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    No Contact Order,

    Seek chain of command (TAC officer) and legal advice. Maintain ZERO comms with the former girlfriend. Meet with Chaplain if needed for additional support. Speak only privately about the situation. Stay focused on yourself and staying on positive course to graduate Good luck!
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    Advice needed

    What is a “Primary “ nomination?
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    How long should a CFA approval take?

    Based on previously posted passing scores on SAF, and the averages posted by USMA, you should have a pretty good idea if your scores are passing. If you feel any of your scores are borderline then your stress level may be higher. If they determine your CFA is a fail, it’s “possible “ you may be...
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    Vegan/Cruelty Free Boots for BCT??

    May be vegan free, but the Petroleum based rubber soles leave to much of a carbon footprint….
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    Vegan/Cruelty Free Boots for BCT??

    Or simply comply with the “authorized /compliant” boots listed in the report packet. Otherwise choose to be “that “ new cadet. It will get you noticed and many introductions to upper class cadets will follow. Pushups may be requested of you as well.
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    Vegan/Cruelty Free Boots for BCT??

    Look for French leather. “Vy Nell”
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    USNA summer seminar and stats

    If you are accepted to NASS, be sure to be prepared to take the CFA there and do well.
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    Plebe Psychiatric Diagnosis (Moderately Depressed)

    Did Keller “ refer” him to the psychiatrist? Sounds like a good choice to help your son. No. Any time a medical/mental condition changes, the ARMY needs to be notified. In this case, prescribed medication must be reported. Possibly.
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    Appointee Handbook 2028 Question - Face Masks

    You can use the mask for a water filter in the field
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    What Now?

    Not directing this to the OP, but there are many great candidates that get turned down every year. We can’t see behind the curtain to understand why. We can measure the many accolades and standardized test scores, leadership, gpa, etc..that we know , but that’s only part of the equation. What...
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    DS plebe needing psychiatric services "beyond" WP

    The struggle at an SA is real. Everyone faces challenges at some point. While most don’t need to see a therapist, mental health issues need to be taken seriously. You have zero personal experience of living at the Academy. Your weighing in on how this actual Cadet needs to behave has no merit...
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    Seeking guidance

    If he has a Principal Nom (Pnom you reference) and is deemed 3Q, he will receive an Appointment, no Prep offer. Curious about the phone calls offering Prep and requesting him to write a report. Doesn’t make sense to me. You can compare his stats to see if he fits the “average” statistics...
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    Seeking guidance

    Several calls from admissions should be seen as a positive sign. They are showing serious interest, and direct admit or prep offer seems likely in my opinion based on what they are telling him. Does he have a Nomination to USMA?
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    Switching Nominations

    Great information already given. MOC’s will most always take credit for all SA Appointees in their District. They just aren’t always the nominating source “charged” to the appointments. There are many examples of multiple (sometimes dozens) Appointees who live in the same district. This...
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    Officer interview

    All great advice already mentioned. I would also recommend doing practice interviews. Do it with a parent’s friend, guidance counselor, or someone who may be unfamiliar to the candidate. Do it in “dress rehearsal “. Then the candidate can become more comfortable in posture, body language, not...
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    Having a hard time deciding between USAFA, USMA, and USNA

    So are you actually in AFJROTC? If so, it seems odd that you wouldn’t know much about the Air Force. You need to educate yourself on the jobs available in each branch, and base your decision on that preference. I suggest doing more research and less focus on football games and standing outside...
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    Appointed...Need Advice

    As many SA grads have said… “The Academy is a great place to be from, not at.”
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    Appointed...Need Advice

    You have had the dream of attending the USAFA for quite some time. Now you finally have the opportunity to attend with an appointment in hand. You fully understand your position being in second year AFROTC You are already on a great path to commission as a 2LT. Many people will tell you to...
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    LOE Question

    What is a conditional appointment? Are you referring to an LOA?
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    Question re: recognition at high school graduation

    Awards night ceremonies do get long, and there are many scholarships read aloud /presented. I feel that recognition to those enlisting, ROTC scholarship winners, and SA appointees is a must. Our Nation’s Armed Forces are struggling to recruit and recognizing those entering service may help...
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