Where would one find the required vaccines/ forms/ everything that will be required? I am assuming that it will all come out eventually so no need to worry about it too much? But also why not get the jump on it sooner than later?Now that she has the appointment, I suggest working on the vaccinations. We see appointees every year scrambling to get the required vaccinations -- some may be hard to get this time of year.
Where would one find the required vaccines/ forms/ everything that will be required? I am assuming that it will all come out eventually so no need to worry about it too much? But also why not get the jump on it sooner than later?
Thank you!
Only USAFA/RR can answer this one authoritatively. In my ALO experience...the odds are VERY slim. The academy/USAF answer will almost ALWAYS be "This is about military readiness and global deployability..." or words to that effect. And they're correct.Just noticed in the handbook that flu vaccine is required. Surprised on that. Does anyone know if it is possible to be exempt from any of the required vaccines on the list?
I truly mean this in a non-negative way....realize many have concerns over certain vaccines so writing this for others as well.Just noticed in the handbook that flu vaccine is required. Surprised on that. Does anyone know if it is possible to be exempt from any of the required vaccines on the list?
Sorry for my ignorance, but does the AFA send boots to appointees once they accept? Is this to break them in? Or was this a private purchase?So DD's boots arrived today. Her trying them on, and realizing that this is what it will be was enjoyable to experience. Along the handbook & TS forms etc it is sinking in that in a bit over 4 months she is off is hitting home.
They receive them when they arrive but we had heard the issued ones were not as comfortable as some other brands. I purchased a couple of different brands to try on and returned those after my DS found the most comfortable pair for him. He ended up with Nike and found breaking them in before IDay was helpful.Sorry for my ignorance, but does the AFA send boots to appointees once they accept? Is this to break them in? Or was this a private purchase?
The Academy will give your cadet either 1 or 2 pairs of boots… they need to have 2 total. The issued boots are known to the cadets as “bricks” so… we bought our DS a pair and he broke them in prior to reporting on I-Day. Review the boot info in the Appointee Handbook. But, it is highly suggested that you buy your cadet a good pair of boots. Our DS used his bricks while at Jacks Valley for the water days to keep his good boots dry. But, they wear those boots many, many days, so having good, supportive boots is very important!Sorry for my ignorance, but does the AFA send boots to appointees once they accept? Is this to break them in? Or was this a private purchase?
I know the USAFA one has been released, but do you know if the USNA one is out?
You may want to ask that question on the USNA forumI know the USAFA one has been released, but do you know if the USNA one is out?
Please have your ds/dd get their own as well. We don't call the issued ones bricks for nothing plus when they goes through a certain course that involves water orrrr any rain ( very common at 1500 in the summer) they will need their boots to try out. Marching around in wet boots is both not fun and a possible health hazard if for long enough.Sorry for my ignorance, but does the AFA send boots to appointees once they accept? Is this to break them in? Or was this a private purchase?