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Just curious how injuries are handled regarding scholarships? We just had a scare with my son hurting his knee during soccer. He was so worried he hurt it bad and would need surgery and loose his scholarship. Luckily it just ended up being a sprain and he just has to take it easy for 2 weeks, But it got me thinking. If they get hurt during the year what happens? Do they take back the scholarship or what? I'm thinking I better put him in a bubble now!!!
 
Obviously our cadets get hurt from time to time. If the injury is fairly minor and doesn’t cause the Cadet to miss significant training and he/she is subsequently cleared then it’s just a blip on the radar. If the injury requires surgery or extended treatment and is something that could possibly be disqualifying then once the Cadet has recovered and been cleared a medical determination must be done to determine if the Cadet still meets the medical standards. Cadet Command is the entity that makes the medical determination for Army ROTC Cadets based on the Army medical fitness standards. If he or she is determined to meet the standards it’s all good. If the Cadet no longer meets the standards then they are disenrolled. If disenrolled it would have to be determined whether the medical issue was the fault of the Cadet or not to determine whether the Cadet would pay back or not.
That’s the process for Army ROTC....I would assume the other branches have a similar process.
 
clarksonarmy said:
Obviously our cadets get hurt from time to time. If the injury is fairly minor and doesn’t cause the Cadet to miss significant training and he/she is subsequently cleared then it’s just a blip on the radar. If the injury requires surgery or extended treatment and is something that could possibly be disqualifying then once the Cadet has recovered and been cleared a medical determination must be done to determine if the Cadet still meets the medical standards. Cadet Command is the entity that makes the medical determination for Army ROTC Cadets based on the Army medical fitness standards. If he or she is determined to meet the standards it’s all good. If the Cadet no longer meets the standards then they are disenrolled. If disenrolled it would have to be determined whether the medical issue was the fault of the Cadet or not to determine whether the Cadet would pay back or not.
That’s the process for Army ROTC....I would assume the other branches have a similar process.
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Thank you!
 
Four years ago, my DS had passed DoDMERB and earned a 3 year AROTC scholarship.

During his MS II year, he was demonstrating some extreme snowboarding stunts (he was an instructor) and took a bad fall, fracturing his pelvis, and his radius plus dislocating his shoulder.

After discharge, he did not miss a single academic or MIL-SCI class. He was on PT restriction while on crutches for 90 days, after which he went back to snowboarding, scored a 285 APFT and secured a full release from his orthopedist.

He is now a 2LT. I believe that given his efforts toward recovery and not missing any academics helped him earn a great deal of support from his cadre.

Your mileage may vary.
 
AROTC-dad said:
Four years ago, my DS had passed DoDMERB and earned a 3 year AROTC scholarship.

During his MS II year, he was demonstrating some extreme snowboarding stunts (he was an instructor) and took a bad fall, fracturing his pelvis, and his radius plus dislocating his shoulder.

After discharge, he did not miss a single academic or MIL-SCI class. He was on PT restriction while on crutches for 90 days, after which he went back to snowboarding, scored a 285 APFT and secured a full release from his orthopedist.

He is now a 2LT. I believe that given his efforts toward recovery and not missing any academics helped him earn a great deal of support from his cadre.

Your mileage may vary.
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What a story!

I remember he was injured. I just didn't remember how badly. Is it too late for him to star in a Red Bull commercial?
 
cb7893 said:
I remember he was injured. I just didn't remember how badly. Is it too late for him to star in a Red Bull commercial?
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I left out the worst part.

After he fell, he climbed back on his board and came down the mountain on his own power. The ski patrol guys offered to take him to the hospital and he turned them down. He then drove himself back to his apartment complex and parked his car and found that he could not move his body! His roommates were all away on winter break so no one was home to help him! He luckily was able to reach a fellow cadet and she came to help get him to the hospital (on New Years Eve).

At the end of the ski season, his ski resort gives out certificates of recognition to their employees.

DS received the "Arrogant Bastard" Award for not realizing how injured he was!

He still has that on his wall today. :confused:
 
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@AROTC-dad And another tale is born. How did I not know all this stuff about your son! His hard work entitles hi to the Arrogant Bastard award!
 
AROTC-dad said:
Four years ago, my DS had passed DoDMERB and earned a 3 year AROTC scholarship.

During his MS II year, he was demonstrating some extreme snowboarding stunts (he was an instructor) and took a bad fall, fracturing his pelvis, and his radius plus dislocating his shoulder.

After discharge, he did not miss a single academic or MIL-SCI class. He was on PT restriction while on crutches for 90 days, after which he went back to snowboarding, scored a 285 APFT and secured a full release from his orthopedist.

He is now a 2LT. I believe that given his efforts toward recovery and not missing any academics helped him earn a great deal of support from his cadre.

Your mileage may vary.
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Thanks for sharing. So glad your son was able to work through his injuries and make a full recovery.
 
After he recovered, was he allowed to snowboard again? I am in a situation where my son has a potential injury from College Football. Is it possible that if he is not disenrolled, can he continue to play Football? He is an MSII with a very high PT score
 
codydoerfler said:
After he recovered, was he allowed to snowboard again
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Yes, he was back on the slopes after three months and also returned to teaching snowboarding classes. Cadre had no issue with it, and neither did his orthopedist (as long as he is not on medical profile).

In fact, after ABOLC, he is hoping for duty stations in Washington State or Colorado.....and you know why! :rolleyes:

Many of these young men and women are high achieving as a result of their inherent aggressiveness and thrill seeking nature. To try to limit that is going against nature.

codydoerfler said:
I am in a situation where my son has a potential injury from College Football. Is it possible that if he is not disenrolled, can he continue to play Football? He is an MSII with a very high PT score
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Unless his physicians advise against it, MANY cadets/mids are college athletes. So long as he is contracted, a medical injury due to sports will not normally result in any payback. Yes, the scholarship may be at risk, but if it is what they love to do, then why stop?

On the other hand, if your DS wants to quit football, that is a different issue entirely. His focus may be longer term and commissioning may override his interest in football.
 
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