January/March Board

[Luofynerd]

Good luck James.

[rrhoads17]

Does anyone know what's considered a "competitive" SIFT score. I heard the board wasn't even looking at the score when the test first came out.

[Luofynerd]

I have pilots I work with that got low 40s on the sift. If you passed, you're good. I had at my disposal multiple warrant packets to reference when working mine, all of them were way different, scores ranged from 40-65, some were terrible in my opinion, some were to lengthy, but they all got accepted. Luck of the draw? Idk. I had a buddy who got a 72 on the sift, threw together a packet in like three weeks and got accepted first look. Idk what they emphasize!

[napoleonpp]

Yeah I got a 47 on my SIFT. I was rushing my packet due to a deployment in a month. I had to take the SIFT and improve my GT score in the same week so didn't have much time to study for either. I think my LOR's and prior experience made up for the low SIFT score. I got picked up though.

[Dbargs]

Have any of the prior service folk retake the ASVAB to try to improve an already passing GT score?

[rrhoads17]

I'm a civilian, but I have a 56 SIFT score, so I don't plan on retaking the GT. Doesn't makes much sense, since the SiFT is more relevant than the GT.

[Insights_STG]

Rrrhoads you're supposed to be asking more basic questions about the application process.. Thats why this 'january/march board' thread was created..

 

So lets stick to the script please..

[rrhoads17]

Sorry, but there's only so much we can discuss seeing that the January/March boards aren't here yet. I guess I'm just too inquisitive regarding the process.

[Luofynerd]

If it's above 110 what's the point?

[MuffinMan]

From what I've read about and been told from people on selection boards and that have gone through and been selected, the scores are pretty much pass/fail...stronger scores always look better, but its not an end game to your packet as long as it's over the minimums

[rrhoads17]

It would be nice if the Batallion board recommended you, then it would be an automatic selection lol

[StockTrader]

From what I've read about and been told from people on selection boards and that have gone through and been selected, the scores are pretty much pass/fail...stronger scores always look better, but its not an end game to your packet as long as it's over the minimums

Its really a toss up. You could have a selection like September where it was 37/37, or one like November 2014 where it was 11/31. November had an average sift of 68. Just always have to do the best you possibly can and cover all bases.

[Luofynerd]

Would love for an active duty selection to look like that. Ours is usually 47/200 lmao

[coghostfox]

It is super competitive for us Active guys. I also feel that the biggest deciding factor is the CWO letter of recommendation. That letter is basically a sponsorship to becoming a WO.

[cofranc]

I just found out from my recruiter that my moral waiver will take at least 1 month longer (if not two) to be evaluated. My expected January board date will not happen, but March is still a possibility.

 

I was also informed that my chances of it getting passed are "slim-to-none" since it has to go high up at USAREC. My only saving grace is an O-3 is writing a letter to be submitted with my waiver to help increase my chances. Unfortunately even this O-3 thinks it will be an extreme long shot for the waiver to be approved...

 

It's so hard to keep my head held up high in this situation, but I will try and remain positive.

[MuffinMan]

I just found out from my recruiter that my moral waiver will take at least 1 month longer (if not two) to be evaluated. My expected January board date will not happen, but March is still a possibility.

 

I was also informed that my chances of it getting passed are "slim-to-none" since it has to go high up at USAREC. My only saving grace is an O-3 is writing a letter to be submitted with my waiver to help increase my chances. Unfortunately even this O-3 thinks it will be an extreme long shot for the waiver to be approved...

 

It's so hard to keep my head held up high in this situation, but I will try and remain positive.

if you don't mind me asking (and I don't know if it's even appropriate to), but what is your moral waiver for?

[Luofynerd]

It is super competitive for us Active guys. I also feel that the biggest deciding factor is the CWO letter of recommendation. That letter is basically a sponsorship to becoming a WO.

Hope youre right. ive got two solid CW4/5

[rrhoads17]

Why is it so much more competitive for active vs civilians? You would active would have a leg up since a lot of them are familiar with the aircraft.

