JD225 Posted August 31, 2017 Report Share Posted August 31, 2017 Hey everyone! Thanks for all the info! I have a quick question. I have read it some where before but I can't find it or remember what it said, but how long after the packet due date is the board? The recruiting web site says, for ex, " sep 21 packet due, oct something for correctins, oct something for updates" so when is the actual board date so I know when it expect an answer? Thanks for the help! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wheelsup Posted September 1, 2017 Report Share Posted September 1, 2017 Hey everyone! Thanks for all the info! I have a quick question. I have read it some where before but I can't find it or remember what it said, but how long after the packet due date is the board? The recruiting web site says, for ex, " sep 21 packet due, oct something for correctins, oct something for updates" so when is the actual board date so I know when it expect an answer? Thanks for the help! http://www.usarec.army.mil/hq/warrant/WOgeninfo_boardschedule.shtml Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JD225 Posted September 1, 2017 Report Share Posted September 1, 2017 http://www.usarec.army.mil/hq/warrant/WOgeninfo_boardschedule.shtmlOhh I'm an idiot... my bad. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blue2green Posted September 4, 2017 Report Share Posted September 4, 2017 I have a question about PCS-Ing family while in WOCS. If you're on hold before WOCS begins for a couple of months, would they authorize the move during the hold or not until the 10 days prior to WOCS beginning? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wheelsup Posted September 8, 2017 Report Share Posted September 8, 2017 In short, no. The gaining unit in this case only allows a 10 day early report, so anything further out than that would have to be taken as leave. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daabears Posted September 11, 2017 Report Share Posted September 11, 2017 Update: I passed the ASVAB and SIFT at MEPS yesterday with flying colors, and passed my physical today. My vision test came back with uncorrected values of one eye at 20/40 distance and the other at 20/100. They both correct to 20/20. Was anyone else in this boat with one passing and one failing eye too? I'm thinking my next step is to schedule the flight physical and see what the surgeon's call is.what ended up happening with your vision and the flight surgeon? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kow10120 Posted September 13, 2017 Report Share Posted September 13, 2017 I haven't gotten the flight physical taken care of. I just relocated from Alaska to California. I'll be working near Fort Irwin for a few weeks this month though so I'm hoping to get an appointment on the books to get it taken care of. If anyone on here did their flight physical there and has any tips they'd like to share I'm all ears. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dukun8ter Posted September 13, 2017 Report Share Posted September 13, 2017 I haven't gotten the flight physical taken care of. I just relocated from Alaska to California. I'll be working near Fort Irwin for a few weeks this month though so I'm hoping to get an appointment on the books to get it taken care of. If anyone on here did their flight physical there and has any tips they'd like to share I'm all ears.Make sure you fast for the full 12 hours for your blood work. First day is the typical physical exam with blood/urine work, ENT checks. The second day may or may not be scheduled the day after. That day consists of seeing the flight surgeon and getting your anthropometrics done. Speaking as a civilian applicant, I was not able to see the flight surgeon the day after my initial exam and had to set an appointment two months away. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kow10120 Posted September 13, 2017 Report Share Posted September 13, 2017 Thanks for the run down. The Alaskan Recruiter I was working with also mentioned that the process took a few months. I was hoping to get it done a bit quicker since I'll be in the area for two weeks and it's normally a 10 hour drive to Irwin. I'll just roll with the punches though and get it done. Make sure you fast for the full 12 hours for your blood work. First day is the typical physical exam with blood/urine work, ENT checks. The second day may or may not be scheduled the day after. That day consists of seeing the flight surgeon and getting your anthropometrics done. Speaking as a civilian applicant, I was not able to see the flight surgeon the day after my initial exam and had to set an appointment two months away. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dukun8ter Posted September 13, 2017 Report Share Posted September 13, 2017 Thanks for the run down. The Alaskan Recruiter I was working with also mentioned that the process took a few months. I was hoping to get it done a bit quicker since I'll be in the area for two weeks and it's normally a 10 hour drive to Irwin. I'll just roll with the punches though and get it done.Also don't forget, you may need a sponsor to get on base. