ElJay Posted September 17, 2016 Report Share Posted September 17, 2016 I have my flight phys tomorrow. We'll see if the $4000 investment into my eyes pays off haha. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N67RA Posted September 17, 2016 Report Share Posted September 17, 2016 I have my flight phys tomorrow. We'll see if the $4000 investment into my eyes pays off haha.Good luck. Let us know how it turns out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve0 Posted September 17, 2016 Report Share Posted September 17, 2016 I have my flight phys tomorrow. We'll see if the $4000 investment into my eyes pays off haha.i was kind of nervous about the flight physical, having done my lasik in Korea, I was sure they would say , "nope, we only accept surgery from good ol' American doctors". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ElJay Posted September 19, 2016 Report Share Posted September 19, 2016 Got the all clear pending my bloodwork coming back clean. Tested at 20/15. Had a close call on the depth perception test. Never had a problem IRL with depth perception, but that test was a bitch. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharyouTree Posted September 19, 2016 Report Share Posted September 19, 2016 Got the all clear pending my bloodwork coming back clean. Tested at 20/15. Had a close call on the depth perception test. Never had a problem IRL with depth perception, but that test was a bitch.Yup. I have a problem with it every year. Not sure if it's the test, or my eyes and I've been faking it all these years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peteyyy2 Posted September 28, 2016 Report Share Posted September 28, 2016 This is a question for anyone really. My basic graduation date is slated for 12/08/16. My start date for WOCS is 01/05/17. I was hoping someone might help me understand where I will be during the time in between as I have heard different answers from different people within the Army recruiting world. Will I go directly from basic to Ft. Rucker and then wait for my class to start? Is there time off in between? I know I may not get an exact answer since individual cases vary but maybe one of you has a general idea or an idea of who I can get in contact with to receive more information. Thank you.I'll see you there. I'm in the same class as you. 17-004 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peteyyy2 Posted September 28, 2016 Report Share Posted September 28, 2016 Anyone else in wocs class 17-004? Start is 04 Jan 2017. 7 week class. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flylo Ren Posted October 12, 2016 Report Share Posted October 12, 2016 I would like to thank everyone on this post and others who have posted very helpful information. I am still reading through different posts, and gathering up the best tips to aid in building up my packet. I'm prior service Air Force and until recently thought my shot at flying in the military was done for. I look forward to reading more and interacting with some of you in the future! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaswhee Posted October 13, 2016 Report Share Posted October 13, 2016 Flylo Ren, I'm in the IL Air National Guard. Just interviewed for a slot with the IL Army National Guard. If you have any questions please let me know! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flylo Ren Posted October 13, 2016 Report Share Posted October 13, 2016 Flylo Ren, I'm in the IL Air National Guard. Just interviewed for a slot with the IL Army National Guard. If you have any questions please let me know!Will do! At this point it looks like I need to study, hit the PT harder, and work on saving up for corrective eye surgery, and hopefully get enough college credits to be competitive. If I'm lucky I will be able to squeeze in two attempts before my 33rd. I think there is a Guard base near me that flies -64s that I can try to contact. That will be after I actually get a packet together though. Appreciate the offer and I'm sure I will have loads of newbie questions soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaswhee Posted October 13, 2016 Report Share Posted October 13, 2016 Will do! At this point it looks like I need to study, hit the PT harder, and work on saving up for corrective eye surgery, and hopefully get enough college credits to be competitive. If I'm lucky I will be able to squeeze in two attempts before my 33rd. I think there is a Guard base near me that flies -64s that I can try to contact. That will be after I actually get a packet together though. Appreciate the offer and I'm sure I will have loads of newbie questions soon.The fact that you are on the boards trying to find answers is more than a lot of people who "want to fly" will ever do. Guard is getting rid of 64's though I believe. From what I have heard Guard and Reserve Dwell Time is cutting into Apaches being down range when needed. I live in MO and they just gave up all of theirs to active duty. Flying Blackhawks now. Have you considered active duty as well? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flylo Ren Posted October 13, 2016 Report Share Posted October 13, 2016 Active is what I'm shooting for. I only mentioned the Guard base because those (there are blackhawks at another base) are the only aviation units that I know of in Arizona so far. I think Fort Huachuca (where I work) has some UAVs and I think a few C-12s but it seems to all be civilian instructors. I'm not 100% sure. I just found out about this after talking with a customer who used to fly -60s. I started looking into the Army side of aviation and found WOFT and then came across this site. Originally I was working towards flying Pavehawks, but things with the VA and my civilian flight school didn't work out, and..well it's a long story but I'm here now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scj006 Posted October 17, 2016 Report Share Posted October 17, 2016 If you are between BCT and WOCS at Fort Rucker, do you get holiday block leave? Basic ends at the beginning of December and WOCS starts at the beginning of January Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N67RA Posted November 12, 2016 Report Share Posted November 12, 2016 If you are between BCT and WOCS at Fort Rucker, do you get holiday block leave? Basic ends at the beginning of December and WOCS starts at the beginning of January There is a two week break for Soldiers to take leave, but you won't have enough