JarHead2RotorHead Posted December 13, 2014 Report Share Posted December 13, 2014 I know it may be still be a few months out, but might as well spool up a thread for those of us that might have missed a deadline for one reason or another and had to push back our packages a bit; or for those that are still prepping theirs. Figured I'd go ahead and crank it out and put my info out there and see what happens. Age: 30 (31 by board convene date) GT: 116SIFT: 57APFT: Taking next week (will update accordingly)Education: USMC SNCO Distance Education Program, Electronics Maintenance Technician CourseWaiver: Moral for a NJP over 10 years ago, AFS with extenuating circumstancesLOR: Co. Commander, BN Commander, CW4 Dustoff pilot, Col Attack Helicopter BN CMDR, CW5 former board memberBoard: Didn't have one, as I am a sister service applicant.Other info: Currently a SSgt with just under 12 years Active Duty in the Marine Corps. AFS Waiver due to the brakes being applied quite heavily twice in the past two years. Once for my medical complications with my daughter resulting in enrolling in the Exceptional Family Member Program, and then low and behold my uncorrected near vision was just outside the parameters. After waiting and waiting for Navy Medical to get around to scheduling my PRK, I said screw it and paid for it out of pocket (best money I ever spent BTW). I originally started my package just a little before Creep0321 started his, but alas, family and career stuff can put the brakes on the process as I'm sure many of you know. I decided that I wasn't going to let the setbacks deter me, I'd be remiss if I always wanted to submit a package but never did. Won't know unless you try, right? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BM1 Posted December 13, 2014 Report Share Posted December 13, 2014 You beat me to it! I second the PRK value for the money. After nearly a year and half of delays I am confident I should make this board. My original target was January of 2013. How did you get around a battallion board? I've still got to do one as far as my recruiter is concerned. (Navy Reserve 10 years) AGE: 31GT: 141ASVAB: 99 (Thank god they didn't make me retake this)SIFT: 74APFT: will update in January.Education: BS in Maritime Administration, minor in Economics. 3.2 GPAWaiver: NoneLoR: CWO4, Army Cpt, USMC Lt. Col, still working on finalizing one from my Unit CO Navy LCDR. Board: Hope to have scheduled next week.Flight Physical: Approved Other Info: Navy Reserve E-6 (BM1/EXW) with solid evals. All top 20% 4 yrs TIG. Current LPO (Lead Petty Officer) of Cargo Handling Co. One Deployment, Detainee Ops Bagram Afghanistan with Flag Letter of Commendation and ARCOM. This is the first time I've felt confident in my packets completion that I've been able to post in the board threads as a participant. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WTFoski Posted December 13, 2014 Report Share Posted December 13, 2014 I know it may be still be a few months out, but might as well spool up a thread for those of us that might have missed a deadline for one reason or another and had to push back our packages a bit; or for those that are still prepping theirs. Figured I'd go ahead and crank it out and put my info out there and see what happens. Age: 30 (31 by board convene date) GT: 116SIFT: 57APFT: Taking next week (will update accordingly)Education: USMC SNCO Distance Education Program, Electronics Maintenance Technician CourseWaiver: Moral for a NJP over 10 years ago, AFS with extenuating circumstancesLOR: Co. Commander, BN Commander, CW4 Dustoff pilot, Col Attack Helicopter BN CMDR, CW5 former board memberBoard: Didn't have one, as I am a sister service applicant.Other info: Currently a SSgt with just under 12 years Active Duty in the Marine Corps. AFS Waiver due to the brakes being applied quite heavily twice in the past two years. Once for my medical complications with my daughter resulting in enrolling in the Exceptional Family Member Program, and then low and behold my uncorrected near vision was just outside the parameters. After waiting and waiting for Navy Medical to get around to scheduling my PRK, I said screw it and paid for it out of pocket (best money I ever spent BTW). I originally started my package just a little before Creep0321 started his, but alas, family and career stuff can put the brakes on the process as I'm sure many of you know. I decided that I wasn't going to let the setbacks deter me, I'd be remiss if I always wanted to submit a package but never did. Won't know unless you try, right?I can't believe there is already a May topic. There's a certain rockstar in this forum that would recommend you only put 3 LORs in your packet, 4 at most. There's only a limited amount of time the individuals on the board have to look at your packet. I'm sure you are thinking the same thing I was though. Have the LORs paint the absolute best picture about your character and your work ethic, the more the better. But I would definitely take the 3 or 4 that is recommended. