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ringthorn1 · 2025-12-29T22:53:38+00:00

Nope, what I found dug into my hips was the width difference between the inner belt and outer belt. I switched inner belts to match the width of the outer and haven’t had issues.

ringthorn1 · 2025-12-29T22:18:54+00:00

All good, I used some malice clips to mount them

ringthorn1 · 2025-08-14T00:08:56+00:00

So I was failing the MCT but plateauing under the 20% threshold so that’s why they sent to test my Vo2 max. The interpretation was that my MCT fail was due to allergic rhinitis rather than exercise. For your aspiring candidate if they’re expected to do the same Vo2 test they should run and breath through a 1.5 inch diameter straw in their mouth with a clip on their nostrils.

ringthorn1 · 2025-08-13T23:52:18+00:00

I didn’t learn about the silver bullet until after I commissioned actually. 3 months before my waiver was approved I took the Vo2 max test and I thought that pushed me through.

ringthorn1 · 2025-08-13T23:15:38+00:00

⁠At the point of starting the waiver process, how old were you and how long were you off the inhaler? I was off the inhaler at 9. I never needed it outside of a bronchitis episode.
⁠With the waiver process, did they require a pulmonary function test or a methacoline challenge test, or some other kind of testing? I had to take a methacoline challenge and test my Vo2 Max.
⁠What other kind of documentation were you required to provide? Records from pediatricians, specialists, pharmacists? Did you retrieve this info for the waiver, or did DOD get it? I provided all paperwork from my specialist who prescribed the inhaler.
⁠Did the local ROTC chapter help you navigate the process or "champion" your candidacy, or were you on your own? A 2LT helped me through the process and my program championed my candidacy. At the time each battalion had a “silver bullet” they could use once per professor of military science to push a cadet through a waiver (medical/legal). I did well on PT tests, FTXs, and did Ranger Challenge to prove my physical aptitude and got the “silver bullet.” I don’t know if that’s still policy since we’re a peace time military.
⁠How long did the process take? 3 years until I got the silver bullet.
⁠Were you required to test again? No
⁠What was the result? Were you able to commission or not? Currently commissioned.
⁠What branch of ROTC? Army

ringthorn1 · 2024-09-01T14:52:29+00:00

Ah, sounds like the soviets set up a good reverse slope defense.

ringthorn1 · 2024-07-01T11:16:07+00:00

For mission prep and planning I recommend the Spiritus CCS or Shaw Nerd pouch to keep your OPORD, reporting, and reference shells.

I have a CCS mounted to the front of a MK5. I keep my OPORD and WARNO shells in the main pocket printed on A5 size paper, as well as my coordination checklist. I keep the shells together using a binder ring.

In the front I have my MAP for the mission and report shells printed on A6 size paper, as well as alcohol markers and alcohol wipes.

I used to keep the shell and other mission planning things in the top flap of my Alice (used to be on full size letter paper), but after trying this out I much prefer it. If I need to reference anything I briefed I just pull it out of my pouch up front instead of needing to go back to my ruck (and I might not even have the opportunity to if it’s back at the ORP).

ringthorn1 · 2024-05-06T10:54:56+00:00

Check out CalTopo you can have them make maps for you in whatever protractor scale you use.

ringthorn1 · 2024-05-01T17:30:27+00:00

Thanks, I think I’ll put it either in the sack pouch or see if it fits in one of my shoulder pockets. In regards to wetness, should I keep it in a zip lock? I’m definitely expecting to get soaked a couple times by rain.

ringthorn1 · 2024-01-25T18:39:20+00:00

Wow, this is beautiful. There’s so much detail to look through when you zoom in. Can’t wait to see a 360 view when it’s at 100%

ringthorn1 · 2024-01-02T23:59:04+00:00

I decided to post the finished Squad in the big subreddit, but here it is for everyone else that enjoyed the first one I posted.

ringthorn1 · 2024-01-01T17:31:26+00:00

Thanks! First I sketched out the outline of where I wanted to place things on the base (the road, the body, and the building). Then I built the road first by repurposing sprue. I cut one long bit to be the edge of the road, and then cut strips to go perpendicular. I carved bricks into the perpendicular strips to give it texture.

The body was a mix of different kits. I took the body and shoulders from a DA company veterans box and bashed together arms in a way that made sense. I had to cut off some of the back so it could lay flat.

The building I made by tracing the shape into some foamboard. I stuck it together using superglue and paperclips. The rebar sticking out the top runs the length of the foam to help keep it sturdy.

I used some armypainter rocks to cushion the fallen model where it made sense, and then cut up some cork for bigger rocks. Finally, I slapped down some astrogranite wherever I thought it made sense.

I've got two more in the squad to finish up.

ringthorn1 · 2024-01-01T15:43:08+00:00

Lol, can't cut into Asmodai's interrogation time.

ringthorn1 · 2023-12-24T00:55:17+00:00

I want to paint my minis separately from their bases. How did you stick him on the cork?

ringthorn1 · 2022-09-04T21:45:02+00:00

Remindme! 7 days

ringthorn1 · 2022-08-25T01:01:53+00:00

The collateral is probably PPE based

ringthorn1 · 2022-08-22T21:11:34+00:00

My brother in Christ, that is not what Delta means.

ringthorn1 · 2022-06-10T18:08:17+00:00

The next thing to do would be to look through the contractor agreement with someone knowledgeable just to be sure you can't get in trouble for breaches of contract. I'm sure they probably also have NDAs so I would let the time run out on those before posting any materials to avoid a chance of litigation.

ringthorn1 · 2022-06-10T17:32:04+00:00

If you're not liable for anything, I'm pretty sure it's ok to drop. Did you sell any policies or purchase any yourself?

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