Offer of Appointment
The "packet" you're referring to is the Offer of Appointment, which is a large package, including info on orientation, Armed Forces Bank, and obviously, the Academy. About the orientation, the following was in the booklet:
It goes on to talk about lodging, check-in, acceptance form (for appointment), what to bring, boot purchase, climate, and activities during orientation. Unfortunately, we have to pay for our own plane tix, oh well. BTW it is confirmed that I will be attending the first session.
The "packet" you're referring to is the Offer of Appointment, which is a large package, including info on orientation, Armed Forces Bank, and obviously, the Academy. About the orientation, the following was in the booklet:
The choice of which session to attend is yours. There is no limit on the number of individuals we can host for each session.
The program is a Monday-Tuesday program and will provide the appointee with the opportunity to become acquainted with the mission, operation, facilities, and faculty of the Academy. You will have the opportunity to talk with members of the staff and cadets from the Academy. If you have any questions or doubts about attending the Academy, this program will give you answers and resolve any doubts about your role as a cadet. Attendance is voluntary and has no bearing on your appointment.
You are responsible for providing your own transportation to and from the orientation. We highly recommend that you come in on Sunday and depart on Tuesday evening or Wednesday morning.
On Monday, the Academy will provide bus transportation for appointees and guests from two designated locations (see Hotels Listing), departing at 7:30 am to the Field House. Transportation back to the hotels for the guests will depart Arnold Hall at 4:30 pm. The appointees will be spending the night in the dorms on this day.
It goes on to talk about lodging, check-in, acceptance form (for appointment), what to bring, boot purchase, climate, and activities during orientation. Unfortunately, we have to pay for our own plane tix, oh well. BTW it is confirmed that I will be attending the first session.