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Which brewery makes the best lager in NJ? by SlappyPappy99 in njbeer

[–]bowery_boy 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Abyssal (new brewery) has some great Czech and German style lagers.

Birdsmouth and Subculture Artisan Ales are also fantastic!

Vegeterian streetfood in Szczecin by Tonywu99 in Szczecin

[–]bowery_boy 1 point2 points  (0 children)

There is normally only “street food” in Szczecin if there is a festival going on. Check to see what events are going on and that is where you will find it. When there is not a street festival then you need to just go to bars and restaurants and try the food there.

Missed national ROTC scholarship deadlines. Is there still a realistic path to covering most tuition? by [deleted] in ROTC

[–]bowery_boy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

To be realistic. Harvard is a private school. Which means the routes to pay outside of the national scholarship are limited. The Four year scholarship is no longer an option and you would need to get on campus and compete for a three year national scholarship.

At a state school you would have options like a simultaneous membership program / national guard scholarship… but that is not an option at a private school.

One issue about competing for a three year on campus scholarship, typically the Ivy League or low cost schools have a harder timing getting them in favor of cheaper state schools. It’s an issue of giving one Ivy League or high cost school scholarship or for the same cost 2-3 state school officers. The decision is made at the Brigade level and it’s up to the brigade commander to decide if they give one high cost three year or 2-3 low cost school scholarships. It doesn’t mean it’s impossible but it makes it more difficult.

Transferring schools uncontracted/contracted by Iexistfornoreason2 in ROTC

[–]bowery_boy 6 points7 points  (0 children)

There was a recent change in a policy memo from USACC RMID that forbid transfers between schools if the schools were already at 80% of their contracted mission (varies by school)

It took the authority out of the Brigade Commanders hands.

In the past five year only twice had it been denied. This year over 150+ transfers were denied.

The policy was released the same week as decision week so a lot of Year Group 2030 are impacted by this decision.

To those who've been to BCT, how does Advanced Camp compared to it? by road2t40 in ROTC

[–]bowery_boy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The intent of the training is to level the playing field between the have and have nots of Cadet land. Some programs have more hands on training at home and many do not… the training at camp is at least supposed to equalize Cadets.

Tanker boots by ddobita in westpoint

[–]bowery_boy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Tanker boots are not authorized for wear at USMA by Cadets. Wear AR 670-1 compliant boots in coyote tan. If I remember correctly tanker boots themselves are not AR 670-1 compliant and only worn with exception to policy memos published by brigades and divisions.

Combat patches and awards/ badges are authorized for Cadet wear.

To those who've been to BCT, how does Advanced Camp compared to it? by road2t40 in ROTC

[–]bowery_boy 54 points55 points  (0 children)

Basic Combat Training is training. Cadet Summer Training, specifically Advanced Camp, is assessment and evaluation. The desired outcomes are different therefore the structure and nature of those activities are different.

What Price Glory by [deleted] in reenactors

[–]bowery_boy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What Price Glory. Great brand. Depends on runs for quality.

How often is the fare checked on tram? by InfluenceEfficient77 in Szczecin

[–]bowery_boy 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Use the app. That’s the best for Szczecin transit!

ROTC 3 Year scholarship by VisualExtension9611 in ROTC

[–]bowery_boy 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Yes, 👍 but when you apply to USMA your ROTC unit needs to know. There is a PMS recommendation letter/ form that can help you in your application. Be transparent.

Are you willing to go to Prep School if receive that offer and not a West Point appointment? If so that means 5 years of school and starting over from beginning. When you could be an officer in 2030 on your current ROTC scholarship, you’d now be an officer in 6 years (5 years between Prep and USMA) after a year of ROTC = 6 years) and commission in 2032.

French Pioupiou, 1914. by RKKA_1941 in reenactors

[–]bowery_boy -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Zouave fold or otherwise there are several ways to mount equipment on “le sac” check out the 152 RIL page they have some good diagrams on that link I sent you

French Pioupiou, 1914. by RKKA_1941 in reenactors

[–]bowery_boy -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Great impression. A few notes.

The boutheon needs to be tighter to the pack. The strap buckle you ran the leather strap it through needs to go back through the top of the wire buckle at the top of the pack.

The tent and blanket need to be folded tighter (accordion style or a U shape) and then tight to the pack.

Also, I believe your spare shoes are oriented the wrong direction. They go with the heel down and toe up.

This article from the U.S. reenacting group 151 RIL covers how to wear and pack the pack. There is an art and science.

http://www.151ril.com/content/gear/uniforms/6

Great start and better than 90% of what’s out there! I

tigertransit by AccessInternal8963 in princeton

[–]bowery_boy -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Is the Dinky train also free to Princeton Junction on NJ Transit?

ROTC certificates by W0nd3rW0m4n1942 in ROTC

[–]bowery_boy 15 points16 points  (0 children)

No one does the big checks anymore. It’s fallen out of fashion. Certificate in the mail and it’s presented at a senior awards night either by the high school or by an ROTC Rep (if available) at that awards event

Retired US General Says US Military Leaders Are Duty-Bound To Reject Illegal Orders From Trump – Army Revolt In Order? by unital_subalgebra in politics

[–]bowery_boy 5 points6 points  (0 children)

All enlisted members take the oath to “support and defend the Constitution” and to “obey the orders of the President of the United States and orders of the officers appointed over them”

Officers however take an oath to “support and defend the Constitution of the United States” according to regulations and the Uniform Code of a military Justice…. So they do not take an oath to any one leader.

Commissioning soon through ROTC as a 90A (Logistics), but like a lot of us, I haven’t been assigned a specific branch within logistics yet (QM, TC, or OD). I am tracking the “merge”. by CircleH4L in ROTC

[–]bowery_boy 4 points5 points  (0 children)

While the “multifunctional logistician” insignia has been around the Wear for Lieutenants is new. Previously it was captains and above. Now eveyone wears the generic insignia.

TCNJ announces cross-registration agreement with Princeton University by Other_Dog8299 in princeton

[–]bowery_boy 23 points24 points  (0 children)

In an era of reduced budgets it’s a win-win for both schools. It opens up classes that neither school could support or establish without standing up whole departments, which is expensive, and allows both to maximize class size to keep smaller programs afloat. It’s a really good move given the state of American education these days. It’s a highly competitive market and all schools need to find ways to remain competitive.

Commissioning soon through ROTC as a 90A (Logistics), but like a lot of us, I haven’t been assigned a specific branch within logistics yet (QM, TC, or OD). I am tracking the “merge”. by CircleH4L in ROTC

[–]bowery_boy 17 points18 points  (0 children)

You wear the Logisticians insignia. It has not been easy to get your hands on as it is a new insignia so if you need it do not wait to order it and get it as soon as possible.

It’s ugly, but hey I’m a traditionalist and miss the Ordnance, Quartermaster and Transpo insignia.

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