wm200 Posted October 13, 2012 Posted October 13, 2012 I know there are probably people asking this every day but I don't have much to do but wait. What are my chances of being selected for active duty WOFT? -22 years old-ASVAB: 95-College: 3.5gpa BS-150 TT-APFT: 260-In National Guard I haven't taken the AFAST or the newer test yet, however I know I will do well. I don't have any LORs ready yet. I plan to submit the packet early next year. Thanks. Quote
akscott60 Posted October 13, 2012 Posted October 13, 2012 Flight time and college will make a strong packet. I have high hopes. However, you never know until you try. Quote
DC8488 Posted October 13, 2012 Posted October 13, 2012 Track down an active duty Warrant Officer (3 or above) Aviator for an LOR. It will carry a lot of weight. Well worth the effort in finding one if you don't know anyone. 1 Quote
wm200 Posted October 14, 2012 Author Posted October 14, 2012 Thanks. Also, I dislocated my shoulder at Ft. Benning but it hasn't come out since and isn't a problem. That won't be a problem for my medical will it? Quote
Lindsey Posted October 14, 2012 Posted October 14, 2012 Thanks. Also, I dislocated my shoulder at Ft. Benning but it hasn't come out since and isn't a problem. That won't be a problem for my medical will it? I'll just leave this here... http://www.apd.army.mil/pdffiles/r40_501.pdf Quote
Lindsey Posted October 14, 2012 Posted October 14, 2012 After a cursory glance and searching through the document, I don't see anything that would preclude you from flight duty (ch. 4). As long as this is not a recurring issue and you haven't had any further issues from it, as you stated. Hope that helps. Quote
DC8488 Posted October 14, 2012 Posted October 14, 2012 The way MEPS has been lately it wouldn't surprise me of they wanted you to consult and/or waiver for it. Quote
Lindsey Posted October 14, 2012 Posted October 14, 2012 Will he go through MEPS as a current National Guard soldier? I've no idea. Quote
Lindsey Posted October 14, 2012 Posted October 14, 2012 Also, wm200-- I'd suggest knocking out those LoRs and the AFAST so those don't hold you up when you are ready to submit. Some folks can take months to get back to you with a completed LoR because they are so busy, and you can always run into problems with scheduling the AFAST. Also knock out your flight physical. While you're waiting to submit, continue working on your PT score. Just some advice from my time here observing those who have gotten selected and others who delay and still haven't finished their packets (me). Quote
wm200 Posted October 14, 2012 Author Posted October 14, 2012 Thanks. I won't be taking the AFAST will I? From what I've read, after October everyone will be taking the new test. Also, I was told by a cw4 that guardsmen are categorized as civilians for the purpose of WOFT selection. Is that true? Quote
j.matt Posted October 14, 2012 Posted October 14, 2012 I was supposed to be 1 October, but it got pushed back. So, if you can get your package board ready by 1 January, you can do the AFAST. If not, it's the SIFT. Quote
wm200 Posted October 15, 2012 Author Posted October 15, 2012 Also wondering if I will need a company commander and batallion commander LOR. It would probably be a good idea to have anyway since it's on the WOFT checklist, but is it required for NG or only active duty applicants? My other question was if NG is categorized as prior service or civilian. Quote
Yamer Posted October 15, 2012 Posted October 15, 2012 I believe NG follows the checklist online, just like active duty. I was under the impression that its on the checklist cause its required... Quote
heloidaho Posted October 15, 2012 Posted October 15, 2012 You need to speak with the recruiter for the Guard unit to find out the packet requirements because they can vary a little state to state. Quote
wm200 Posted October 15, 2012 Author Posted October 15, 2012 From a CW2 on the goarmy.com forums: Guard and Reserve folks are treated just like civilian applicants when it comes to applying for active duty. Just follow the checklist on the USAREC website and you'll be fine. The USAREC civilian applicant checklist is here: http://www.usarec.ar...requ/woft.shtml and says this about LOR's: "LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION (MINIMUM OF 3, MAX OF 6)" This goes with what my recruiter said but I just want to be sure. I don't know my CoC well since I haven't been here very long, I can get much better LORs from others. You need to speak with the recruiter for the Guard unit to find out the packet requirements because they can vary a little state to state. I'm applying for active duty. Quote
wm200 Posted October 16, 2012 Author Posted October 16, 2012 My next drill is next weekend and I'm wondering if I should submit my 368 release now or not. I was told it can take anywhere from 1 month to 6+months to complete and is valid for 6 months. I graduate college mid-August and don't want to ship until after I have my degree. I was told I could apply before graduation and it won't affect my chances. My recruiter wants me to submit the 368 asap. What do you guys think I should do? I don't want to submit it too early and have to redo it. What is the earliest board I should shoot for so that I am sure to ship after mid August? I'd be going straight to WOCS not BCT. Quote
wm200 Posted October 25, 2012 Author Posted October 25, 2012 My next drill is next weekend and I'm wondering if I should submit my 368 release now or not. I was told it can take anywhere from 1 month to 6+months to complete and is valid for 6 months. I graduate college mid-August and don't want to ship until after I have my degree. My recruiter wants me to submit the 368 asap. What do you guys think I should do? I don't want to submit it too early and have to redo it. What is the earliest board I should shoot for so that I am sure to ship after mid August? Would I get put in the DEP or do they not care if I ship before I graduate? I'd be going straight to WOCS not BCT. Quote
Velocity173 Posted November 21, 2012 Posted November 21, 2012 Don't they still require a 110 ASVAB? Non-waiverable I thought. Also, I'd suggest getting a prep book for the new test that replaced the AFAST. I used prep books for both tests in order to get the highest score possible. It's competitive and every edge counts. Good luck. Quote
Helipilot PTK Posted November 21, 2012 Posted November 21, 2012 He means 95th percentile, so in other words really good. probably around a 125-140 GT score i'm guessing. Quote
Velocity173 Posted November 21, 2012 Posted November 21, 2012 Velocity you took the sift? No man. Retired 60 IP/IE/SP. I hear the SIFT is similar to the Navy's test though. Also hear there aren't any prep books around?? Good luck. Quote
Yamer Posted November 21, 2012 Posted November 21, 2012 Yeah they specifically stated there will not be any prep books published as its an aptitude test. That was on the warrant website. Thanks for the support and for your service by paving the way for us. Quote
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