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I am currently working on my WOFT packet. I've passed the SIFT and am gathering LOR's at the moment.

 

My recruiter just informed me that those who are responsible for selecting the WOFT applicants are changing, and that the selection process is going to become more difficult. He is rushing me to get into the next civilian board because of this change. He wants me to take the APFT this week and while I know I can pass it decently right now, I know the fitness test is very important and I would like to score high on it.

 

Does anyone here know about this change my recruiter is talking about?

 

On a side note, do you guys suggest me getting in on the next board I can, or building the strongest possible packet and then submitting it? Because if I shoot for this next board, my LOR's will be decent along with my APFT. However if I wait a bit, I am working with a CW2 Apache pilot who is getting me an interview with a CW5 to write me a letter. I assume everyone will say to build the strongest packet possible and then submit, but my recruiter doesn't really understand that.

 

Any info is appreciated, thanks.

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He didnt have much information. I was hoping someone here would know if this is even true. He said the group responsible for selecting applicants is changing soon, and it is going to make the selection more difficult. I don't know if he is blowing smoke, he said he received an email. That's all the information he gave me.

 

Right now I would score around a 250, I know this is not competitive. I would like to give myself some time to get a 270+.

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So far my packet looks like this:

Age: 26

AFQT/GT: 95/124

SIFT: 71

APFT: n/a

Education: BS in Fine Art from the University of Oregon

LOR's: Navy Capt Fighter Pilot (Ret), Commercial airline pilot, Police officer (former supervisor), and I'm working on getting an AD CW5 apache pilot LOR.

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Its not hard to improve the APFT man. Check out Military Athlete, Rob Shaul has a ton of programs, one specifically designed for the APFT. Following his, with shin splints and running 1/2 the programed distance everyday, I went from a 270ish to a 290 this morning in just over 4 weeks.

 

Sweet, Im going to check it out, Thanks! Ive been looking for some sort of workout program, motivation is hard to come by atm with a school date of 19 march.. haha.

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Sweet, Im going to check it out, Thanks! Ive been looking for some sort of workout program, motivation is hard to come by atm with a school date of 19 march.. haha.

Since you have already been selected, he has another program, specifically for Army OCS/WOCS it has a lot of emphasis on the APFT as well, but includes some longer runs, a little rucking and some strength stuff as well. Once I am selected thats what ill be doing any ways.

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No changes come to mind other than the tattoo policy and the change in SIFT min score (which you are well above).

 

Are you looking to go AD or National Guard?

 

Not sure what could possibly be changing, other than maximum age? I know there was talk about lowering it from 30 to 27, but even if they did I'm sure there would be a grace period.

 

Bottom line, with the draw down, it will be harder to get selected period. Just make sure you have a solid packet. From the looks of it you do! Get the PT up, and those CW LoR's and you should be solid.

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Submit your packet NOW. Even if you aren't selected you will be automatically looked at the following board which would still give you time to improve your packet. It's a win-win. Nike. Just do it.

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I believe if you are FQ-NS on a board, you automatically roll to the next board. In your case if you didn't get selected you can then update your package with a new APFT and LOR. If you are not selected again, I believe you have to wait either 6 months or a year. I don't think there is a limit though, I have heard of people trying many times before being selected.

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I believe if you are FQ-NS on a board, you automatically roll to the next board. In your case if you didn't get selected you can then update your package with a new APFT and LOR. If you are not selected again, I believe you have to wait either 6 months or a year. I don't think there is a limit though, I have heard of people trying many times before being selected.

This. You submit, don't get selected, then it *automatically* goes to the next board. If not selected again, you have to wait 6 months and then submit another packet. The same process repeats indefinitely. There is no limit.

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This. You submit, don't get selected, then it *automatically* goes to the next board. If not selected again, you have to wait 6 months and then submit another packet. The same process repeats indefinitely. There is no limit.

Until you hit 30.

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I submitted my previous post before I saw your post Lindsey. Thanks for that advice. Is there a limit to how many times I can submit a packet?

Just go do it. Trust me! You take the flight physical yet? One thats done, you know your qualified, just submit the packet. If not selected, you improve your PT. This will show determination.

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He said the group responsible for selecting applicants is changing soon, and it is going to make the selection more difficult.

 

Sounds like maybe the people who sit on your recruiting station's battalion board are changing and he thinks the new guys will be tougher than the old guys. That's my guess anyway.

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