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Can we bring our own calculator for validation tests and academic year or are we issued one? Kinda weird, but id honestly be pretty sad to part with my current TI-84
Also wondering about this. The PTR says to bring a “basic scientific calculator,” so considering a TI-84 is upwards of $100 I’m not sure it’s considered basic. I’ve used a graphing calculator my whole life, so should I just bring a cheap calculator with very basic functions?
I was going to ask what the ex did to become an “ex-Marine.” Murder? Treason? Drop his rifle? Screw over Doc?I received some sound advice from an ex-Marine about military training.
"Ex-Marine"?? Probably not. More likely a "Marine".
@JW2431 - Once a Marine, always a Marine. The distinction is important. Ex-Marine refers to someone kicked out via dishonorable discharge.
I agree. I didn’t mean to make light of your post. One of the values of this site is the knowledge imparted on these type of topics and not just the advice to check every tab on the admissions page or how many pairs of skivvies should be taken to I-Day. I use the terms retired Marine and Marine veteran when differentiating from active duty Marines. I’m a Marine Dad. The back of my truck says so.Funny, Doc! Probably all of those and a few other transgressions. Never saw a Marine dumb enough to screw a Doc over... The treatment and punishment a Doc could dole out prevented any such activity.
Look, I hesitated posting that message. While I agree with General Amos' position and explanation, I am not typically a big stickler on the subject - particularly with the uninitiated. Back in my day, we said "former" Marine. But "ex" Marine has always been taboo. The only reason I posted was for @JW2431's sake as he will be entering USNA and would benefit from understanding the sentiment.
Funny, Doc! Probably all of those and a few other transgressions. Never saw a Marine dumb enough to screw a Doc over... The treatment and punishment a Doc could dole out prevented any such activity.
Look, I hesitated posting that message. While I agree with General Amos' position and explanation, I am not typically a big stickler on the subject - particularly with the uninitiated. Back in my day, we said "former" Marine. But "ex" Marine has always been taboo. The only reason I posted was for @JW2431's sake as he will be entering USNA and would benefit from understanding the sentiment.
Hey, wait...A cheap calculator. DS bought a couple extra ones (he looses them [emoji849]) when the AC year got going when they were on sale. Think 10-15$ range.
Re: passport. Obviously in the case of needing it for your ID you bring it. The reason it isnt listed in the PTR bc you don’t need it. Keep it home in a safe place. And then I would advise bringing it back with you on your first leave. And storing it with your sponsor parents if you get close with them. DS hasn’t needed his until this summer for possible international sea cruise.
View attachment 2355I don't care either, but just don't call me late for dinner.
Posting for comedic effect, because I usually make dinner.
I don't care either, but just don't call me late for dinner.
Posting for comedic effect, because I usually make dinner.
Hey, wait...
We're talking about grammar and name calling.
Just kidding.
Your contributions here are priceless. And enjoyable.Hey, wait...
We're talking about grammar and name calling.
Just kidding.
I honestly cannot even put together any grammar or name calling sentence yet. With only a year of USNA jargon under my belt. A lot of what is posted here on the forums is a foreign language to me. Especially the “back in the day” stories.
But I LOVE reading them!! Usually I can find an underlying theme that resonates with with all, military or non-military. But I do not opine, as I am not in that club. Haven’t earned the right.
Your contributions here are priceless. And enjoyable.
Another thing to bring (or did I mail that? I can’t remember...) is a small flag for your room to prevent a mutiny. Someone had gifted that to DS that had a Mid already there. We didn’t know that part.
If the occupants are "charged" with mutiny, they may be "thrown overboard" (doused in the rain locker in full uniform). One of those weird USNA things. I don't think that it's done, anymore.