what I hear.....Since not all Cadets are issued flight jackets, it seems that Flight Suit Friday occurs when the weather is less volatile.
I'd say the only average parts (i.e. regular things) were waking up, getting breakfast, and doing PT. Everything after that varied heavily from day to day.What is the average day for Basic Cadet Training
How to survive BCT?