<p>Please don’t use words like exclusive and inclusive as if you are trying to make a specific point or to dazzle/baffle. We are talking symantics. I have already said numerous times since the beginning of time that the MAJORITY know what they are getting into. That the MAJORITY accept the challenge and committment eagerly. And that the MAJORITY are very sincere with their motives and committment to the service of their country. I’ve just pointed out that there are “SOME” that either don’t know what they are getting into, or see it strictly for the educational benefit and don’t really consider or understand the committment they have entered into. (Yes, even the Navy). This is not opinion; this is fact. All service academies go through this with a certain number of cadets each summer and through the 4 years of school. </p>
<p>We don’t need to argue this point because it’s not important. If you want to argue that it doesn’t need to be brought up in forums like this because it is a minority of cadets, then I can respect that. I have seen however a number of applicants go to summer seminar and when they get back realize and say; “this isn’t for me”. I wish every applicant could go to summer seminar. Unfortunately, the vast majority of applicants don’t get to go. Some of these will enter training and be disappointed with their expectations. (Yes, they are the vast minority). If applicants can know this ahead of time, then they can make more informed decisions. The more knowledge one has, the better prepared they are.</p>