Recent content by Midwesternman

Looking back, I should clarify that, by "having a shot," I meant that you are at least not disqualified by not meeting the minimums. Your shot could be a 1500 yard into 70mph crosswind at a soda can with a 22 lr, but it is still a shot.

As many people have said, and I'm sure will say, there is no way we can tell you your chances. We aren't the admissions team, so we don't know exactly what they want for the class of 26. That being said, if you meet the minimum, you absolutely have a shot. Control the things you can, and don't...

Unfortunately, as stated above this is not feasible. Also, it isn't allowed. WOBs are considered ICs and you cannot be an IC for two sports at the same time.

Before Basic, he is a Cadet Candidate. Day one of basic, he is a Basic Cadet. After A-Day, he is an Unrecognized 4th Class Cadet or Cadet 4th Class. Then after recognition, he is a Cadet 4th Class. And a random note, it is spelled "doolie" ;)

I will throw my perspective in there on the other side of the fence. My facial hair grows as fast as lightning McQueen drives and is the consistency of razor wire; furthermore, it is a nice dark black (thank the Lord for masks covering my face all of basic). It takes me almost 30 minutes to get...

It sure can. I was in the same situation about a year ago. Passed the challenge test and got my waiver. Just finished my doolie year here at USAFA.

Some of these things are just normal cadet things, as a second classman you can have a fridge (but only one per room, so your roommate, which I assume you get, may already have one.) The only restriction on civilian clothes is you cannot wear them during the duty day (0700-1645). Other than that...

Technically doolies are not allowed personal laptops, gaming systems, etc. until after Recognition. Cell phones are allowed though.

They do not. They couldn't care less about the color of your underwear.

From my experience, the Nike SFB is very comfortable and easy to put on/take off. They are hit or miss quality-wise. Mine have lasted since basic till today and are still going strong. I wear them nearly every day. Here are the ones 95% of cadets wear here: Merrell MQC 2.0 Garmont T8 models...

Not to be a buzzkill, but I recommend you maintain anonymity on this forum; it's open to the entire internet. You may want to consider removing your full name from your post.

They do not.

This is one of those "asking for a friend" situations. I've done the whole DODMERB deal (and qualified, aided by some help from the man himself) once in my day and have no desire to do it again. I'm currently at USAFA, and I'm "mentoring" some hopeful future cadets. One of them was notified...

And when you get here, come join the team! We would love to have you!

N- I felt the same way about the optional essay. I just didn’t feel like I had anything else to say. It isn’t a trick question, you don’t have to answer it. I didn't, and I am currently a cadet.