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Both of the above messages are correct. No sunglasses during BCT and your issued BCGs will not have transition lenses. It’s also important to know that sunglasses are not permitted to be worn while in formation. So unless a cadet had eye surgery recently, they can’t even wear them while marching...

All of this 100% perfectly accurate and Mullen is a heck of a source for all things DoDMERB. To add a personal note, I have pretty active seasonal allergies that were actually diagnosed. When asked about allergies I simply wrote “seasonal” and then declined any medication. This acknowledges...

They will tell you to print out the in-processing checklist and affix it to the front of a manilla envelope. On the checklist they will tell you what to hand carry and keep accessible. I’ll include a few recommendations for that envelope below. The travel orders are your ticket in. They won’t...

Metal buckles are allowed so long as the wristband itself and the dial are not metal. Metal backs are perfectly fine. I’d personally stay away from clasp type watches as they can break while quickly making beds (shoving your hands in the metal bed frame) or can get filled with sand and debris if...

I was in a similar position last year. Upload it now to meet the suspense and then it will get kicked back to you after it is reviewed. As long as they're tracking that you'll be getting shots after the upload date, that is fine. Just come to I-Day with the completed vax record and they'll...

Has anyone used the e-QIP system for the SF-86? Are we allowed to and do you recommend it? Thanks!

Mine came in last week! Last name begins ‘K’

My mom recently attended the Admissions Office parent briefing and Q&A and noted that there are many appointees traveling to Colorado Springs alone this year. Due to Academy rules that prohibit services such as Uber or Lyft from getting on base, she encouraged me to start a thread that may help...

This is wonderful information! Thanks to all who contributed so far!

I was notified of my appointment in January and have yet to receive the BFE.

Okay I’ll rename it. I didn’t know what to title it so I just picked that. I did some online reasearch and basically concluded that since the warning was a printed one and not just a verbal warning that I can expect it to show up on my record if my background was searched. Edit: Renamed thread

Hello! I’ve read about a dozen times on various academy forms that if I’m ever involved in anything serious or have a run-in with the law between the time of my appointment and I-Day that I should report it immeadiately to USAFA and my ALO in a hand written fashion. I’ve always glossed over...

I personally couldn’t find the difference between the Nike Field 2 and Nike Gen 2 and the synthetic leather one. A Nike rep told me the first OCP boot they made was the synthetic leather one. Next the Field 2 model dropped and the Gen 2 model is their most recent one. So I bought the most recent...

I completely agree. My SAT scores are well below USAFA average and my ACT scores barely squeak in. Those things aside, I’m heavily involved in my school and community and layer my athletics and academics and leadership. My school requires community service so I have plenty of that too. A couple...

Thank you! You’re the best! I had no idea that existed but it answered many of my questions! Gotta love how there’s a 44 page presentation outlining instructions on how to fill out your 127 page application. I guess we’re only scratching the surface of the US military 😂

I’m only an appointee so if there is a cadet or alumnus that answers, please disregard my response. However, what I have learned through my research is the running, pushups, and pull-ups matter the most. Work on running and body weight excercise and also core strength. I would try and get your...

I printed all 127 pages out and I’m doing it by hand. That way I get the hard copy done for I-Day and have all the information ready to go for the digital version (which I can’t seem to find anyway). It took over an hour and a half to print all the pages and she’s THICC Be careful though... you...

I would love to meet a bunch of appointees from Eastern Pennsylvania just to meet before basic (we've got 103 days lol). If you're interested, please let me know!

I'm PA 7th district (Lehigh County) so we're basically neighbors 😃

Our class is quickly coming together!! I am SOOO unbelievably excited!! So many additions today! I am so proud to be a part of it!! Literally can't contain myself. It's a pleasure to meet you all. 😆