Luofynerd Posted February 11, 2016 Report Share Posted February 11, 2016 I think I'm gonna make the May board finally, so I'll kick off the thread for those of us who are shooting for May. It'll be a good way to pass the time and get to know each other since we could very well end up serving together in the near future. Rank-E5(p)TIS/TIG 5.5/1.5Mos-15R Attack Helicopter repairerCurrently two change of rater NCOERs both like 8 months :/ 1-1 most recent. Awaiting third before pcs to recruiting rated as an E6 section sergeant in charge of a maintenance platoon. Sift-52GT-117Apft-270Waivers:prk surgeryLORs-Company Co, Battalion Co, CW4 battalion SP, CW5 division G3 Air all four are Apache pilotsCollege-next to none 35 credits towards associatesMil Ed-WLC, ALC(currently enrolled), Recruiter school in May The May results will come the same week I start recruiter school so would love to get some good news. I've been working on this process for 3 years but got off track. Look forward to chatting with you guys and wish everyone good luck. Also im on active duty. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnhenry Posted February 11, 2016 Report Share Posted February 11, 2016 I'm a civilian taking the SIFT Friday morning and the APFT next week. So I'll have more stats to post next week. May is getting here in a hurry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian101193 Posted February 11, 2016 Report Share Posted February 11, 2016 I'm a civilian taking the SIFT Friday morning and the APFT next week. So I'll have more stats to post next week. May is getting here in a hurry. Whens your battalion board deadline? The only reason I'm not making the March Board is cause the deadline for my battalion board just passed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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johnmartillo Posted February 11, 2016 Report Share Posted February 11, 2016 Age: 26GT: 133SIFT: 66APFT: 276 (retaking it soon)LOR: 3 separate CW4's (I've know them a couple years and have flown with them)Flight time: Door gunner 120 hrs.Military Experience: 3 years, E-4Waivers: None Working hard on the packet! Hopefully the flight physical will make it back in time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
napoleonpp Posted February 11, 2016 Report Share Posted February 11, 2016 Age: 26GT: 133SIFT: 66APFT: 276 (retaking it soon)LOR: 3 separate CW4's (I've know them a couple years and have flown with them)Flight time: Door gunner 120 hrs.Military Experience: 3 years, E-4Waivers: None Working hard on the packet! Hopefully the flight physical will make it back in time.Door Gunner or Crew Chief? Just curious Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnhenry Posted February 12, 2016 Report Share Posted February 12, 2016 Whens your battalion board deadline? The only reason I'm not making the March Board is cause the deadline for my battalion board just passed. Packet submission is mid March. To my understanding the BNS board interview is held after that deadline up to ten days before the big board. Please correct me if i'm wrong. Please. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luofynerd Posted February 12, 2016 Author Report Share Posted February 12, 2016 Packet submission is mid March. To my understanding the BNS board interview is held after that deadline up to ten days before the big board. Please correct me if i'm wrong. Please.That should be right because your packet deadline is like 10 days before the board for civilians(I'm assuming your civilian) since you're talking about battalion boards. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abenaway Posted February 12, 2016 Report Share Posted February 12, 2016 Age: 31GT: 112SIFT: 67APFT: 278Civilian Education: 40cr/hrsFlight Physical: Waiting results LoR: USASOC CW5: CW4 : BN LTC and Comp COFlight Time: Goose EggMilitary Experience: E7, 8yrs as a 19D, 4 as 37F in Special operations, senior JM, sniper, sereC, MilD, SLC, TS clearance ....12 yrs-42 months combat timeWaivers: NoneIve procrastinated long enough. I feel like I nailed the first 4 sections, then got super discrouraged midway through the math even though Im pretty good with numbers. Things just werent clicking. When the score popped up my jaw broke through the glass table. The WO recruiter told me slots this year almost doubled, can anyone comfirm this?Adam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnmartillo Posted February 12, 2016 Report Share Posted February 12, 2016 Door Gunner or Crew Chief? Just curiousDoor Gunner Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prc1230 Posted February 12, 2016 Report Share Posted February 12, 2016 I would love to make this board, but I know it won't happen. I have my flight physical at Drum on March 7th, then i'll still have to get my 368 approved. Good luck to those applying though, hopefully i'll only be a couple months behind you. Age 27Rank: E-6 TIS: 10 yrs. TIG: 1 year MOS 35F: Intelligence Analyst SIFT: 54GT: 110APFT: 287LOR's: Ongoing College: BA, AA from Ohio State University Mil Ed: WLC, ALC, Gryphon Group, UPL, Combatives, Security Manager Course, etc... