153AThrowaway Posted January 8, 2020 Report Share Posted January 8, 2020 NG Army AGE: 26 ASVAB AFQT/GT: 89/123 SIFT: 43 Rank: SGT APFT: 265 EDUCATION: Bachelors 2.75 B.A. Political Science FLIGHT: None BOARD: N/A LORS: Congressman, NG State Aviation Officer, AV CW4 IP, AV CW3 Warrant Recruiter OTHER INFO: SELECTED: Yes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suda808 Posted January 18, 2020 Report Share Posted January 18, 2020 Bump for the January selectees. *personal request * If anyone was selected with a moral waiver submission, I’d love to take a look at it. I’ve read the guidelines on the WO recruiting site and multiple posts, but I think getting eyes on someone’s would be greatly beneficial...and appreciated! My inbox is open and I can message you my email. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aricamp Posted January 25, 2020 Report Share Posted January 25, 2020 AGE: 26 MILITARY: AD USAF, AIRCRAFT MECHANIC, 6YRS TIS, E5 GT: 110 SIFT: 43 APFT: 294 EDUCATION: SOME COLLEGE 3.0 GPA FLIGHT: NONE LOR: SQUADRON COMMANDER O-5, GROUP COMMANDER O-6, CCWO CW5 WAIVERS: NONE (HAD PRK DONE IN APRIL '19) MISC: AIRMAN LEADERSHIP SCHOOL, C-17A ENGINE RUN CERTIFIED, TOP BLOCK NCOER's FQ-S FIRST LOOK ON JANUARY BOARD Spent over a year building my packet. I built a strong resume, had strong LoR's, and trained my ass off for the APFT. Also studied my ass off for the SIFT but fell very short there. I do not know what goes in to the selection process but my advice is to do your best in every area that you have control over. I believe they use a whole person concept when rating you. Also, don't look like a slob in your DA photo. Cheers and good luck to all future applicants! 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minnrai Posted January 30, 2020 Report Share Posted January 30, 2020 AGE: 24 MILITARY: Active Duty Army - 68W - SPC - 3 years TIS - No Deployment GT: 111 SIFT: 49 APFT: 293 EDUCATION: Associates 3.8 GPA FLIGHT: NONE LOR: O-3, O-4, CW4 WAIVERS: NONE MISC: AASLT, EFMB, 1-AAM FQ-S FIRST LOOK ON JANUARY BOARD BEST OF LUCK! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
What556 Posted January 31, 2020 Report Share Posted January 31, 2020 AGE: 27 MILITARY: Active Duty Army - 68C - CPL - 4 years TIS - No Deployment GT: 119 SIFT: 57 APFT: 221 EDUCATION: 45 credits 3.7 GPA FLIGHT: NONE LOR: O-3, O-5, CW5 WAIVERS: NONE MISC: Not sure if it helps, but I'm in a 20 level slot, in charge of other soldiers, signed for a pretty penny in hand receipts with no losses. FQ-S FIRST LOOK ON JANUARY BOARD Was pretty feeling pretty doubtful that I'd get selected given my weak PT score, but I guess you never really know til you submit the packet. Good luck to everyone pursuing this path. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
future_aviator Posted April 12, 2020 Report Share Posted April 12, 2020 Selected for the National Guard today!! Thank you to everyone who helped me this past year, this forum is an amazing resource and I plan to pass it on! AGE: 28 ASVAB AFQT/GT: 97/124 SIFT: 61 APFT: 283 EDUCATION: Associate of Science, Information Technology FLIGHT: None BOARD: Civilian LORS: O4, O5, CW4, Coworker, two college professors SELECTED: April 2020 WAIVERS: Moral Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GM1 Posted May 9, 2020 Report Share Posted May 9, 2020 NG Army/Current AD Navy AGE: 26 ASVAB AFQT/GT: 83/121 SIFT: 56 Rank: GM1/E-6/8 years TIS APFT: 287 EDUCATION: High school FLIGHT: 11 hours towards PPL but I don’t think they even looked at this on the board BOARD: May 2020 OR NG board for CH-47 LORS: Current CO, XO, CW5x2, O-6, O-7 they cared more about what my CO and XO said about me more than anything as they deal with me more often. OTHER INFO: High ranking evals including being number one E5 on my last one. SERE and dunker already complete. SELECTED: Yes Been a lurker for two years to the month and was selected once before for another