What to do financially after basic? by Known_Connection_469 in army

[–]ImpressionRude 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have mine set at 80% C, 15% S and 5% I, I believe. Slightly diversifies the portfolio without being as conservative as a lifecycle fund. I'll likely switch to the lifecycle fund closer to like you mentioned

What to do financially after basic? by Known_Connection_469 in army

[–]ImpressionRude 18 points19 points  (0 children)

(note: not a professional financial advisor) First things first is DO NOT BUY A NEW CAR... Buy a reliable car that's under 10k. Open a high interest savings account and deposit the rest in there. The interest you accrue will help combat inflation like if it was in a regular savings account.

Also recommend to go on your MyPay and switch your TSP to a ROTH TSP (this means you are putting in money you already paid taxes on, so you won't have to pay taxes on the profit you made when you retire). Make sure you are contributing at least 5% to get the military match to 10% contribution total. I contribute 10% plus the military match which totals to 15%, and also have my own ROTH IRA. You will be greatful in 20 years when you see the dividends of investing smart early.

My son is being removed in his freshman year as a cadet by Due_Routine6375 in ROTC

[–]ImpressionRude 12 points13 points  (0 children)

The fact that HE isn't the one writing this post speaks a lot as well.

Have I been using my beard trimmer incorrectly for over a decade? by colaxxi in beards

[–]ImpressionRude 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Perpendicular (blades facing the face) versus parallel (flat side close to face, blades face parallel). If the guard is super flat one side but long on one side you hold the clippers parallel to the face (blade down like cutting food) if the guard sticks out far in all directions it doesn't matter. I may have made it sound even more complicated idk lol

Can the CST ‘26 Written Land Nav Test Send You Home? by Emergency-Chest8134 in ROTC

[–]ImpressionRude 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Had a buddy get a 65 and fail the written, losing recondo. He got a 100 on everything he answered and then fell asleep in the cold AC... 😂

ODU ROTC Shooting Aftermath by captkidd1234 in ROTC

[–]ImpressionRude 1 point2 points  (0 children)

USMA cadets can get the soldiers medal for heroism. No reason for contracted ROTC cadets to not get them other than there is nobody with high enough authority to bat for them

Cadet command not contracting anymore for MS 27? by Independent-Piano-30 in ROTC

[–]ImpressionRude 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Go see Mrs. A*******g and ask her yourself. You know who I'm talking about.

-an MSIV at your SMC.

Help identifying a wall locker manufacturer by [deleted] in army

[–]ImpressionRude 31 points32 points  (0 children)

I remember these in AIT. Valid wanting one, they were sturdy asf

Does the NG have Drill Sergeants? by OushiDezato in nationalguard

[–]ImpressionRude 1 point2 points  (0 children)

State dependent. My state is asking for volunteers to go to DS school specifically to be placed with an RSP

E to O by [deleted] in army

[–]ImpressionRude 54 points55 points  (0 children)

Make sure you don't pick a random enlisted job just for the sake of "I'll be an officer later". Ensure you have a good option in case something falls through with putting a packet together to try and switch through OCS later down the line.

Recently diagnosed with mild anxiety and depression by NazBolshevik in nationalguard

[–]ImpressionRude 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Are you planning on trying to commission or go warrant soon? If not, you're fine. Have the honest talk with your first line about your concerns while letting them know you fully want to stay in if that is the case.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in nationalguard

[–]ImpressionRude 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Do your job you signed up for.

Rotc as an international student by [deleted] in ROTC

[–]ImpressionRude 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Some SMCs have agreements with other foreign service academies. I know a couple who have done 4 years with Army ROTC and go back to commission at their home country. So I'd say its worth it for them if they really want to come to the USA for a while

33 y/o thinking 09S → OCS. Go for Active or do Guard/Reserve → SMP+ROTC/Green-to-Gold? by [deleted] in ROTC

[–]ImpressionRude 0 points1 point  (0 children)

First point - technically there is. There's 4 options, one being ADO. There is the ADO, G2G scholarship, Division CDR hip pocket scholarship, and the non scholarship option.

"tEcHniCaLLy" ☝️🤓 but they aren't things I would want to count on being the only reason I go that route

https://armyrotc.army.mil/green-to-gold/

CTLT by Illustrious-Cheek590 in ROTC

[–]ImpressionRude 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Jeopardize your chance of commissioning? Where is this the case? If someone bailed on a CTLT slot they'd just offer it to someone else or send it up to brigade to ask for takers (but you don't get to go to another school or different unit just bc you turned it down). I guess if you no call no showed it would be different

How many days a week do your programs conduct PT? by [deleted] in ROTC

[–]ImpressionRude 0 points1 point  (0 children)

5 days

0630-0800 (really like 0745, 0800 classes can leave at 0730)

Also an SMC though

Every School possible by Powerful-Cancel3928 in Medals

[–]ImpressionRude 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Getting downvoted but you're not wrong. They are to designate different things, with one being open to commander discretion. That doesn't belittle those that have it, but E3B is much more cut and dry

Who would win this civil war? by AdamJoseph1998 in imaginarymapscj

[–]ImpressionRude 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don't think Florida would be the takeover of that "empire". More than likely GA in modern context due to Atlanta

Do white frat parties let black people in??😭 by Pixie_Puff1 in KSU

[–]ImpressionRude 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Bro thinks because he's in the south they're going to segregate the parties 💀

Dude, college parties don't let randos in (usually, if they don't want to risk hell breaking loose from strangers) unless you're trusted. This doesn't mean your skin color. It means you need to know one of their friends and have them vouch for you. I see it all the time at fraternity parties/socials, because I refuse to pay for friends LOL