thank you for the information. The only reason I had thought of this option is our congressman said if he cannot get you the nom to the 1st Academy of choice he can most likely give one to the 2nd academy if the person is qualified.
That is because most applicants to service academies simply have the desire to serve their country, therefore they don't really care which SA they attend, even though they have a 1st, 2nd, and 3rd choice.
A SA is a SA. It will allow you to be a commissioned officer in the military. That is all some people really care about when choosing.
I don't think this is true. Each service is different, very different. There are people who apply to each service academy. I applied to the sea-focused three.... that said, I was focused on a specific branch, and that went into my decision. I didn't apply just to one day become and officer. I applied to a specific academy to one day become an officer in that specific branch.
You can serve your country in a million different ways, some more directly involved with the American people than military service, but if you're applying to a service academy, you should do as much research on the associated branch.
Agreed. I think the vast majority if not all care very much how they serve, where they go. Statements like this may not intended to be harmful or destructive, but it is important within the context of this forum that incorrect communiques be addressed, that credible information genuinely beneficial to candidates and interested parties might be allowed to prevail.
Thanks LineInTheSand.
Not sure if USCG officers can be helo pilots but I don't think it's a long term career path as it is in the USAF and USN.
With all respect for that man's service to our country, I'd beg to disagree. We've had a thread recently you might want to read, even though this doesn't apply to you. The SAs are distinct and different. But far more important is where each leads. Great variety and disparity.... In the words of an AF officer on the nomination board in my district, "If you are applying to a SA, you obviously have a desire to serve. If you are applying to one, apply to all of them. In the end, you will serve your country." ....
Not sure if USCG officers can be helo pilots...
And those Coastie wannabe flyers go thru P-cola with their USN, USMC flying heroes, too!All Coast Guard pilots, fixed-wing or helicopter, are commissioned officers.
And those Coastie wannabe flyers go thru P-cola with their USN, USMC flying heroes, too!