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JarHead2RotorHead Posted December 13, 2014 Author Report Share Posted December 13, 2014 How did you get around a battallion board? I've still got to do one as far as my recruiter is concerned. (Navy Reserve 10 years) I haven't seen anything regarding me having to do a BN board, even after talking with the local recruiter, since I'm still active duty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duckhawk Posted December 13, 2014 Report Share Posted December 13, 2014 You beat me to it! I second the PRK value for the money. After nearly a year and half of delays I am confident I should make this board. My original target was January of 2013. How did you get around a battallion board? I've still got to do one as far as my recruiter is concerned. (Navy Reserve 10 years) AGE: 31GT: 141ASVAB: 99 (Thank god they didn't make me retake this)SIFT: 74APFT: will update in January.Education: BS in Maritime Administration, minor in Economics. 3.2 GPAWaiver: NoneLoR: CWO4, Army Cpt, USMC Lt. Col, still working on finalizing one from my Unit CO Navy LCDR. Board: Hope to have scheduled next week.Flight Physical: Approved Other Info: Navy Reserve E-6 (BM1/EXW) with solid evals. All top 20% 4 yrs TIG. Current LPO (Lead Petty Officer) of Cargo Handling Co. One Deployment, Detainee Ops Bagram Afghanistan with Flag Letter of Commendation and ARCOM. This is the first time I've felt confident in my packets completion that I've been able to post in the board threads as a participant. If you are an active service applicant then you do not go through a Battalion Board. Only Street to Seaters need the Board. and roger. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shainbourassa Posted December 13, 2014 Report Share Posted December 13, 2014 Not sure what side your going to but on the NG side we have a BN board ( for the unit you will be entering) even If your staying in your current unit, plus we do the FED REC. Along with two regular interviews with the state flight facility commander and your current unit commander. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JarHead2RotorHead Posted December 13, 2014 Author Report Share Posted December 13, 2014 Not sure what side your going to but on the NG side we have a BN board ( for the unit you will be entering) even If your staying in your current unit, plus we do the FED REC. Along with two regular interviews with the state flight facility commander and your current unit commander. Not really sure who this was directed at (not trying to sound hostile here by any means), but if it was fo me, I'm going Active to Active, so no BN level interview is required for me. My package will just go straight to USAREC. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shainbourassa Posted December 13, 2014 Report Share Posted December 13, 2014 Gotcha, I was just kinda throwing it out there. I wasn't sure where you were headed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JarHead2RotorHead Posted December 13, 2014 Author Report Share Posted December 13, 2014 Ahh, gotcha, no worries. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhrogGuy Posted December 13, 2014 Report Share Posted December 13, 2014 You beat me to it! I second the PRK value for the money. After nearly a year and half of delays I am confident I should make this board. My original target was January of 2013. How did you get around a battallion board? I've still got to do one as far as my recruiter is concerned. (Navy Reserve 10 years) AGE: 31GT: 141ASVAB: 99 (Thank god they didn't make me retake this)SIFT: 74APFT: will update in January.Education: BS in Maritime Administration, minor in Economics. 3.2 GPAWaiver: NoneLoR: CWO4, Army Cpt, USMC Lt. Col, still working on finalizing one from my Unit CO Navy LCDR. Board: Hope to have scheduled next week.Flight Physical: Approved Other Info: Navy Reserve E-6 (BM1/EXW) with solid evals. All top 20% 4 yrs TIG. Current LPO (Lead Petty Officer) of Cargo Handling Co. One Deployment, Detainee Ops Bagram Afghanistan with Flag Letter of Commendation and ARCOM. This is the first time I've felt confident in my packets completion that I've been able to post in the board threads as a participant. BM1, unless things have changed, us Reservist types get routed through the WOFT program for selections. Therefore, the Bn. board. Never understood why. But, having 14 years military experience really helped with my board when competing against true street to seat folks. Semper Fi and good luck. