Alcoholic Related Incidences@MiddyB
Could you mind to let me know what ARIs stand for ? Thanks . I am reading this post and
getting really scared now. I have 1 plebe and one just about to coming . Thanks everyone as I am learning much from this forum.
My advice to those that have come and gone, it's not the same Academy.
Sorry for earlier typo. Alcohol Related Incidences.
Thanks @1momSorry for earlier typo. Alcohol Related Incidences.
@MiddyB
Could you mind to let me know what ARIs stand for ? Thanks . I am reading this post and
getting really scared now. I have 1 plebe and one just about to coming . Thanks everyone as I am learning much from this forum.
Life is an endless education. Some will make smart decisions throughout while some do not.@MiddyB
Could you mind to let me know what ARIs stand for ? Thanks . I am reading this post and
getting really scared now. I have 1 plebe and one just about to coming . Thanks everyone as I am learning much from this forum.
Thanks trackandfield08I am not, nor have I ever been a Mid, but this situation is not unique to USNA so I will chime in. Several members of the class of 2012 at USCGA were disenrolled for cocaine and marijuana use. For the record, the Coast Guard is THE maritime force in the drug war so the irony here is real. I had several classmates disenrolled for using spice during my 3/c year along with members in the class of 2013. I know of a former JO (also a former cadet) who, not only did illegal drugs (i.e. meth), but manufactured and distributed them to members of the crew of the ship that person was on. That person was sent to Fort Leavenworth. The point is, Middy B and several others are on point in their comments. The Brigade is a subsection of the total United States population, subject to the same positive and negative influences. Admissions does their best to select candidates they believe are academically, physically, and morally capable of leading others in the Navy or Marine Corps. However, there are always going to be people who make poor decisions. The decisions made by those arrested will haunt them for the rest of their lives. They will be held accountable because there is no other alternative. Their behavior, no matter what stress they were under, is inexcusable.
@MiddyB
Could you mind to let me know what ARIs stand for ? Thanks . I am reading this post and
getting really scared now. I have 1 plebe and one just about to coming . Thanks everyone as I am learning much from this forum.
There is no reason to be scared. The actions of a few do not define the many. Your plebe and plebe to be are in good hands. I am sure you have taught them well, trust them to have the sense to choose their friends wisely and when to get away from a potentially negative situation. This type of event happens on college campuses around the nation and to a more severe extent. Unfortunately, your DS or DD cannot be protected from these types of situations but they can be taught how to avoid them. The Navy and Marine Corps, as well as the other services, have been churning out capable officers for years. They know what they are doing.
Edit: For the record, the fact that we are talking about this on this forum is a good thing. Too often, I think parents and candidates walk in to SAs and SMCs with rose colored glasses on. It's important to know that these types of incidents happen and it's important for those of us that have gone through the process to be upfront and honest about it.
I am not, nor have I ever been a Mid, but this situation is not unique to USNA so I will chime in. Several members of the class of 2012 at USCGA were disenrolled for cocaine and marijuana use. For the record, the Coast Guard is THE maritime force in the drug war so the irony here is real. I had several classmates disenrolled for using spice during my 3/c year along with members in the class of 2013. I know of a former JO (also a former cadet) who, not only did illegal drugs (i.e. meth), but manufactured and distributed them to members of the crew of the ship that person was on. That person was sent to Fort Leavenworth. The point is, Middy B and several others are on point in their comments. The Brigade is a subsection of the total United States population, subject to the same positive and negative influences. Admissions does their best to select candidates they believe are academically, physically, and morally capable of leading others in the Navy or Marine Corps. However, there are always going to be people who make poor decisions. The decisions made by those arrested will haunt them for the rest of their lives. They will be held accountable because there is no other alternative. Their behavior, no matter what stress they were under, is inexcusable.
@MiddyB
Could you mind to let me know what ARIs stand for ? Thanks . I am reading this post and
getting really scared now. I have 1 plebe and one just about to coming . Thanks everyone as I am learning much from this forum.
There is no reason to be scared. The actions of a few do not define the many. Your plebe and plebe to be are in good hands. I am sure you have taught them well, trust them to have the sense to choose their friends wisely and when to get away from a potentially negative situation. This type of event happens on college campuses around the nation and to a more severe extent. Unfortunately, your DS or DD cannot be protected from these types of situations but they can be taught how to avoid them. The Navy and Marine Corps, as well as the other services, have been churning out capable officers for years. They know what they are doing.
Edit: For the record, the fact that we are talking about this on this forum is a good thing. Too often, I think parents and candidates walk in to SAs and SMCs with rose colored glasses on. It's important to know that these types of incidents happen and it's important for those of us that have gone through the process to be upfront and honest about it.
Life is an endless education. Some will make smart decisions throughout while some do not.
Yeah, and not get arrested and have a felony wrap around her\his damn neck for the rest of her\his life.Great note 1mom. I'd add that along the way, smart people, good people, people on a path to wisdom can make some really bad decisions.
It seems to me that an 'Operation Golden Flow' will likely net more than one MID with no relationship to it's triggering violations. Some Mids will be going home. I guess it's a good thing that (for many) letting Mom and Dad down will be a primary concern (strong families). That said, If my kid really screwed things up in this kind of way the last thing I'd want her to be thinking about is how disappointed I am. I'd just want to help dust her off, and get her back in the race.
Capt MJ I would like your permission to use your quote when I speak with kids and their parents who are interested in becoming Mids. IMHO this sums up the Academy in one sentence.USNA is one big leadership lab, with round-the-clock testing going on.
Capt MJ I would like your permission to use your quote when I speak with kids and their parents who are interested in becoming Mids. IMHO this sums up the Academy in one sentence.USNA is one big leadership lab, with round-the-clock testing going on.
Capt MJ I would like your permission to use your quote when I speak with kids and their parents who are interested in becoming Mids. IMHO this sums up the Academy in one sentence.