leave accumulated. If the commander let's you go into the hole by taking more leave than you've earned, expect the whole two weeks off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jessea1a Posted December 24, 2016 Report Share Posted December 24, 2016 Forgot to post here when I got the news, but I got accepted to WOFT last month. Beyond excited. Being a military aviator has been my goal since 2008 when i joined the Coast Guard. Got some questions I also posted on reddit: I finally got my ship dates, off to BCT on Janurary 4th. Is there a family visit day or something at some point during basic? Wife wants to know.Aviators who live(d) off base, when did you contact places you were interested in renting/buying? Is there a time near the end of WOCS or did you make the arrangements afterwards?Civvies who went BCT straight to WOCS, when did you get your WOCS report date? Being prior USCG, what differences besides the obvious should I expect during basic? I'd imagine D&C is pretty much the same, but anything that might throw me off?During WOCS, are you ever allowed contact with the outside world? Is, say, having cell phones a privilege that can be earned/taken away? Thanks in advance, ya'll. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N67RA Posted December 28, 2016 Report Share Posted December 28, 2016 Congrats on your selection! There is a family day during BCT. All of the details will be briefed when you get there. Contact a landlord ASAP or Corvias housing on post, you'll be going straight to Rucker afterwards and I recommend you get a WOCSOP to study during BCT. The only course that you will have absolutely no communication privileges is during SERE. As far as differences between USA and USCG, we are primarily a ground force conducting land-based operations. Everything you do in BCT will revolve around that. Talk to your recruiter for details. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dmurray Posted December 28, 2016 Report Share Posted December 28, 2016 I recommend you get a WOCSOP to study during BCT.You really DO NOT need to study the WOCSOP. Any WOCSOP you get outside of 1st WOC is out dated any way. I promise you will have time to figure it out. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N67RA Posted January 4, 2017 Report Share Posted January 4, 2017 Things must be getting pretty laid back over there. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SBuzzkill Posted January 4, 2017 Report Share Posted January 4, 2017 I didn't look at a single page until I got there and I did just fine. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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jordan.whiteley Posted January 17, 2017 Report Share Posted January 17, 2017 Hey everyone, new to the site. Love the amount of info from everybody.I am getting everything squared away to go talk to a recruiter about submitting a WOFT packet. About 5 years ago before I started college I began applying to the air force to enlist. Long story short, the application took 3 months as my recruiter wasn't the best at calling me and I only called him every few weeks. I never thought to find a new recruiter but I basically had to start college or I would have been kicked out of the house.Does anyone know if the air force will have any of the information still or is it in a database where the army could look it up. I never went to meps but I did fill out the sf-86 form.The big reason I ask is because I guessed the dates of a few things and would like to know what dates I put so there isn't a inconsistency if they look up my previous paperwork. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jordan.whiteley Posted January 18, 2017 Report Share Posted January 18, 2017 I also forgot to ask what the weekends are like for during flight school and once you graduate. Are there additional duties and PT or do you have weekends off? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N67RA Posted January 19, 2017 Report Share Posted January 19, 2017 It is very important that your resume is consistent with your military records. The board will notice that. Don't worry about weekends during flight school. Focus on that packet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jordan.whiteley Posted January 19, 2017 Report Share Posted January 19, 2017 Thanks for the quick response I will have to see if my recruiter can look up that information or if ill need to go back to the air force recruiter. I'm not really worried about weekends so much as I am curious about it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eaelliott5 Posted January 21, 2017 Report Share Posted January 21, 2017 Hey everyone, new to the site. Love the amount of info from everybody.I am getting everything squared away to go talk to a recruiter about submitting a WOFT packet. About 5 years ago before I started college I began applying to the air force to enlist. Long story short, the application took 3 months as my recruiter wasn't the best at calling me and I only called him every few weeks. I never thought to find a new recruiter but I basically had to start college or I would have been kicked out of the house.Does anyone know if the air force will have any of the information still or is it in a database where the army could look it up. I never went to meps but I did fill out the sf-86 form.The big reason I ask is because I guessed the dates of a few things and would like to know what dates I put so there isn't a inconsistency if they look up my previous paperwork. They will look at your previous paperwork for your security clearance. I filled out my security paperwork when I first joined the Army years ago but never was put in for a clearance. Years later, I needed one for the Air Force reserve. My dates did not match up and I had to sit down with an investigator and explain. If you can't get ahold of your old one do the best you can. And save this one! Save every piece of paper you do for your packet and everything your recruiter makes you sign. And when you get in, Save everything, create a file. Long story short, if you can't find it, it's not the end of the world but it may slightly delay your clearance. I'm not sure that the board will ever see your SF86, maybe someone else knows better. I think they just need to know that you are eligible for a secret clearance or currently hold one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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