sethmeredith Posted December 16, 2009 Report Share Posted December 16, 2009 You cannot use your parents or anyone related to you as an LOR. Sorry to be the bearer of bad news. Another things, that I was told by the CW5 who wrote me a letter is that the army is looking for guys who are younger. There are a couple reasons. One, is that a younger person's mind is fresher out of school and more accustomed to absorbing and retaining information. The second, is that when the army trains a pilot it's very expensive and clearly the amount of time a 20 year old will serve the army will generally be longer than a 30 year old. I know 2 guys from here, that were both 29 and both were picked up a couple months ago. However, they both had prior service. Also, a friend of mine with very similar scores to mine, and a similar packet, was turned down on the November board too. I personally think that, the pool of applicants is so over saturated with very strong packets that it's incredibly competitive and it's more about who you know and who knows you. The army's all about networking. Have one of those GO's call to Rucker if they know anyone. I know I'll be asking a buddy to make a call for me when my packet is sent down there for the January board. Sorry, about the news though. It makes me a whole lot more nervous. -Seth Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akscott60 Posted December 16, 2009 Author Report Share Posted December 16, 2009 I am aware of the push towards younger candidates, but I am 29, and I cannot go back in time. I disagree that younger candidates will stay in longer, however. I am fully prepared for a 20+ year career at this. I am just presenting myself in the best way, and trying to be competitive. I am well aware of the networking in the army, and I am on top of things. I really do not think the pool is over saturated with superb candidates that stagnate. You only get two shots, and then you wait 6 months. That turnover is rather high. I wish you the best of luck in January as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BulletCart Posted December 16, 2009 Report Share Posted December 16, 2009 Well, maybe I can say this. Is this a good site to meet Army pilots. I could get an LoR from people I meet online considering they usually are the ones that help me the most. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lindsey Posted December 16, 2009 Report Share Posted December 16, 2009 Well, maybe I can say this. Is this a good site to meet Army pilots. I could get an LoR from people I meet online considering they usually are the ones that help me the most. Two or three of my LoRs are from people I have met on this website. Does that answer your question? Besides LoRs, my Army Aviator "contacts" have gone from ZERO to MANY, just from vertical reference alone. The advice I have gotten from these folks has been invaluable. Seek them out (they aren't *that* hard to find, or they just aren't very good at hiding ) and send them a PM. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BulletCart Posted December 16, 2009 Report Share Posted December 16, 2009 Yes, I am going to be looking. I have two years to meet these people. I don't want to go out and befriend them just for that purpose you know? Maybe I could host another thread in a year or so asking for Army aviators that would be interested in contacting each other and then later on possibly writing an LoR after they know me better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lindsey Posted December 17, 2009 Report Share Posted December 17, 2009 Yes, I am going to be looking. I have two years to meet these people. I don't want to go out and befriend them just for that purpose you know? Maybe I could host another thread in a year or so asking for Army aviators that would be interested in contacting each other and then later on possibly writing an LoR after they know me better. Oh no, I don't mean befriend them because you want something out of them. But it doesn't hurt to get to know them, and they all have great advice, whether they know it or not. Just because you are two years away doesn't necessarily mean you have to wait two years, you know? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BulletCart Posted December 17, 2009 Report Share Posted December 17, 2009 Yes of course, and as I begin my studies I will have more to discuss! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akscott60 Posted January 11, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 11, 2010 Selected! Im in a state of disbelief and my hands are shaking.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USAR153D Posted January 11, 2010 Report Share Posted January 11, 2010 Selected! Im in a state of disbelief and my hands are shaking....Congrats man! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lindsey Posted January 11, 2010 Report Share Posted January 11, 2010 Selected! Im in a state of disbelief and my hands are shaking.... I knew you'd get in!!!! Awesome man, I'm really excited for you! When do you go to MEPS to find out your ship date? Again, congrats! I hope to be where you're at, someday soon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akscott60 Posted January 11, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 11, 2010 I go down to MEPS Wednesday of next week to find out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1badz32 Posted January 12, 2010 Report Share Posted January 12, 2010 Awsome, congrat's man!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IWannaFly Posted January 12, 2010 Report Share Posted January 12, 2010 Selected! Im in a state of disbelief and my hands are shaking.... Great! Congratulations! Blake Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akscott60 Posted January 12, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 12, 2010 Thanks for the props everyone. Its going to be quite an adventure... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BulletCart Posted January 15, 2010 Report Share Posted January 15, 2010 Congratulations!! Youll do Great!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akscott60 Posted January 21, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 21, 2010 I swore in today. I ship to Benning for basic on June 1st. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BulletCart Posted January 21, 2010 Report Share Posted January 21, 2010 I swore in today. I ship to Benning for basic on June 1st. Congrats man! Hows it feel? Any reason why they are shipping you out so late?What are you going to do for 5months? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lindsey Posted January 21, 2010 Report Share Posted January 21, 2010 Nice!!! Were the slots all filled up until June 1st or did you request a late ship date? Just curious as to how flexible they are. Congrats. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akscott60 Posted January 21, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 21, 2010 That was the first available slot. I'll keep working, working out, and get my belongings in order before I ship. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BulletCart Posted January 21, 2010 Report Share Posted January 21, 2010 So once you go to basic then do you have a break or is it off to flight school? Question-If you were enlisted in the Army prior to applying and getting accepted, can you skip the basic training, since it would be your second time going through it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IWannaFly Posted January 22, 2010 Report Share Posted January 22, 2010 Bullet, From Basic, he'll go to WOCS and then to flight school. If you were enlisted first, you'd go to WOCS and then flight school. Blake Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SBuzzkill Posted February 2, 2010 Report Share Posted February 2, 2010 (edited) This is how it works right now: BCT (9-11wks) -> WOCS (7wks) -> JOPD (6wks) -> SERE (3wks) -> Aeromed (1wk) -> Ground School (1.5wks) -> FLIGHT LINE There is a hold at B Co. between WOCS and JOPD. My hold has lasted 5 months. Some of my classmates got away with only 2 months. In a year it could be completely different with no bubble at all. Congratulations on getting selected. Make sure to have fun during boot camp and WOCS, don't let the dumb stuff get you down! Edited February 2, 2010 by SBuzzkill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akscott60 Posted August 13, 2010 Author Report Share Posted August 13, 2010 Update: I graduated BCT Yesterday at Ft. Benning, and today I was bussed to Rucker. I am now a WOC. I start processing tuesday, and cross the street on Friday. What a culture shock. Going from PFC nobody to officer canidate with the weekend off in three hours! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lindsey Posted August 13, 2010 Report Share Posted August 13, 2010 Update: I graduated BCT Yesterday at Ft. Benning, and today I was bussed to Rucker. I am now a WOC. I start processing tuesday, and cross the street on Friday. What a culture shock. Going from PFC nobody to officer canidate with the weekend off in three hours! Awesome!!! Congrats with graduating Basic and arriving at Rucker! It's neat to see everyone's updates - keep on keepin' on! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RagMan Posted August 13, 2010 Report Share Posted August 13, 2010 Congrats! You'll really enjoy the warrant officer life. Sometimes I wish I had gone to college first and then warrant versus going straight in and doing my time as a crew chief. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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