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Currently a 26er (sophomore) here at USAFA, willing to answer any questions you might have about this place (applying, cadet life, etc.)!

If you have vision correctable to 20/20 but have mild color deficiency, does this automatically DQ you from any rated fields? I understand how this may be the case for pilot but I've heard that RPA has less strict standards for this. Additionally, I've heard about waivers, but how does that work...

Are you allowed to bring painkillers (Tylenol, Advil, etc) and Neosporin to BCT?

I was recently notified that there was a DD2983 form on the appointee handbook that said we needed to complete it... the appointee kit doesn't include this form, nor is it in the security clearance, so will we fill this out when BCT starts? Also, do we need to bring our debit cards or cash? I...

What would happen if there was an emergency occasion during BCT? For example, you received an injury, you need to get your wisdom teeth removed, or some other situation?

Section 11 of the Security Clearance form states that we need to list people who know us at the address. Since a lot of the information in this form does not apply to me, would it be fine if I listed my parents as those people, or do I need to list people other than my relatives? Additionally...

I checked my portal and saw that a travel order was posted on it. What exactly does this mean, and do you know why I need to bring multiple copies of this to I-day? Additionally, I was reading through the Security Clearance Questions in that 100-page or so packet. Would I need to print all of...

I submitted my appointee kit last night, and I've seen people receive their report in times for I-Day. When will additional information be released, after the appointee kit is submitted?

I have been having immense pain in the back of my mouth, on and off for the past few months. Would it be okay if I got my wisdom teeth removed before Basic Training at USAFA? I know the 8 week period has surpassed, but what if I still needed to get them removed?

There has been word spreading that our appointee kits are due by May 20th, which is tomorrow. I am almost done with everything except the Math Diagnostic Assessment, which I will not have time to complete until Saturday. Is this a firm deadline, or is it just a recommendation?

What happens if you need to get your wisdom teeth removed after the 8 week deadline set by USAFA? I would need to alert DODMERB and USAFA that I removed them, but how much would they impact me during BCT? I've had a minor tooth ache for the past week and around 8 months ago, but my dentist said...

To begin with, the appointee handbook did not mention anything about socks... how many pairs do we bring with us to I-day? I assume that we will be issued socks with our uniforms during BCT, but I wanted to make sure. On a different note, Parents' Day is from Thurs 9/1 to 9/4... which days...

Parents' Weekend is from Thurs 9/1 to Mon 9/4, as shown on the appointee handbook. Will activities take place throughout all 4 days? Would my parents need to come to all 4 days of this event?

If my parents and I are going to be flying to USAFA, and are purchasing plane tickets out of our pocket, will I still be able to be reimbursed if I book a flight to Denver International Airport instead of Colorado Springs Airport? Certain airlines don't fly into Colorado Springs, and I wanted to...

Hax anyone received their official BFE from USAFA yet? I'm noticing some have already received it, while others are waiting anxiously...

Hello everyone, I recently accepted my offer of appointment to USAFA yesterday evening, and I was wondering when the Appointee Kit would open up for me. Would I have to wait a few days for it to open up? Thanks!

Has anyone received their physical letter of appointment in the mail from USAFA? I know that West Point and USNA does this too, and I was curious on if any of you have received it yet. I was accepted in mid-March, and have not received it yet. Thanks!

I was notified by my congressman that I was offered an appointment to USAFA today, and I was curious on when my portal would be updated to include my acceptance, and also when I would receive my acceptance letter/package in the mail.

I am a hopeful USCGA cadet who was recently deferred from the Early Action pool. My admissions officer and the decision letter said that the only new thing I could send them was my midyear transcript from senior year, while I've heard other deferred applicants send in additional materials, such...

Hello, I was trying to submit my candidate kit today, but it repeatedly shows a message that says "cannot execute flow trigger." I have checked my application multiple times and have completed each section, but I do not understand why this is happening. Can somebody put any tips on how to solve...