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One semester remains in my MS3 year in AROTC, and I am seeking advice on branching. I am highly passionate about branching as an Infantry Officer, however I have had numerous people in my life advice me to branch Cyber. I’m a CS major, so this makes sense. I have been told that Cyber will open...

I am aware of the competitiveness of branching AD Cyber, however, I am interested in the branch as it seems to provide an enormous amount of unique opportunities. For those who are Cyber Officers or have knowledge of the branch, what can I do to make myself the most competitive? I am a CS/CE...

If you had to describe the infantry formations, is it just comprised of airborne, air assault, ranger, and mechanized? Or is it comprised of IBCT, SBCT, ABCT?

Have the opportunity to attend one or the other. I understand the great training value in CTLT, however there is a chance of a poor experience depending on the unit I’d be sent to. Would love to go airborne even though it’s just for the awesome experience, not too much leadership value in it...

Hey folks, wanted to seek some advice on here. Rising Junior in AROTC and I have an opportunity to be rostered on a D1 football team this fall. Is this a smart move that I should go through with? It’s a cool opportunity but obviously my greatest passion lies in the Army. I likely won’t get much...

Can USMA Cadets, or Cadets in general, attend the Pre ranger course at fort drum? I saw this as a MIAD (think I got that acronym correct) I believe listed on the database. It noted 5 slots for PRC @ Drum, which makes little sense to me as the purpose of PRC is to provide a testing environment to...

For those of y’all who have seen the film— how was it? IMHO I thought it was absolutely outstanding. Austin Butler did a phenomenal job. My only critique was the annoyance of the colonel narrating the film and Hanks playing him did not sit well with me. Next time I’m in Memphis I would love...

Looking for advice— what are the best benefits of branching IN or AR? I love being part of a team of hard workers who push eachother everyday so I have had an appeal to combat arm branches. I feel it would be a very worthwhile and unique leadership experience as well. However, I understand that...

For those AROTC CDTs who have participated in RC at some point in time-- what were some of your favorite team traditions, workouts, and what worked the best for your team?

Air Assault Have the option to go to ASSLT at USMA or Ft Campbell. Is one preferable over the other? Would be pretty cool and I’m assuming more of a challenge to do it at the home of the 101st, while West Point may be more laid back even though their instructors are from Campbell. Figuring they...

My old neighbors’ daughter who attends and is in an AROTC program down south told me the other day how she got a spot to go to pre ranger at Campbell. I wasn’t aware of Cadets being able to do this. Isn’t pre ranger strictly for those who are about to go to the real deal at Benning?

Switching and looking for those with experience with one of the three to vote

Seeking to find a solid field-handy laminated OPORD shell that can be penned in with alcohol markers. Any current or past CDTs have any recommendations? Was looking at the planning system book from Ranger Joe's: https://rangerjoes.com/opord-planning-system-book/ Unsure whether this is what I am...

I have an obsession of being constantly mentally focused on achieving future milestones. Not a day that goes by where I don’t do this… kind of drives me crazy sometimes. i.e. I’m mentally glued/ looking forward to getting to CST, then commissioning, etc… It takes away the ability to live in...

About a week ago I was very blessed to receive the opportunity to attend one of these two schools this summer. I’m looking for a professional opinion regarding whether one is more beneficial than the other to attend. I’m an 11A hopeful so I believe if all works out that I would attend Airborne...

Striving to hit the 60 hand release pushup max with ease on the ACFT (within 2 mins). I can currently hit that number in time but it becomes damn difficult and my form may start to break down towards the end. I’m looking for training schemes/methods that will help me achieve this goal. As of now...

Hey all, Headed to AAS this summer and I currently do not have a method of communication with cadre at the moment so I figured I would ask those who have recently went to the training. Will I need to bring a record of immunizations/medical history (assuming so because of the covid vaxx)? This...

Hi all, Got all A’s this semester except this pretty difficult engineering course. I earned a D unfortunately. Will this bite me come branching time when they look at my transcript and see a D? My cumulative GPA is still slightly over a 3.5.

I switched to a different STEM major and I am currently enrolled in a quite difficult course for my previous major. The final is at the end of this week. I can play my cards right with the engineering department and receive a late withdrawal from this course to help my GPA. However, it would...

Just seeking some professional military advice here on public speaking/effectively giving a brief…..big things I want to improve on are not having long times of silence, speaking confidently at all times, eliminating saying ‘um’, and thinking ahead. I have used other resources to get these...