<p>...good point...</p>
<p>I'm up for making the whole inprocessing deal smoother.</p>
<p>aforce06 -- I think you are correct on this. I have a call in to check this out because it just seems to weird to send something out only to not do anything! I think the answer is that you fill out the card but they take the DNA sample on I-day. I couldn't see instructions on the card, which is what caused our confusion. So, don't panic -- I'm pretty sure you did the right thing!</p>
<p>Uh, Momof3boyz -- I noticed that you included the passport in your list of things to bring. This was something mentioned in orientation that I thought was important. They suggested bringing a certified copy of the birth certificate (with raised seal) rather than a passport (and you don't need both). The reason is, and I think they were a little embarrrassed about this, is that passports were lost in the past by the folks that do the security clearance -- which takes a number of days. Maybe we'll still bring it but only submit it if the BC is not sufficient. </p>
<p>k10 - you were at the same orientation. Do you remember that? I may have gotten that info when I spoke directly with the admissions people.</p>
<p>Roger! </p>
<p>I'm bringing a certified copy of my birth certificate and my passport. I'd rather arrive with too much paperwork than not enough...</p>
<p>Birth Certificate should be enough.</p>
<p>There really is a lot of paperwork.</p>
<p>RE: passports</p>
<p>I listed this item as an optional document. I do recall the earlier threads concerning lost passports. My son will only be bringing a certified copy of his BC. The passport might be a good idea for cadets that have traveled internationally in the last few years.</p>
<p>They lose a lot of stuff...Everyone here had to get past immunization records for the mumps, even though many people brought them to I-day.</p>