Pima
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We are basically winding down for the incoming class of 2023. I am an old poster (not in physical age, just time here). I wanted to start a thread that I have never seen before regarding suggestions for ROTC cadets entering college in the fall. I hope others will give their suggestions too that made it easier to transition.
Please cut and paste so the list is numerical.
1. Go to your primary doc, and ask if they can download all of your medical records onto a USB.
~ This is two fold. ..cadet and student. Cadets need to show any change in their medical history. Students don't think about a medical injury that may send them to the hospital. Our DD (not ROTC) was rushed to the hospital as a jr in college, in the middle of the night, 4 hrs from our home. We sent all of our children with a USB, labeled medical docs. In her pain, she said, get that USB. The ER staff was able to quickly see her medical records, allergies, shots, etc. It saved time bc even at 20 she couldn't recall what meds she was allergic to.
2. RUN, RUN, RUN! Run at 6 a.m. with only 5 hrs of sleep. Run at the hottest point of the day. Run when it is spitting rain. Your 1st impression will be your PFT. Don't look at this as I have the summer off. Not saying you need to run everyday, just saying you need to be in shape.
3. YouTube proper form for sit ups and push ups.
~ Form matters. You can do 90 sit ups for the PFA, but if the form was not correct, you will be wasting energy and time.
4. Join in everything that appeals to you.
~ Our DS's det had military fraternities, and weekly GMC nights in the det lounge where the det paid for pizza/subs/etc to be delivered.
~ You always read about the bond that many SA cadets feel. That also exists in ROTC, but only if you are involved.
Hope this helps
~
Please cut and paste so the list is numerical.
1. Go to your primary doc, and ask if they can download all of your medical records onto a USB.
~ This is two fold. ..cadet and student. Cadets need to show any change in their medical history. Students don't think about a medical injury that may send them to the hospital. Our DD (not ROTC) was rushed to the hospital as a jr in college, in the middle of the night, 4 hrs from our home. We sent all of our children with a USB, labeled medical docs. In her pain, she said, get that USB. The ER staff was able to quickly see her medical records, allergies, shots, etc. It saved time bc even at 20 she couldn't recall what meds she was allergic to.
2. RUN, RUN, RUN! Run at 6 a.m. with only 5 hrs of sleep. Run at the hottest point of the day. Run when it is spitting rain. Your 1st impression will be your PFT. Don't look at this as I have the summer off. Not saying you need to run everyday, just saying you need to be in shape.
3. YouTube proper form for sit ups and push ups.
~ Form matters. You can do 90 sit ups for the PFA, but if the form was not correct, you will be wasting energy and time.
4. Join in everything that appeals to you.
~ Our DS's det had military fraternities, and weekly GMC nights in the det lounge where the det paid for pizza/subs/etc to be delivered.
~ You always read about the bond that many SA cadets feel. That also exists in ROTC, but only if you are involved.
Hope this helps
~