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yamer Posted February 12, 2016 Report Share Posted February 12, 2016 Door GunnerArmy? What's your MOS? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnhenry Posted February 12, 2016 Report Share Posted February 12, 2016 Got that SIFT done today. Pumped. I bombed the hidden figures 23/50 but I don't think I missed a math question. If I had been more on the ball with my physicals I guess I could have made the March board. Don't mind waiting to much though to make sure everything looks good. CivilianAge 28SIFT: 73GT: 140APFT: will get a base score next week. will retake till i get above 280.LOR: O-5 Ret, CW2 pilot, talking with a CW5 former pilot and I'm hoping he throws me a bone when my physical goes through. You active guys make my LORs feel puny.College: Bachelor's in Music Composition/Theory with 3.0Flight Physical: Getting Scheduled. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
squid Posted February 12, 2016 Report Share Posted February 12, 2016 Age: 24Sift: 75GT: 133TIS: 4 yrs, E5 USN Intelligence SpecialistCivilian Education: 2.5 yrs ~70 credit hours towards a bs in mechanical engineeringAPFT: TBD should be in the 270 rangeLOR: USAF O5 f16 pilot (flew for the Thunderbirds) USAF E9 I worked with in Germany, CW4 Blackhawk Pilot I interviewed with but wrote a fantastic LOR As a reservist I will be on the May Civilian board 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pirate04 Posted February 12, 2016 Report Share Posted February 12, 2016 All these stats are awesome! If I got selected, there is no way y'all are getting passed up. Way to go! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dbargs Posted February 12, 2016 Report Share Posted February 12, 2016 Age: 24Sift: 75GT: 133TIS: 4 yrs, E5 USN Intelligence SpecialistCivilian Education: 2.5 yrs ~70 credit hours towards a bs in mechanical engineeringAPFT: TBD should be in the 270 rangeLOR: USAF O5 f16 pilot (flew for the Thunderbirds) USAF E9 I worked with in Germany, CW4 Blackhawk Pilot I interviewed with but wrote a fantastic LOR As a reservist I will be on the May Civilian board What kind of feedback have you received having an enlisted LOR? I've thought about getting one, but wasn't sure how much weight it would carry, but I also see street to seaters getting picked up with LORs from soccer coaches and preachers so... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
squid Posted February 12, 2016 Report Share Posted February 12, 2016 What kind of feedback have you received having an enlisted LOR? I've thought about getting one, but wasn't sure how much weight it would carry, but I also see street to seaters getting picked up with LORs from soccer coaches and preachers so...It was suggested to me by my recruiter. Just like any service Army officers are taught to respect senior NCO's especially E9's. If you have an E9 or a senior E8 that can write a really good personal LOR I would suggest it, but that's coming from an applicant not a selectee. I hope the board has the same respect for them that I do. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
watertowood Posted February 13, 2016 Report Share Posted February 13, 2016 I was recently selected in the January board. As Enlisted working in the maintenance department, the maintenance department Senior Chief was way more familiar with my work ethic and accomplishments having associated with me on a daily basis; much more so than any Officers whom I requested a letter from. Every time I re-read my recommendation letters while reviewing my package it was 100% apparent that his letter came from a very personal place and there was no room for doubt as to how well this man knew me, respected me and supported my decision to join the Army. The letters I submitted from higher ranking individuals (2 x O-5, O-4, CW4) were more than outstanding testaments to my character and productivity but there is no substitute for a heart-felt letter from someone who has personally watched you grow from a worker to a leader over the years, no matter what pay-grade they may be (I wouldn't go below an E-8 due to seniority and credibility though). 