I'm not sure, but it makes sense. If you really need over the counter meds, go to sick call and you can get some free. I personally don't use painkillers often. The only time I took any was after I got hurt and during CFT. During CFT I would take advil PM before going to sleep to help reduce any inflammation from rucking and what not. Beast isn't too hard physically so I don't think you'll have an issue. It'll be hard, but not like rucking every day hard.Hey everyone!
Question your ya TPIAD, on the packing list for Beast, they say not to bring any no-prescription meds, but that we may be able to buy some at the cadet store. Do you remember anything about this? Also, any painkillers you would recommend haha?
You'll run at least a few times a week. Expect to do it 3 or 4 times weekly. It's usually 2-3 miles or less. You have to warm up, conduct PT, and be done in the span of an hour and a half or so. Interval sprints are done on a track, run groups are pretty easy unless you're fast and get put in a super group, and the other times you'll just run to wherever you're doing PT. I didn't think it was that bad and I'm hella slow.Thanks man. I just heard from some people it was a good idea and I just wanted your opinion.
Another thing tho, what is the running like? I think you already talked about how it's split up into groups, but what are the distances like? And how frequently do you run during beast?
Thanks again for you help! I know I and a lot of others really appreciate it.
Order boots by preference, I personally wear blackhawk desert ops boots. They are comfortable and have gotten me through a combined 10 weeks in the field by this point. Love them to death. ACUs refer to our combat uniform, there are two variants: UCP and OCP. You'll be issued OCP, we have UCP and have to buy OCP at some point. 2020 will most likely get OCP since that's what the Army is transitioning too (plus it looks so much better). I have a pair but if I wear them now I'd be one of the special snowflakes wearing OCP and everyone would think I was a tool. Raggedy torn up, ghetto sewn UCP it is haha. Be nice to your uniforms too, in three years I have catasrtophically torn so many pairs I don't get how it is possible. .
Belleville's hold up well. General rule is you can go use forward but not back.They only had the Belleville C390 Hot weather tactical boot at the local military base. Is that a good boot, or should I buy something else online? I figure if he needs a winter boot we can buy it later. Will this boot be usable with both the UCP and OCP uniforms?
I bought that boot today as its one of the only 3 approved, and currently available, for the class of 2020. When I got home I wore it around for a bit and it was just as comfortable as a boot can get. I can't answer the part about uniforms since I don't know about that, but I can tell you it's a great boot.They only had the Belleville C390 Hot weather tactical boot at the local military base. Is that a good boot, or should I buy something else online? I figure if he needs a winter boot we can buy it later. Will this boot be usable with both the UCP and OCP uniforms?
If you like doing things with your hands, I recommend Mechanical. As a cow, you'll spend a lot of time in the machine shop creating components and gear systems. I picked Mech for similar reasons, I liked physics and tinkering with things.I'm interested in engineering but I don't know which one--I'm good at math but I prefer to do things with my hands. Any suggestions?
Also, I don't know if you can answer this, but what are the regulations for female cadets with short hair? And are there any suggested hair styles for the academic year and any for beast?
Sure. I have an old Janesport backpack from High School I still wear, it's denim, I sharpie'd the logo black, and I've had zero issues, aside from people telling me a single pocket backpack (that's typically empty) makes it look like I bring nothing with me to class.Question, I know that the backpack we have to wear must be black with no logos, I have an all black pack with a subdued black embroidered logo. You cannot tell it is there unless you are close to it. There are also logo symbols on the buckles, again you can't tell unless you look close. Do you think I be able to wear this backpack?
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If you do german, spanish, or french, not too bad. If you do Russian, Arabic, or Chinese get ready for a tough semester. Engineer students don't take a 3rd semester, and the 3rd is usually the hardest.How difficult are the required foreign language classes at USMA?
Yes, there are 'spirit passes' which allow you to leave on Saturday (woohoo A/C training HOOAH) go to the game (in uniform) and then return for recall formation for Sunday night. I typically only do it for Army Navy, but others have gone home or to NYC on spirit pass.Are there any opportunities to go to away games for any sports to support?