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    Personal gear - male

    Gel Inserts On a different note, get a set of gel inserts (e.g. Dr. Scholl in drug store). Somebody gave my son that tip the night before indoc, we hit a Walgreens on the way to the hotel, and he said later it was great advice. Apparently those shoes/boots you get issued are not the last word...
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    Class of 2017 Laptops

    I think most did buy the USMMA laptop I think most did buy the USMMA laptop because, one, it complies with the firmware requirement specified by the DOT and Homeland Security and only a limited number of manufacturers meet that requirement, two, the package includes on site support and...
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    Weighing the Choices

    Are you from Texas? If you are from Texas you know that A&M has a terrific, supportive alumni base (and I am speaking as a graduate of their instate rival)... they take care of each other. If he wants to go to a big college with all the bells and whistles of big time college (big time sports...
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    Many hours and lots of hard work come to an end!

    Ask about waiver yet? Did you go through the DODMERB waiver process yet? If not, contact the Academy and surf the DODMERB forum below for tips. My son was also DQ'd for shoulder problems (about this time of year, as a matter of fact) but the Academy sought a waiver and he is there now, class...
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    Questioning the USMMA Appointment Procedure

    I know that SvcDad has thrown in the towel but he did tell me to reread the post and additional information so I thought I would give him some information he may not have had. @Packer and SvcDad, based on the letter of admissions, the candidate receives an "Appointment" from the Academy. It is...
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    Questioning the USMMA Appointment Procedure

    I don't know anything about the USMMA admission process but I can read the CFR that SvcDad says is applicable: (1) The Administrator shall make appointments to fill the vacancies allocated pursuant to paragraph (b) of this section from among qualified nominees, in order of merit, from each...
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    Welcome New Members

    Naval Science Indoctrination Package She is talking about the Questionnaire for National Security Positions (Standard Form 86 2010) which is referenced in the packet received from the Department of Naval Science. It is a 127 page questionnaire which is to be completed online, printed out, and...
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