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When you get your Permit to Report packet, sit down with at least one parent and go over everything in it.... DS and I spent 30 minutes a day until he was done with everything.... hard to keep a soon to be high school graduate in one place for more than 30 minutes....
It's important that you both know what is going on, because plebe will most likely forget a few key points. Plebe's world is about to change drastically and even though DS knew that and acted as if he was on top of everything, he was actually on top of the world and enjoying every blessed moment of it...as he should have been!
Yes, DS's I-day travel was reimbursed to his bank account in October. Fortunately, I did get it back from my Plebe! He was also reimbursed a portion of his trip out to the USAFA/USNA football game (this comes from the parent group I believe). Just understand that reimbursement will not be immediate. But, you can ask USNA to make your travel arrangements for you for I-Day and then they will pay (someone correct me if I am wrong) if cost is an issue. Use the resources they offer if needed. We purchased son a changeable fare, incase an emergency change was needed, and it was reimbursed.
Also, be sure to make a copy of everything you send back to USNA from the PTR packet. DS left a copy at home, brought a copy with him to I day, and we had a copy in our bag.
Also, when the PTR packet says everything will be provided to you on Iday, believe them! DS brought extra skivvies, toiletries, and underarmour.... detailer locked it up and told him he could have it after Plebe summer.
The only thing he missed were the toiletries and underarmour. I would suggest showing up with a back pack with paperwork, 1 change of underwear, and have family mail you the underarmour, socks, underwear, and toiletries. It will make running around with your stuff a whole lot lighter.
Good Luck!!! DS has had an incredible year, and can't wait to see Herndon covered with lard!!!
It's important that you both know what is going on, because plebe will most likely forget a few key points. Plebe's world is about to change drastically and even though DS knew that and acted as if he was on top of everything, he was actually on top of the world and enjoying every blessed moment of it...as he should have been!
Yes, DS's I-day travel was reimbursed to his bank account in October. Fortunately, I did get it back from my Plebe! He was also reimbursed a portion of his trip out to the USAFA/USNA football game (this comes from the parent group I believe). Just understand that reimbursement will not be immediate. But, you can ask USNA to make your travel arrangements for you for I-Day and then they will pay (someone correct me if I am wrong) if cost is an issue. Use the resources they offer if needed. We purchased son a changeable fare, incase an emergency change was needed, and it was reimbursed.
Also, be sure to make a copy of everything you send back to USNA from the PTR packet. DS left a copy at home, brought a copy with him to I day, and we had a copy in our bag.
Also, when the PTR packet says everything will be provided to you on Iday, believe them! DS brought extra skivvies, toiletries, and underarmour.... detailer locked it up and told him he could have it after Plebe summer.
The only thing he missed were the toiletries and underarmour. I would suggest showing up with a back pack with paperwork, 1 change of underwear, and have family mail you the underarmour, socks, underwear, and toiletries. It will make running around with your stuff a whole lot lighter.
Good Luck!!! DS has had an incredible year, and can't wait to see Herndon covered with lard!!!