<p>This document is a very interesting read for anyone seeking a nomination and gives the ranking procedures, sources for nomination, and the special considerations for each of the academies. If you read the entire document many of the questions that are asked in this forum are addressed, even to the timeline for noms and appointments. I decided to post it here (it is already on the Nomination Ranking BS thread) so that more could have the opportunity to see it. </p>
<p>Happy reading!</p>
<p>This would have been a handy guide to have found a couple years ago! Thanks for sharing it in a clear forum, momof1 - it's what makes CC such a great community and wealth of information!</p>
<p>Thanks for the thanks. Just seemed like a clear description of the whys and wherefores. Hope people read it find it useful.</p>
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<p>I just emailed the link to my son. THANKS</p>
<p>Bump:) (It's that time of year!)</p>
<p>momof1,
The congressional guide contains a wealth of information on the nomination process and an excellent overview of all five service academies. I would recommend that any serious candidate download the entire document in pdf format, print it, and read it closely. Thanks for sharing.</p>
<p>(Congratulations to your 2nd class on signing the 2 for 7 papers! Next year you'll be attending Firstie Parent Weekend!--the timing is great for us teachers...)</p>
<p>Hey, I just heard of the 2 for 7 papers. Am I right in assuming that is a commitment to attend two more years at the Academy and be obligated to 5 active duty and the 2 at the Academy?</p>
<p>You are correct, sir. While we're on the subject, I'm curious about the service commitment, i.e., active duty/reserve commitment at the other service academies.</p>
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<p>A MINIMUM of 5 years active duty. The commitment is longer for pilots (used to be 7 years after you got your wings), doctors, etc.</p>
<p>It's an interesting thing for NAPSters, 2-for-7 Night. It's the only night where they can dive and not owe anything to the Navy. If they ditch during 4/C or 3/C year, they can be sent to the fleet. Drop 2/C or 1/C year, and you also go to the fleet.</p>
<p>At least, that's the way it was. Now I hear they practically don't hold you to your five years. Unreal.</p>
<p>Yes, but pretty soon Navy training is going to resemble "Beast," because the U.S. needs more ground troops. I can't remember the nomenclature, but it's like a hybrid sailor. Hey, you're reasonably youthful and pretty gung-ho. When are you reactivating??? Just read that the Army increased the maximum recruit age to 41--some grandparents are finishing basic training with their children...says something about our recruiting quotas. Talk is cheap. Uncle Sam needs you!</p>
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They're called "Marines", although the folks on your side of the political fence tend to call them "murderers", so I can understand why you wouldn't remember the correct title.</p>
<p>I did my time, honey. Honorably and to the last minute. What have YOU done for your country, aside from bad-mouth it? :rolleyes:</p>
<p>"I did my time, honey."<br>
-zaphod</p>
<p>Your demeanor and choice of words speaks volumes.</p>
<p>How dare you put words in my mouth. People who really care about the condition and future of the United States are very concerned about the State of the Union under the Worst President Ever, not to mention our diminished 'moral authority' throughout the world. Furthermore, as an educator my public service career outweighs yours by a couple of decades. (Five and dive if I remember correctly.) In addition, my father was an engineer by profession but after his service as a highly decorated B-17 pilot in WWII (Silver Star, six Bronze Stars, Distinguished Flying Cross, etc.) and the Korean War, he remained in the Air Force Reserve and retired as a colonel. My mother was a WAC in WWII, and my husband a former Marine JAG.</p>
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As do yours.</p>
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I dared do no such thing. I responded directly to what you wrote.</p>
<p>While I admire your father's service, I find it telling that you take his sacrifice and somehow make it your own. Typical of a liberal, really.</p>
<p>And I'll take five years on active duty holding the line over decades in a public school any day of the week. I helped hold the USSR at bay until it collapsed, and continued serving afterwards. Please tell me what wonders public schooling has been giving to our nation lately. :rolleyes:</p>
<p>"Worst President Ever". LOL. You were alive during Carter, and yet you say this? :rolleyes:</p>
<p>"They're called Marines..."
-zaphod</p>
<p>If you were really the patriot that you portray yourself as, you would be fully aware of the following:</p>
<p>2006 Department of the Navy Objectives</p>
<p> Continue to develop and expand the Navy Expeditionary Combat Command to include its interdependence with the Marine Corps.</p>
<p>CNO</p>
<p>Typical liberals, Counter the bleeding heart believes and their replies have all the repercussions of a French PT Boat.</p>
<p>And if you were as smart as you pass yourself off as, you would know that riverine operations are not the same as having "ground troops", as you stated above.</p>
<p>But hey, why let facts get in the way? They've never stopped you before. :rolleyes:</p>
<p>Ain't she a hoot, Rep? She comes in here spewing her usual vapid drivel, and as soon as someone stands up to her, it's "How dare you!" and "My daddy served!"</p>
<p>Pathetic and sad.</p>
<p>ETA: Goodnight everyone. Long day tomorrow.</p>
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<p>Have you seen/heard of/read about an example of this some place? I believe I've heard of fathers & sons both being on active duty, but not "grandparents finishing basic training with their children". </p>
<p>That would be an interesting story.</p>
<p>Here are links to strories of 2 families...</p>
<p>Awesome stories, MOT! Thanks for posting the links.</p>
<p>Hey, if these 40+ recruits are fit & qualified and that's what they want to do, more power to 'em. Some, as mentioned in the first article, are fulfilling their dreams. Doesn't seem like a bad thing.</p>