Recent content by agp312

DS same boat! Has orders for his BOLC in October but nothing beyond that, and same for about half of his ROTC class. He commissions on Sunday and graduates on Monday - have been hoping we would be hearing something a bit more concrete by now...

No, No - not complaining, or questioning my child's worth. Forgive me if my question was not clear - It is a bureaucratic one I guess - That is, are the cadets placed according to budget? I understand need of 2LTs at each branch, etc... It was just the first time I had ever questioned the...

Hi All - I have been a faithful reader, and very occasion contributor (more like question asker!) over the last almost five year when DS started this journey. One thing I have not yet seen, and after a long weekend FTX, DS finally called with BOLC date and said he thought it had to do with going...

My two cents, and that's probably greater than it is worth, is DS experience at his school. Not sure what a Flagship college is, but he does attend a top tier private college and is in his fourth semester of Arabic (not my choice for him, mind you?!). He does get a bit of an extra boost in his...

Just noticed on Facebook that DS USMA friend received his BOLC date for after May commissioning (mid July, aviation). Any chance our ROTC guys/gals will soon be given theirs? More curious than anything, and really did not think we would hear until mid March, but perhaps this pushes up the time...

I can answer this one with recent experience - DS sustained significant injury during first semester FTX of MS111 year (last year). He tore his ACL graft repair from a high school football injury. As it happened during an Army training event, absolutely everything was taken care of - not...

Bull, Thank you so much for your detailed info! Son is a MS IV, and has been anxious for any info on the AD/Branching situation, which I shared from another thread. Then shared this with him so he could share with his fellow MS IIIs and below, again, much appreciated... Hopefully all cadets...

"but I refuse to clean my house as thoroughly as I did back in 2011. See, I've grown patience now that he's an MSIV" Ohio - I wish I had your optimism about having grown some patience! Will look forward to any updates you may have after the Father/Son University Weekend... In the meantime...

In our son's experience, now a senior, the 'repayment' (if you will) commitment kicked in the moment he walked into his very first class of his Sophomore year, NOT the completion of that year. Hope that helps...

Thank you for your explanations! I have read the threads regarding LDAC and basically it seems like it's a learning process for Cadet Command (I am being polite). I did wonder what the General meant by her remarks at graduation - watched online as DS's ROTC buddy was in Reg 2 (stream was...

Well, DS's turn finally arrived, after long rehab of re-graft of ACL injury for Fall FTX and final clearance a week ago... 12th Reg is nothing to be excited about, but he's thrilled to be going this year so that he will be commissioned with his ROTC classmates. Reading all that had/has/is...

Wondering if anyone can weigh in with thoughts about how this will be evaluated regarding son's future… Son has possibly re-injured ACL graft from high school football event. Was completely cleared and go to go. Full ROTC scholarship to stellar school. On school FTX, knee blew again (most...

Wondering if anyone can weigh in with thoughts about how this will be evaluated regarding son's future… Has possibly re-injured ACL graft from high school football event. Was completely cleared and go to go. Full ROTC scholarship to stellar school. On school FTX, knee blew again (most likely...

Yes, he is contracted - I shared this information with him. Not sure it made him feel better, but hope it spurs him to explore other areas of training for this summer. Airborne and Air Assault are certainly great options.

Thank you for you comprehensive response! Son has excellent record, is starting his second semester Sophomore year, but does not yet have a college language under his belt. Perhaps this was to his detriment? DS will certainly recover from this disappointment far sooner than his parents...