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It is that time of year again...the PFT/AFT. So my question is, if you fail the PFT/AFT and you are an IC athlete do you still get to participate in your sport? I know that for me it will be close on both of them. Will I be placed in Recondo or will I still be able to work with my team?

What are accession standards? Are they just for weight or are they for everything (eyes, sick, etc..)?

I read in the cadet guide that you have to meet "accession" standards. I am not quite sure what those are though. Anybody else?

So if we are a little overweight, we will lose it? Or will they make us drink boost to keep our weight on?

Hey!! Does anybody know when we find out our squadron? Are some 'bad' or 'good'. I know a lot of people say that your life is determined by the leadership in your specific squadron. Any thoughts....

If my ALO marked me earings (regular plain earring holes :) will I have to redo the paper? Or will it be wrong?

Do you get kicked out for not being in shape? I am getting in shape, however I know that I am not as prepared as I should be. I pass the tape test, but I carry a few extra pounds. Will this be held against me? Is basic only about pt, or is there other stuff you can excel at? I am really nervous...

I don't know if we have to run 6 miles...

I think we have all been following Congress's attempt to reform military retirement. For the class of 2019, would we go in under the new system or the old system? What are your thought on it?

I have heard that freshman year at the academy you are not aloud to have a lot. Do you think that an apple watch would be a good graduation gift? Would we be able to use it?

Hey!! What are the chances of getting an intelligence slot out of the academy? I know that only the top grad gets medical slot, is intel "easy" to get or is it really competitive?? Thanks!!

If you went to the academy when you were 17 would you have been happier? I ask this, because I would like to know if it is the academy or your age that is pushing this?

I know that they are...but how much depends on your coach and sport!

Everybody on this forum has been wonderful!! I was wondering if anybody could tell me what a typical Basic day is like. I have heard "lots of running" and "tiring", but I don't know what a day is actually like. When do you wake up? What do you do after that? And after that? etc... THANK...

HI! I had a question regarding injuries. I received my appointment a few months ago and now I am wrapping myself in bubble wrap :) My question is what happens if I have a freak accident a month before basic and am no longer medically qualified. I know that after you say the oath you have a spot...