active navy question about army WOFT

aircrewman303 · February 17, 2015

hello,

well first off this is my first post here so sorry if im all over the place.

im looking into the army WOFT program. just need some advice.

first a little bit about myself, im active duty navy 8 years E-6 and im an aircrewman on P-3's/P-8's

what exactly are they looking for in recommendations and my experience columns? its quite vague on the site. and i dont have a WO in my area to help with this (well one that i can find) im in the Jacksonville, FL area.

any other thoughts on where i should begin? take the SIFT test?

or just get my package together first.

thank you for your time

-daren

Eaglegrad07 · February 18, 2015

First you will need to talk to a recruiter to convey your interest. This might be the hardest part of the process if you are seeking an AD WOFT slot. Most recruiters will do very little to help as they are accustomed to getting any warm body in their chairs for enlistment. You might want to shop around and find a recruiter that is newer to the game and still has the HOOAH feeling about their position. You need a recruiter to schedule SIFT testing, Flight Physicals, and your Boards. I went the National Guard route but had experience dealing with the AD recruiters prior to enlisting in the Guard.

Creep0321 · February 18, 2015

The only thing you need a recruiter for if you are AD is to sign off on your DD368. Everything else is on you.

And possibly to monitor your APFT depending on where you are stationed.

Also, it appears you are looking for a lot of help without doing much reading/research on your own, you posted almost an identical question earlier. That will not get you far in this process. Just my opinion, good luck.

apacheguy · February 18, 2015

Isn't there an FL ARNG aviation battalion in Jacksonville?

aircrewman303 · February 18, 2015

The only thing you need a recruiter for if you are AD is to sign off on your DD368. Everything else is on you.

And possibly to monitor your APFT depending on where you are stationed.

Also, it appears you are looking for a lot of help without doing much reading/research on your own, you posted almost an identical question earlier. That will not get you far in this process. Just my opinion, good luck.

I didn't mean to post that previous one, and it won't let me delete it, but that's what I get for using my phone.

I will do a better job of looking though the fourms, so I wont make a fool of myself. Thank you for your help I appreciate it.

aircrewman303 · February 18, 2015

Isn't there an FL ARNG aviation battalion in Jacksonville?

I just PCS'd out here a few months ago and I'm currently out of country so I'll have to talk to them when I get back. thank you!

Creep0321 · February 18, 2015

I would study for the SIFT while OCONUS and take it upon return. You can also download the rest of the forms you will need for the packet and begin filling out the generic stuff, as well as your resume. Once you pass the SIFT then knock out the flight physical, and route your DD368. Once that's done wrap everything else up and get it ready to present to a senior WO to try to get an LOR and get his John Hancock on the checklist.

Joe_P148 · February 19, 2015

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apacheguy · February 19, 2015

I just PCS'd out here a few months ago and I'm currently out of country so I'll have to talk to them when I get back. thank you!

It should be easy to find, that's where Demi Moore went to SEAL school. The base commander likes to jog between the Apaches with a cigar in his mouth.

Velocity173 · February 20, 2015

It should be easy to find, that's where Demi Moore went to SEAL school. The base commander likes to jog between the Apaches with a cigar in his mouth.

Was that at Craig or Cecil?