Recent content by dddad

What jumped out at me about this is that your DS or DD may desire to go USMC Ground when service selection is upon him/her. If s/he is not open to the possibility of that happening, he should re-think. Not everybody gets their first or second choice. And, in a few years, this may be his/her...

My vote is no robe. No need to make your position a central issue at the commissioning ceremony. The important thing was your military service, not your service in the federal judiciary. Plus, it'll be hot out - so why put on the robe.

Worth noting that the other significant amendment seems to be the increase to 200 from 150 in order of merit from “qualified alternates.” This may be of equal importance to candidates coming from highly competitive districts/states.

For about the millionth time, I realized that I missed @Capt MJ when I reviewed post #12 above. I suspect that MIDN never got it wrong when following her advice! We are lucky to be able to dig out her posts.

This is good news for all candidates, but especially those coming from highly competitive districts. I assume that the statutes for for each of the DoD SAs has similar amended language. This certainly makes the work of MOCs easier and gives them the opportunity to appear to help more of their...

I haven't seen any statutory amendment that permits a MOC to nominate more than 10 for a slate. I'm not saying it is impossible for a change to take place, but until I see a statute that permits this, I'll be skeptical.

@Just Dad and @Devil Doc, Your example of how to resolve things is just one more reason you are both so valuable to this site. Thanks.

To put it bluntly, this post is one of the least informed I've read on this site. My recommendation is that it should be disregarded in its entirety. Misinformation on top of misinformation.

Good enough for MacArthur's mom - so why not? I can think of a million reasons. An occasional visit upon invitation might be sufficient.

I would say this to my own kids - "Get over yourself." ;) If USNA is the goal for the right reasons, this will be a very easy decision in the near future. Good luck!

My thinking - Foundation is almost a guaranty of acceptance following the year of additional preparation. Try to get over your initial disappointment and remember that nearly 1/3 of the class at USNA are not direct appointments from high school. So, you will be in good company. Bottom line - if...

Arguably, odds are tougher for a candidate with only a ROTC nom because this category of nominations doesn't put one into the pool of "qualified alternates," from which 200 appointees can be selected. But, the idea that one can calculate odds of an appointment seems misguided. I generally look...

Not precisely the same chances as those with a nomination by a member of congress/senator.

No. I think the waiver authorities seek the information they view to be necessary once you are under waiver review. If no AMI is needed, it is not requested. If AMI is needed, it is typically requested. I know there is a desire to make as much as possible out of every little thing that happens...

I recall looking at a thread last term about a 3/C struggling with passing the PRT who was boarded. The thread seemed to have some good advice mixed in, especially with respect to how to approach a board. Posting the link below. Anecdotally, I've heard stories of MIDN who struggled with the...