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  1. JohnUSAFA

    cross commissioning/ Special Forces

    So I've been considering my career options in the military, for the most part I've been saying I want to be a fighter pilot, but I've also been giving a lot of thought to special forces. I've looked at SEALs, STOCRO, Ranger, and Green Beret, and the one that I keep going back to is Green Beret...
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    bct tommorow

    With BCT just on the horizon, I want to say thank you to all of people on this forum who have helped me with all of my questions and concerns. I'll report back here after BCT to give my thoughts. To all SAF veterans, keep making this board wonderfully informative To all newcomers, this is...
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    This altitude is no joke!

    I just did my first altitude run since the summer seminar (I'm from Miami, so I'm used to sea level). The difference is pretty noticeable. Do they cadre give us some time to acclimate before killing us (at least on runs)?
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    Address question

    In the "instructions to appointees" packet, it lists the mailing address for basic as Basic Cadet _____ PO box #### USAF academy CO 80841 But I received a news letter saying that the zip code should be 80841-#### Should I tell everyone that they need to add the PO box at the end of...
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    Graphing calculators

    While I know that we are not allowed to have graphing calculators in class or for tests, are we allowed to use them on our own time (such as during homework)?
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    How does my run time look?

    Most sources I've read recommended being able to run 3 miles at an 8 minute/mile pace. My current 3 mile time is 21 minutes, and while that is below the recommendation, I'm coming from sea level. While I can't ever be too prepared, I would like to know if my time is adequate for entering bct...
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    Running during beast

    On average, how much running will basics do each day during beast? Is it all in one run or spread out (i.e. 1 5 mile run or 2 2.5 mile runs)? As for running shoes, what are some reccomendations?
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    English

    Is any sort of reading that I will have assumed to have done when I arrive at the Academy? My English classes didn't have much of an emphasis on the classics up until now (books such as the Odyssey, the Great Gatsby, Hamlet, etc.) and that makes me worried that I might be at a disadvantage in...
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    What's next?

    After someone gets appointed and accepts the appointment, is there anything else that they have to do? Any mail I should be expecting? Any forms to fill out?
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    Exercise

    So there are about 5 months left till BCT and I'm curious to see how everyone is staying in shape to prepare Personally, I'm taking a weight training class as well as going to the gym when I can in order to get some extra running and lifting in. My weight training coach has been taking some...
  11. JohnUSAFA

    Appointment

    Hey guys, I've had my LOA for a few months and just checked online to see that my nomination finally went through. :biggrin: How long does it take for that to become an appointment?
  12. JohnUSAFA

    Nomination

    Hello, I have a slight conundrum I have an LOA in hand, so all I need is my nomination. My MOC told me that I was guaranteed the nomination and was going to be the principal nominee. I thought I had everything in line. They told me to wait until after midterm elections to see the...
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    Nomination

    So I've talked to my MOC and his assistants, they've told me I'm guaranteed the nomination and according to my ALO, have already told USAFA that they will be giving me the nomination but just have to turn in the proper paperwork. According to my MOC's administration, I am the only USAFA...
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    Grad school and UPT

    I've been heavily considering the option of becoming a pilot once I graduate from USAFA (provided I get the appointment), if I'm correct, UPT will take place almost directly after graduation, and I then I become a pilot. If I want to get a graduate degree after USAFA, would becoming a pilot...
  15. JohnUSAFA

    Happy Veterans Day!

    I know it's not directly USAFA related, but I think we should take some time today to thank all of those who have served our country to defend our freedoms.
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    GPA

    does USAFA re-figure all GPAs or do some GPAs stay at what is reported in the transcript?
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    laptops

    I know that all cadets get issued a laptop, can they bring their own though?
  18. JohnUSAFA

    What are my chances?

    Hello everyone, I am a candidate for the c/o 2015 at USAFA and I was wondering how qualified I am SAT: 700 M 680 CR 590 W (Just took the test again, awaiting scores) ACT: 32 M 32 W 34 S 26 R (Plan to retake) GPA: Unweighted: 3.6 Weighted: 5.2 top 3% of class Have taken all honors/AP courses...
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