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Hello,
I am PFC Segovia, and I am currently in IET studying at DLI. I have recently completed all of my medical and physical requirements for the West Point application and received a Letter of Assurance (LOA). I am now awaiting my Letter of Admission. My question is should I continue on the enlisted route and try to obtain a G2G scholarship/program offer?
I am PFC Segovia, and I am currently in IET studying at DLI. I have recently completed all of my medical and physical requirements for the West Point application and received a Letter of Assurance (LOA). I am now awaiting my Letter of Admission. My question is should I continue on the enlisted route and try to obtain a G2G scholarship/program offer?
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United States Military Academy (USMA West Point) Enlisted-to-Officer Green to Gold
Posted 6 y ago
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If the end goal is to be a commissioned officer, don’t turn down a more sure route for a less sure one.
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LTC Jason Mackay
PFC (Join to see) I agree with 1LT (Join to see) . If you are that far, ride it out. If it doesn't pan out then try the ROTC Green to Gold Route.
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Often I express my opinion that enlisted personnel should take ROTC or OCS route to a commission. In your case, PFC (Join to see), I say go for the USMA appointment. It sounds like you're well down that road. The major benefits of West Point are a completely free four-year college education, opportunity to learn from a highly respected academic staff, concentrated leadership training, and a "leg up" on many of your peers after you're commissioned. This may be the ultimate good deal.
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As a guy who went to West Point as a 35 series (98CMF back in the day), I say go for it now. You've not yet gone to your permanent duty station -- the aforementioned rigidness of the academy won't shock your system as much. And of course the goal is becoming an officer, so do it now while you meet the age requirements - G2G is a solid back-up plan. Might I add, staying enlisted is not a bad gig either -- Good Luck on your decision. If you have questions of my experience...send a note...
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That depends on what you want to do and what you can afford. If you can afford to be a poor college kid then go to a traditional school that has an ROTC. USMA has a great program that will enable you to go to school full time without needing to work a part time job to eat and pay for rent. For most commissioning routes, the best choice comes down to what fits your life's needs. Once you commission you are like every other 2LT and no one cares how you earned your commission.
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Consider the USMA as the best option available. I taught there during intersession. No big thing. Also as a liaison officer for USMA. My thoughts are. Attending and graduating will give you one of the best educations you will ever have access to. By far better than any ROTC program. Period!!
What if you do not finish West Point for whatever legitimate reason. To include on a resume that you applied and was accepted to the academy will be an eye opener to any prospective employer.
Take the high road here. Shoot for the best opportunity and fly where few have have your opportunity. Be prepared to work and study like never before.
The very best to you and good luck.
What if you do not finish West Point for whatever legitimate reason. To include on a resume that you applied and was accepted to the academy will be an eye opener to any prospective employer.
Take the high road here. Shoot for the best opportunity and fly where few have have your opportunity. Be prepared to work and study like never before.
The very best to you and good luck.
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West Point in my opinion. You will receive a degree and it gives you a leg up as far as I am concern. I served as an enlisted in the USMC and got out and went thru ROTC receiving my commission in the US Army and went back in as a LT. finally retiring.
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No formula for success, other than lots of hard work and being brutally honest with yourself. Put in the work and get the bennies. No secret sauce other than your motivation, drive and ethos for success. There are usually many paths to the same destination, so it's totally up to you. If you want quick results you may strive for it, and miss much that is important along the way. It's all up to you. Good luck.
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If you are accepted to the USMA, that would be your best bet you making Flag Rank down the road.
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LTC Jason Mackay
SP5 Peter Keane the last factor one should use on a commissioning source is whether or not your odds are better to make GO. You are more likey to be hit by lightning. There are so many other intervening factors Post commissioning.
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Well My Son was thinking of green to gold.Cause he had the scores[marks, grades] and 2yrs college. And was told the waiting line was long, so, if you can go to west point go for it.
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