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One of my son's class 2021 commissioned as a Naval EOD officer, only one applied. You will have to be able to pass a navy dive physical and selected by the board. Yes, there are slots available.

If you want an active duty Navy commission, contact the Dept of Naval Science for the pipeline. You will have to do internships for graduation. Consider doing one on an aircraft carrier or other navy vessel so you can get an idea of what type of naval officer you want to be.

If you search the archives, this topic comes up every year. 1) In order to go out to sea, you must have the 3rd year molars out. 2) It's better to do this while you are not at the school as there is little time your plebe year to rest from the procedure and go to follow up appointments.

If you were in varsity sports, a letter from your coach would be helpful. If you volunteer in the community or did JROTC a letter from an officer would be great. They want to see you are well rounded.

No problem with that. It is customary however to give a silver dollar to the person who gives you a 1st salute.

This topic comes up every year. It is best to have the extraction of third molars (wisdom teeth) removed PRIOR to attending so you will have to time to rest and get some TLC at home. Recovery takes 3 days and stitches are removed 1 month later. You will then need a letter from the dentist...

It's an integrity check. If you can't trust them with little things, how can you ever expect to trust their honor when it comes to leading troops, flying a plane that costs $100 million, or to be around special weapons. In the old days, all the cheaters would have been expelled.

The process is maddening and long. Our son did not get notice till 28 April while others did not get notified until May in the past.

Recommend buying the computer package WITH the warranty. If you bring your own computer and it does not meet the security standards, you will have a delay in access to the network/emails/class work.

Perhaps you should read before commenting. The AF News article is from yesterday.

Our son found out in the end of April. "HOLD" is good.

Get the Verizon prepaid plan. There is broadband ethernet in the rooms.

Air Force Academy expels 22 cadets for 2020 cheating scandal https://www.airforcetimes.com/news/your-air-force/2022/04/14/air-force-academy-expels-22-cadets-for-2020-cheating-scandal/

Congrats. Your daughter and you will enjoy being part of the Citadel family. It's a hard road, but worth it.

Great news. And now, the rest of the story.

Here is a great write up of a USMMA senior who is going to commission in the US Army in June.

Son used a JROTC Colonel, a varsity coach, and an AP teacher.

When I was a HS senior, you were required to 'Pre-knob' or spend a night in the barracks with other freshmen to experience what The Citadel was like before you attended. The Citadel is a unique school and I highly recommend visiting prior to making your decision.

It's more like allocations for ROTC for the country that are divided by SMA's and ROTC units around the country. The Army Airborne Course has slots for Service Academies, Army, Navy, Marine, ROTC, Foreign Military. There are always more requests for spots than spots that are available. The...

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