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How does it work? Kid joins a transfer unit and does a semester as a fish? Then after one semester, leaves to join a real corps outfit? So, second semester they are a pisshead?
Will a transfer student have trouble being accepted into their new outfit?
I remember our Frogs having a difficult time, because they missed out on the bonding we shared as fish.
Thoughts by recent grads? Thanks!
I think recently it has worked out well for most. You are correct, first semester as a fish, but 2nd semester is determined by how many years they have left at A&M. Most will be pissheads, but some do jump to whitebelt. Personally not as big a fan of that, but that's how the apple falls from the tree. Additionally, some transfer will stay in the unit they were in (K-1, Sq 18) while others will be moved to outfits based on needs. The Corps has moved away from the stay loyal to one outfit your entire 4 years to moving to a unit where you have the opportunity to lead. Many have been upset about it, but I do know some people were moved to another outfit, accepted by that outfit, and developed themselves as a damn good leader when they may not have originally had the opportunity to lead in their original outfit. Way I see it is, yes I want to stay with the guys I put out with fish year, but you won't always be able to stay where you want in life and business. Your boss will move you to what will be best for the organization you belong to. A good chance to grow up as an individual and take on a role instead of going to a corner and crying. Some will not agree and that's okay.