The Army

Subject: The Army Fri Dec 21, 2007 2:12 pm

I just told my dad I wanted to join the Army. He took it ok. My mom said he was just scared to lose me. Airsoftguy, I think you said you wanted to go to the Air Force how did your parents take it? Anyone else can share how there parents took it.

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My parents took it pretty well. I think they might kinda rather I got some kind of regular job, but they are pretty supportive.

Subject: Re: The Army Fri Dec 21, 2007 8:52 pm

Lucky you. My dad is 1000000 percent against it.

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Why? I thought you said he took it well?

Subject: Re: The Army Fri Dec 21, 2007 9:15 pm

He did. He didnt say anything. He just sat there shaking his head. He dosnt need to blow up in anger just because he is aganst somthing. Ever since my uncle was shipped to Iraq he has been against all the armed forces.

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Thats hard when your parents are against it. You just have to remember that its your decision, and its the right one.

Subject: Re: The Army Fri Dec 21, 2007 9:24 pm

I know he will eventualy support me but it will take ALOT of time.

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Are you planning on enlisting, or doing ROTC or West point?

Subject: Re: The Army Fri Dec 21, 2007 9:34 pm

I want to go to West Point or ROTC. The problem with West Point is

Quote from shortdog on Airsoft Retreat-
To go to the Army academy, you need a letter of acceptance from your congressmen. Its hard to get. You need to have something that distinguishes you from all the other seniors that want to go too. So you need to have excellent grades, great extracurriculars and be a great ember of your community. volunteer time is great.

I make straight A's, I am very athletic because I play football and run track, but I dont know how to get the letter of acceptance. I will more than likely do ROTC.

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You should join CAP. Its a big help when you are trying to get into an academy.

Subject: Re: The Army Fri Dec 21, 2007 9:37 pm

Whats CAP stand for?

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Civil Air Patrol. It is a program designed to (among other things) prepare kids for the military. If you join, you will learn leadership, drill, and even how to fry a plane. (Yes, you will get the chance to fry a REAL plane.) I highly recommend it to anyone planning on going to the military, even more for a academy.

Subject: Re: The Army Sat Dec 22, 2007 10:05 am

hes going to fry a plane? like bacon?

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Ha. Very funny. lol

Subject: Re: The Army Mon Jan 21, 2008 5:07 pm

Kentucky Fried Airplanes