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My daughter enlisted today
November 27, 2018, 07:49 PM
4x5My daughter enlisted today
My 19 year old daughter enlisted in the National Guard (ROTC) today. She goes to Ft. Jackson this summer for basic training. My daughter is really excited, but my wife and I are nervous. Very nervous, actually.
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ʘ ͜ʖ ʘ November 27, 2018, 07:58 PM
ArtieSCongratulations to all of you.
And please thank her for volunteering. That is a testament to her character.
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November 27, 2018, 08:01 PM
BigboreshooterCongrats to you both! Going to my daughter's graduation from basic was one of the most moving experiences of my life.
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November 27, 2018, 08:14 PM
kimber1911How does the ROTC work?
Is she scheduled to go to college after basic training?
Going to basic I assume she joined as enlisted and not as an officer.
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November 27, 2018, 08:46 PM
mjlennonI'd be nervous too if it was my daughter. Bet that's any normal parent's reaction. Given time, you'll get used to the idea. She'll be fine.
Fort Jackson - summer basic training, uhm...she's gonna know she's not in Utah anymore...
November 27, 2018, 08:49 PM
jhe888Cheers. She'll do great.
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Edmondquote:
Originally posted by kimber1911:
How does the ROTC work?
Is she scheduled to go to college after basic training?
Going to basic I assume she joined as enlisted and not as an officer.
Yep, they go to school during the school year and then do cadet stuff over the summers. They can also get slots for Airborne school. I think their cumulative exercise is still at Joint Base Lewis McChord and it's called LDAC.
I know during OCS, we were enlisted. I assume a cadet is the same.
Personally I think ROTC is the most balanced commissioning source out of USMA, ROTC and OCS. Most USMA graduates I've met are just weirdos. OCS are older, sometimes prior enlisted guys/gals and bitter. Out of all the officers I've met, I think ROTC grads are the most balanced.
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November 27, 2018, 08:51 PM
sigfreundThank her, thank you.
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valkyrie1Very nice, congrats to both and thank you.
November 27, 2018, 09:13 PM
BillyBonesNYCongratulations and thank her for her service for me.
All the best
Billy
November 27, 2018, 09:20 PM
StramboCongrats, I did the ROTC route after 3 enlisted. Make sure she knows to take any schools she can get in the summer. They are much harder to get slots for after she’s commissioned.
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flashguyI'm sure she will do fine. Thank her (and you) for her decision to serve.
I was AFROTC (4 years back in 1955-60) and it was a good decision for me.
flashguy
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wreckdiverStand strong, be proud. She is doing what you trained her to do. Give her total support!!
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November 27, 2018, 09:53 PM
ulstermanI was very proud when ours enlisted. Then I sat down and remembered what I went thru.
I prayed a lot. A lot.
It worked.
November 27, 2018, 09:55 PM
jigray3Tell her I am grateful for her service, and her parents.
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Skins2881Be proud papa. Thank her from all of us.
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ontmarkPlease thank her for her service.
Congratulations
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November 27, 2018, 10:48 PM
scratchyBoth of my boys went through Ft. Jackson. Congratulations! Be a proud dad.
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November 27, 2018, 10:55 PM
sjtillA huge step forward for her, you raised her right! Yes, lots of worries but we have those for all our kids.
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