state but turned it down because the way they wanted to do things without a letter of acceptance. I got some valuable info off of here and don’t be afraid to reach out if you need help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nil5038 Posted June 1, 2020 Report Share Posted June 1, 2020 Got selected on my first look. Active Duty Army Age: 28 Bachelors Degree, one semester of Graduate work 13.5 hours of flight 62 SIFT 127 GT 300 APFT Prior Service: Naval Officer LORs: O-5 Navy Pilot, cw5 army pilot, E-9 navy One exception to policy request Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alice'sRestaurant Posted June 1, 2020 Report Share Posted June 1, 2020 I was notified today of my selection from the combined March/May board! I'm a civilian who just graduated college and got picked up on my first look. I'll be going active duty. AGE: 23 GT: 133 SIFT: 62 APFT: 270 EDUCATION: Bachelor's Degree: Manufacturing Engineering, 3.95 GPA Associate's Degree: Manufacturing Technology, 3.98 GPA LORs: O3, former boss (engineering manager), and two college professors each from different academic departments WAIVERS: None FLIGHT: None Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BattlingGravity Posted June 11, 2020 Report Share Posted June 11, 2020 MILITARY: E-5, Air Force- 5 years TIS. A few deployments supporting joint units AGE: 28 GT: 137 SIFT: 75 APFT: 234 (oof) EDUCATION: Associates Degree: 3.7 GPA, 151 Credits total LORs: O-5 Squadron Commander, O-5 Marine Aviator, SOAR CW5, Ret. CW4 Apache Pilot/instructor WAIVERS: None FLIGHT: PPL Single Engine Land/Sea, Complex 140 Hours First Look. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arch3sandr Posted June 11, 2020 Report Share Posted June 11, 2020 MILITARY: E-6 / AD Army / 5yrs TIS / 2 Deployments to AFG AGE: 24 GT: 113 SIFT: 51 APFT: 269 EDUCATION: 34 Credit hours, 3.9 GPA AWARDS: CAB, Air Assault, Airborne, ARCOMx4, AAMx5 LORs: O-3 / O-4 / O-5 / CW5 WAIVERS: None FLIGHT: None First Look (May Board) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BR3Y3S Posted June 11, 2020 Report Share Posted June 11, 2020 AGE: 26 MILITARY: Active Duty Army - 91B - SSG - 8 years TIS - 2 Deployments GT: 116 SIFT: 56 APFT: 291 EDUCATION: 16 Credits at ERAU towards BS-Aeronautics FLIGHT: NONE LOR: O-3, O-4, CW5, MAJ (AV), BG (AV) WAIVERS: NONE (Rolled 8 years during the COVID hold) Selected first look after being a FQ-NS/NS-NC in 2018 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay3 Posted June 11, 2020 Report Share Posted June 11, 2020 Age: 31 E-6, 10 years TIS 12N, deployed once OEF, current drill sergeant GT Score: 121 SIFT: 56 APFT: 277 Education: 48 credit hrs/ 3.8 GPA LOR: O3, O5, CW4 Physical: Stamped Waivers: TIS approved. attempted in 2015 first board selection this time. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMo4Sho11 Posted June 11, 2020 Report Share Posted June 11, 2020 AGE: 25 MILITARY: 11B, E-5, 6 years TIS GT: 129 SIFT: 59 APFT: 274 EDUCATION: Expected AS (Wasn't able to graduate in time to update my packet with final GPA or diploma) AWARDS: EIB, Air Assault, Airborne, ARCOM, AAM x3 LOR: O3, O5, CW5 (153AH) WAIVERS: None FLIGHT: None (FIRST LOOK) May Board Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bear1207 Posted June 13, 2020 Report Share Posted June 13, 2020 AGE: 31 MILITARY: E-6 11B 7yrs TIS 3yrs TIG 2 deployments to Afghanistan GT:134 SIFT 51 APFT 287 COLLEGE: 107credits 2.05 GPA AWARDS: 4 ARCOMS 6 AAM’s CIB, EIB, INSTRUCTOR BADGE SCHOOLS: AIR ASSAULT, AIRBORNE, SENIOR RATED JM, UMO, AMO, UPL, COUNTER IED, BREACHER COURSE. BLC( Commandants list) ALC Distinguished Honor Grad) LOR O-3, O-5, CW3 160th, CW5 SMU wavier: NONE flight: NONE (FIRST LOOK) MAY As I looked at my stats compared to many others I felt I was just average. With that, in my opinion a lot of what the board looks at is LOR’s, ERB, DA photo, and senior rater comments on NCOER’s and the resume. LOR’s: everyone of