Luofynerd Posted October 9, 2015 Report Share Posted October 9, 2015 Eh I'll just pm it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lindsey Posted October 9, 2015 Report Share Posted October 9, 2015 I've sent my packet to a CW3 and a CW4 that wrote my letters. They both have said it's well written but I feel it's too long, my buddy just got selected and mine is almost twice as long as his. Wondering if I should slash it some more or just roll with it. Got about five six sentence paragraphs. What do you think Lindsey? I'm trying to get it 100% perfect before I send it to the CW5. Also I've read your posts about LORs I have a CW3 who was my MTP for five years in a line company, a CW4 who was my company IP for like half a year, and have an interview with our brigade CW5 in the works. Is that to many letters? I picked the w3/4 because I have longevity with them and feel their opinion would be a good judge of character, and the w5 because everyone tells me to get him.That depends on the strength of your CW5 letter. If it is written like you walk on clouds and unicorns and rainbows surround you with each step then you'll definitely want to include it. If it sounds like your typical "I got guilted into writing this and I 'recommend' the following candidate, kindly thank him, dump it, and include the more personal, stronger letters. If you'd like to send me your stuff feel free. I still need to get back to the last poster about his resume but I'll have a look at yours after his. Which part of your packet is five six-sentence paragraphs? Essay? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luofynerd Posted October 9, 2015 Report Share Posted October 9, 2015 That depends on the strength of your CW5 letter. If it is written like you walk on clouds and unicorns and rainbows surround you with each step then you'll definitely want to include it. If it sounds like your typical "I got guilted into writing this and I 'recommend' the following candidate, kindly thank him, dump it, and include the more personal, stronger letters. If you'd like to send me your stuff feel free. I still need to get back to the last poster about his resume but I'll have a look at yours after his. Which part of your packet is five six-sentence paragraphs? Essay?Dang that was a fast reply I pmd you the same question since I wasn't sure it notified of quotes lol. Guess you could disregard that. The five six-sentence paragraphs is the summary page on the AD form. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdeneso Posted October 13, 2015 Report Share Posted October 13, 2015 Age: 27GT: 129SIFT: 52APFT: 282Civilian Education: 19 credit hours Aeronautical Science 4.0 GPAMilitary Education: ARC, ALC, WLC, Master gunner, small arms repair, CLS, AIT honor gradFlight Physical: Stamped no waiversFlight Experience: Couple hundred hours as a non rated crew memberLORs: CW4, CW5, O5 BN CDR, and O4 CO CDRMilitary Experience: 9 years TIS E-6, OIF and OEF deployments, 8 years in Aviation Maintenance. Currently on Recruiting duty.Awards: 5 ARCOMs, 2 AAMs, etc. Second time around, good luck to everyone competing in November. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redgrave_wrx Posted October 14, 2015 Report Share Posted October 14, 2015 The very first post in this thread by KING mentions a 100% selection rating. What's that mean and where did that number come from? I saw names of people who didn't get selected for 153A. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JPdotA Posted October 15, 2015 Report Share Posted October 15, 2015 Age: 29GT: 117SIFT: 55APFT: 286Civilian Education: BS in MathematicsMilitary Education: Precision Fires Course(TMO, Weaponeering, and CDE) and Joint Fire ObserverFlight Physical: 1AFlight Experience: N/ALORs: N/AMilitary Experience: 4 years enlisted USMC OEF 2008 and Marine Expeditionary Deployment (Med Float) 2006 as a 3531(motor vehicle operator). 2 Years US Army 19 months Officer as a 13A(field artillery officer). Currently in Camp Hovey South Korea with 2ABCT 1CD. Packet isn't complete. Just wanted to post something. Been lurking here for years now. Shooting for the March Board. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drew Posted October 15, 2015 Report Share Posted October 15, 2015 Age: 29GT: 117SIFT: 55APFT: 286Civilian Education: BS in MathematicsMilitary Education: Precision Fires Course(TMO, Weaponeering, and CDE) and Joint Fire ObserverFlight Physical: 1AFlight Experience: N/ALORs: N/AMilitary Experience: 4 years enlisted USMC OEF 2008 and Marine Expeditionary Deployment (Med Float) 2006 as a 3531(motor vehicle operator). 2 Years US Army 19 months Officer as a 13A(field artillery officer). Currently in Camp Hovey South Korea with 2ABCT 1CD. Packet isn't complete. Just wanted to post something. Been lurking here for years now. Shooting for the March Board. Are you applying as an AD commissioned officer? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yamer Posted October 15, 2015 Report Share Posted October 15, 2015 Uh yeah, why are you not re-branching? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redgrave_wrx Posted October 15, 2015 Report Share Posted October 15, 2015 Age: 26GT: 117SIFT: 70APFT: 289Civilian Education: 69 SH towards BS in Cyber Security Military Education: ALC, Combatives Master Trainer, Airborne, CLSFlight Physical: 1WFlight Experience: N/ALORs: O-3 CO CDR, O-4 BN CDR, CW5, O-4 SF personal acquaintance. Military Experience: 8 years enlisted SSG in satellite communications. No deployments. Waivers: none Good luck everyone! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JPdotA Posted October 15, 2015 Report Share Posted October 15, 2015 Are you applying as an AD commissioned officer?Yes. I'll be resigning my commission and be a warrant. Uh yeah, why are you not re-branching?From what I understand warrants fly more frequently than commissioned. I want the opportunity to fly as much as possible. And the O life is not for everybody. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drew Posted October 16, 2015 Report Share Posted October 16, 2015 Yes. I'll be resigning my commission and be a warrant. Thats awesome there are a couple of us that reverted from the commissioned side. You are making the right choice. I plan on starting a thread on here specific to that to help answer questions. But feel free to PM me whenever with specific questions. