This is not a typical situation so I am asking for guidance from anyone who may have experienced something similar or knows someone who did.
Up until the end of my junior year of high school I planned on applying to USMA. That being said, I applied for all summer seminar programs at the 3 major service academies. I was only accepted into USAFA’s and enjoyed that program. I liked the idea of being a pilot and USAFA is definitely the place to be if that is your career goal.
During basic training this summer (I’m currently a doolie) we were tested again for our vision and I failed the depth perception test. By a lot. I have a follow up appointment this week to make sure I legitimately do have a problem with my eyes.
If this is the case, I’m not sure what else I’d like to do in the Air Force. I want to have a combat oriented job. Having done more thorough research, West Point might have been the better choice after all.
I’m totally fine with going through basic again, and dealing with being a doolie/plebe for an extra year if it means a more satisfying career.
My questions are:
-has anyone done something similar to this?
-am I even allowed to apply to a sister service academy while attending one?
-would nomination sources view me as “flaky” for leaving one academy for another?
Thank you all for your time and advice in advance.
Up until the end of my junior year of high school I planned on applying to USMA. That being said, I applied for all summer seminar programs at the 3 major service academies. I was only accepted into USAFA’s and enjoyed that program. I liked the idea of being a pilot and USAFA is definitely the place to be if that is your career goal.
During basic training this summer (I’m currently a doolie) we were tested again for our vision and I failed the depth perception test. By a lot. I have a follow up appointment this week to make sure I legitimately do have a problem with my eyes.
If this is the case, I’m not sure what else I’d like to do in the Air Force. I want to have a combat oriented job. Having done more thorough research, West Point might have been the better choice after all.
I’m totally fine with going through basic again, and dealing with being a doolie/plebe for an extra year if it means a more satisfying career.
My questions are:
-has anyone done something similar to this?
-am I even allowed to apply to a sister service academy while attending one?
-would nomination sources view me as “flaky” for leaving one academy for another?
Thank you all for your time and advice in advance.