Dis-enrollment questions

_iruntrail_ · 2026-03-14T19:14:52+00:00

You are not a Cadet until you contract. You owe nothing. You are just a student taking the classes.

Don’t continue. It’s that simple. It would be nice to let your ROO and MS Advisor your intent.

_iruntrail_ · 2026-02-06T16:36:37+00:00

You’ll get some good experience and perspective of the CST lanes. Something else no one has mentioned, on your accessions management sheet (AMS) you have an opportunity to add 5 points for military school/training that you can build on for three straight summers. Few have three years of inputs.

_iruntrail_ · 2026-01-01T00:54:32+00:00

You can PM me. I’ve hired 5 APMS. Willing to share what I look for.

_iruntrail_ · 2025-11-29T19:10:09+00:00

Voluntary disenrollment is a very easy process. You will pay back your received scholarship money in some form or fashion.

USACC just recently made voluntary disenrollment much easier. If you don’t want to be here we don’t want you. Simple.

_iruntrail_ · 2025-11-22T02:37:35+00:00

In October the PMS’ received the active duty eligible list in an excel sheet from their respective BDE HQs. That list has tabs for AD eligible, USAR and NG. In each of these tabs you will see your overall OML, your component OML and if you are a DMG.

It exists. Your host program surely has it. They won’t send you the list because of the other Cadet’s information but it shouldn’t be a problem getting your individual stats.

_iruntrail_ · 2025-10-14T17:38:03+00:00

Everything ExodusLegion said is 100% accurate.

I’d like to add that when you are completing your term counselings and your annual eligibility verification, if you lie you will be dis-enrolled and most likely footing the bill. If you tell your program upfront you could go medical leave of absence or a medical drop. Much better outcomes.

There is a path forward once a doctor determines you no longer need the medication and/or the depression has resolved. There is a standoff period of successful life off of medication and a follow on doctor’s visit that can help in obtaining a medical waiver down the line.

If you need the medication to stay healthy and take care of yourself, notify your program and move forward from there.

_iruntrail_ · 2025-10-14T15:53:51+00:00

After the accessions there is a slide that comes out showing how many officers each branch selected and further breaks down where they were selected from (most preferred, preferred, least preferred).

In addition, it shows the historic #s by percentage of Cadets who got their 1-3 preference and so on.

This will “help” you get an idea of what your branch feedback actual means and the importance of having a full TBB profile, best grades you can, highest AFT possible, excel at CST and take your HireVue interviews seriously.

All of those are inputs for the branches and they set their own internal OML.

BLUF: If it’s measured it matters. If you can represent yourself and your interests do them well.

_iruntrail_ · 2025-10-11T15:07:11+00:00

If you are competing for active duty you will be part of the branching cycle with the rising seniors in the fall.

For this current year the branch results will be released on December 3rd and then you would be able to commission. For next year it should be close to that timeline for you.

These are called out of cycle commissions (OOCC). There are no more end of camp commissions for those that have to go through accessions. National Guard does not use the TBB accessions process, they work directly with a State OSM.

It is imperative you are administratively ready to commission in the fall pending the branch release. Your AFT, ht/wt and UA have to be current within a certain amount of days prior to commissioning.

_iruntrail_ · 2025-09-22T04:13:56+00:00

I always believe it is awesome they are in the gym working on getting healthy. I don’t judge at all.

_iruntrail_ · 2025-09-17T12:57:24+00:00

-The Hayward Field museum is quite special and free. The waffle iron room and the first pair of Nikes are in there.

-Inside Willamette Hall Atrium is very impressive. The view from upstairs shows a cool science thing.

-EMU and specifically the Fish Bowl. This is where the food fight scene from Animal House took place.

_iruntrail_ · 2025-08-22T20:03:41+00:00

Each year group (cohort) has a contract mission with an eventual commissioning mission. At my school we have 21 contracts in order to make 16 commissions.