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apache123 Posted October 16, 2015 Report Share Posted October 16, 2015 Age: 27GT: 130SIFT: 80APFT: 244Civilian Education: BS in Civil EngineeringMilitary Education: NoneFlight Physical: 1AFlight Experience: N/ALORs: COL, COL, CW5, CW5, MAJORMilitary Experience: N/A Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yamer Posted October 16, 2015 Report Share Posted October 16, 2015 JP, depending on your rank you could rebranch and then drop directly to CW2 I think. I don't know much about it though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JPdotA Posted October 16, 2015 Report Share Posted October 16, 2015 Yes. I'll be resigning my commission and be a warrant. Thats awesome there are a couple of us that reverted from the commissioned side. You are making the right choice. I plan on starting a thread on here specific to that to help answer questions. But feel free to PM me whenever with specific questions. This would help out a lot. I've ran into a couple of guys in the AD side who's interested, but they are unaware of the amount of dedication needed to go through with the process. I feel overwhelmed with all the paperwork, but what drives me are the stories I see in this forum. The amount of obstacles you guys/gals have gone through to get your packed completed motivates me to do the same.JP, depending on your rank you could rebranch and then drop directly to CW2 I think. I don't know much about it thoughI just picked up 1LT last month so the branch transfer option would probably not go in my favor. I understand the pay cut from O-2e with over 8yrs (IRR was counted for pay when I came back on active duty...I was surprise too) to W-1 is significant, but the wife has already given me the green light (I want to do something that I've always dreamt of doing). So I'd rather drop the warrant packet now and just focus on being a great pilot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drew Posted October 16, 2015 Report Share Posted October 16, 2015 JP the new thread is up now. The paperwork is overwhelming no doubt, but you can do it. If you have been a commissioned guy for 2 years by the time you revert to warrant you will pin on WO1 for literally 1 day, and your promotion orders to CW2 will be dated for the following day. So you will be getting paid (not that it should matter) almost the same as O2 (not O2E) pay. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KING Posted October 20, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 20, 2015 T -31 days.... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
watertowood Posted October 29, 2015 Report Share Posted October 29, 2015 Updates submitted this week (APFT up 25 points, college GPA updated). It's out of my hands now but I still cannot stop myself from taking a look at the USAREC website pretty frequently. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raider8071 Posted October 30, 2015 Report Share Posted October 30, 2015 Updates submitted this week (APFT up 25 points, college GPA updated). It's out of my hands now but I still cannot stop myself from taking a look at the USAREC website pretty frequently. I feel your pain....I check the site as soon as I get to work and several times throughout the day. It's going to be pure torture the week of the board. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jwoft Posted October 30, 2015 Report Share Posted October 30, 2015 Yes. I'll be resigning my commission and be a warrant. Thats awesome there are a couple of us that reverted from the commissioned side. You are making the right choice. I plan on starting a thread on here specific to that to help answer questions. But feel free to PM me whenever with specific questions. Why are you going Warrant from commissioned? More flight time, less bureaucracy? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KING Posted November 1, 2015 Author Report Share Posted November 1, 2015 T -19.... Not that I'm obsessively counting the days or anything... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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JPdotA Posted November 2, 2015 Report Share Posted November 2, 2015 Why are you going Warrant from commissioned? More flight time, less bureaucracy? Exactly. I'd like to focus on flying vs officer business. My year group is 4 yrs = O-3, I'm currently on 19 mo so after flight school I'll be close to CPT without any flight time or experience in the aviation world. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MuffinMan Posted November 2, 2015 Report Share Posted November 2, 2015 I'm new here guys so I hope you don't mind me putting in my scores and info and also asking a question. Age: 27GT: 136 AFQT: 96SIFT:54APFT: not taken yet (estimate 250+)Civilian Education: Graduted Universal Techncian Institute with degree in Automotive eningeering. Also have 40 hours towards general studies degreeFlight Physical: N/A - scheduled for 11/4/2015 at Ft. HoodFlight Experience: 3 introductory hours rotorcraftLORs: O2 JAG Lawyer (more a personal reference that I have known for many years) O3 CMDR of Flight Company - UH-60 Pilot, O5 UH-60 Pilot, former Army lead investigator for aircraft accidents and current IG lead of investigations at Ft. HoodMilitary Experience: N/ACivilian Experience: Automotive technician and service manager for luxury car dealerships My main questions is this. How long does it typically take to get flight physical stamped after completing it? My flight physical is scheduled for this Wednesday 11/4/2015 and I'm trying to get final packet together by 11/20/2015 for the packet deadline to January Board. Does this sound like it is remotely possible? The flight physical is the last thing I need and I will do the APFT around 11/10/2015. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cofranc Posted November 2, 2015 Report Share Posted November 2, 2015 Age: 22GT: 126SIFT: 61APFT: 279Civilian Education: Bachelor's Degree in International Business with Minor in German (graduation in May 2016) and GPA of 3.8Flight Experience: noneLOR's: Dean of Students, former boss, and professorsMilitary Experience: noneCivilian Experience: noneWaiver: None I feel that I am a pretty strong candidate even though I am on the civilian side, but from every one else's opinions how competitive am I? Is having LOR's from service members or government officials crucial? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian101193 Posted November 3, 2015 Report Share Posted November 3, 2015 Age: 22GT: 126SIFT: 61APFT: 279Civilian Education: Bachelor's Degree in International Business with Minor in German (graduation in May 2016)Flight Experience: noneLOR's: Dean of Students, former boss, and professorsMilitary Experience: noneCivilian Experience: noneWaiver: None I feel that I am a pretty strong candidate even though I am on the civilian side, but from every one else's opinions how competitive am I? Does not having LOR's from service members or government officials crucial? We'll have virtually identical packets, so I'm hoping you get picked up! haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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