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Hey all I'm hitting the big 2-1 this summer and am definitely looking into picking up my first weapon. However, I really don't want to spend an incredible amount of money since it will be my first pistol (definitely under $400). I figured it should be a 9mm as well. Any suggestions on some...

Uhh.....you don't know if you're going to be able to balance the time between the two? My suggestion: figure it out. If you really want to be in a frat, then fine, but make sure your ROTC performance suffers because of it. I know around here frat activities are NO excuse for missing battalion...

You choose what option you are going to be before even setting foot onto the college campus. You can always change your option back and forth while in the programs. Obviously, I wouldn't change more than once! It is also best to figure out what you want to be ASAP because you have to take...

Not true, you can study abroad while on an NROTC Scholarship. My buddy will be going to Japan for next semester. We also had people study abroad in Spain and a semester internship with the Senate in DC. I'm not sure how difficult it is to get these though, the people from my unit that took...

You wait 3 months after the procedure and send it in. At least thats what my advisor/medical officer told me.

After having custom on 16 Dec, I finally read the 20/20 line on 3 January. I am seeing 20/20 combined, but my eyes have healed/continue to heal differently. My left eye is better than 20/20 while my right is not.

You can in fact substitute CORTRAMID for your 2/c cruise if you didn't have a 3/c cruise. However, there was some difficulty in that last year with my unit. A lot of sophomores had CORTRAMID lined up, but had to switch to 2/c surface cruises last minute. As far as where people can go on a 2/c...

PRK before joining what part? Speaking from the NROTC side of the house, PRK does in fact disqualify you from getting a commission. But after 3 months we apply for waivers through BUMED to get requalified again. Again, this is the case for NROTC mids.

PNS Scholarship= Professor of Naval Science Scholarship This means that the CO of the unit gets to pick someone that isn't already on scholarship to get one. I'm not sure if only 4/c or 3/c can get it, but I know it exists. My buddy who got it lead our class in grades and was pretty high in...

Dude, I'm in the same boat as you right now! I had custom performed 2 weeks ago as well. I'm not blurry anymore, but my distance vision is not where it needs to be. I had a checkup with my eye Doc on Monday and had 20/40 and 20/50. From time to time I alos have had some problems reading...

When you pick up scholarship after 3.5 years, you dont get a cruise until after sophomore year. A good friend of mine got the PNS scholarship after first semester of our freshman year but didn't get to go on CORTRAMID. Look forward to your 2/c cruise though!

I'm talking about the ship navigation that is taught by the NROTC staff. I found it to be a great help on the ASTB. This is because there are many questions based on nautical terms and concepts! I'm sure a good knowledge of aircraft nav would be a great help as well.

It's not that difficult. The best advice (in my opinio) for taking the ASTB is to wait until after you've taken a semester of Navigation and after a semester of Calculus based physics, specifically the mechanical stuff. A few physics questions can creep in there, and having the class already...

My friend did some digging around and found out that Mids can in fact use Space-A flights. I'm not exactly sure about the details though. As far as shopping, you'll get a military ID during your first semester. This ID will allow you to shop at military exchanges online and on base. You can...

Well. TLC did my eyes and the projected cost for Custom PRK and the adjustments for my poor vision, I was supposed to pay about $5100. I think normal PRK typically runs around 4k, at least thats about the median for what my friends have paid to have the procedure done. Of course, exact cost...

I just had the custom procedure done last thursday, and to day is the first time I can actually look at the computer and not scream in pain! I saw 20/30 left and 20/40 24hrs after the procedure, since my vision has gotten a bit more cloudy but the pain has subsided. Any insight into when your...

I was just referring about my unit in my post, I'm sure there are plenty of people who did 2 years without ever getting their scholarship. I'll bet it is even more common now, considering that scholarships are so much harder to get these days.

hmmmm "fighter pilot manual" didn't come up on ebay....no WAY it's real....

Thats some of the most amazing flying video I've ever seen. That guy is freakin' awesome!

Just to give you a little perspective on my class: half of us came to college with a 4-year, the other half picked up scholarships after freshman year (3 year). If you don't pick up the scholarship while in high school, all is not lost. When you become a college programmer, make sure you get...

All, I am set to have PRK on 16 DEC. I will be having the custom procedure because I have 8mm pupils, the norm is 6mm. Just curious if anyone here also had PRK with large pupils or if anyone has had the custom procedure. If so, your experiences with the whole process would be greatly...