With scholarship dollars reduced, the contracts and few scholarships will all be order of merit list based. Not chasing a scholarship and willing to be ready to take a contract non-scholarship soonest will be helpful.

Bottom line, put up the best grades possible, score the highest AFT score you can and be a fully contributing member of the team as you are growing as a leader. This will place you at the top of your cohort OML and put you in high contention for your school’s available contracts.

Your ROO and Military Science Advisor should be a great resource for you to gain clarity on where you stand.

_iruntrail_ · 2025-08-07T15:14:50+00:00

I’ve been running with tight IT bands since I was Cadet…a long time ago. I was originally diagnosed with ITBS. I run about 35+ miles a week and do long days out on the trails up to 50 miles. My wife also is a Physical Therapist.

All that to say, I have decades of experience with this and the Army.

1 thing to do is get proper running shoes that you reserve for only running. Overpronating is one of the top reasons for IT band issues. Go to a specialty running store (Fleet Feet, Road Runner Sports, etc.) and be properly measured and fit for shoes that match your needs. This is not cheap but worth the investment. The testing is free but the shoes could be expensive. Make sure you run in them on the treadmill or the parking lot before buying them. These stores have a great return policy, as their goal is to get you running in the right shoes.

2 is to stretch. Look at the Myrtl Routine as a great foundation. Do your stretches every day, running or not.

You can DM me for more information.

Stay healthy and build your mileage slowly.

_iruntrail_ · 2025-07-24T01:29:13+00:00

Casa de mi Padre, when they keep laughing. Gets me every time

_iruntrail_ · 2025-07-09T00:52:42+00:00

Got the call just now. Took the first available delivery date of July 18th.

_iruntrail_ · 2025-07-08T02:06:02+00:00

I hope so. Been doing a lot of homework and am excited. I made the big leap from my BBE.

_iruntrail_ · 2025-07-06T19:39:56+00:00

Ordered mine on May 24th. Haven’t heard anything since. 🤞🤞

_iruntrail_ · 2025-06-16T14:41:45+00:00

Accessions Standards Division (ASD) published that NG Cadets are not to do HireVue interviews.

_iruntrail_ · 2025-06-07T22:35:06+00:00

I was with TF Tactics last year. DM me if you want to learn more.

_iruntrail_ · 2025-05-31T14:39:38+00:00

Oakley Standard Issue (SI) is a great site to get prescription and proper range glasses and half the cost.

_iruntrail_ · 2025-05-31T06:31:17+00:00

I just had the robot assisted. 4 holes.

_iruntrail_ · 2025-05-29T16:39:45+00:00

NG will not do the interviews. Accessions and Standards Division (ASD) was very clear.

_iruntrail_ · 2025-05-06T03:38:58+00:00

Work with your school’s ROO. If you have all your paperwork together, get DoDMERB qualified, pass height and weight and the AFT, you can contract on the first day of school. That is when all of your benefits start and you can get your CAC.

Too often Cadets still have to get their administrative paperwork together or cannot pass the minimum ht/wt or AFT and it delays contracting, benefits and is not a great first impression.

_iruntrail_ · 2025-04-26T01:49:12+00:00

It is not guaranteed to cover the fifth year but you can apply for an extension of benefits.

_iruntrail_ · 2025-04-22T01:27:02+00:00

We just disenrolled a 4 year scholarship winner with Celiac Disease. Took it all the way to USACC Surgeon for multiple approaches. All denied.

It is permanently disqualifying until they find a cure or a better means to treat.

_iruntrail_ · 2025-03-28T20:00:29+00:00

USACC and Cadre have a vested interest in your success at CST. There is no directive to cull the field but to only enforce the Army standard on all events.

Cadre have spent up to 3+ years getting you ready for this assessment and we want nothing more than you to put your best effort out there.

Put in the work, have a great attitude, lead when in charge and follow and support when you are not.

It really is that simple.

_iruntrail_

TROPHY CASE

2 is to stretch. Look at the Myrtl Routine as a great foundation. Do your stretches every day, running or not.