Posted on Nov 25, 2014
Are Junior Enlisted Soldiers Eligible for West Point Nominations?
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Our commander put this out recently and I just wanted to share this with others in case they haven't heard.
The Army has provided guidance to commanders who want to nominate outstanding junior enlisted Soldiers for possible admission to the U.S. Military Academy as cadets, and subsequent commissioning as Army officers.
Eligibility criteria:
• Be at least 17 but not older than 23 (25 with a waiver)
• Have a high school diploma or GED.
• Have completed basic training and are eligible to attend AIT
• Be eligible to re-enlist
• Be in compliance with Army medical standards AR 40-501
http://www.armytimes.com/story/military/careers/army/enlisted/2014/11/22/usma-nomination-requirements/19324267/?sf33959918=1
The Army has provided guidance to commanders who want to nominate outstanding junior enlisted Soldiers for possible admission to the U.S. Military Academy as cadets, and subsequent commissioning as Army officers.
Eligibility criteria:
• Be at least 17 but not older than 23 (25 with a waiver)
• Have a high school diploma or GED.
• Have completed basic training and are eligible to attend AIT
• Be eligible to re-enlist
• Be in compliance with Army medical standards AR 40-501
http://www.armytimes.com/story/military/careers/army/enlisted/2014/11/22/usma-nomination-requirements/19324267/?sf33959918=1
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Yes this is true. Also West Point Prep school was available when I started on Active duty. I think all West Point Grad need to have at least one year on Active Duty before starting WP.
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SSG Robin Rushlo, did you know anyone who took advantage of this offer? Seems like a great opportunity for those who would like to commission.
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SSG Robin Rushlo
I tested and passed for the Prep school. I did not attend as I got some other opportunity. Their was one other guy that tested and passed. He when to the prep school and then on to the point.
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This is a great opportunity for junior enlisted to receive their college degree and a commission as a 2LT.....however, before anyone takes advantage of this, I would recommend they sit down with a few senior officers (Field Grades at a minimum) and really find out what it means to be an officer. Being an officer is not for everyone, and some don't even want the life. Being an officer is not better than being enlisted, it's not worse, its just different.
What our junior enlisted need to understand is that being an officer means limited time with Soldiers for majority of their commissioned life. Being a Lieutenant is great, lots of Soldier time, being a Captain is better when in command, actually the best time of your career (in my opinion), but other than that, there is limited time to spend with Soldiers. Majority of an officers career will be spent on a staff at some level, doing planning and what not. Important work, but not glamorous.
For those that choose to go down that path through West Point, I say best of luck. For those that choose to stay enlisted, I welcome your decision as we need the absolute best in our NCO corps, as we do in the officer corps.
What our junior enlisted need to understand is that being an officer means limited time with Soldiers for majority of their commissioned life. Being a Lieutenant is great, lots of Soldier time, being a Captain is better when in command, actually the best time of your career (in my opinion), but other than that, there is limited time to spend with Soldiers. Majority of an officers career will be spent on a staff at some level, doing planning and what not. Important work, but not glamorous.
For those that choose to go down that path through West Point, I say best of luck. For those that choose to stay enlisted, I welcome your decision as we need the absolute best in our NCO corps, as we do in the officer corps.
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