<p>Our son is considering having my husband swear him in on I-day but worries about "sticking out". Any one with experience on the personal swearing in ceremony? Does this draw to much attention to the Plebe, or is it even noticed by others?</p>
<p>Dad would love to do this, but is completely behind our son's decision. He is also a grad, so he remembers what Plebe summer is like! </p>
<p>Thanks!</p>
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Does this draw to much attention to the Plebe, or is it even noticed by others?
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<p>none whatsoever</p>
<p>I agree with itlstallion422. There are several "stations" set up for the personal swearing in ceremonies. It is a great picture op!</p>
<p>Personal swearing in is a great ceremony a great Photo OP and emotional experience. It can be done in Memorial Haall in Bancroft.</p>
<p>I swore in my "class of 2010" son almost two years ago. The only people present in the Hall were other plebes being sworn in almost simultaneously. The only person paying attention to each pair was the one taking the photo. Even if it was in front of the whole Brigade I'm know my son would have still wanted it. But, unless things have changed, the ceremony will not affect your plebe's ability to maintain a "low profile".</p>
<p>Anyone now if it is only commissioned officer can do the swear in? My dad is a Warrant 3 in the Army and I was hoping to have him do it.</p>
<p>The following statement can be found on the USAWOCC (U.S. Army Warrant Officer Career Center) website. </p>
<p>"When promoted to Chief Warrant Officer Two, warrant officers are commissioned by the President and have the same legal status as their traditional commissioned officer counterparts."</p>
<p>The Web address follows:
What</a> is a Warrant Officer?</p>
<p>As I said in my previous post, I swore in my eldest son two years ago. I'll be there July 2nd to swear in my youngest. I should mention that I am a CW5 in the U.S. Army. </p>
<p>USNCorpsman, I'll be looking for your Dad on "I" Day!</p>
<p>I suggest using the rotunda to do the personal swearing in ceremony. There is a large plaque on the right hand side by the CIC trophy that has the Oath of Office written on it which makes it handy / a good photo op.</p>
<p>My sister was sworn in by my grandpa there, and then 4 years later I was sworn in by my sister there. It makes for a good picture.</p>
<p>The PTR states that the personal swearing in ceremonies will be in Smoke Hall.</p>
<p>You could really take the Oath anywhere. That is actually a good idea, tjm. You would definitely avoid the crowd entering Smoke Hall. And, you wouldn't need a copy of the Oath of Office...just read it off the wall.</p>
<p>The Personal Swearing in Ceremonies aren't formal or anything. And the line to Smoke Hall is always packed. We just started doing it by the plaque in the rotunda and then other people followed suit.</p>
<p>The plebe will take the Oath with the entire Brigade first, and repeat with a personal ceremony following that. The first will be in T-Court, the latter wherever you like.</p>
<p>My husband wasn't able to be at I-Day (at scout camp with the youngest), so one of our close family friends, who just happened to be stationed at PAX came over with the entire family for the boy's oath. I have pictures and it is a blessing I will never forget.</p>
<p>Can a retired Air Force officer do the swearing in? Does he have to be in uniform? Granddad wants to do it!</p>
<p>Check the form that came in the PTR packet. It gives the details. I don't think he has to be in uniform if retired. I think I recall the dress code on the form. How great to have father or grandfather administer the oath. Congratulations.</p>
<p>Unless something has changed, and I highly doubt that it has, the retired officer doesn't need to have to be in uniform. My grandfather, who retired from the Marines in '69 after 30 years, wasn't in uniform. In fact, ever the Marine, he took offense to the people wearing untucked and ill-fitting uniforms. Needless to say he got a new set of Charlies for commissioning.</p>
<p>My wife's uncle is a Lt. Col USAF Retired and will be doing my son's swearing in. The form does state that coat and tie are an option, but he checked the uniform this weekend and it still fits! We're looking forward to it.</p>