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    Cadet Field Training

    He's most likely going to have the traditional session. Session 1 is mainly for football players and other special cases. They're going to want the the visiting cadets to get "the full experience". Also, there is quite a bit of training with the Regular Army during traditional Buckner. They...
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    Cadet Field Training

    1. You probably won't see anything you haven't before, being prior infantry. Basic tactical maneuvers (battle drills, establishing fields of fire, ect) are what's covered. If anything, you'll probably be called on to better explain a concept because unlike most cadets (including cadre), you have...
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    uhhh....for the ladies

    I'm posting this here just in case other prospective female cadets have the same questions. Summer Training: Not to fear, it isn't as huge of an issue as you might think. Bring tampons/pads with you to R-day or I-day. You can have your parents send you more but keep in mind, your packages...
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    Beast Packing List 2013

    Essential: Good, quality undergarments. This means comfortable underwear, moisture wicking, padded boot socks and athletic socks and the like. If you're a girl, don't skimp on the sports bras. You'll regret it. Anti chafing glide and medicated foot powder. The glide helps to stop hot...
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    SFAS and Ranger School

    There's a difference between slots available and how many they actually send.
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    SFAS and Ranger School

    You can attend SFAS as a cadet, or at least you were able to before budget cuts. Not sure if money will be allotted for cadets to attend in the future though. Provided they haven't stopped funding for it, you will compete for it and only as a yuk or cow.They only take 1 or 2 cadets, if at all.
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    Dad and his daughter

    ^^ Seconded. Since I've been here, the question has always been: Can you perform to the best of your abilities? If the answer is yes, most of your fellow male cadets will respect you, simple as that. As for the sexual assault/harassment concerns: As a female, I've never felt anything but...
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    Boots/Low-quarters

    Having well broken in boots is absolutely important but that wasn't what I was referring to. I was referring to worrying about shined low quarters vs. non-shined low quarters. Definitely break in your boots for beast:thumb:
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    Boots/Low-quarters

    Buy the optional pair. Your feet will thank you during Beast. These boots are the boots you will probably wear most during beast simply because you will have had the opportunity to break them in. You are issued an additional pair of boots during beast. You CAN wear these issued boots during...
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    Nearby Towns

    Having grown up in surrounding area, I can suggest Spring Valley, Suffern or Nyack as good places. They are cheap and relatively close, about 30 or so minutes away from WP. Not the best places to stay if you're interested in sightseeing but if you're looking for somewhere cheap, accessible to...
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    West Point Acceptance Letter Question?

    Not true. There are a number of people who accept their appointment, then never bother to report for R-day. There is no legal commitment you make when you accept the appointment. If you decide that WP is not for you after you accept, call WP up and let them know. You can always call WP to find...
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    Disappointed and Discouraged

    Let's step back for a minute and think about this. You are afraid that not getting elected is ruining your chances of becoming an officer? This is a high school election. In no way is the ability to get elected to a high school position indicative of your leadership potential or even chances of...
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    Joining a sport team you have no experience in at USMA

    Hawk, Thanks for the correction. I'm not as knowledgeable about intramural sports :redface:. Hawk is right about the authos and club sports.
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    Joining a sport team you have no experience in at USMA

    Some of the intramural teams like soccer and wrestling have a lot of experienced players on them simply because they didn't continue it at the NCAA level for whatever reason. With the intramural teams (which tend to be more commonly played sports), there are no tryouts. If you sign up and...
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    Daily life at the academy

    Actually, the summers are more focused on military training, the first two summers especially. There is leadership involved of course, (the last two years especially) since that is a major premise for West Point's existence. However, the summers are generally used for exposure to military...
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