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cisco said:
How long is SFAS and what do Cadets normally do there? Same with SERE
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I have yet to hear of a cadet doing SERE.

Cadets at SFAS are assessed for further SF training, just like everyone else at SFAS.
 
Talent Show

miller_karlo@yahoo.com said:
I'm thinking about bringing my ukulele to beast. I know we're allowed to bring 1 musical instrument to bring with us. Anyone advise against it?
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Generally, yes, advise against it - you may be mocked, and you won't have time to play it. BUT... there's a talent show at the end of Beast, the night before the Marchback. If you think you might want it for that, contact Deb Dalton, the parent coordinator, who may be able to make arrangements so that you don't have to carry it around on R Day, or arrange to have it shipped from home near to the time of the Talent Show.
 
scoutpilot said:
I have yet to hear of a cadet doing SERE.

Cadets at SFAS are assessed for further SF training, just like everyone else at SFAS.
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Two rising firsties in son's company are doing SERE training this summer; sorry, don't know any more details.
 
mmb5 said:
Two rising firsties in son's company are doing SERE training this summer; sorry, don't know any more details.
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What a ridiculous waste of a training slot. It's annoying that we have to deal with a backlog to send active duty soldiers to important training like SERE. But I digress :rolleyes:
 
One of the two was prior service, with a Ranger tab; probably helped.
 
scoutpilot said:
What a ridiculous waste of a training slot. It's annoying that we have to deal with a backlog to send active duty soldiers to important training like SERE. But I digress :rolleyes:
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Do you have this same sentiment about cadets doing Airborne or Air Assault? Or are there enough slots that it is not a problem for AD soldiers to get either of those.
 
Do cadets who complete SFAS, and do well enough, have to go through it again once they reach 1st Lt or something along those lines?

I thought I remember hearing that somewhere....
 
Can anyone give me some advice on what to expect at the USMA prep in general next month?.... Plus I know that it has moved to west point so is there anything special to expect? I have no military experience and no military in my family so I dont have anyone for advice.
 
buff81 said:
Do you have this same sentiment about cadets doing Airborne or Air Assault? Or are there enough slots that it is not a problem for AD soldiers to get either of those.
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No, I don't. The reason is two-fold. For one, there are far more slots across the Army for those schools. Secondly, and more importantly, those schools are simply skill development schools. SERE is about preparing soldiers to survive a dangerous situation. A cadet doesn't need that training, and if he/she ever gets into a line of work where the training is necessary, he or she will receive it.

Oh well, water under the bridge.
 
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GSKeziah said:
Do cadets who complete SFAS, and do well enough, have to go through it again once they reach 1st Lt or something along those lines?

I thought I remember hearing that somewhere....
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No, otherwise that would defeat the purpose of being selected. If selected, you go to straight to the Qualification Course when eligible.
 
Isn't it true that WP cadets have to be in a sport of somekind? Can Scuba Diving Team count as being in one?
 
scoutpilot said:
Laundry detergent and some oxi-clean. If that doesn't do it...oh well. They're boots. There's a reason we don't shine them anymore. :thumb:
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Haha thanks, I wasn't going to sweat it but it would be nice. Thanks for the advice
 
cisco said:
Isn't it true that WP cadets have to be in a sport of somekind? Can Scuba Diving Team count as being in one?
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Scuba does not count as one. I believe it has to be competitive for it to count as your sport.
 
But it can be as relaxing as intramurals (as in, you don't have to be on the football (D-1) or Team Handball (Club) to be considered "playing a sport").

AFAIK... I'll just wait for buff to come here and correct me.
 
scoutpilot said:
A cadet doesn't need that training, and if he/she ever gets into a line of work where the training is necessary, he or she will receive it.
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Sir, how is it that a cadet does not need the training? Training is dedicated to making any individual better at their occupation. A cadet will graduate from the Academy having to be responsible for the lives of 30-40 soldiers. I simply do not believe that, given this perception, you would be able to tell the parents, family, and friends, of each one of those soldiers, that their son/daughter/boyfriend/fiance didn't come home because their platoon leader- though fully capable was neglected the training that could have saved those lives.
These are great opportunities that my comrades and I are receiving because we DO plan on "getting into a line of work where the training is necessary."
 
cisco said:
It says on the website that clubs (Scuba is one) count as competitive.
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Not all clubs are competitive. That's as clear as I can make it. Spanish Club, for instance is by no means competitive. Neither is Scuba, so you will still need a sport.
 
BeastSL said:
@cisco
Most cadets go to either Air Assault or Airborne in the second summer between their Plebe (Freshman) and Yearling (Sophomore) years at the academy.
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We had some 2014 rising yuks visit a picnic while at (or on their way to) Airborne training in June.
 
BeastSL said:
Sir, how is it that a cadet does not need the training? Training is dedicated to making any individual better at their occupation. A cadet will graduate from the Academy having to be responsible for the lives of 30-40 soldiers. I simply do not believe that, given this perception, you would be able to tell the parents, family, and friends, of each one of those soldiers, that their son/daughter/boyfriend/fiance didn't come home because their platoon leader- though fully capable was neglected the training that could have saved those lives.
These are great opportunities that my comrades and I are receiving because we DO plan on "getting into a line of work where the training is necessary."
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I know Scout will answer better than I :redface: but at this point in a CADETS career they do not need THIS (SERE) specialized training. If, and when they do, based upon what they branch, etc., the Army will provide it.

Slow your roll, Son.....all good things in time.
 
BeastSL said:
Sir, how is it that a cadet does not need the training? Training is dedicated to making any individual better at their occupation. A cadet will graduate from the Academy having to be responsible for the lives of 30-40 soldiers. I simply do not believe that, given this perception, you would be able to tell the parents, family, and friends, of each one of those soldiers, that their son/daughter/boyfriend/fiance didn't come home because their platoon leader- though fully capable was neglected the training that could have saved those lives.
These are great opportunities that my comrades and I are receiving because we DO plan on "getting into a line of work where the training is necessary."
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First of all, until you have actually had to speak to the family of a soldier who has died while serving with you, think twice before you fire up your keyboard and start telling me what you doubt I would or would not say. I assure you, I don't need your input on that subject.

Secondly, 2BoyzMom is absolutely correct. If you need it, you will receive it. The Army has this stuff figured out pretty well.
 
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