Congratulations to everyone who is getting there acceptances. I'd like to comment on some of the items that are currently being discussed; specifically, accepting RMC instead of Civi U and the fitness requirements for RMC/ Civi U.
For those of you who had your hearts set on Civi U and are being offered RMC instead, make sure that you really want to come to RMC. It can be a very long four years, especially if you do not like what the military colleges have to offer. I know numerous people who were in the same situation and accepted RMC, only to regret their time here. Many add to the troubles of the military staff and their peers now because of how they whine and complain about how the system eff'd them. Conversely I know others who finished 1 or 2 years of Civi U, came here and have excelled at and enjoyed the college. Don't just look at RMC as an entry program and don't think you can come to RMC and demand a switch to Civi U later (it has happened, but in very special cases), make your choice based on whether or not RMC is right for you. Personally, RMC was the right choice for me, yet it can still be very demanding and you can lose motivation very quickly. I can't even imagine what it would be like if RMC had not been my first choice. For those of you who are undecided, you can still come for your first year and try it out for free. Work hard, finish the year in good standing and then decide whether or not RMC is right for you, there is no shame in leaving if it isn't.
My second point is on fitness. In my opinion, fitness is one of the best and easiest ways to prepare for a course. For Recruit Camp, BMOQ, and BMOQ-L there isn't much to worry about information wise and the joining instructions don't stress any knowledge you need to know before course, thus the best way to prepare for these courses is to focus on getting as fit as you can possibly be. The fitter you are, the easier the course is. By being fit you are able to make better decisions when everyone around you is tired, you will adapt more easily to the demands of course, you will be less likely to injure yourself, etc. Fitness is extremely important for so many reasons and if it isn't already an important part of your lifestyle, you need to make it one.
CadetRac posted the standards for the RMC PPT, which is a good measurable standard to work up to. It may not be the greatest test of fitness, but for those coming to RMC it is the one that you will have to pass. It is not a hard test and everyone should be able to pass it. The PSP staff have recently developed a fitness package that should be sent out to all candidates accepted to RMC to help them pass their PPTs when they get here. It is based around a push-up program that was developed earlier in the year. Don't wait until you get that package, start working on your push ups and all other parts of your fitness now.
This is just my :2c: as a third year Officer Cadet at RMC. I hope this helps some of you deciding on whether or not you should accept the RMC offer, and those asking about fitness. Good luck all.
