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According to this opinion piece, it appears so: https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/opinion-the-pentagon-s-new-recruitment-policy-is-a-disaster/ar-BB1iPo5P?ocid=msedgntp&pc=DCTS&cvid=272c43961efd40e6bafea0c077614ba8&ei=9 Recent experience took over 2 years to obtain a waiver. Lost an...

If you provided AMI and was still rejected, I have yet to see an appeal work. What usually happens is they look deeper into the DoDi 6130.03 and come back with a newer code to "pile on the list" as if the medical authority "took offense" to questioning their ruling. I have seen many post here...

Awarded NROTC and AROTC. Most all applications for Academies and ROTC seek a Billy Mitchell Award at a minimum to consider on the application. Beyond encampment there are 7 to 10-day long summer programs such as Cyber, Emergency Services, and even a PJ course that add valuable experience. Some...

The highly desired majors are worth a look; https://www.afrotc.com/scholarships/desired-majors/

It was the March board. On the AROTC application, I selected an option that I would accept a Military Junior College scholarship. Was boarded by both AROTC and NROTC - Was also offered a NROTC scholarship but the waiver authorities are different. BUMED for Navy, and the Army Command can...

Accepted and reported requiring a medical waiver, as did 17 of 48 who arrived at the MJC in July 2021. Ft. Knox Medical team at basic camp refused to sign a safe to train and lost the scholarship. The LTC PMS at the school was PCS in July and was "lost" at the chain of command at the MJC to...

Here is a reference on the Report of Survey: https://usacac.army.mil/sites/default/files/documents/sja/Survery_Officer.pdf

Common theme is DoDMERB, Command Waiver Authority, Surgeon General and now MHS Genesis with MEPS. You are not alone nor the original poster:(

CAP is a wonderful program if you land in a healthy unit meaning plenty of cadets with senior cadre running the localized training. Also, there are summer training opportunities (https://www.gocivilairpatrol.com/programs/cadets/activities) to immerse yourself in the military culture. The program...

If you like rucking in the mud and enjoy the physicality of light infantry, go for it. If you like commanding a tracked vehicle in a fast-moving battle space and living in the mud, dust, and sand; Then branch armor. Both branches have adopted Cavalry organizational structures and you will...

If you are heading to advance camp and perform well, and are high on the OML, you "should" get the branch you want. If you're average on the OML, you most likely will be offered a reserve commission and branched based on the need of the Army.

Congratulations. They will all send him emails and most will host virtual meetings to "pitch" their institution which is 1st Brigade: https://www.cadetcommand.army.mil/brigades.aspx Strongly suggest you both attend and listen and ask questions. The programs are known as "mini–West Points" and...

Improve your chances by reviewing the link to "Highly Desired Majors" https://www.afrotc.com/scholarships/desired-majors/

If you log into the application and click on the "Addition Information" tab you will find the instructions to "Accepting Scholarship and Transfer Requests" and the .3 Directions on how to address this. PMS' are usually honorable and are not bias on your school selection. However, the PMS may...

You can download AR40-501 here, https://armypubs.army.mil/ProductMaps/PubForm/Details.aspx?PUB_ID=1004688