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USCav19D Posted December 13, 2014 Report Share Posted December 13, 2014 Same for Guard. I'll (hopefully) be doing the BN board in the next few weeks. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shainbourassa Posted December 13, 2014 Report Share Posted December 13, 2014 Same for Guard. I'll (hopefully) be doing the BN board in the next few weeks.Just an FYI in my process as well as many others that I have talked to the BN board was worse(still not all that bad) then the actual fed rec board. Fed rec was very relaxed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yamer Posted December 14, 2014 Report Share Posted December 14, 2014 Same for Guard. I'll (hopefully) be doing the BN board in the next few weeks.Are you doing a guard packet or current guard going active? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USCav19D Posted December 14, 2014 Report Share Posted December 14, 2014 Just an FYI in my process as well as many others that I have talked to the BN board was worse(still not all that bad) then the actual fed rec board. Fed rec was very relaxedCan't be worse than a promotion board. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USCav19D Posted December 14, 2014 Report Share Posted December 14, 2014 Are you doing a guard packet or current guard going active?Current guard going active. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yamer Posted December 14, 2014 Report Share Posted December 14, 2014 Ah. What a shame. Ok good luck 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USCav19D Posted December 14, 2014 Report Share Posted December 14, 2014 Ah. What a shame. Ok good luckIf I could ensure an AGR slot, and get absolute promised that Apaches are staying in the Guard indef. then I would consider it. That future is just so uncertain... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shainbourassa Posted December 14, 2014 Report Share Posted December 14, 2014 If I could ensure an AGR slot, and get absolute promised that Apaches are staying in the Guard indef. then I would consider it. That future is just so uncertain...Theres plenty of shots for AGR, Tech, ADOS, etc. plus your not just limited to flying then either. FYI not hating, just tossing that out there, I am possibly going to try transferring to AD during flight school. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USCav19D Posted December 14, 2014 Report Share Posted December 14, 2014 Theres plenty of shots for AGR, Tech, ADOS, etc. plus your not just limited to flying then either. FYI not hating, just tossing that out there, I am possibly going to try transferring to AD during flight school.While true, there's no denying that I miss the military as a lifestyle. If I make it to 20 years as an aviator I'll probably move to a part-time position. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yamer Posted December 14, 2014 Report Share Posted December 14, 2014 I don't forsee that mid flight school transfer happening... Some of us love to live life dangerously. I'm slotted for apaches and guard and mid flight school Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USCav19D Posted December 14, 2014 Report Share Posted December 14, 2014 Yeah your avatar kind of gives that away. Does Arizona have As or Ds? I believe the Guard still has some As kicking around somewhere. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yamer Posted December 15, 2014 Report Share Posted December 15, 2014 We have deltas 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JarHead2RotorHead Posted December 15, 2014 Author Report Share Posted December 15, 2014 I'd love to slot Apaches, kinda carry the family torch so to speak. My dad is (was) a retired CW5 Apache driver. Started on Cobras in the early 80's then transitioned to the 64A when they came around. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JarHead2RotorHead Posted December 15, 2014 Author Report Share Posted December 15, 2014 Got labs tomorrow for my Flight Physical, then an apt with the Flight Surgeon here at Camp Pendleton next Monday. Things are beginning to fall into place rather rapidly now. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cantankerously Posted December 15, 2014 Report Share Posted December 15, 2014 Are you in instruments already, Yamer? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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