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  1. SGTLee

    Non-Contract SMP vs Contract SMP

    Absolutely - this is why my DS pushed to finish all aspects (basic training and AIT - OSUT). He had to do so before the junior year and knocked-out AIT during the same sophomore summer. Once contracted, you drill with an assigned guard unit and are paid as an E5 (which is a nice jump from E1/E2).
  2. SGTLee

    Non-Contract SMP vs Contract SMP

    Just jumping-in here as my DS was a non-contracted SMP cadet at Texas A&M. FYI - we're from out of state/non-resident. He went 11B and completed OSUT in his sophomore year (at TAMU). Didn't miss a day of class (doesn't always work that way, but all went well with timing). He was contracted...
  3. SGTLee

    Army BOLC

    Thanks EDelahanty - Right, heard the same from all those in and around Ft. Benning. Boy have COVID changed everything....we'll see if things get better and maybe have a glimmer of hope to attend any graduation "event"...but remain doubtful. Thank you for the well wishes and I suspect like...
  4. SGTLee

    Army BOLC

    Thanks AROTC -dad :-). Been feeling this "void" on SA (for me) with everything that went into pursuing the officer path with my DS and just wanted to get a thread going that might link we parents/new 2LT's.
  5. SGTLee

    Army BOLC

    Not sure if this is the appropriate thread but decided to create one. Been on the SA forum for 5 plus years, have a DS that just commissioned Infantry and recently started IBOLC. Would love to connect with those in a similar situation and share the experience/lessons learned. Thanks!
  6. SGTLee

    Question - Delayed IBOLC

    I hear you and appreciate that...he's actually prior service, Infantry enlisted (11B), and had his OSUT at Ft. Benning over the entire summer. He's used to it (also having the similar weather in central Texas). Lots of hydration and Cera Sport!
  7. SGTLee

    Question - Delayed IBOLC

    Good morning and an update from Camp Lee. Small reminder (I had to give myself)....always look to the sage advice given here on the forum, especially from AROTC-dad. My original post indicated a start-date from my DS of mid-January 2021 (Infantry-Army). Well, as we all know by now (and I somehow...
  8. SGTLee

    Question - Delayed IBOLC

    Right AJC....that is the other "challenge". It's one thing to have a delayed BOLC, but jobs are limited these days. I hear your AROTC-dad....keeping our fingers crossed.
  9. SGTLee

    Question - Delayed IBOLC

    Greetings and on a positive note, wanted to share that my DS officially graduated from his SMC (Texas A&M) and received his commission (army, infantry). What a great end of one phase, and now onto the next. Well, once again...need the advice from fellow SA forum friends. Due to COVID, his IBOLC...
  10. SGTLee

    VMI vs Citadel vs Norwich vs North GA

    My DS visited all, was accepted to UNG, Citadel, Norwich (wrestling deal), ended up at Texas A&M's Corps of Cadets. He fell in love with the combination of a Corps of Cadets experience, traditional college life to some extent, and all branches represented. He commissions in a few months and boy...
  11. SGTLee

    2019 Branching

    Wooohoo....My DS (Texas A&M/ SMP) - received his number one choice - Infantry Active Duty!!! Thanks to all over the years! It's been a wild ride but he's on his way as a platoon leader!!
  12. SGTLee

    Stipend for 5th Year Student

    Hello to all. It's been some time since I've posted but I have a question with no clear answer. My DS needs a "5th" year to complete his degree (and commission). He has been a contracted cadet for the last 1.5 years and receiving the stipend. We were both under the impression he'd continue...
  13. SGTLee

    CLIP-B is alive and well....

    This is great intel. Thank you. Yes, my DS has always had an interest in Russian and went the the University of North Georgia's immersive summer program called FLSA (Foreign Language Summer Academy, I think) for Russian (during high school). He spend months there learning the language and...
  14. SGTLee

    CLIP-B is alive and well....

    Thank you AROTC-Dad. My DS has taken several Russian courses as part of his minor (while contracted) and took the regulation provided by you (AROTC-Dad) to his PMS. His PMS was able to confirm the CLIP-B and told him it was $200 per credit hour (with a B or greater). My DS is now receiving a...
  15. SGTLee

    TAMU Acceptances are coming out

    That is an incredible opportunity....not only admission to TAMU, but the school of engineering. Congrats!
  16. SGTLee

    Congrats to UNG - 1st place at Ranger Challenge

    Always a fan of the Boars Head Brigade and congrats to UNG on placing 1st at Ranger Challenge. Additional congrats to VMI (2,3rd place) and MMI. Hooah!
  17. SGTLee

    1st Regiment Advanced Camp Graduates

    Just responded. Let me know if there is anything else I can provide..
  18. SGTLee

    1st Regiment Advanced Camp Graduates

    About to leave Fort Knox, KY after seeing my DS graduate Advanced Camp. They host a great event...brief but very compelling. Had a great briefing yesterday from Colonel Smith at Family Day. He was very impressed with the group and relayed some great stats. 90% passed the course out of roughly...
  19. SGTLee

    1st Brigade Advanced Camp - 2018

    My DS is relative radio silent from Advanced Camp. Only heard from him twice early on...he's in his final 10 days. Anyone else hearing from their cadet?
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