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeloChris Posted February 15, 2016 Report Share Posted February 15, 2016 I'm a civilian, been working on getting this packet done for a year and a half now Age: 20 GT: 127 SIFT: 67 APFT: 269 (I'm working to improve it) LOR: Active CW5 aviator, Ret. CW3, ROTC instructor, Flight instructor Education: 12 credit hours at a community college, PPL - Helicopter 56.2 flight hours Waivers: PRK Laser eye surgery, Flight Physical Approved Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dmurray Posted February 16, 2016 Report Share Posted February 16, 2016 It was suggested to me by my recruiter. Just like any service Army officers are taught to respect senior NCO's especially E9's. If you have an E9 or a senior E8 that can write a really good personal LOR I would suggest it, but that's coming from an applicant not a selectee. I hope the board has the same respect for them that I do.I would think a LOR from a senior enlisted that knows you personally would hold some good weight. One of my LORs is from an E9 who was my First Sergeant before he got promoted. I'm a reservist as well. I definitely hope they hold them high. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dmurray Posted February 16, 2016 Report Share Posted February 16, 2016 I was hoping to get on the March board but I'm still waiting on a conditional release. I'm a reservist applying for active. Age: 26 GT: 118 SIFT: 78 APFT: TBD ( last one was a 283 in November) TIS: 7 years in reserves, E6 squad leader. LOR: Mississippi Guard CW5 47 driver, Battalion CSM, Company Commander, Platoon Sergeant, Civilian Employer Vice President, Former manager. Education: 39 credits toward automotive technology, WLC, no flight time. Physical: Stamped, no waivers. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fstbk272 Posted February 16, 2016 Report Share Posted February 16, 2016 It was suggested to me by my recruiter. Just like any service Army officers are taught to respect senior NCO's especially E9's. If you have an E9 or a senior E8 that can write a really good personal LOR I would suggest it, but that's coming from an applicant not a selectee. I hope the board has the same respect for them that I do. When I submitted my packet, I had a LOR from an E9 from SOCOM included. The board seemed to pay more attention to that LOR, than the LOR I had from my CO, SCO, or the CW5 I had included. Granted it was from SOCOM, but it was still a LOR from an E9 that they accepted in the packet. I would go above and beyond what they say needs to be in the packet... if you're lower enlisted, I would have a LOR from a squad leader or PLT SGT/ LDR also. They work with you the most, and would know you better than anyone else in the required LOR's. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dkeate Posted February 17, 2016 Report Share Posted February 17, 2016 Age: 29GT: 137SIFT: 80APFT: 258TIS/TIG: almost 9 years / <1 year SSG NCOERs: 1/1 last 2 NCOERs. All of them show progressive improvement from a 2/2 first NCOER. NCOES: ALC Distinguished Honor GraduateLOR: CO, BC, CW3 interviewerEducation: 95 credits towards AAS in Electrical Transmission Systems Technology, almost finished.Physical: March 4, LASEK wavier. Hopefully I get it in time for submission. Moral wavier: Minor in Consumption at 19 (before Army), had a warrant for a few short weeks because I didn't take care of it in time. I believe I have a very strong, well written resume. What can I do to improve? Will my moral wavier be a problem? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andreuu Posted February 17, 2016 Report Share Posted February 17, 2016 AGE: 32RANK: SSGTIS/TIG: 7/2GT: 127SIFT: 69APFT: 265CIV ED: BA in Art History, 132 credit hrs, 3.38 GPAMIL ED: WLC (CL), ALC (DHG), Battle Staff NCO Course, Airborne, Air Assault...NCOERs: Stellar Packet submitted to USAREC last week, corrections submitted today. Next stop HRC for waiver approval (hopefully). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luofynerd Posted February 18, 2016 Author Report Share Posted February 18, 2016 Age: 29 GT: 137 SIFT: 80 APFT: 258 TIS/TIG: almost 9 years / <1 year SSG NCOERs: 1/1 last 2 NCOERs. All of them show progressive improvement from a 2/2 first NCOER. NCOES: ALC Distinguished Honor Graduate LOR: CO, BC, CW3 interviewerEducation: 95 credits towards AAS in Electrical Transmission Systems Technology, almost finished.Physical: March 4, LASEK wavier. Hopefully I get it in time for submission. Moral wavier: Minor in Consumption at 19 (before Army), had a warrant for a few short weeks because I didn't take care of it in time. I believe I have a very strong, well written resume. What can I do to improve? Will my moral wavier be a problem?If it's been approved no. If it hasn't possibly. The board members get the admin side of your packet the qualifying side stays with the recruiters/proponent. Waivers fall in the latter category. So a waiver will neither hurt or help your selection. Moral waivers are accepted on a case by case basis, I'm sure your military records speak volumes to the person who you've become versus who you were at age 19. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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