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    Boot sizing?

    Sizes differ among the different manufacturers. I love Danners, but they always run a size small. Lalos are GREAT - but expensive. I concur with others who recommend ordering several different boots in different sizes and find the one that fits. Taking care of your feet is absolutely critical -...
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    What do we do now?

    Remember what Mike Tyson said - "Everyone has a plan until they get punched in the face." Get into a school with a solid AROTC program - work hard and apply for the opportunities (and there will be a lot of them) when they are offered. Your DS hard work, motivation, and solid attitude will...
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    Unhappy With ROTC. What's Next?

    I will try to be concise in my answer, although I could probably write a book about this topic. First, Army ROTC is a Leader DEVELOPMENT program. You don't realize it now because you are up to your neck struggling in the program, but you are developing and your character is being built. I was...
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    Transfer NROTC scholarship to a different school after activation

    As I've told my DS and Cadets when I was a PMS - "Embrace the suck" - give yourself a year - yes, a whole year before jumping ship (Navy talk). Absolutely concur with the aforementioned comments, particularly concerning academics - it you stay great, if you transfer, those high grades you...
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    Which Universities (other than Ivies) have AFROTC and desired Foreign Language majors?

    DS just finished first "year" of Project GO (Russian) at University of Pittsburgh - Slavic Language Institute. Seems like a pretty solid program. Other DS looking hard at Texas A&M - International Affairs major w/accelerated Masters program - also has a solid Russian program. BTW - since he is...
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    Should I do Army or Air Force ROTC (Urgent plz help!)

    I am also first generation American, my mother was bombed by allies, occupied by the Russians, saved by a British Officer, and married an American NCO - follow your dream, your parents are and will be very proud of you - don't let your perception of their past restrict your future. Everybody...
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    Should I do Army or Air Force ROTC (Urgent plz help!)

    First off, remember that Hap Arnold started off as an Infantryman - now that I got that out of the way. I have a strong bias (career Army Officer - Infantry, raised in an Air Force household). I would go Army, with the understanding as AROTC Dad said, you could get branch detailed. Personally...
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    Cadet Leave of Absence for Co-op/Internship

    Completely concur, he will discuss with his cadre and the university (tech university with lots of engineers on a five year program). Just trying to get smart, he can ask the right questions in a concise way.
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    Cadet Leave of Absence for Co-op/Internship

    My DS is a rising MSII (Academic Jr) majoring in cybersecurity. He has become interested in participating in either a co-op or internship to gain more hands on experience. I've read the Cadet Cmd Pam 145-4 about Leave of Absence (LOA). My confusion is if he misses the Fall Semester of his MSIII...
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    USAFA vs DUKE Rotc?

    I guess my first question is "What does your DS want to major in?" My DS wanted to pursue a Cyber Security degree - when he compared the service academies "cyber" programs (mostly Computer Science majors) with other "civilian" options, the academies didn't stack up. He will graduate in four...
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    Boot recommendations for AROTC

    Danners are great, but have always run one size too small for me and my DS. Lalos are great summer boots - great drainage and support.
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    Waterproofing required for boots?

    My DS just completed his MS I year at Tech. I swear by my Bogs, I also like Sorels. DS bought a pair of waterproof Keens for knocking around the UP - really likes them. He bought them at the Surplus store on main in Houghton (great Carhart selection as well). Tech has a great program - I was...
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    Waterproofing required for boots?

    Colorado snow depends on the season. In Steamboat, it is powder (except early and late - more moisture content, heavy and wet). Colorado Springs, can also vary - early Fall and Spring snows can be wet (again, high moisture content), mid-winter not as wet, but not quite the champagne powder. UP...
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    Waterproofing required for boots?

    DS is going to school in the UP of Michigan. Being an old (I do mean old) infantryman, I stongly advised him not to skimp on footwear (learn from my mistakes). He purchased Lalos for hot weather (great support, excellent drainage, and overall a fantastic boot). I purchased him a pair of Danners...
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    Getting Stationed in Germany or Italy Difficulty (Army)

    Airborne Bde at Jt Base Elemendorf Richardson, Stryker Bde in Fairbanks. BTW - Hood has changed a lot in the past decade - for the better.
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    Question for those who have earned a 4 year AROTC scholarship...

    BTW - I wouldn't say "rejected" I would say not selected. Appointments are a very competitive process with lots of variables involved.
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    Question for those who have earned a 4 year AROTC scholarship...

    DS had a 1520 SAT Lots of AP and NHS Three sport athlete (lettered in all three) to include State qualifier/placer as a wrestler No JROTC (not offered) My one piece of advice is the old formula SAL - Scholar, Athlete, Leader. Look at the whole person and put your best foot forward. If you are...
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    Question for those who have earned a 4 year AROTC scholarship...

    Congrats to your DS. My DS is at Tech now (Freshman) and I was the PMS there (a long time ago). Great school, solid program.
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    If your 4C/plebe is ready to quit ....

    Remember the old Prussian military dictum: Life (substitute Plebe Year, Ranger school, etc.) is like Belgium, sometimes you just have to march through it".
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    AROTC Insight?

    Bingo, Montana State hit it on the head. First round is fighting for the cream of crop that the Academies are attempting to get. You have a good record, but SAT is a little low for a first rounder (1500 or above). DO NOT be discouraged. A fair number of first rounders will opt to attend a...
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