[Luofynerd]

Because they can only select so many for each board. They have 100-200 applicants on average can't push that many through flight school every month.

[andreuu]

Have:

Age: 31

GT: 127

SIFT: 69

APFT: 265

Civilian Education: BA in Art History 3.37 GPA, prior to enlistment

Military education: ALC (DHG), WLC (CL), Airborne, Air Assault, Battlestaff NCO class reservation

Flight Physical: stamped, no waivers

LOR: O-3

Military Experience: SSG, 7 years TIS, 3 years TIG; 5 NCOERs rated 1/1, one 2/2, 12 months rated in E-7 position 1/1; BSM, 2 ARCOM, ect...; 2 OEF deployments, 1 trip to Korea

 

Need:

MORAL WAIVER (boo!)

 

O-5, and Senior WO LORs

I networked my way to a CW5 interview through a CW3 I spoke with.

My CSM wants to review the packet before BN CDR writes the LOR. So on and so forth.

 

I envy the AD aviation guys dropping packets. The idea of just "throwing a packet together" is incomprehensible to me over in the FA world.

[Brian101193]

Have:

Age: 31

GT: 127

SIFT: 69

APFT: 265

Civilian Education: BA in Art History 3.37 GPA, prior to enlistment

Military education: ALC (DHG), WLC (CL), Airborne, Air Assault, Battlestaff NCO class reservation

Flight Physical: stamped, no waivers

LOR: O-3

Military Experience: SSG, 7 years TIS, 3 years TIG; 5 NCOERs rated 1/1, one 2/2, 12 months rated in E-7 position 1/1; BSM, 2 ARCOM, ect...; 2 OEF deployments, 1 trip to Korea

 

Need:

MORAL WAIVER (boo!)

 

O-5, and Senior WO LORs

I networked my way to a CW5 interview through a CW3 I spoke with.

My CSM wants to review the packet before BN CDR writes the LOR. So on and so forth.

 

I envy the AD aviation guys dropping packets. The idea of just "throwing a packet together" is incomprehensible to me over in the FA world.

 

Mind if i ask what the waivers for?

[Luofynerd]

Have:

Age: 31

GT: 127

SIFT: 69

APFT: 265

Civilian Education: BA in Art History 3.37 GPA, prior to enlistment

Military education: ALC (DHG), WLC (CL), Airborne, Air Assault, Battlestaff NCO class reservation

Flight Physical: stamped, no waivers

LOR: O-3

Military Experience: SSG, 7 years TIS, 3 years TIG; 5 NCOERs rated 1/1, one 2/2, 12 months rated in E-7 position 1/1; BSM, 2 ARCOM, ect...; 2 OEF deployments, 1 trip to Korea

 

Need:

MORAL WAIVER (boo!)

 

O-5, and Senior WO LORs

I networked my way to a CW5 interview through a CW3 I spoke with.

My CSM wants to review the packet before BN CDR writes the LOR. So on and so forth.

 

I envy the AD aviation guys dropping packets. The idea of just "throwing a packet together" is incomprehensible to me over in the FA world.

Man I would've dropped a green to gold long ago

[cofranc]

if you don't mind me asking (and I don't know if it's even appropriate to), but what is your moral waiver for?

I sent a PM

[andreuu]

 

Mind if i ask what the waivers for?

A bit of UCMJ from my Korea tour. I'll spare the details. No rank taken, and I went to the SSG board 6 months after I was read.

 

Man I would've dropped a green to gold long ago

I've had OCS packets started. They never gained traction. I'm glad I didn't go the O route, I don't think I'd find much satisfaction immersing myself in Powerpoint and property books.

[heavylift]

Do the same selection rates apply to other service applicants? Also is there a way I could get in contact with a cwo instead of just callin. The command closest to me? And is there a way to see manpower numbers and allocated slots for the 153 mos?