Wear shorts and tee that they dont care about. My DS wore his low quarters.
Have him/her pack their stuff in large plastic bags to make for easier transfer.
You shoukd wear comfortable clothes. Take a walking tour of the grounds, dont forget the cemetery. Go to any briefings, especially supts. Get to parade ground early for a seat.
Dont leave until the doors slam.
What should new cadets wear on R-Day? And what tips do y’all have that may help us get through the day?
Are you asking as a parent or as a new cadet candidate?
Doors didn’t slam last year...was a bit of a disappointment!
Doors did not slam last year, but several started leaving prior to the last cadets entering and the doors closing. Very powerful image to see the final cadet walk in and the massive doors close behind them that some missed.Doors didn’t slam last year...was a bit of a disappointment!
Doors won’t slam this year either. [emoji79]
Also, it is a respect thing, to all the NC's as they start what will in all likelihood be a very tough 6 weeks. Just cause your NC may be in the first company , there are lots of others to still go in. Take it all in, and relish it. It's very moving, and stay until the doors close, regardless of the "lack of slam"Doors did not slam last year, but several started leaving prior to the last cadets entering and the doors closing. Very powerful image to see the final cadet walk in and the massive doors close behind them that some missed.Doors didn’t slam last year...was a bit of a disappointment!
Doors won’t slam this year either. [emoji79]
Also, it is a respect thing, to all the NC's as they start what will in all likelihood be a very tough 6 weeks. Just cause your NC may be in the first company , there are lots of others to still go in. Take it all in, and relish it. It's very moving, and stay until the doors close, regardless of the "lack of slam"Doors did not slam last year, but several started leaving prior to the last cadets entering and the doors closing. Very powerful image to see the final cadet walk in and the massive doors close behind them that some missed.Doors didn’t slam last year...was a bit of a disappointment!
Doors won’t slam this year either. [emoji79]
I wouldn’t have changed anything! I would still have taped till the doors closed. I was expecting the slam of the doors as we had been told it would happen and was a bit disappointed when it didn’t. I meant no disrespect and would never leave in the middle of any event or parade.
I wouldn’t have changed anything! I would still have taped till the doors closed. I was expecting the slam of the doors as we had been told it would happen and was a bit disappointed when it didn’t. I meant no disrespect and would never leave in the middle of any event or parade.
Nah, that wasn't pointed at anyone, and apologize if you thought I was directing that at you. I was advising the parents of the NC's (in a couple of weeks!) that sticking around til the doors close is expected and to depart prior to that is viewed as disrespectful. Pretty sure that there are signs that ask that you stay until the last NC has left the Plain. It can't be any hotter than it was last year, right? Hard to believe we have a year behind us, R day seems like it was yesterday!
Running shoes, black socks, comfortable shorts, plain t-shirt. Go light, you won't be wearing it long but you may be doing pull ups in it.
If you are wearing the running shoes and black socks, you are that much closer and easier to changing into your PT shorts and t-shirt.
I wouldn’t have changed anything! I would still have taped till the doors closed. I was expecting the slam of the doors as we had been told it would happen and was a bit disappointed when it didn’t. I meant no disrespect and would never leave in the middle of any event or parade.
Nah, that wasn't pointed at anyone, and apologize if you thought I was directing that at you. I was advising the parents of the NC's (in a couple of weeks!) that sticking around til the doors close is expected and to depart prior to that is viewed as disrespectful. Pretty sure that there are signs that ask that you stay until the last NC has left the Plain. It can't be any hotter than it was last year, right? Hard to believe we have a year behind us, R day seems like it was yesterday!
It was pretty hot! Guess I’d rather have that then a downpour! My DD had AA1 and got home for a few weeks before CFT. It went so quick for me but DD thinks plebe year was longest of her life! Lol