my LOR’s has the same message. A top performer who will be successful due to my work ethic, leadership ability and having outperformed my peers. When these things are repeated by numerous people over and over again through numerous LOR’s it gives the board a better picture of who you are. ERB: all my duty assignments matches my NCOER’s. Honestly just make sure everything is up to date. DA PHOTO: make sure everything that is on your uniform matches your ERB. It should go without saying but make sure everything on your uniform is properly spaced. NCOER’s: The board doesn’t have enough time to read every NCOER. With that, I believe they look at senior rater comments and your ranking vs your peers. Mine were 3 of 15. 1 of 4, 1 of 4. With a top block in there. In the comments it was always promote ahead of peers. Resume: So basically how can you sell yourself to the board. Make it unique to you. What do you bring to the table. What are the defining characteristics that separate you from your peers. Lastly, what do you bring to aviation? Don’t try to write an 8 paragraph summary of your life. if you have the ability to get a copy of someone’s packet that was selected, get it. Not to copy it, but as a guide to make sure you are on the right track. This process can be a long one, but it doesn’t have to be. From start to finish I was done in 5 months, to include the physical. Total time from packet submission to selection about 7 months. If anyone has any questions feel free to message me. Good luck 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A10haSnackbar Posted July 25, 2020 Report Share Posted July 25, 2020 AD Coast Guard AGE: 31 ASVAB AFQT/GT: 90/124 SIFT: 62 Rank: PO2 APFT: 273 EDUCATION: Bachelors 2.1 B.A. General Education FLIGHT: 65 hours + PPL ASEL LORS: CW4 (64 driver at FT Rucker), O4, O5 AWARDS: 2 CGAM OTHER INFO: 2018 USO Guam Service Member of the Year WAIVERS: TIS SELECTED: May 2020 First Look Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrhoodhimself07 Posted July 25, 2020 Report Share Posted July 25, 2020 Selected this board; 2nd look AD Army; 12B Combat Engineer AGE : 31 GT : 112 Rank: E-7 - 11.5 Yrs TIS SIFT : 55 APFT : 283 EDUCATION : 95 college credits 3.5GPA FLIGHT : None LOR : O-5, O-3, CW5, CW4 ret. Awards: 4 ARCOM, 4 AAM, 4 COA Other info: Airborne (20 jumps), Air Assault, Recruiter, Basic-Advanced-Senior leaders course (Commandants on all), Special Forces Assessment and Selection (Selected; failed SFQC) 2 combat tours Afghanistan (22 Months) PHYSICAL : Stamped WAIVERS : AFS difference between May board and this one: increased PT score by 13 Pts, updated college credits by 9**, added a LOR, revised and shortened my essay. Good luck gents I hope this helps! ** my original board was in March. I completed 3 college classes online since I turned in my packet in January. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wgibso2 Posted July 26, 2020 Report Share Posted July 26, 2020 Selected this board, 1st look AGE : 32 GT : 130 Rank: E-5, 6 yrs TIS SIFT : 60 APFT : 260 EDUCATION : Bachelor’s of Music, LSU - 2.77 Master’s of Music, Roosevelt University - 3.44 FLIGHT : None LOR : O-5, CW5, CW3 PHYSICAL : Stamped I used all of the advice I could find on this forum. Study your @$$ off for the SIFT...you effectively might only have one shot for the test. Use khanacademy.com and every study guide available Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seaturtle Posted July 27, 2020 Report Share Posted July 27, 2020 On 7/25/2020 at 7:54 AM, A10haSnackbar said: AD Coast Guard Congrats. Feel free to reach out if you have any questions about the jump from CG to Army. