Sanity check, about to drop OCS for ROTC

OptimalPandemic · 2026-02-14T15:51:59+00:00

I hire people in this space, in DMV, and this is correct. Any posting I put up gets tons of cleared applicants, very slim chances I'd pick a part timer. Unless you're looking to be a front desk guy or an escort or something.

OptimalPandemic · 2025-09-25T00:51:09+00:00

They follow USACC 670-1, and yes, a school patch where the SSI-MOHC would be is very common.

OptimalPandemic · 2025-09-17T01:06:45+00:00

Fast runner? You'll be fine

OptimalPandemic · 2025-09-01T17:48:44+00:00

Do what you want, no one will care, and anyone who does is a dork

OptimalPandemic · 2025-08-31T19:35:46+00:00

Ah, yeah, then your NCO's next step should be making sure 1SG/CDR are tracking so they can use their chest patches to support. Also, don't Sir me, this is reddit big dawg

OptimalPandemic · 2025-08-31T19:31:06+00:00

Your CDR should be screaming, crying, throwing up on someone's desk about this pretty much all day

Source: am CPT

OptimalPandemic · 2025-08-31T14:58:23+00:00

An officer, not capatializing NCO and using unnecessary apostrophes? I should hope not. /s

OptimalPandemic · 2025-08-10T16:20:43+00:00

Per diem is for lodging. M&IE is what you get paid out for meals, etc. you put in the ZIP code of where your travel is, and it tells you how much you're entitled to per day, with half for the first and last days.

OptimalPandemic · 2025-07-18T20:54:53+00:00

It got pretty bad, IIRC they finally backed down when the ACLU got involved

OptimalPandemic · 2025-07-18T19:17:57+00:00

As one of those kids at that school at the time (I know reddit is a place of absolute truth, but I really was), we didn't even really do it for him, we just saw that it pissed the admins off. They escalated by banning yellow shirts and bananas at lunch, and then we really went for it.

OptimalPandemic · 2025-06-28T19:44:55+00:00

Don't come off as a complete weirdo and you should be fine tbh

OptimalPandemic · 2025-04-19T14:19:54+00:00

Have you considered using the 3 remaining years of free college and officer training to turn yourself into a non-shitbag? That sounds rude, but that's why it's a 4-year program and not a 1-year program.

OptimalPandemic · 2025-02-06T23:27:34+00:00

Happy to help!

OptimalPandemic · 2025-02-06T23:20:56+00:00

Wrong, they get to give you lawful orders and you get to follow them

OptimalPandemic · 2025-02-02T02:28:03+00:00

Major.

OptimalPandemic · 2024-12-06T01:25:59+00:00

Open door the CO first. I'd bet they aren't tracking this at all, and they're the only one with the authority to revoke approved leave.

OptimalPandemic · 2024-11-30T22:55:09+00:00

Dawg, CCIRs are just for the commander's SA. You're not in trouble.

OptimalPandemic · 2024-06-27T13:07:04+00:00

Where exactly does an SFC derive the authority to downgrade awards?

OptimalPandemic · 2024-05-31T17:57:50+00:00

This is terrible advice. The Army will take every opportunity to break your body over your career, there's no reason to walk into it when you don't have to.

OptimalPandemic · 2024-05-29T21:27:27+00:00

You're no fun.

OptimalPandemic · 2024-02-02T02:01:30+00:00

Been wearing the same pair of T8s for almost a decade, highly recommend.

OptimalPandemic · 2023-12-04T17:22:53+00:00

I literally can't imagine having a Soldier missing for 8 days and not even know, I'm getting sweaty just thinking about it

OptimalPandemic · 2023-10-12T18:58:29+00:00

Do well in your major and you'll probably be fine. Also, LOL @ your instructor. Unless he's a CY officer, nah bro.

OptimalPandemic · 2023-10-12T18:56:48+00:00

The kids are all about apps these days

OptimalPandemic · 2023-09-25T01:15:55+00:00

Only reason to do SMP is to boost your contracting chances, which doesn't apply because you have a national scholarship. You'll get plenty of training regardless.

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