<p>Does the sport(s) that you play while at the academy play a role on your service selection? I want to go Marine Corps ground and I am looking at competiting either in:</p>
<p>Marathon Club
Men's 1/2 Marathon Intermurals
Mens Club Lacrosse
Boxing
Intramural Cross Country</p>
<p>would the sport or the level of the sport factor into the service selection? also does anyone know about Navy competing in the Sandhurst competition? I know they do, but how do they select who competes in it?</p>
<p>It is really hard to say. A lot of communities are moving to the same "whole person" concept used by admissions in determination of service assignment. </p>
<p>Most importantly, compete in a sport because YOU enjoy it...not because of the merit it might get you!</p>
<p>The marathon team does not accept plebes on the roster, unless there is some special circumstance. To compete on the team, you must have competed a marathon, met the Boston Marathon qualifying mark, AND fall in good standing with the team. The team runs 3 marathons per year.</p>
<p>Jadler is pretty much right here. There are a few exceptions, however. Statistics have shown that many people on the men's varsity swim team are more prone to get EOD or seals because of their superior swimming abilities. Also, many varsity cross country guys seem to get marine corps. One thing is for sure though, if you want a particular service selection, you should try to do things in that area while you are at USNA. If you want Marines, you should get involved with things like Semper Fi Society, have good small unit leadership positions (ie plebe summer), and of course attend Leatherneck. Screening boards will look at everything you have completed at USNA, including your PFT score. If you are fit and have done well on the regular PRT while you are here, you should not find the Marine PFT particularly difficult, besides maybe the 3 mile run, but again, something like intramural cross country or half marathon WOULD HELP YOU become good at running, but would not FACTOR IN to your service selection as a merit based activity.</p>
<p>Re: Sandhurst -
I am wondering the same thing. I met someone on the team at NASS (as well as cadet who competed with the Afghani team) and it seems like lots of fun. Is the team very selective?</p>