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    10-year Pilot ADSO Question

    I understand that the 10-year pilot ADSO begins after completing UPT. Is this correct? If so, does the 10 years begin running immediately and concurrently with the 5-year AFA ADSO, or does it not start until the 5-year SA ADSO has been completed?
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    DWI Offenses

    This article surprised me with this passage: However, the recent firings could indicate that the Navy is becoming less tolerant than it has in the past when commanding officers are arrested by civilian police for drunken driving, said retired Navy Cmdr. Bryan Clark, a senior fellow with the...
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    Army ROTC - Advanced Camp and CTLT Pay - W-2?

    Does anyone know whether cadets who attend Advanced Camp and/or CTLT receive a W-2 for their pay? My son went to both in 2023 but says he did not receive a W-2. I was thinking that pay was taxable, but maybe it isn't . . . . Anyone here know definitively?
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    Elon Musk / Drug Use / Security Clearance

    Interesting article in the WSJ about Elon Musk's alleged drug use. I like him, but this passage is hard to understand in the context of the article: "In his role as CEO and founder of SpaceX, Musk has a security clearance that gives him access to classified information. " I'm having a hard...
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    Is there a foolproof way to submit a college transcript to Annapolis?

    For some reason (and if anyone knows, I'd be curious to hear the explanation), the Naval Academy alone (at least among the AFA, WP, and USMMA) will not accept college transcripts electronically from Parchment. Instead, college transcripts from Parchment have to be submitted snail mail to a...
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    Letter -- 3Q and on National Waiting List

    A letter popped up in my son's portal saying he's 3Q and on the NWL. I gather that means they've already evaluated his MOC slate and appointed someone else?
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    For Prospective Doctors: HPSP vs USUHS?

    At first glance I'm having a hard time figuring out why anyone would choose USUHS over HPSP in order to fund medical school. USUHS appears to require a longer service obligation, and as far as I can tell, the only benefit is being on active duty while in school, but that's mitigated by the...
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    Early Due Date for ALO Interview?

    My son was contacted by his interviewing ALO, who told my son that his interview was due next week. No explanation. It will get done, so that's not a problem, but I'm curious why the deadline would be so early since my son's candidate kit isn't due until January. Last year, by comparison, the...
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    School Official Evaluations for College Students?

    The applicant instruction booklet is very clear that six SOEs are required for college applicants, four from high school officials, and two from college officials. However, the application portal only provides four slots to input names/email addresses (as if nobody is a college applicant). Does...
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    Late/Random CVW Invitation?

    My son received an invitation for last week's CVW today. Did anyone else's kid get this? Between this and radio silence on last week's Inspire email, I'm starting to wonder whether their email marketing system has gone haywire. Any suggestions on a POC I can steer him toward to get some...
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    Funded Visit to USMMA?

    Does Kings Point do any expenses paid/reimbursed visits? Seems like most or all of the other academies do, at least for targeted recruit populations. But I haven't read of anything like that for KP. Full disclosure, they've invited KY son for an athletic recruiting visit, which he will be...
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    Emails encouraging application?

    I've been at this a little while now with two kids and multiple academies, but this is the first time I recall my kid getting email solicitations to apply/finish his application. For example, "Your exceptional high school record has caught the attention of our admissions staff, so if you haven't...
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    "Contact Admissions" on Portal

    My son has tried this 2x now with no response either time. Is that common? Other than that, so far, WP seems on top of its game with the admissions process.
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    When did Army generals stop wearing what we called a "general's belt" with their BDUs (now ACUs)?

    I was at my son's Advanced Camp graduation, and after seeing two general officers in ACUs, it occurred to me that neither was wearing the belt that they used to wear with BDUs. When did that stop?
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    AROTC Advanced Camp 2023

    I thought maybe it would be useful to have a catchall thread for cadets/parents regarding this summer's Advanced Camp. My son is currently there and forwarded something about a bunch of cadets (127 to be exact) in one of the earlier regiments supposedly getting in serious trouble. I'm inclined...
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    Legal Question (by a lawyer) re Post-UPT Service Commitment

    The Air Force and Army currently require at least 10 years' service after UPT graduation. The Navy/Marine Corps remain at 8 years. My question is what is the legal basis for the Army and Air Force increasing theirs to 10, which is above the statutory minimum of 8 (and I'm setting aside...
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    Calling Northwestern Prep self-preps / free agents

    I'd be interested to hear your experiences.
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    Catholic Priests Effectively Being Blocked from Walter Reed?

    Normally I'd reserve judgment on a headline like this, but it's from the Archbishop for the Military Services. My mother died at Walter Reed and was seen by a priest the night she passed. I watched it. I can't imagine not having had that occur...
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    Timeline to Accept/Reject Offer?

    If an offer is received -- 1) For Direct Appointment, how long does one have to or decline? And does this period shorten for an offer received after April 1 or May 1? 2) Same question for USAFAPS and Falcon Foundation.
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    Does the AFA report how many applicants receive nominations?

    I ask because WP does, and I'm curious whether the "Qualified Candidates" number that AFA does report only includes applicants with noms or if it also includes applicants without noms.
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