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Hello. I had a quick question about weight for contracting with the Army. I know the typical 20% body fat rule with their scale, yet have seen different answers from different sources. When you contract with a four year scholarship, do you need to be at the active duty 20% body fat weight...

Hello everyone. I am an incoming college freshman with an AROTC Scholarship. I had a few questions about it activating. First, I had received an email stating that the Scholarship wouldn't be activated until " entered the class information into the GoArmy website." I was wondering if this is...

Hello everyone. I was wondering if anyone could explain what the VMI Matriculation Fair is, and if anyone had any advice on packing? Thank you very much!

I was wondering if anyone has any experience with double majoring at the Institute? How it works with the extra course load, if classes are substituted for your other major or just addition of extra classes to your schedule? Considering a double major of Econ and International Studies if...

If anyone has any resources they'd recommended, primarily looking at books, but also videos, sites, etc., that I could do my own research into American military strategy? I'm looking to have either my major or a minor be involved in the field and am overall just very interested in the subject...

Thought this would be a fun mix up for this sub forum! So I'm friends with a decent amount of VMI Cadets and Alumni and a family member going back from the 1950s through present day and one common thing that many of them have is ghost stories from their time at the Institute. I was wondering...

I was wondering if someone could help me understand the Financial Aid Letter that VMI sends out and how it works with ROTC Scholarships and VMI finances in general? I have a 4 year AROTC to the Institute and received some money through a VA State Grant and VA Local Scholarship in my financial...

What are all the important dates for the class of 18+3 for parents to attend?

Hello, I have a few general questions about AROTC at the Institute. What opportunities are there within the Battalion? Any information about Ranger Challenge? OML Advice? Does taking a language such as Arabic yield any more opportunities rather than something such as Spanish? Any differences...

Hello, I was wondering what incoming Cadets can do right from day 1 on Post to get a good start on the OML? Any advice and guidance is greatly appreciated.

In my overview, my admissible packets are still there however everything else on the left side, all the doctors stuff, equip, fingerprints, that whole section just disappeared. This happened with the last hour or so. Happen to anyone else??

Hello all, I was wondering if anyone knew about a new system of how people are assigned the different MIADs? I've read many articles in the past such as the all day tryouts, prior MIADs completed, etc., however when I visited USMA some Cadets told me that they did away with tryouts last year...

Does anyone know when Cadets become eligible to use USAA and the proper way about going to set up everything with them as a Cadet? Thank you

I have been on a lifting plan however decided it'd be best preparation to switch from that to one of Stew Smith's programs as they're widely promoted. Just ordered the Army Ranger/SF Prep program and will provide updates as to how well it is preparing me once I have gone through portions of the...

Have to get a waiver for a concussion. Just was reported. Anyone know the timeline for it at this point in the game? Should I be worried? If I'm not having any issues, symptom free, etc., will that typically make it quicker since it's not as serious? Does it just need to be in before R day...

I was wondering and anxious as to what it'd be like before I went so figured I'd post my experience in case anyone was wondering what it's like or may be like. I completely loved it. I had already accepted my appointment before ever having visited which may not have been the greatest idea but...

Anyone have any recommendations for a pair of sunglasses? Doesn't have to be specifically for ballistic/shooting purposes. Looking for something I can wear in uniform but also for like beach week, casual, etc. Always see Cadets wearing glasses but just don't know what's allowed/recommended...

Was wondering if anyone recommended reading any books prior to R-Day? Doesn't matter whether it's specifically about the Academy, Military/Army in general, History, Leadership, etc. Just wondering everyone's thoughts. Thanks

I was wondering if anyone can post or message me the new packing list? Looking to start ordering some stuff to start getting used to everything as soon as possible. I don't have it in my portal yet. Also does anyone know when the boot letter is sent out (btw actual letter or letter in portal...

Hey everyone. I've heard conflicting opinions on this subject. So for Christmas I got a Seal Luminox watch (boo navy but good watch). Its nice and durable and waterproof. No alarms no stopwatch. Should I use this watch for beast? Is there a different watch anyone would recommend? Possible link...