For example, cousin accepted to west point but went to rice university, uncle ex military in thailand and phillippines, and grandfather survived japanase invasion of phillippines.
2007-09-10 15:17:57 · 7 answers · asked by Moriarti 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
Aw ok.
I hope I can say that the thing that seperates me from others candidates is that I have the will to become a sucessful military leader.
2007-09-11 10:46:09 · update #1
It helps, but not much. They look for people who's family have had a strong military background, for they believe that people who that background will stay in the service longer and less of a chance of them dropping out. Do not bring up the thing about your cousin going to Rice instead of West Point.
Grades and extracurricular activities matter the most though. The family thing is one of the last things they look at.
2007-09-10 15:59:31 · answer #1 · answered by Chris 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the professionals have been reported and the cons are loopy in the event that they say dying. it extremely is different from your going to stay constantly as a civvie. And any con could be dealt with or triumph over. in the adventure that your away out of your loved ones, properly it fairly is genuine, yet once you have been a expert baseball participant or a rockstar on excursion, you would be away alot additionally. the biggest professional is admire and accomplishment. understanding which you're fairly doing some thing that concerns to all interior the rustic and once you have individuals of all generations understand that, you won't be in a position to triumph over it. once you at an early age do 3x up on your civillian acquaintances, then it is going to likely be properly worth it. My 2 cents after 2 a protracted time of provider
2016-10-04 08:43:59 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think any of those associations would help. I would focus on my grades and extracurricular activities to set you apart. You might also want to try to build up some sort of political involvement in the political party of your choice. Someone a bit high up in your party might be able to write you a good letter of reference later on. When you draft your admission letter, you could mention a long family history of military service? It might help you out that way. Hope this helps, and good luck.
2007-09-10 16:38:51 · answer #3 · answered by Marco R 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It'd probably help a lot more if the family connection was a bit stronger. Like if one of your parents was/is an Officer, or your grandfather was an Admiral.
2007-09-10 15:23:39 · answer #4 · answered by Gotta have more explosions! 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you had a father/grandfather that was an O6+ that would help, but in your case no, better rely on your grades.
2007-09-10 15:43:28 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
They're a reference. but that's all. Your grades, letters of recommendation (and your own determination) will speak a lot more for you.
2007-09-11 08:47:08 · answer #6 · answered by robert43041 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. The only way to get anywhere in life is to pave your own way and get there on your own.
2007-09-10 15:42:30 · answer #7 · answered by nurse 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