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Quick Question: What day is Acceptance Day? Thanks, Mike
While we're on this topic, can someone clear up a couple questions I have?
What's the difference between recognition and acceptance day? Clearly one ends after BCT and the other later in the year, but what is the meaning of each?
After which of these two do the new cadets get their shoulder boards?
Acceptance day is when the basic cadets are accepted into the cadet wing and receive their shoulder boards. They are allowed to move about the campus unescorted. They are still considered doolies and have many restrictions.
Recognition is when the C4Cs are viewed as upperclassmen and restrictions are lifted. They are given their prop and wings at that time. It is a very emotional time for cadets and can only be explained by someone who has gone through it.
While we're on this topic, can someone clear up a couple questions I have?
What's the difference between recognition and acceptance day? Clearly one ends after BCT and the other later in the year, but what is the meaning of each?
After which of these two do the new cadets get their shoulder boards?
A-Day gives you the false sense of being a person and having rights. Recognition is when you actually are a person again and do have rights.
According to this page, it is July 15th. Is it true that you can only be with the cadets for 2 hours, though? Or am I misreading this?
http://www.usafa.edu/Commandant/BCT/FAQ/?catname=BCT+FAQ