In our class, they gave us assigned seats based on seniority. The closer to the front (and left) you were, the more senior you were. All cadets were in the front row, and after that, I believe it went based on age, not hire date. I was more senior than some people who were in the canceled May orientation.

For bidding, they do it in the first 20-40 minutes of showing up on property. It's the first thing you do basically so you'll know where you're going immediately.

I ran into a guy from the first April class, and it seems they're calling people based on age. He said the youngest in his class was 27-25 range. My class, the youngest I've talked to is 22. Him and I think age might have something to do with getting a call, but we're not sure.