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Projected timeline for OCPs is June 2020 after graduation. Cadets will wear a patch with their class year where the duty identifier is to be worn (left arm) instead of on the nametag like in the past. Rank will be metal on the square but none on the hat (like ABUs) and so far cadets will be...

1) No you will pretty much be unable to maintain a lifting regimen in BCT. It sucks but think of it as a good cutting time 2) You absolutely will have time to workout as a 4-deg, but it usually comes at the expense of something else. Priorities... 3) I would look into the bodybuilding club...

From my perspective, the space force is more about the paradigm shift in warfighting. Anyone in the field right now will tell you that space is a contested domain - yes we are actually physically and electronically capable of waging war in space. But new jobs are coming with it like space intel...

Firstie here. Daily rundown: 0615: Get up to get ready for Squadron Morning Officer Development (MOD) which is at 0645 on Mon/Fri and Flight MOD at 0630 on Wed 0830: Every other day I have two classes, one at 0830 and one at 1030 which are 53 minutes each. In between I do homework/readings On...

Great advice above from FMHS, but yes - drum major is a leadership position and will help your application. Marching band counts both as an extracurricular and an athletic activity, so leadership in that is great for your application. Obviously, it shouldn't be the only thing, but it can...

Hey all, I thought I could help out some parents/sibs/SOs with ideas on gifts that cadets will appreciate for Christmas/Hanukkah/your holiday of choice. An asterisk indicates doolies might particularly enjoy. Room: -Hot water heater with auto-shutoff* -Monitor (under 24")* -Printer* -Keurig...

I would continue it. No one knows the future, and while I hope you are hale and hearty, injuries do happen prior to I-Day, such as a broken bone, which might disqualify you from USMA but not AROTC. Having that safety net is invaluable if only for your peace of mind. Pass basic training and you...

One of my good friends walked on the team with no prior experience. They recruit out of the boxing class and from a walk-on/tryout period. The best thing you can do is just be athletic in general - the skills will come with practice. Depending on how good you are, freshmen can compete in their...

I had similar stats and was a homeschooler (I did triathlon for my sport) and got in to all 3. I did not do any of the Summer Seminars - it seems to be more of a recruitment tool than an indicator of admission. Make sure you highlight your leadership in your application - I had a lot of...

NavyHoops is spot on (as usual) about keeping the ROTC option open. I fractured my cuboid bone about 2 months before I-Day here, and there was a lot up in the air about being medically qualified to attend USAFA. I had comfort knowing that my AFROTC scholarship was in my back pocket - if USAFA...

Dear SAF, Thank you so much for providing so much relevant, useful information to me. I was just accepted into the Cadet Wing a short while ago and your insight really helped through the application process, BCT, and transitioning into the Academic Year. I think the biggest thing for me was the...

I know West Point probably seems like all you want, but do not neglect "Plans B through M" as is often mentioned. Much of what you do to prepare to apply for USMA will carry over into ROTC Scholarship applications, other colleges, etc. Keep those in the back of your mind because they have...

Did you read the advice to US students living abroad on the USAFA website? You apply for a nom in your hometown (where your parents pay taxes). If you don't have one then you can only apply for the VP.

If you have space go ahead, but it probably makes more sense to include the main activities and a single short line about all your other stuff

Yes they can go to spam quite easily, especially if they were sent to a "k12.xx.us" type of address. They are still sent basically instantaneously per GoNavyPro's description.