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    Average GPA to branch Infantry

    You have a solid GPA for an Engineering student. Remember, it's your overall OML, as pointed out above, and there are many ways to improve this. However, the only things to better your chances for getting your #1 choice of Branches, whether it's Infantry or something else, is to first, show a...
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    Current Army ROTC Competitive Branching (Infantry)

    My DS is a current MSIV and recently received his Branch assignment. From what I could conclude based on his experience and the other MSIVs is there are a few key factors in getting the Branch you truly want. #1 - You must be rated "Most Preferred" for that Branch (Preferred or Least Preferred...
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    Army - Branching Advice from Current Cadre

    Thank you @cb7893 Yeah, my DS got his #1 pick, MI, which he was "Most Preferred" for, and he Bradso'd...so that will start him off with 7 years. Also, his PMS recommended him as a "Great Candidate" for MI in his eval. All three things helped, I'm sure. His next choice was to also Branch Detail...
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    Army - Branching Advice from Current Cadre

    I am a father of a current MS4, whose DS just Branched yesterday. I am sharing this from another Army ROTC forum. It is sound advice from a current Cadre, not me. All MS4s should take in these words of wisdom: Current Cadre here. I posted this last year, but seeing as how it is likely...
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    Army- Branch news for MS4

    Congrats to all! Yesterday was an exciting day for my DS and his peers. He received his first choice, MI with Bradso, no Branch detail.
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    AROTC MSIII - Contracted - Failed APFT

    Unfortunately @Dadof2 this has been one of my thoughts all along as well.
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    AROTC MSIII - Contracted - Failed APFT

    @AROTC-dad - I don't know his specific GPA, but I know he changed from a STEM degree at the end of his Soph year to a non-STEM because he failed a math class. Even still, I'm assuming his grades are good enough, but not sure. Without going into the specifics here, speaking with him about this...
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    AROTC MSIII - Contracted - Failed APFT

    Thank you for your input @NavyHoops @EDelahanty and @clarksonarmy - I've been trying to explain this to his parents so they can help 'motivate' him some more. If nothing else, this Thread should help some others realize what is expected during your ROTC career, and how important the APFT is...
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    AROTC MSIII - Contracted - Failed APFT

    Thank you @Dckc88 ... I completely agree with you.
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    AROTC MSIII - Contracted - Failed APFT

    Just an update - this MSIII family member did NOT pass his latest September APFT either (short on sit-ups and the run), and will NOT be signing his Contract. I'm not sure what his future holds, but I guess he still feels confident he will make it thru and be commissioned after his MSIV year.
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    AROTC MSIII - Contracted - Failed APFT

    This is true @Jcleppe - it is not my DS, but he has been trying very hard to pass along some much needed influence and motivation. It's difficult though thru long distance.
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    AROTC MSIII - Contracted - Failed APFT

    Thanks @AROTC-dad and @kinnem - My DS has been trying to mentor him (long distance) and we've tried to pass along similar information to the family, but we're both frustrated it's falling on deaf ears.
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    AROTC MSIII - Contracted - Failed APFT

    @AROTC-dad - Basically, he has issues with the entire PT. He claims he finally passed the push-ups and sit-ups (one time), with the minimum amount needed for both...but the run is still a minute off. I can only presume that he passed the DoDMERB. He has actually been in the Program since...
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    AROTC MSIII - Contracted - Failed APFT

    Thank you @Jcleppe - this is basically what I understood as well. I couldn't see AROTC allowing him to Contract without passing the APFT. And, he definitely doesn't relay any negative information to his parents, so they are in the dark on any of this, except when I've asked specific questions...
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    AROTC MSIII - Contracted - Failed APFT

    I have a family member who has been in AROTC for 2 years and has just started his MSIII year. During this time, he has never passed his APFT. This summer he was sent to Basic Camp, where he told his parents he had a PT test during the first few days (which he did not pass, again) but there was...
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