Lindsey Posted April 18, 2016 Report Share Posted April 18, 2016 Don't give away our secrets! Like a good flight school student should, I did nothing but 5's, 9's, and PT. I wouldnt know anything about Harpoon Harry's, Mcguires, or the white sand beaches of Destin and the hidden gem that is Miramar beach.Or Teaser's, don't lie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brackac Posted April 18, 2016 Report Share Posted April 18, 2016 Or Teaser's, don't lie.If Bridget the Midget considers it a classy establishment, then so do I. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StockTrader Posted April 18, 2016 Report Share Posted April 18, 2016 Or Teaser's, don't lie.I know absolutely nothing about women who are 8 months pregnant still serving beer there in orange thongs... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yamer Posted April 20, 2016 Report Share Posted April 20, 2016 If Bridget the Midget considers it a classy establishment, then so do I.Bwaaaaaahahahahaha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
153orbust Posted May 13, 2016 Report Share Posted May 13, 2016 Here's to reviving this thread.... Question: Headed to Rucker in September as a RLO to warrant convert, and looking to live on-post. The neighborhood we are looking at is Bowden Terrace. From what I can gather, they essentially take your entire BAH while living there. However, considering I will be picking up CW-2 within 3-6 months after the conversion, which carries with it a bump up in BAH, do they still collect the entire amount? Anybody with insight into this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yamer Posted May 13, 2016 Report Share Posted May 13, 2016 I'm sorry but does BAH get based on rank now? I thought it was only based on zip code and married or not and with kids or without kids. If it works like I think then yes, you pay them what the rent amount is when you move in, which is usually pretty close to your BAH amount Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
153orbust Posted May 13, 2016 Report Share Posted May 13, 2016 I'm sorry but does BAH get based on rank now? I thought it was only based on zip code and married or not and with kids or without kids. If it works like I think then yes, you pay them what the rent amount is when you move in, which is usually pretty close to your BAH amountYeah, it's based on zip code, pay grade and dependent/non-dependents... So if I move in as a W-1, and then pick up CW2, I wonder if they will automatically pocket the difference (which is like 300-400)... I figured there might be someone in this thread that fits this profile... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luofynerd Posted May 13, 2016 Report Share Posted May 13, 2016 Yeah, it's based on zip code, pay grade and dependent/non-dependents... So if I move in as a W-1, and then pick up CW2, I wonder if they will automatically pocket the difference (which is like 300-400)... I figured there might be someone in this thread that fits this profile...They do that for E5-E6. The pay increase goes straight to them. Sucks cause as an E6 you're paying 1450 for the same house an E1 is paying 980 for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
153orbust Posted May 13, 2016 Report Share Posted May 13, 2016 They do that for E5-E6. The pay increase goes straight to them. Sucks cause as an E6 you're paying 1450 for the same house an E1 is paying 980 for.Gotcha, thanks Luofynerd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yamer Posted May 13, 2016 Report Share Posted May 13, 2016 Bowden is nice though, so there's that... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Creep0321 Posted May 13, 2016 Report Share Posted May 13, 2016 Unfortunately yes they will automatically get the BAH increase. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MuffinMan Posted May 13, 2016 Report Share Posted May 13, 2016 Unfortunately yes they will automatically get the BAH increase.So would this not make it more beneficial to live off base? or do most WO1s live on base with their families? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
153orbust Posted May 13, 2016 Report Share Posted May 13, 2016 I appreciate all the feedback. That does suck... Anybody have any recommendations for off-post single family homes for rent? As long as it's within 10-15 minutes for anything in flight school, family friendly and has at least a garage I am all ears if anyone has the scoop for the immediately surrounding area... On a sidenote, this website and these forums is probably the best online resource for anything flight school... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StockTrader Posted May 13, 2016 Report Share Posted May 13, 2016 I appreciate all the feedback. That does suck... Anybody have any recommendations for off-post single family homes for rent? As long as it's within 10-15 minutes for anything in flight school, family friendly and has at least a garage I am all ears if anyone has the scoop for the immediately surrounding area... On a sidenote, this website and these forums is probably the best online resource for anything flight school...Just gotta look around and catch a bit of luck. Im in Daleville, about 6-8 minutes to post. Three bedrooms, jacuzzi tub, two car garage, fireplace, and a backyard for the dogs. Im paying $750 a month in a neighborhood of pretty much all pilots. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Creep0321 Posted May 13, 2016 Report Share Posted May 13, 2016 You absolutely can find cheaper places off base. And depending on yur wife/family it may be worth it. My wife just had our first kid, 2 months old when we moved to Rucker, I liked the convenience of on base, especially for maintenance issues (which we have had) where I don't have the time to deal with it. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luofynerd Posted May 13, 2016 Report Share Posted May 13, 2016 download Trulia Rentals app. I've already been scoping out the area. Lots of good options for close to base. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drew Posted May 14, 2016 Author Report Share Posted May 14, 2016 Cough cough, freedom drive... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SBuzzkill Posted May 14, 2016 Report Share Posted May 14, 2016 +1 for Freedom Drive. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dovq2011 Posted May 19, 2016 Report Share Posted May 19, 2016 So... Did you guys have to have your commander do your DA 71 to revert? If so anyone got a sweet template I can get? I'm not AG... just a lonely AS3. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SBuzzkill Posted May 19, 2016 Report Share Posted May 19, 2016 (edited) If Bridget the Midget considers it a classy establishment, then so do I. Isn't her name Tiny Tina? IIRC she was the hottest girl in that joint. Edited May 19, 2016 by SBuzzkill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
13A add a 5 please Posted June 7, 2016 Report Share Posted June 7, 2016 You guys have no idea how happy I am to have found this thread... Flying helicopters is all I have ever wanted to do. I unfortunately made some (mostly financial) choices to not be able to branch Aviation out of college. I am still 100% wishing for this to be my career path and am glad that it appears it is still an option, but have a couple questions! I am a 13A O2 with 1 year TIG. Do I need to be a Captain or 1LT(P) before I can drop a Warrant Packet? Similar to VTIP? I also have 2 ADSOs (Branch and GRADSO), someone mentioned needing a waiver to get out of their Branch ADSO, can I keep GRADSO or can/will that have to go as well? Does anyone know about the same CO to WO but from Active Duty to National Guard? Can that be a thing? Thank you in advance! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JPdotA Posted June 7, 2016 Report Share Posted June 7, 2016 You guys have no idea how happy I am to have found this thread... Flying helicopters is all I have ever wanted to do. I unfortunately made some (mostly financial) choices to not be able to branch Aviation out of college. I am still 100% wishing for this to be my career path and am glad that it appears it is still an option, but have a couple questions! I am a 13A O2 with 1 year TIG. Do I need to be a Captain or 1LT(P) before I can drop a Warrant Packet? Similar to VTIP? Im actually a 13A also. You dont need to be a CPT or 1LT(P) to drop the packet. I heard VTIP is much harder to do, specially during this time in the Army. I spoke to a CPT who got rejected who has flight hrs and has a degree in aviation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
153orbust Posted June 7, 2016 Report Share Posted June 7, 2016 You guys have no idea how happy I am to have found this thread... Flying helicopters is all I have ever wanted to do. I unfortunately made some (mostly financial) choices to not be able to branch Aviation out of college. I am still 100% wishing for this to be my career path and am glad that it appears it is still an option, but have a couple questions! I am a 13A O2 with 1 year TIG. Do I need to be a Captain or 1LT(P) before I can drop a Warrant Packet? Similar to VTIP? I also have 2 ADSOs (Branch and GRADSO), someone mentioned needing a waiver to get out of their Branch ADSO, can I keep GRADSO or can/will that have to go as well? Does anyone know about the same CO to WO but from Active Duty to National Guard? Can that be a thing? Thank you in advance!Like JPdotA said, there is no rank requirement. I just went through the process of applying last year and was picked up in January this year. I am currently undergoing the conversion process (which is a pain in the ass). As far as waivers go, you need to get a memo waiver signed by your branch chief at HRC conditionally releasing you should you get picked up by the board. Not sure about the GRADSO, but I still had a leftover ADSO and it was a non-issue in getting picked up and converting, since you will be continuing service on Active Duty. (I am sure if you are pursuing the Guard route, that may be an issue, however, it is entirely possible to go active to NG as a RLO to warrant). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drew Posted June 9, 2016 Author Report Share Posted June 9, 2016 The hardest part is getting a conditional release from your branch chief at HRC. If they are under strength and don't want to let you go, there is not a lot you can do about it until your ADSO is up. Take the SIFT and knock out what you can on your packet, then request to meet with your branch manager and lay out your packet and plan for them. The more prepared, professional, and serious you are about your proposal, the more your Branch Manager will support you. I did this with mine as a registered nurse in the Army (66H) as a 2LT, and she went back to Knox and I had a letter the following week waiting in my email. So nothing is impossible if you put in the work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JPdotA Posted June 10, 2016 Report Share Posted June 10, 2016 Anyone willing to share their uqr packet as an example? The check list i recieved is catered to officers leaving the army. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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