I believe it is the same for MECEPs. A few years ago, we had a SSgt get commissioned and already had his aviation slot before he graduated. Just make sure you take the ASTB!

I don't have my license, but I'd say out of my class (28 people), 5 have their pilots license. I know 2 actively fly because they are flight majors.

Well, I never took the SAT, but I got in with a 28 overall on the ACT (31 math, 29 english). However, I have heard that competition for scholarships these days has been getting tougher and the test score bar has been uppped. I can't give you an exact number though. Regardless of whether or...

mmmmm reminds me of spending the past summer hanging out in Waikiki with my buddies. Of course....I spent 27 days banging my head against the bulkhead in a fast attack.......boooooooorrrrrriiiiiiing.

Yeah, total BS about giving a couple hundred more a month for engineers. Why bother keeping people as engineers? People that actually WANT to be engineers ALREADY hate life!

I'm not entirely sure about that. I can't say that I've every met any 2-year college programmers, but anything is possible. My best advice is to get in touch with the unit/affiliate you wish to join. http://www.ruf.rice.edu/~navy/ I'd email one of the instructors and get the info...

As far as running shoes goes, use the phone book or whatever to find a specialized running store. You will probably pay a little extra for shoes, but its totally worth it. The shoes that these guys hooked me up with are worth their weight in gold (I use Nike, the Bowerman series.....the kind...

I used the word files that are on one of these ASTB pages. They provided some basic knowledge that shows up on the Aviation and Nautical section. The computerized on is way better though....

rubicon, all the above advice is excellent. Just make sure when you are answering questions, make sure you do the whole "yes sir" or "no sir" thing. They like to see you rendering the proper respect. Also, don't hesitate to ask them about their careers and why they like the navy. Just my...

Ohhhh I saw that in Jane's.....Honda Grassmaster Mark III. Supposedly it has FLIR and can carry a few Hellfires....

Unfortunately, you can only use the dates of the Phases as a very basic guidline as to when you may be gone. If you plan on going on a sub for cruise, plan on the dates changing multiple times. For example, my cruise changed phases a few times, I had orders for 3 different boats because of the...

You lost to Navy, enough said :D :p :icon_wink

Just look at the Purdue offense, buddy. Orton has put up about 350 yards and 4 tds a game so far (4 in a row). But clearly we have the best offense in the Big Ten, and probably one of the weaker D's.

The ACC...yeah right.....the bastard conference. It's definitely all about the Big Ten. It's nice to be in a conference that actually plays defense, something unheard of in the Big XII. Plus, Purdue is in the Big Ten, we shall vanquish all. BOILER UP (just you wait, Michigan fans)

48% Bush.....and nothing else! The communists....errr....libs must have stolen it.

Just bought a copy of Punk's War off ebay....will start it after I finish McCain's book!

Navyfan, To my knowledge, not NROTC mids have DOD stickers on their cars (not given by the unit anyways). I do know a few rotc guys that did get DOD stickers when they had to go onto a base for summer cruise. Otherwise, our unit doesn't give them out at all. It could differ from unit to...

Still three cruises for those of us that show up with scholarships. After freshman year is CORTRAMID east or west, then 2/c surface/sub, then 1/c cruise.

Well, I wouldn't say Debellevue (or Driscoll for tha tmatter) just "road along". That may not be a fair assessment of his role. Yes, he was an NFO, but obviously he had something to do with he and the pilot downing enemy aircraft. Clearly since he was a WSO, he had something to do with the...

I will answer along the lines of what my unit does. For most of the year, all the mids are in khakis. They are almost the same for both branches. The difference is that Marine Options have a different belt and EGA collar insignia vice anchors. In service dress blue, the uniforms are...

I'd say let that person worry about it!

.....the Puffin......

Well, that's ONE way to deal with the in-laws....

Marine Options take the ASTB while in NROTC and earn their aviation contract. That means that after they graduate school and TBS, they are garaunteed slots in flight school (pilot/NFO). Its a way better deal that regular Navy Options, we can't get a contract ahead of time.

We're lucky to get a credit hour for lab, but no minor:(

Hoorah to another fellow Bears fan! I'm from Chicago as well. Da Bears Da Bears Da Bears Da Bears ........

Are you saying that my academic excellence and recruiting ribbons aren't going to help me in the fleet?! I think I'm going to cry...... WOLVERINES but f**k Michigan

So if you're an SNFO that wants jets, are they pretty much yours for the taking? From the attitude of the thread, it seems like most FO's want to go heavies vice fast movers.

He he, immaturity strikes again!