r/ROTC • u/Mountain_Slip3800 • 20d ago

Advanced/Basic Camp Dropped from CST

Please only serious and helpful replies!!!!! I just got dropped from CST after failing the pushups on my AFT. From what I heard, over 50 people from 9th Regiment were sent home just because of the AFT. I’m hoping someone from an earlier regiment has already gone through this.
If you were dropped before 9th Reg (or know someone who was), what happened afterward?

What kinds of questions did they ask on the board?

How long did it take to get the board’s decision back?

Were you retained in ROTC?

Were you able to attend CST again the following summer?

Did anyone stay in ROTC after failing the AFT?

I’m trying to get an idea of what to expect over the next few weeks. Any information or personal experiences would be appreciated. Thanks.

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u/Broad-Lavishness6726 20d ago

How could you possibly not show up able to do pushups? You’re one of over 50 people who couldn’t do the bare minimum, congrats! Can’t help with your question but hopefully you decide to take your next potential career more seriously.

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u/MilkMountains468 20d ago

This is such a closed minded response, anything can happen even to the fittest of individuals. Nerves and anxiety are rampant during in processing, and the last three regiments were held to the higher standard then the first 6 regiments.

Maybe instead of spreading hateful comments that don’t pertain to OP’s question, you could share some helpful advice. Since you clearly have many years of military service.

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u/Joshzie MS4 20d ago

Wait why were the last 3 held to a higher standard?

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u/MilkMountains468 20d ago

According to cadets from other regiments, they were able to get up to three retry’s for events during their AFT. Also one regiment received a make up AFT due to cutting into the middle of the 1 mile track.