Knight Posted July 17, 2010 Posted July 17, 2010 I have done a few days worth of searching for somewhat of a timeline for becoming 153A Rotary Aviator. I get projected next week. I believe BCT is 9 weeks, ?SERE 6 weeks?, then WOCS, then WOFT? Is that somewhat correct or what is a typical timeline for the complete program all the way to pinning CW2? Please include the amount of weeks for each amount of training and if there are any typical breaks or wait times between training. Also, I have dependents and am wondering if they can get my BAH while I am in all phases of training if they do not move to Ft. Rucker? I've read and agree it will likely be a distraction if they are living on Post. I apologize if any this has been asked before and I missed it. Quote
Marc Posted July 18, 2010 Posted July 18, 2010 Knight, This is what I know about how it all works. BCT comes first, followed by WOCS. Upon completion of WOCS, you will go through the first phase of BOLC which includes SERE-C. After that's done, you will start flight school (Primary, Instruments, Basic Navigation, and FSXXI for your airframe). Finally, you will complete the last phase of BOLC before shipping out to your assigned unit. The wait times between constantly changes, so it just depends on how many people are going through and how many slots are available. I wish I could be less vague, but it just takes as long as it takes. Expect a minumum of one year at Rucker up to 18 months depending on how many "bubbles" in which you get caught. Your family is eligible for BAH the entire time due to the fact that you are on active duty status - regardless of where they live. I don't know where you read that it would be a distraction to have your family with you, but that's a hard pill to swallow. Your family is going to be there for you when the Army has lost its need to keep you. Therefore, I would say that it's important to have your family there and available to you. You will deploy eventually and not have them there to be with you and it's tough. Take the time you have at home and spend it with your family. All that being said, flight school will take a considerable amount of your personal time for study. Involve your family in the process (helping to study by showing you flashcards for memorization, etc.) and they will appreciate the fact that you want to be with them. Besides, the stress you will feel by them being away from you will far outweigh the stress of having them with you. -Marc Quote
bdl1769 Posted July 18, 2010 Posted July 18, 2010 (edited) Go to the Fort Rucker site and look for the Incoming Student tab. There is a lot of helpful info there...including a timeline sheet for the WOFT program starting with WOCS. If you need some help finding it let me know...I was looking at it just last night. Edited July 18, 2010 by bdl1769 Quote
klas Posted July 18, 2010 Posted July 18, 2010 I have done a few days worth of searching for somewhat of a timeline for becoming 153A Rotary Aviator. I get projected next week. I believe BCT is 9 weeks, ?SERE 6 weeks?, then WOCS, then WOFT? Is that somewhat correct or what is a typical timeline for the complete program all the way to pinning CW2? Please include the amount of weeks for each amount of training and if there are any typical breaks or wait times between training. Also, I have dependents and am wondering if they can get my BAH while I am in all phases of training if they do not move to Ft. Rucker? I've read and agree it will likely be a distraction if they are living on Post. I apologize if any this has been asked before and I missed it. http://www.rucker.army.mil/pdf/FSXXI%20Timeline.pdf Quote
USAR153D Posted July 19, 2010 Posted July 19, 2010 http://www.rucker.army.mil/pdf/FSXXI%20Timeline.pdfThanks a lot for that! Quote
SBuzzkill Posted July 19, 2010 Posted July 19, 2010 (edited) BCT/WOCS - 17 weeks of lockdown (they're back to back) HOLD - several months, during which you do dunker. JOPD - 6 weeks HOLD - 1 week SERE - 3 weeks of lockdown HOLD - approximately 1 month IERW - approximately 21 weeks HOLD - varies depending on aircraft selection, then however long it takes to train up in the various helicopters. Edited July 19, 2010 by SBuzzkill Quote
Dutch Posted August 6, 2010 Posted August 6, 2010 SBuzzkill hit in on the head, especially with bubble times. Bubbles could be long or just a few weeks, but that changes all the time. Dutch. Quote
USAR153D Posted August 7, 2010 Posted August 7, 2010 SERE - 3 weeks of lockdown If you attend SERE in another branch, what is the transferability of that to the Army? Quote
SBuzzkill Posted August 8, 2010 Posted August 8, 2010 If it's the equivalent of SERE-C then you don't have to do it again. Quote
FutureCWO Posted August 11, 2010 Posted August 11, 2010 If it's the equivalent of SERE-C then you don't have to do it again. How tough is SERE? I ship for BCT in 7 weeks, back for exodus then WOCS. Is there anything you can do to prepare for it? Quote
IWannaFly Posted August 12, 2010 Posted August 12, 2010 How tough is SERE? I ship for BCT in 7 weeks, back for exodus then WOCS. Is there anything you can do to prepare for it? The less you do to prepare for it the better. Don't listen to people that try to give you advice (even though I guess this is advice too). Just roll with it. It's really different for everybody. How hard it is kinda depends on your outlook. Blake Quote
FutureCWO Posted August 13, 2010 Posted August 13, 2010 The less you do to prepare for it the better. Don't listen to people that try to give you advice (even though I guess this is advice too). Just roll with it. It's really different for everybody. How hard it is kinda depends on your outlook. Blake Well I'm guessing you have been there, can you talk about what I can expect to face? Quote
IWannaFly Posted August 13, 2010 Posted August 13, 2010 Well I'm guessing you have been there, can you talk about what I can expect to face? Nobody's really supposed to give you any information about it. I will tell you that you will learn everything you need to know before you need to put that knowledge to use. Really...don't stress about it. You have a few steps to get through before you get there. Good luck,Blake Quote
FutureCWO Posted August 14, 2010 Posted August 14, 2010 Nobody's really supposed to give you any information about it. I will tell you that you will learn everything you need to know before you need to put that knowledge to use. Really...don't stress about it. You have a few steps to get through before you get there. Good luck,Blake Roger that, my theory with everything is to learn the most I can about something, plan the for the worst, and then execute it the best I can. I'm not worried I just want to be prepared. Quote
UH60MTP13 Posted August 17, 2010 Posted August 17, 2010 Best course in the Army that you'll never want to experience again. Quote
SBuzzkill Posted August 18, 2010 Posted August 18, 2010 SERE is not that bad. I actually enjoyed most of it. Quote
NorCalHeliKid Posted September 15, 2010 Posted September 15, 2010 SERE is not that bad. I actually enjoyed most of it. ::Puke:: Dude, you enjoyed it? Im not saying it's not great training but there is little to be enjoyed at SERE school. My opinion of course. Quote
SBuzzkill Posted September 16, 2010 Posted September 16, 2010 There were certain obvious parts that I did not enjoy, but the survival and evasion portions were great. Granted the weather was awesome while we were out there. Quote
greyrider245 Posted December 3, 2020 Posted December 3, 2020 Is IERW is essentially equivalent to a private pilot license, with only basic instructions on instrument, and more comprehensive instrument instruction after aircraft selection? Quote
Thedude Posted December 3, 2020 Posted December 3, 2020 19 minutes ago, greyrider245 said: Is IERW is essentially equivalent to a private pilot license, with only basic instructions on instrument, and more comprehensive instrument instruction after aircraft selection? No, it's a full instrument instruction and rating. Quote
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