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A10haSnackbar Posted July 27, 2020 Report Share Posted July 27, 2020 29 minutes ago, Seaturtle said: Congrats. Feel free to reach out if you have any questions about the jump from CG to Army. Just DM’d ya Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crash7051 Posted July 27, 2020 Report Share Posted July 27, 2020 Selected this board; 2nd look Prior service USMC AGE : 31 GT : 110 Rank: E-5 - 7 Yrs TIS SIFT : 50 APFT : 291 EDUCATION : 64 college credits 2.8gpa FLIGHT : 5.4 hours of flight training in R-22, Certification to train LOR : O-4, Congressman, CWO4, Civilian Boss, Family airline pilot PHYSICAL : Stamped WAIVERS : none difference between May board and this one: Added Congressman LOR, fixed O4 LOR, added flight training, new DA photo, changed essay. Some tips, from me and the CWO4 who helped me.. I HIGHLY recommend reaching out to a WO to AT LEAST look over your packet for mistakes. WO LORs help too, obviously. I did not do this for the first board and I think that was a major reason I did not get selected on the first look. Senior WOs know what is needed to get selected so they are usually pretty willing to help, or lead you to someone who will. They will fix the common errors on your packet that you did not realize was an error. The CWO4 who looked over mine said one of the most important things about these packets are the ATTENTION TO DETAIL when putting them together. It needs to be exactly like the sample packets. I am a street to seater, so the checklist is little different, but again, that is why its important to have someone look over it. Don't be intimidated to contact a WO! Use google to find an aviation unit call call call!! When it comes to the essay, shorter is better. The first and last sentence of each paragraph need to be strong. Fluff up the middle with some number stats of stuff you've done. The human eye tends to read numbers first. These board members spend like 5 minutes on each packet, and they are going through 100s of applicants for all WO positions. Less is more. If you can afford fight training, DO IT! I went to a flight school and told them I wanted to do a few hours to make myself more competitive. So I got about 5.5 in a couple weeks in an R-22. I did a basic safety course and got a CERT for it, and all we did was flight time. I submitted the CERT and my flight hours log in my packet. Its not much, but it proves I'm qualified to fly, and capable. Also, recruiters don't have all the answers🤪 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FireHoose Posted July 30, 2020 Report Share Posted July 30, 2020 AGE : 25 GT : 139 SIFT : 66 APFT : 270 EDUCATION : 139 Credits, B.S. Astrophysics 3.0 GPA FLIGHT : None LOR : CW3, E-7 (Ret.), E-7, civ boss, old civ boss, civ PhD. PHYSICAL : Stamped WAIVERS : None FQ-S first look in July 2020. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greyrider245 Posted July 30, 2020 Report Share Posted July 30, 2020 2 hours ago, FireHoose said: AGE : 25 GT : 139 SIFT : 66 APFT : 270 EDUCATION : 139 Credits, B.S. Astrophysics 3.0 GPA FLIGHT : None LOR : CW3, E-7 (Ret.), E-7, civ boss, old civ boss, civ PhD. PHYSICAL : Stamped WAIVERS : None FQ-S first look in July 2020. Congrats! Prior Service? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FireHoose Posted August 1, 2020 Report Share Posted August 1, 2020 On 7/30/2020 at 2:32 PM, greyrider245 said: Congrats! Prior Service? Nope! Civilian street to seat. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tundra Posted August 3, 2020 Report Share Posted August 3, 2020 AGE : 35 Rank: E-5, 6 years TIS GT : 117 SIFT : 55 APFT : 279 EDUCATION : 206 credits- AAS Electronics Technology, BS Exercise Science FLIGHT : None LOR : O-3, 0-4, O-6, CW4 PHYSICAL : Stamped WAIVERS : Age, Moral, Medical Selected: Yes Applied May 2019 and had my Age Waiver disapproved. Waited a year to apply again this time my age waiver was approved. Biggest change I made to my packet was improving my PT score by 46 points. Also had my new company commander write an LOR to add to the existing letters I already had. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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