airforce21one Posted November 30, 2007 Report Share Posted November 30, 2007 Hey everyone, great site. I'm dead set on flying helos for the guard - flying has been my dream for as long as I can remember. I had a few questions for anyone who has gone through the process or has any knowledge on the subject. A little background - I did four years in the Air Force, got out at the end of my contract, and now I'm a junior at the University of Wisconsin. My plan is to do ROTC and SMP simultaneously. First, will my age be a problem? I'll be 27 before going up before the board. I know that my age is under the Army requirement, but I'm just wondering if it will be a negative. Second, if I have 20/50 vision (correctable to 20/20), should I just wear glasses, or should I get the Lasik surgery? I've heard conflicting advice. I'm tempted to get the surgery, but that would lead to a waiver, which can't be a good thing. Any help or advice would be greatly appreciated! Dan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLHooker Posted November 30, 2007 Report Share Posted November 30, 2007 Dan, your age won't be a factor. However, I would NOT suggest getting lasik before talking to a flight surgeon, I'm pretty sure that would be a disqual if you did it prior to getting in. Your ROTC Cadre should have that kind of info for you, as I'm not too sure about the eyes. As for the SMP program, make sure you call up the AV unit in Wisconsin, I know there's a Hawk unit there, and get accepted as an SMP cadet. This may take a bit of convincing, but well worth it. It will give you a foot in the door when you are ready to compete for a slot. CHAD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
airforce21one Posted November 30, 2007 Author Report Share Posted November 30, 2007 Thanks for the help Chad. I've already taken care of the SMP thing...I'll be shadowing an LT that is an aviator. As for the eyes stuff, how would I go about getting ahold of a flight surgeon? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Voluptuary5 Posted December 1, 2007 Report Share Posted December 1, 2007 Chad and Airforce, LASIK (and some of its related procedures) will not disqualify you. www.usarec.army.mil/hq/warrant/WOoverview.html#AFAST%20Locations Recruiters hate it because you will need a waiver (more paper work for them) but for the most part it is a technicality. The only caveat is that there is a mandatory 3 month wait before you can proceed with your packet. You are also still eligible with your 20/50 so the choice it up to you. -V5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLHooker Posted December 3, 2007 Report Share Posted December 3, 2007 V5, thanks for the info, I wasn't sure. AF, there you go! CHAD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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