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Posted by mama141 on January 9, 2006, at 20:11:13
I have no idea where to post this, but politics was as close as I could get so here goes
(By the way, before y'all tell me, I know that I cannot "fix" this for my son, but I just need to vent--
Our son, age 32, entered Officer's Candidate School six months ago. He has excelled at everything he has done. He is in great physical shape and plans to become a SEAL upon graduation...This is a big deal, mostly because of his age...but he was ready for the challange.
Anyway, yeaterday was the final PT (physical test) and he fell two push-ups short of qualifying. This means he must start all over and will probably not make SEAL!! For two lousy push-ups??!!
He is devistated, we are devistated and mainly, we are wondering what can he do?
There must be some legal process here -- some redress. Anyone who knows him knows that he can do at least ten more push-ups than what were required, but the testing officer kept telling him that his push-ups weren't "good enough" As a result he did not get in the required number in the required time.
I researched JAG and that is a possibility. However, we have been told that if he takes that road, it will be held against him!!
Give me a break! The military is the most undemocratic organization I have ever come across...I am sorry to "dump", but for my mental health I just needed to vent......Any Ideas??
Posted by James K on January 12, 2006, at 17:48:33
In reply to U.S Military, posted by mama141 on January 9, 2006, at 20:11:13
I'm sorry no one has any useful advice for you. I was hoping someone had some experience. I just wanted to say that your son has accomplished something great, and even if some sob has tried to steal it from him, he still did it.
With recruitment levels down and the need up, I can't understand their attitude.
My sympathies,
James K
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