I am wondering about the future of the branching process.
We have seen indications that aptitude may play a larger role.
Does that mean that Cadets will be given a selection of branches, based on aptitude, that they will then rank in order of preference?
I had a similar question for the General. It seems as if the "scholar-athlete-leader" model has become "STEM-just pass the PT test-who cares about land nav..."
Not really. I did all four years and I never attended CIET (2000-2004).+1 @sheriff3
Originally ALL MS-II's were going tp CIET, and now it seems only those who missed the MS-I year only need to go.
Not really. I did all four years and I never attended CIET (2000-2004).
Edit: I think I read your post wrong. Nevermind...
The best advise anymore is to just show up to your school prepared for anything and listen to what they tell you and it might be accurate until someone changes their mind.This is so true. Spoke to a Capt. in my son's Battalion just before commissioning. He remarked how much the curriculum had changed for my son's MSI class since 2012. He seemed to think that there was more change coming...semper gumby.
I would be curious to know the thoughts of the the new CG regarding the accessions of below the line cadets from SMCs'. I realize GC has no/ very little control over this as it is a federal law.
@BigBillNY Google Cadet Command Reg 145-1. Chapter 9 clearly spells out the requirements for study abroad for contracted cadets. I'd hate for @MabryPsyD to ask a question easily found in the regs.
@BigBillNY Google Cadet Command Reg 145-1. Chapter 9 clearly spells out the requirements for study abroad for contracted cadets. I'd hate for @MabryPsyD to ask a question easily found in the regs.
While it is in the regs, I know two individuals (at different schools) who were told that it wasn't allowed. These MS II/III's were not about to quote regs to their cadre. I think it is more of mindset issue with some of the PMS and their staff. Who knows? Maybe they don't know what paperwork needs to be done and it is easier to just say no to the request.
In reference to audits, I thought ROTC battalions are audited every year (MacArthur Awards, etc).I think this inconsistency in application of the CC Regulations and Policy across brigades and even within the brigades would be a great topic to ask the CG. Study abroad, payment for travel to school for 4 year scholarship cadets, military and non military internships (stem, engineering, medical), documents for transition to AD, drug testing cadets, and submission of Ed Delay packets all have significant inconsistencies between battalions in the same brigade and between brigades. It is not based wholly on the changeover of Cadre. These inconsistencies in application of the regulations and programs impact the cadets as they transition to officers.
Ask him if they can take the CIET money from one session and retrain every HRA at every battalion and then audit their work product - Some of these HRA's are great, some don't care, and others are just not competent and should be fired. OK - you will have to wordsmith this one. Maybe ask if the battalion audit results that are supposed to be conducted as part of their current processes can be published openly for public viewing.
In reference to audits, I thought ROTC battalions are audited every year (MacArthur Awards, etc).
I think this inconsistency in application of the CC Regulations and Policy across brigades and even within the brigades would be a great topic to ask the CG. Study abroad, payment for travel to school for 4 year scholarship cadets, military and non military internships (stem, engineering, medical), documents for transition to AD, drug testing cadets, and submission of Ed Delay packets all have significant inconsistencies between battalions in the same brigade and between brigades. It is not based wholly on the changeover of Cadre. These inconsistencies in application of the regulations and programs impact the cadets as they transition to officers.
In reference to audits, I thought ROTC battalions are audited every year (MacArthur Awards, etc).