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Hey, everyone, I just finished my sophomore year as an Army ROTC cadet and am taking the SIFT exam at the end of the month. Can anyone recommend any study materials or techniques, or just any tips for the exam itself? I already have one study guide, so I'm especially looking for an online...

Hey, everyone, MS1 Army ROTC cadet here. Just wanted to ask if Ranger Challenge is worth it in the long run. I did it this past year, and thought it was extremely overhyped and frankly not that hard. Certainly not worth taking almost a full week off of school. I go to a school with a very small...

Hello, Three months ago, I accepted a four-year Army ROTC scholarship, which I am depending on to cover room and board costs starting in the fall. I completed the DoDMERB appointments last fall while I was a candidate for USAFA, and learned in late January that I need medical waivers. I have...

Hello, Nearly three months ago, I accepted a four-year Army ROTC scholarship, which I am depending on to cover room and board costs starting in the fall. I completed the DoDMERB appointments last fall while I was a candidate for USAFA, and learned in late January that I need medical waivers...

Hello, More than two months ago, I accepted a four-year Army ROTC scholarship. However, I have received no further instructions and, when I contacted my school’s detachment about a month ago, learned that they had not even heard of me beforehand. They sent me the in-processing forms but I have...

Good day, Because I applied to the Air Force Academy, I have already completed my medical exams and have an active account with DoDMERB for AFROTC and AROTC, for both of which I have been awarded four-year scholarships. However, my current medical status is “Under Waiver Review” for both. Due...

Hey, everyone, Part of my recent medical disqualification was had to do with my having a certain issue occur within a specified window of within the past two years. At this time of my exam (8/31/20), that was the case. However, it has now been more than two years since the last occurrence. Is...

Hey, everyone! I’ve applied to USAFA but haven’t heard back from admissions yet. However, I wanted go ahead and ask what would be some good fitness goals to strive for if I am offered an appointment. My CFA scores are as follows: Basketball throw: 70 ft Pull-ups: 18 Shuttle run: 8.2 sec...

Hey, everyone, I received news today that I do not meet medical standards for USAFA. However, I believe I should, especially because the problems listed have not affected me for nearly two years. Additionally, one disqualifying condition is not even true of me. What can I do to get this sorted...