Lindsey Posted February 4, 2013 Report Share Posted February 4, 2013 Lindsey - will you be on the March board? I have to take the SIFT before I am allowed to take my Flight Physical (again). If Rucker turns it around in time, yes, I will be on the March board. Recruiter is dodging a bit--trying to figure out how often they are administering the SIFT here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I.am.Specialized Posted February 4, 2013 Report Share Posted February 4, 2013 I have to take the SIFT before I am allowed to take my Flight Physical (again). If Rucker turns it around in time, yes, I will be on the March board. Recruiter is dodging a bit--trying to figure out how often they are administering the SIFT here. I'm going to message you some info that may help given your info I've seen from the past few months. I literally just finished the whole process, SIFT included. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tone83 Posted February 4, 2013 Report Share Posted February 4, 2013 I finally got my SIFT scheduled for Wednesday at Fort Sill, as long as I pass I will take the flight physical the next day. I'm just hoping she doesn't call back and tell me I can not test there because I'm a civilian. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I3uller Posted February 5, 2013 Report Share Posted February 5, 2013 That's what I'm wondering. On the AFAST it asked if you had flight experience, how much, etc. I'd be bummed if they dropped that. It does make sense though, because prior flight experience does not have much bearing on future performance as an Army Aviator. In the same vain, anyone looking at your AFAST/SIFT score will likely be looking at your resume as well and will realize you have significant prior flight experience. I wouldn't count the SIFT not having biographical history as them not caring about your past flight experience. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
11BFlyer Posted February 7, 2013 Report Share Posted February 7, 2013 Have any of you taken the SIFT yet?! Going through every chanel possible and still having a hard time getting answers on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue2Green4WOFT Posted February 7, 2013 Report Share Posted February 7, 2013 if you go further back in this post Tydaddy posted some info he took it...also i am going to fort meade on thursday to take it myself...fingers crossed!! hopefully I can do even better then the AFAST 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue2Green4WOFT Posted February 7, 2013 Report Share Posted February 7, 2013 this meaning next Thursday the 14th Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue2Green4WOFT Posted February 11, 2013 Report Share Posted February 11, 2013 So my progress just took another big hit, I found out I cant apply for the AD board because I am a interservice transfer and I have less then 12 months on my contract unless I get an extension. That will more then likely not happen due to the fact my CoC doesnt like the fact I dont wanna stay Navy and hasnt helped me much thus far, I did origionally apply for the DD368 over a year out but was denied. So now im waiting for a local recruiter familiar with WOFT to call me back so I can explore my options to apply from the civilian side when i seperate. Man this sucks putting all this work in and getting blind sided over and over but im not giving up by any means..still going to take the SIFT in 2 days at fort meade...have a good week everyone!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
11BFlyer Posted February 12, 2013 Report Share Posted February 12, 2013 So just got a call to take the SIFT first thing tomorrow morning. I feel confident that I will do well, however in the event I dont do so hot what is the waiting period between re-test? Same as the AFAST? Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I.am.Specialized Posted February 12, 2013 Report Share Posted February 12, 2013 Yes, 6 months. Will you be straight for the March board? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
11BFlyer Posted February 12, 2013 Report Share Posted February 12, 2013 I hope so, im working with AD as well as NG to see which happens first. This test just came up sooner than i anticipated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I.am.Specialized Posted February 12, 2013 Report Share Posted February 12, 2013 Are you currently AD? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
11BFlyer Posted February 12, 2013 Report Share Posted February 12, 2013 Was AD, ETS'ed joined a guard unit for a deployment. Been doing the warrant process the last 2 months since ive been back and keep getting mixed signals so been talking to AD and they have helped me get my stuff in order to come back to AD. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue2Green4WOFT Posted February 12, 2013 Report Share Posted February 12, 2013 Let us know how you do 11B, I will be taking mine the day after you at Ft Meade...good luck to ya! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JarHead2RotorHead Posted February 13, 2013 Report Share Posted February 13, 2013 Took the SIFT on Monday, first one to take it in Okinawa, passed it too! Now if dental would stop finding things with my teeth and sign off on my paperwork I could get on with the rest of it.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lindsey Posted February 13, 2013 Report Share Posted February 13, 2013 What was your score? Any tips/advice? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SemperGumby Posted February 13, 2013 Report Share Posted February 13, 2013 Took the SIFT on Monday, first one to take it in Okinawa, passed it too! Now if dental would stop finding things with my teeth and sign off on my paperwork I could get on with the rest of it.... You in Camp Hansen? Last time I was in Oki was in '05. I hear there isn't much drinking around there these days. Anyhow, dental was something that held up my packet too since I had to keep having to come back so i can get my physical signed off. This post just made me laugh a bit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JarHead2RotorHead Posted February 14, 2013 Report Share Posted February 14, 2013 In actually on Camp Foster. SIFT - Simple Shapes - 5 images, pick the one that's different. IIRC, there are 100 of them in 2 minutes. Easy. Hidden Figures - Similar to the AFOQT. Shapes will be the same size and orientation as in the key, but you gotta find it. PITA. Army Aviation Knowledge - Has questions regarding flight controls, flight dynamics, airframes used, etc. Not overly hard, some questions you wouldn't think of though. Math - Algebra and word problems mainly. They provide formulas on the side, but don't think because they are they they are the ones you need. Reading Comprehension - Read the passage, answer the question based off of information ONLY in the passage. Leave your brain alone on this one. Just use the passage for the answer. Seriously. Mechanical - Lots of drawings and figures. Pretty straight forward stuff. Not difficult. Overall, not too hard of a test, but it will tax you at times if you are not 100% prepared. I'll be perfectly honest, I didn't study at all the day prior (test anxiety, had to do something else to keep my mind off it) and passed it on the first try. I scored a 57 on the SIFT, with 40 being the minimum passing and 80 being the max possible. Hope this better informs some of you, and best of luck to those about to take it. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lindsey Posted February 14, 2013 Report Share Posted February 14, 2013 Phenomenal, Jarhead, thank you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue2Green4WOFT Posted February 14, 2013 Report Share Posted February 14, 2013 good info ill keep those pointers in mind tomorrow when I take it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lindsey Posted February 14, 2013 Report Share Posted February 14, 2013 good info ill keep those pointers in mind tomorrow when I take it! Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JarHead2RotorHead Posted February 14, 2013 Report Share Posted February 14, 2013 Phenomenal, Jarhead, thank you. Just hope I can help someone out with this info. That, and I hope I remembered it all correctly. Haha 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JarHead2RotorHead Posted February 14, 2013 Report Share Posted February 14, 2013 good info ill keep those pointers in mind tomorrow when I take it! Good luck brother, hope you do well! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lindsey Posted February 14, 2013 Report Share Posted February 14, 2013 You guys, I bet you hardly ever go up to the regular "General Helicopter" forum, but check this out, I burst out laughing (scroll down to eagle5's post near the end): http://helicopterforum.verticalreference.com/topic/16528-fool-me-once-shame-on-you-fool-me-twice/ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue2Green4WOFT Posted February 14, 2013 Report Share Posted February 14, 2013 thanks guys my test is at noon ill post results later this evening!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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