Bobsyouruncle Posted August 26, 2012 Report Share Posted August 26, 2012 I don't remember doing this. Is it only for civilian applicants? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SBuzzkill Posted August 26, 2012 Report Share Posted August 26, 2012 But if it doesn't LOOK like you actually put time/effort in it, what does that say about you. If it looks sloppy it shows that you're willing to just slap something together without taking your time or putting much effort into it. And if you're willing to just slap something together that actually has an impact on your future career/life, how are you going to handle future projects? I also think the content of the letter matters just as much. You're trying to make an impression on the board and make them remember you. In my opinion, this letter can hold a ton of weight in your package. That is if you do it right... No kidding. What happened to attention to detail? It's quite important in Army aviation and can make a huge difference. "Nah, I've got the grids already written down on my knee board that's good enough, I can punch them in later." 10 minutes later you're on the range getting ready to shoot something with your M4 and instead of getting your mission done your PC is doing idiot circles while you build a battlefield graphic of your start and stop fire line. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobsyouruncle Posted August 26, 2012 Report Share Posted August 26, 2012 No kidding. What happened to attention to detail? It's quite important in Army aviation and can make a huge difference. "Nah, I've got the grids already written down on my knee board that's good enough, I can punch them in later." 10 minutes later you're on the range getting ready to shoot something with your M4 and instead of getting your mission done your PC is doing idiot circles while you build a battlefield graphic of your start and stop fire line.Is overreaction a huge part of Army aviation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j.matt Posted August 26, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 26, 2012 I personally don't think that tracing a computer printout would be the way to go. It shows that you can trace. Congratulations. I'm hand writing mine tonight so that I can turn it in to my recruiter this week. My original question on this was should I use my all caps handwriting that I've been using for the last 15+ years or try to write in the traditional print. I've decided I'm going to use the all caps and I'm just going to draw my straight lines in pencil and erase once I'm done to keep it all neat looking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SBuzzkill Posted August 26, 2012 Report Share Posted August 26, 2012 (edited) Is overreaction a huge part of Army aviation. Uh, is that a real question? Judging by the 5 get out of jail free cards in my wallet and the 10mph speed limit when passing pedestrians on post... Edited August 26, 2012 by SBuzzkill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobsyouruncle Posted August 27, 2012 Report Share Posted August 27, 2012 Uh, is that a real question? Judging by the 5 get out of jail free cards in my wallet and the 10mph speed limit when passing pedestrians on post...Good point. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
01CelicaGTS Posted August 29, 2012 Report Share Posted August 29, 2012 I just hand wrote mine last night too. I did exactly what you did. I made lines in pencil and then wrote in my normal all caps handwriting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skyreaper Posted December 6, 2013 Report Share Posted December 6, 2013 Can I use white out? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
d10 Posted December 6, 2013 Report Share Posted December 6, 2013 Why would you want to? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I3uller Posted December 6, 2013 Report Share Posted December 6, 2013 Just rewrite it if you messed up. I went through a good 5 versions before I was done with mine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skyreaper Posted December 7, 2013 Report Share Posted December 7, 2013 Lol, ya'll just gave me a good laugh. I went through an entire ream of paper. Perfecto. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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