VMI Ratline Severity - United States of America Service Academy …
Jan 13, 2018 · This weekend met a former VMI cadet who left after rat year due to academics. He enlisted and, interestingly enough, was present at the Army Ranger school graduation of brother rats, with whom he is still close. He said his only VMI regrets are that he was not committed to college academics at that point in his life.
Phases of the Ratline - United States of America Service Academy …
Dec 2, 2013 · I. Cadre (or Hell Week): This feels like an eternity. Many Rats do not have 'Dykes' yet as the full Corps is not back in Barracks. This is the most physical phase of being a Rat. It is a confusing, yelling, whirlwind of activity.
More fallout from VMI waterboarding incident
Aug 23, 2016 · This is much ado about nothing. No criminal charges, no injuries, the accusation of “waterboarding” is overstated, the first lawsuit was dismissed, and the second one probably will be as well. If you don’t want anyone to ever touch you, or be subjected to adversity, State U is located in a town near you. L.
VMI Class of 2017 | United States of America Service Academy …
Apr 6, 2013 · Just to help with some conections before the line starts... Name, Height (Company), Major Interest Isaac, 70", History, Markmenship
VMI going soft? - United States of America Service Academy Forums
Jul 5, 2009 · Not just the ratline, but VMI itself. This is a normal part of life. Some things get easier, other things get harder. No matter what the rules are, the ratline is going to suck. It'll be as hard or as easy as you want to make it. Never forget …
Practical Tips for VMI Rats - United States of America Service …
Dec 2, 2013 · 5. Enjoy the ride. Being a Rat, in many ways, is almost as special as being a 1st Classman. Almost. 6. You will always be a Rat. Hell .. I still am. (I s*** you not) 7. Master the following phrase: Suck. It. Up. 8. When in doubt refer to rules 6 & 7. PS … when getting your Rat haircut be sure to ask for extra hair gel.
Citadel vs. VMI - United States of America Service Academy Forums
Jul 30, 2009 · The VMI rat year doesn't last as long (it's about six months), but I don't think you'd want that anyway. I've heard that VMI's six month rat line is harder than Citadel's knob year (from a cadet at an open house who's stayed at the Citadel), but thats probably a pointless debate, they both will suck . Also, VMI has this bracing as well, but it ...
Ask Me Anything: Rat at Virginia Military Institute
Mar 29, 2017 · I'm currently a Rat wrapping up the Ratline, or six month indoctrination process at VMI. Also, a mechanical engineering major and Midshipman 4th Class in the Naval ROTC unit at VMI. Ask me anything!
Rat Mom - United States of America Service Academy Forums
Sep 23, 2011 · My son is currently on the Ratline....he is having a difficult time with it...does not seem to be the academics or the physical aspect but appears to me to be the 'mental' challenge. We are almost on the other side of the country so homesickness too plays a part. I have not, and would not, be a...
AMA: VMI Rat - United States of America Service Academy Forums
Oct 2, 2017 · the Rat Line is very structured and there is a lot of oversight. There is a great deal of care by the staff at VMI, as well as the cadet cadre, to ensure that no one over steps the framework of the Rat Line. There is a great deal of pride in the process and no one wants to be the cause of it being dismantled by hazing.