Insights_STG Posted July 24, 2015 Report Share Posted July 24, 2015 Indeed ^^. Goodluck =] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seth G. Posted July 24, 2015 Report Share Posted July 24, 2015 I studied the SIFT for months and was very prepared for it. Unfortunately, I struggle with test anxiety and my pre test jitters got the best of me. I know I've got to get it under control, but it has improved through the course of my military career. I honestly thought I flunked it, but managed to pull a 54. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baybay87 Posted July 24, 2015 Report Share Posted July 24, 2015 Same here! I honestly thought I wasn't going to have an issue. I did not realize the extent it was going to cover actual components of helicopters. I had already taken the ASTB for the Navy, and I can honestly say, I thought the SIFT was a lot harder. Â Words of advice. Get an intro book on the basics of helicopters and their components. It will help tremendously. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian101193 Posted July 24, 2015 Report Share Posted July 24, 2015 I picked up the SIFT study guide about a month ago. It covers a lot of the air frame parts and a lot of the physics/C&E. It's interesting but I find myself having to go back and reread parts of it. The SIFT is the one thing I'm stressing about because it's the one thing I can't redo (assuming I pass the first time). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baybay87 Posted July 24, 2015 Report Share Posted July 24, 2015 Trust me. If I can pass it, I know you will be able to. Just study and do your best. That's all there is to it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seth G. Posted July 24, 2015 Report Share Posted July 24, 2015 (edited) You can retake after the first attempt IF you fail. However, you won't need to. Put forth the effort and time, and you will succeed. Don't sweat it. Edited July 24, 2015 by Seth G. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian101193 Posted July 25, 2015 Report Share Posted July 25, 2015  Age: 30GT: 124SIFT: 62APFT: taking it soonCivilian Education: 26 credits towards Assoc. Aviation Science 3.69 GPA, will have 36 credits by mid Aug.Military Education: ​WLC, Air Assault, Combat Life SaverFlight Physical: StampedFlight Experience: around 10 hours Fixed Wing, 55 hours Rotary (ongoing flight training), should have private licence by the time of the board.LOR's: CW3, O4 Batt Commander, O3 Former CO, State Department RSOMilitary Experience: 9 years TIS between AD & NG, 4 deployments, E-6 19-DCivilian Experience: Protective Security contractor for the US Department of State, 3 years in IraqWaiver: None Good luck everyone!  They let you get a flight physical before taking a APFT? My recruiter wants that done before taking the SIFT or a flight physical. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stearmann4 Posted July 26, 2015 Report Share Posted July 26, 2015 Different board members may have a different perspective on ASVAB scores, but generally if it got past HR screening to board day, it means your scores met the minimum and most don't look any further. I don't use ASVAB scores as an indication of program success. SIFT yes, ASVAB, bo. I didn't set any records with mine so Im not going to hold anyone else to a higher standard. Mike- 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue2greenWOFT Posted July 27, 2015 Report Share Posted July 27, 2015 Is the GT portion pretty much pass or fail to the board? I only got a 119 and I'm a little bit disappointed (read: ego irreparably damaged).I got a 111 on the ASVAB and still got selected. Just study for the SIFT, try to score high on the APFT, and have strong letters of recommendation. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian101193 Posted July 27, 2015 Report Share Posted July 27, 2015 Appreciate everyone's input! I'm just going to move forward and work on perfecting the rest of my packet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tesla Posted July 28, 2015 Report Share Posted July 28, 2015 Would anyone already accepted be willing to read my essay and tell me what they think? I would private message. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StockTrader Posted July 28, 2015 Report Share Posted July 28, 2015 Would anyone already accepted be willing to read my essay and tell me what they think? I would private message.Sure. Ill shoot ya a pm with my email address if you wanna send it over. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lindsey Posted July 28, 2015 Report Share Posted July 28, 2015 Would anyone already accepted be willing to read my essay and tell me what they think? I would private message.Go for it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lindsey Posted July 28, 2015 Report Share Posted July 28, 2015 Oh I just saw you already did. Ha! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tesla Posted July 28, 2015 Report Share Posted July 28, 2015 Oh I just saw you already did. Ha! Sent it by email. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KING Posted July 28, 2015 Report Share Posted July 28, 2015 They let you get a flight physical before taking a APFT? My recruiter wants that done before taking the SIFT or a flight physical.I don't think there is an set order of how things need to get done, but yes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian101193 Posted July 28, 2015 Report Share Posted July 28, 2015 I don't think there is an set order of how things need to get done, but yes. That was my understand as well, since I would rather do everything else before my APFT (aside from the battalion board) to give me more time to improve my score. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rakkasanvet Posted July 28, 2015 Report Share Posted July 28, 2015 Hello all, I'm a prior service applicant for WOFT and am hoping for the November 2015 board. My recruiter (this is the 3rd I've had at this point, its frustratingly difficult finding recruiters that know anything about WOFT) has told me over and over again that I will NOT be taking the flight physical until after the Warrant Officer Selection Board selects me. Everything else I've ever seen/read says otherwise. Have already sent an email to the actual Warrant Officer recruiter for my area, but figured it wouldn't hurt to ask on here as well. Thank you all for your help! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tanniyn Posted July 28, 2015 Report Share Posted July 28, 2015 The only set order that I ran into was needing to pass the relatively cost-free SIFT before undergoing the expensive flight physical. Makes sense, from a business perspective. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdeneso Posted July 28, 2015 Report Share Posted July 28, 2015 The only set order that I ran into was needing to pass the relatively cost-free SIFT before undergoing the expensive flight physical. Makes sense, from a business perspective. The flight clinic at Ft. Irwin requires proof you have taken and passed the SIFT before they will schedule you for a physical. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian101193 Posted July 28, 2015 Report Share Posted July 28, 2015 Does the Army post online the amount of people selected vs how many were FQ/NS? Curious as to how many people I'm actually going up against at a board. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StockTrader Posted July 28, 2015 Report Share Posted July 28, 2015 Does the Army post online the amount of people selected vs how many were FQ/NS? Curious as to how many people I'm actually going up against at a board.For AD it is sent out as a milper. For civilians, they email the selected list to the recruiters. All FQ-NS get another look so you can expect at least that many as a minimum. Its really difficult to gauge though. On my board we thought 10-15ish but had 31 boarded. You can never really tell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KING Posted July 28, 2015 Report Share Posted July 28, 2015 The only set order that I ran into was needing to pass the relatively cost-free SIFT before undergoing the expensive flight physical. Makes sense, from a business perspective. Yeah, those were probably the only things that had to be done before doing anything else. Makes sense though. If you can't pass those then there is no point to do anything else. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ajreidy Posted July 28, 2015 Report Share Posted July 28, 2015 Age: 25ASVAB: AFQT-95; GT-128SIFT: 62APFT: 294Education: Associates Degree in General StudiesFlight Physical: ApprovedBattalion Board: Recommendations acquiredWaivers: NoneLORs: CW5 Brigade Standardization Pilot (AH-64), O-6 Brigade Commander at Ft. Rucker (UH-60), O-6 Army Aviator (AH-64), O-6 Army Aviator (AH-64), Retired GS-15 (Director of Air Operations for U.S. Borders & Customs) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lindsey Posted July 29, 2015 Report Share Posted July 29, 2015 LORs: CW5 Brigade Standardization Pilot (AH-64), O-6 Brigade Commander at Ft. Rucker (UH-60), O-6 Army Aviator (AH-64), O-6 Army Aviator (AH-64), Retired GS-15 (Director of Air Operations for U.S. Borders & Customs)Is there anyone you DON'T know?? O.o 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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