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No! In fact, it can make your case even stronger if you are doing well in an AFROTC Program and you get the CDR’s endorsement. Nevertheless, do the best with what you have with your current tribe! They maybe your tribe to commission and beyond.

what was op’s original question? i think we may have hit a chord. my answer to op would be to ask what you want to ask and don’t hold back if you really want to be selected as blue chip at navy. coaches are looking for hungry athletes, not shy athletes when someone like you have already asked...

For many of us, November 16 service assignment day sits just between receiving the Appointment Letter and going to Graduation. I-Day is an emotional day for Plebes and Parents alike. And it will always be as parents and sons and daughters learn to let go. Service Assignment night is a roller...

@mama mia. I believe the most important element to successfully becoming a Pilot is that you don’t quit, spiritually, mentally, and habitually. If your son didn’t do PFP at USAFA, and it sounds he didn’t, IFT can be hard and nerve-racking. There’s a lot of academics to cover, much of it is...

@throwaway911p! I’ve seen and heard a lot of this situation from Cadets and MIDNs across the Academies since 1985. Over the years, all Academies have become more flexible and forgiving subject to severity, class year, and if the person is a repeat offender. It appears your son has only one thing...

All for putting those breaking the law behind bars for life! Even death sentence, subject to degree of damage caused to this country. That includes all violators across all Americans, non Americans, people in power, including the 45th President if convicted. We need to make example of all those...

Sensitive topic tough choices and no easy answers. This wonderful country we live in and we serve together, we are all immigrants. No one began a foot print here as a Native American except those who were here long before us as native Americans. We know who they are and they were not Whiteman...

Midshipmen will be training all year round so what they learn at NSI will be invaluable. In fact, they will have a leg up from those who had training and those who didn’t. From 2023, all incoming Freshmen (4/C) are required to attend. From 2020-2022, it appears it was optional. NSI 3 weeks...

Looking forward to another successful iteration at NSI 3. Your kids have been preparing for this all Spring and Summer. For some, all their youth. They got this! In fact, most will appreciate the training, build fraternity along the way, learn fidelity and obedience, develop Navy pride and self...

That’s a good attitude. You’re not going to miss anything you should graduate with. You’ll graduate as ENS or 2LT ready to serve and lead. My daughter now attending as a Detailer for Cycle 3 didn’t attend NSI period, because it was canceled due to raging COVID. Detailers go in advance and train...

Cute! Go Navy Beat Army Endures at the Yard, in the Fleet, and Beyond!

I figured it would be case by case as you mentioned which means it is left to those administering TS to have discretionary authority while following regulations. I think better done than later for the reasons you stated. We read it from the Navy sites what the rules and regulations are regarding...

@Plebe2be. I applaud! I think you are very very brave. You came to Annapolis despite parents not supporting you. I commend you for what you have achieved and who you are. You have earned this! You took no one’s spot. This is yours. You already demonstrated character by being honest to your...

We had the same dilemma with my DD. After careful thought she decided to give up her other dual citizenship. She currently has TS. As mentioned above she wants a job that will require TS/SCI. At this level of clearance it may be best to have just the US Citizenship, even though the military...

No worries mom! Your son will have the best experience of his lifetime that he will share with his parents, family, friends, his children for the rest of his life. NSI is meant to be a reset! To break you down and to build you up again to be ready for service in the Navy. NSI will help expel...