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Downsizing doesn't necessarily mean they are cutting numbers. It could also mean trimming the budget off of specific programs. www.whsv.com/virginiaap/headlines/47309897.html www.wral.com/news/local/story/126558/

The Army is beginning to downsize. Just like in the corporate world, jobs are being replaced with better computers and in some instances robots. With the Army pulling out of Iraq and within the next couple years Afghanistan, there is going to be less of a need for Officers until another conflict...

I would just like to say that all 3 languages are going to be difficult. I would also like to note, that contrary to popular belief, Mandarin Chinese is not difficult to learn. Where the writing might be difficult at first, with a good teacher, it is easy to pick up. The speaking portion is...

I was interviewed and received a navy scholarship; non-marine option (but turned it down for Army). You will have 1 interview with an officer (mine was a commander) and he/she not only wants to know why, but he/she will want to know that you have done your research. He/she will ask, what do you...

going slightly back on topic: I was just issued my equipment. I also know you get a LBE (load Bearing Equipment), At a college visit, I have seen cadets wearing going to class before LAB. You are also issued all sorts of wet weather gear, the FULL pt uniform, a jacket, a backpack, a molle...

I can tell you from experiences of others: Airborne: very physical and alot of fun for people who are into a thrill. All of these help with your LDAC score and you get to wear pin that signifies you completed the school. Even people who are scared of heights have taken the leap. Air Assault...

you usually see this more with the Army and Airforce ROTC's due to these related more to their mission. I'm not saying you won't see any of that during your experience but you might do several sessions with the marines. Who knows. I have heard of navy doing ship simulators though, that would...

I'm not an expert obviously, but concerning NROTC you have the opportunity to only go into the following career paths right off the back: Aviation, Submarine, Nuclear, and Surface Warfare. I don't know for sure, but to get into SEALS there are only special circumstances in which some one would...

I definitely would agree with you. I too applied early to my college. In my opinion applying early helps your chances because it shows the institution that you are dedicated to them. I believe the same applies for the scholarship boards for the numerous services. Dedication is one thing you want...

Whereas the only true way to find out the correct answer to this question would be to pole every single, university, college, institution of higher learning, ect in the United States, I believe that you are both correct. When I was applying to my college, the PMS that interviewed me stated...

Hey, your above stats are extremely similar to mine with the exception that I was NJROTC and played Lacrosse instead of football. I had no trouble getting a NROTC scholarship and an AROTC scholarship (which are the only 2 I applied for). Apply early, preferably this summer because then the...

FBI, CIA, DEA, IRA, Police, Sheriff, State Police, ect. There is a colonel who currently works for the South Carolina Highway patrol and I suspect he will continue to after retiring.

With all respect, no. At the academy, you can not hold a 'job' due to the rigorous class schedule, pt, sports, training, ect. You do not have people at the academy who disagree with the academy (as per the requirements for acceptance say, quoted "Not be a Conscientious Objector".) What we are...

First of all, I hate to see that you think the only difference is illicit. While I am not downgrading those who attend military colleges I would like to point out some of the "non-illicit" differences that one might find at a civilian oriented college. First of all, you get to interact with all...

That was uncalled for. There is absolutely nothing wrong with helping out a friend who is interested in an ROTC program. I'm sure several people here have helped out others in their search for information on either a ROTC program and/or academy. That is the point of this forum anyway, to help...