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trinidad Posted September 20, 2017 Report Share Posted September 20, 2017 I am definitely going to need lasik or prk as my vision doesn't meet the requirements. Eye surgery is pretty expensive and out of my budget right now. Would it be wise to enlist which I have no problem with as I want to be a soldier first then a pilot, and get eye surgery from the army as my recruiter said that would be a route I can take as I can't afford eye surgery at the moment. Also, has anyone had experience getting surgery done from the army? And whether it's a lengthy process to get approved for it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luofynerd Posted September 21, 2017 Report Share Posted September 21, 2017 I am definitely going to need lasik or prk as my vision doesn't meet the requirements. Eye surgery is pretty expensive and out of my budget right now. Would it be wise to enlist which I have no problem with as I want to be a soldier first then a pilot, and get eye surgery from the army as my recruiter said that would be a route I can take as I can't afford eye surgery at the moment. Also, has anyone had experience getting surgery done from the army? And whether it's a lengthy process to get approved for it?Most eye surgery places will finance. I would look into that before signing any contracts. Dont get me wrong, I love serving as an enlisted Soldier, but it's not what I want to do for 20 years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike0331 Posted September 21, 2017 Report Share Posted September 21, 2017 I am definitely going to need lasik or prk as my vision doesn't meet the requirements. Eye surgery is pretty expensive and out of my budget right now. Would it be wise to enlist which I have no problem with as I want to be a soldier first then a pilot, and get eye surgery from the army as my recruiter said that would be a route I can take as I can't afford eye surgery at the moment. Also, has anyone had experience getting surgery done from the army? And whether it's a lengthy process to get approved for it?You'd be essentially rolling the dice for a 5K procedure. You'd be much better off financing the eye surgery or getting a personal loan or something. If you really are indifferent about being an "enlisted soldier" or there is an enlisted job you'd like to do anyway, then its something to consider. Make sure you fully grasp what life as an enlisted soldier is before you make that decision to save 5 grand. Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kow10120 Posted September 26, 2017 Report Share Posted September 26, 2017 what ended up happening with your vision and the flight surgeon?I actually completed the flight physical today, and passed vision within regulation. No waiver required. My acuity was better than the MEPS result. Maybe partially because I made sure not to wear contacts for 72 hours before the flight physical. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kramey90 Posted September 27, 2017 Report Share Posted September 27, 2017 I just took my sift today and will be starting my flight physical Friday. Hoping to have everything ready for the November cut-off and January selection board. Best of luck to everyone else trying for the same board! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ElJay Posted November 10, 2017 Report Share Posted November 10, 2017 I just received my flight school date from my state. Can anyone here find out if it's a 67 or 72 class? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dmurray Posted November 10, 2017 Report Share Posted November 10, 2017 I just received my flight school date from my state. Can anyone here find out if it's a 67 or 72 class?Currently the split is one 67 class for every three 72 classes. I dont think there is anyway to give you a definite answer though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ElJay Posted November 10, 2017 Report Share Posted November 10, 2017 It was worth a shot. Thanks, Dmurray. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wheelsup Posted November 11, 2017 Report Share Posted November 11, 2017 I just received my flight school date from my state. Can anyone here find out if it's a 67 or 72 class? whats the class number and date Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ElJay Posted November 12, 2017 Report Share Posted November 12, 2017 I wasn't told the number, but start date is 16 March Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wheelsup Posted November 12, 2017 Report Share Posted November 12, 2017 I wasn't told the number, but start date is 16 March There is a 72 class with a start date of 13 Mar, I'd bet that's your class. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ElJay Posted November 12, 2017 Report Share Posted November 12, 2017 There is a 72 class with a start date of 13 Mar, I'd bet that's your class.That's interesting. Wonder if one of the dates is off because SERE isn't factored in. I'll just play the odds and learn 5 and 9 on the 72. Thanks a bunch for checking for me. I was hoping for 67, but the 72 is beneficial in its own ways. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MuffinMan Posted November 19, 2017 Report Share Posted November 19, 2017 I just received my flight school date from my state. Can anyone here find out if it's a 67 or 72 class? This isn't a WOBC date? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redskins4789 Posted November 20, 2017 Report Share Posted November 20, 2017 Couple of quick questions for you guys. Im a civilian woft applicant and am currently trying to tie up all the loose ends of my packet. My first question has to do with the timeline of my security clearance interview. Do you need the clearance before packet submission or is that dealt with after selection? My recruiter doesnt seem to know. My second question has to do with my LORs. I currently have six and Ive heard from different people to just go with your 3 best letters from high ranking WOs. Id like to keep all six because I have a nice combination of people like my former professors who knew me well and higher ranking officers and warrants. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike0331 Posted November 20, 2017 Report Share Posted November 20, 2017 One of the posters here is/was a board member and he is adamant you include your 3 best letters, and that include more only hurts you. Mike 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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