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What KR said....
From what I understand the VMI, Citadel etc inductions before school begins is about a week or 2, whereas Army, Navy and Air Force begin in late June, early July. I know R-Day for USMA is June 26 this year. Cadet Basic Training (fondly known as Beast Barracks) is approximately 8 fun-filled weeks before classes start. During this time, the new students are not cadets but New Cadets and will be until their full induction into the Corps in August. Then comes plebe year and they will be fully recognized at the end of the year.
Many cadets have said over the years:
..."West Point is a $500,000 education... shoved up your ___ - one nickel at a time"
When Gen Alum was there the quote was only $250K. Inflation, I guess.
KR, ask the admiral if there was the same adage about Navy.
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This is NOT denigrating any ROTC program or state military college. It's just that the US service academies are different and have a sole purpose.
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....but some are more equal than others.
Last edited by alum; 03-06-2006 at 05:42 PM.
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