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Old 15th July 2012
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Look at the chart under 'Join Your Unit' -

http://www.usma.edu/admissions/SitePages/Careers.aspx
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Old 16th July 2012
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In the past your WP class standing was the sole basis for branch selection. The Army provided a number they needed for each branch and the #1 Cadet got his/her choice, then #2 on and on. At some point in the process, a branch would meet its quoto so the next Cadet in line could only choose from the remaining branches. Normally, the bottom of the class would be forced into whatever branch had not been filled.
This process is now in flux. Now there is an effort to look at the person, and the needs of the branch in selection. However, class standing still plays a big role in getting the branch you want. I understand that this process is being reviewed and tweaked so it is uncertain exactly how it will be done for the class of 2013. However, it is fair to say that - in general - a person high in the class will probably get the branch they want and the people low in the class probably will not. However, most generalizations are normally untrue including this one.
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Old 21st July 2012
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I have spent some time looking for a list and description of the different branches that are options for USMA upon graduation. I can not find one. Does anyone have a link that would provide me that information?
That's easy... there's Infantry, and then there's Support
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Old 23rd July 2012
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That's easy... there's Infantry, and then there's Support
Hey Scoutpilot, I guess your Support now. Glad we cleared that up.
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Old 24th July 2012
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Hey Scoutpilot, I guess your Support now. Glad we cleared that up.
So the cadet tells me...

Someday he'll do more than Camp Buckner.
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Old 29th July 2012
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That's easy... there's Infantry, and then there's Support
I've also heard this one: "There's Transpo (Transportation Corps for you non-military types ) and there's the people we drive."
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Old 30th July 2012
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Yes, those are the 16 + Nursing. There are a few more, but they aren't available immediately for an O1. Some that come to mind are Civil Affairs (PR), Medical Doctors, Dentists, Veterinarians, Military Lawyers, etc.
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Old 31st July 2012
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Yes, those are the 16 + Nursing. There are a few more, but they aren't available immediately for an O1. Some that come to mind are Civil Affairs (PR), Medical Doctors, Dentists, Veterinarians, Military Lawyers, etc.
Civil Affairs is NOT "PR." PR in the Army is called Public Affairs. Civil Affairs is a USASOC branch responsible for civil capacity-building in foreign nations.
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