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  1. nofodad

    MS paid for by the Army

    yes, he hadn't planned on staying in the Army past 2025. This would change that.
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    MS paid for by the Army

    Greetings! DS has an opportunity. He checked a box on a form some time ago (not %100 accurate but stick with me) where the Army pays for an MS degree while he's on active duty and the exchange is that you teach at West Point for three years. We see this as a terrific opportunity, but it does...
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    Military family staying

    Thanks Capt MJ!
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    Military family staying

    We plan on visiting our DS who is stationed in Hawaii October 2022 does anyone know if there is temporary housing for visiting military families on Oahu? TIA.
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    ROO or PMS When Contacting Units

    I would start with the ROO, but let me caution you about talking about any influence with admissions, it could be interpreted as asking for favor and I don't think you want to start out as "that cadet."
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    NROTC Vs AROTC

    Navy has better real estate....
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    Commissioning certificates - Frame or store in a safe place?

    First Christmas after graduation/commissioning we had his diploma and commission framed, they look nice, but they're still in my house...with the rest of his C R A P...
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    How to Prepare for AROTC?

    If in fact there are few events, you will be conspicuous in your attendance...
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    It’s been a long, wild and crazy ride!

    Congrats!
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    How to Prepare for AROTC?

    Great that you're focusing on the PT, but don't forget grades. Shoot for over a 3.5 and show up and participate in battalion events.
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    Rotc - crosstown PT rules?

    Our DS was crosstown cadet, PT when held at the host school was mandatory, there were enough cadets from his College that they had PT, twice a week at his school. I don't believe he missed any sessions. PT being optional even for someone without a contract doesn't sound possible. I think your...
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    Careers in Intelligence?

    Your primary focus seems to be how do you set yourself up for your dream job after military service. Nothing wrong with that btw. But you should give some thought as to what specific branch you want to serve in. There are a lot of differences. Also do you want a civilian college education or...
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    Dropping a college course?

    I'm guessing they'll see it as a smart move...
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    Toxic Leadership

    Don't focus on the bragging jackoffs, they're everywhere, not just the military. Awesome people rarely tell you how awesome they are...be true to yourself, that will help you be the best leader possible.
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    Ranger School

    Well, things did not go as planned. DS was dropped from the course last Thursday. He failed patrols on two consecutive Darby's. He was disappointed to say the least, some of the grading is subjective, but there is definitely some things he needs to work on. Looks like he'll PCS to Fort...
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    Ranger School

    Yes. He recycled Darby, so he basically had a week to study, sleep right, eat and then went back in after the 11-17 class finished RAP week. We got a note on Friday where he says that he can't believe he struggled with patrols the first time around, he is feeling much more confident after...
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    Ranger School

    Went to Darby pass this past weekend, unfortunately DS needs to recycle Darby phase. He has a great attitude and is looking at this as a second chance. He started with 40 Lts. from his ABOLC class, 6 remain and only 2 went to Mountain phase.
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    Ranger School

    Just got a note from our DS. He made it through RAP week! Of the 40 armor Lieutenaints that started only 6 remain. Definitely the most difficult thing he's ever done, but he says he's learning a ton. Had one hour sleep and 3 minutes to ear before a the 12 mile ruck. We'll see what the next...
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    ROTC scholarship nightmare/warning/disenrollment.

    It's as much a loan as it is a scholarship...you pay it back with time.
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    MS 4 specific....

    DS just finished the Army Reconnaissance Course, it was entirely led by NCOs. I asked him what it was like to have someone he outranks tell him what to do. He said that most 2nd Lts. realize they really know nothing about the real Army, they're treated with respect but need the training. One...
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