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Regarding letters, the Beast packing list says to bring pens and pencils, a steno pad (with memo pad and spiral notebook issued), and stamps. It doesn't say envelopes however. Will these be given to us or should we bring them? I just don't want to bring any unnecessary weight.

Here is a seemingly dumb question that should have been asked years ago: how often are room inspections during AY? I know of the terms AMI, PMI, and SAMI, but how frequent are they?

Does anyone have any knowledge or experience of what the marathon team is looking for in a cadet-athlete? I am seriously considering joining, but I don't know much about the team itself. Are there tryouts? How often are practices and what do they entail? When is the season? For the record, my...

Random question, but when are our portraits taken during Plebe year? I know I have read it somewhere but I can't recall the answer.

In the "Information for New Cadets and Parents, Class of 2019" packet, which is found in the portal, it says, "CBT culminates with 'CBT Challenge,' which includes an air movement of the new cadets out to the training area via helicopters." Does anyone know which type of helicopters we will be...

Anyone watching the news lately has seen that USNORTHCOM is now under FPCON (force protection condition) Bravo, meaning hightened security at all military bases and installations within USNORTHCOM, including West Point. Does anyone have any idea what this will mean for the cadets and visitors...

"(29 Mar 2015) - All "Accepted" status USMA & USMAPS candidates must have obtained the “Tdap vaccine" AFTER their 18th birthday, but prior to reporting on their respective R-Day. Please ensure your immunization records reflect the administration of this vaccine by medical personnel." Am I the...

I purchased my boots and low quarters this past Sunday (c/o 2019). I got the Belleville 310s and the Bates low quarters. For the boots, I've read and heard to put them on, soak them in water (shower, bath), and walk around in them until they get dry. Does anyone have experience with this? So...

Incoming cadets have to submit a direct deposit form so that the DFAS can deposit excess stipend funds into a cadet's private bank account of their choosing. Right now I am with Chase. Is there any benefit in opening an account with PenFed? I know PenFed has multiple ATMs on post, but Highland...

Does anyone have a list of posts where West Point grads went after commissioning? Just curious about where the popular bases are, and the possible bases for each branch.

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I understand that officer salaries are based off of a rank and years experience scale. For Army officers who commission out of West Point, do the 4 years spent there count towards their experience or do they start at year 1? Sorry if this question seems ignorant.

Does anyone have any favorite or particular push-up routines that can be used to prep for CBT? Forget the running and sit-ups and all of that please, because I already have to do different workouts daily for track, but I simply want to formalize my push-up routine more. Thanks.

Can someone give some insight onto the healthcare procedures and policies for cadets. For example, if I were to have an eye exam next year while at the Academy, would it be at the Keller Army Community Hospital on post? And would the Army pay for say a new contacts prescription? These types of...

"Army Athletics, in partnership with Nike, will introduce a new brand and identity system that will include new logos, lettering and numerals showcased by all 28 athletic programs on Monday, April 13."...

Accepted candidates may have noticed today that the Computer Preference and Device Preference links have opened up under the overview tab. In short, the former asks if you'd like to pay an additional $350 for a computer package consisiting of a monitor, printer, and other items. The latter asks...

Is anyone here running in the West Point Half Marathon on 29 March this year? This will be my first year running but 2nd half marathon. Any comments are helpful.

I just completed my e-QIP for my secret security clearance for USMA. I have submitted my fingerprints as well. I'm just wondering how long it takes the Office of Personnel Management to process and verify my e-QIP, and if there are any other steps needed to be taken for this clearance. Any other...

I'm going for an overnight visit to West Point soon. Any advice on what to bring or how to prepare? The email that their office sent was kind of vague… any experiences would be appreciated. Appointed -USMA C/O 2019

With all of these appointments coming in, and the great news spreading to the family and friends of those appointed, I am wondering if anyone could shed some light on why acceptances to the Academy are considered instead to be appointments. I have been telling people simply that I've been...