Actually, it's 8 training days that you can't miss. (Unless they changed it this year). Last year they had a gazillion exceptions because half the class had Swine Flu. But you are correct that if they can make it through jacks, and then get hurt, they will do everything to hold onto them. Also, if it's an injury that can be worked around; e.g. finger, toe, wrist, etc... and they can get through the required training. they'll let them continue. Remember, athletes know this, there's a difference between playing HURT and playing INJURED. You've got to be pretty injured to get set back. Fortunately, this young lady has another chance next year. If I was her, I'd be looking real quick to see if I could get back that ROTC scholarship. You want to go to school anyway for a year. Never know..... ROTC might be a good calling for her. I'm pretty sure that she can't get the offer back, being she accepted the academy; but it would be nice.
Basic is stressful, yes, and even though lots of people go to sick call, real medical emergencies or injuries are uncommon, with the exception of blisters from basics who are not used to wearing boots all the time. Nothing that is demanded in basic (especially first beast) is dangerous.Geez, that sucks. Is it easy to get injured during BCT?
My son was one of the ones that "didn't make it to the dorm room". Once he arrived at USAFA as part of the class of 2013 one of the Dr's during the screening became concerned that he may have a something wrong that had been over looked during the DODMER exam. He was sent home and had to undergo a bunch of additional test that determined NOTHING was wrong. It was a very diffecult year for him and he had to go through much of the selection process again to return to USAFA. He is thrilled to be part of the class 0f 2014 and said the only way he is coming home again is in a...well I'm sure you can guess. I, like all of us parents and friends of cadets, will be proud of him regardless. Good luck and thank you to all current and passed cadets and members of our armed forces. Happy 4th!
My son was one of the ones that "didn't make it to the dorm room". Once he arrived at USAFA as part of the class of 2013 one of the Dr's during the screening became concerned that he may have a something wrong that had been over looked during the DODMER exam. He was sent home and had to undergo a bunch of additional test that determined NOTHING was wrong. It was a very diffecult year for him and he had to go through much of the selection process again to return to USAFA. He is thrilled to be part of the class 0f 2014 and said the only way he is coming home again is in a...well I'm sure you can guess. I, like all of us parents and friends of cadets, will be proud of him regardless. Good luck and thank you to all current and passed cadets and members of our armed forces. Happy 4th!
DougBetsy - how is she doing?We just got word that Son's GF is being sent home. 3 stress fractures in her foot.
They say she has a guaranteed re-admission for next year.