dkeate Posted March 21, 2016 Report Share Posted March 21, 2016 Got my packet back from the CSM signed pretty late, but I got my packet in Friday. I accidentally took my PT test in Feb 2015 where it should have been Feb 2016. Oops. Just sent corrections up. Does anybody know if/how I will be updated on progress of my moral wavier or is it a black box we can't see into? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dmurray Posted March 21, 2016 Report Share Posted March 21, 2016 Does anybody know if/how I will be updated on progress of my moral wavier or is it a black box we can't see into?I'm not sure if there is a way to find out any progress. I feel your pain though. I'm still waiting for my conditional release to come back. If I don't get it in the next week I'll be waiting til July. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dkeate Posted March 21, 2016 Report Share Posted March 21, 2016 I'm not sure if there is a way to find out any progress. I feel your pain though. I'm still waiting for my conditional release to come back. If I don't get it in the next week I'll be waiting til July.Don't be discouraged and still get your packet in ASAP. I've heard of packets making it to the board when they were turned in while the board was convened. You still have a chance of being seen in May. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dmurray Posted March 21, 2016 Report Share Posted March 21, 2016 Discouraged is something I am definitely not. My packet goes in as soon as it can. I was just relating to not knowing the status of your waiver. Keep on pushing! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dmurray Posted March 22, 2016 Report Share Posted March 22, 2016 The May board is definitely cancelled. I was hoping it wasn't true, but my recruiter just confirmed it today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rogersndr Posted March 22, 2016 Report Share Posted March 22, 2016 The May board is definitely cancelled. I was hoping it wasn't true, but my recruiter just confirmed it today.I just don't understand why they would cancel the May board "due to low applicants" when the submission deadline isn't even near, so there could be and sounds to be a lot of people that can and will submit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luofynerd Posted March 22, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 22, 2016 I just don't understand why they would cancel the May board "due to low applicants" when the submission deadline isn't even near, so there could be and sounds to be a lot of people that can and will submit. Well they usually don't have this many civilian boards, so they probably don't need that many civilians atm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnhenry Posted March 22, 2016 Report Share Posted March 22, 2016 I just don't understand why they would cancel the May board "due to low applicants" when the submission deadline isn't even near, so there could be and sounds to be a lot of people that can and will submit. The AD packet deadline did just pass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rogersndr Posted March 22, 2016 Report Share Posted March 22, 2016 I'm talking for the Civilian side which recently they have had the submission deadline 2 weeks prior to the board. Also sounds like the just the Civilian Board might just be the one canceled. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnhenry Posted March 23, 2016 Report Share Posted March 23, 2016 ah Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rogersndr Posted March 23, 2016 Report Share Posted March 23, 2016 Yeah i confirmed it. They over approved people into the WOFT program the past few boards so they are doing this because the slots are currently overfilled. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnhenry Posted March 23, 2016 Report Share Posted March 23, 2016 ...would have been nice to make that January board. Thanks for the info. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve0 Posted March 23, 2016 Report Share Posted March 23, 2016 I wonder how this will affect the numbers for the July board? Hope it gets back up near 100% Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnhenry Posted March 23, 2016 Report Share Posted March 23, 2016 Doubtful, but I might be a little pessimistic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rogersndr Posted March 23, 2016 Report Share Posted March 23, 2016 The numbers applying for that month would likely be 150%-200% more than usual. Then if they only accept 10-15 candidates like they have been, then chances just got way harder for July. Now that's all speculative, but something to consider. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian101193 Posted March 23, 2016 Report Share Posted March 23, 2016 The numbers applying for that month would likely be 150%-200% more than usual. Then if they only accept 10-15 candidates like they have been, then chances just got way harder for July. Now that's all speculative, but something to consider.This Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dmurray Posted March 23, 2016 Report Share Posted March 23, 2016 The numbers applying for that month would likely be 150%-200% more than usual. Then if they only accept 10-15 candidates like they have been, then chances just got way harder for July. Now that's all speculative, but something to consider.Sounds about right unfortunately. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve0 Posted March 23, 2016 Report Share Posted March 23, 2016 Got an interview done yesterday with a retired colonel for an lor. Trying to get one set up with some pilots at ft hood soon. Had to retake asvab because it's been 2 years since I first took it. Scored a 99 this time with a 142 gt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MuffinMan Posted March 24, 2016 Report Share Posted March 24, 2016 Yeah i confirmed it. They over approved people into the WOFT program the past few boards so they are doing this because the slots are currently overfilled. Everything I've read since I started this process last year, has said that each year at least one or two boards get canceled. Which makes some sense considering it's the only Warrant Officer MOS that has 6 scheduled boards each year. Good luck to everybody who gets their packet in for July. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian101193 Posted March 24, 2016 Report Share Posted March 24, 2016 Everything I've read since I started this process last year, has said that each year at least one or two boards get canceled. Which makes some sense considering it's the only Warrant Officer MOS that has 6 scheduled boards each year. Good luck to everybody who gets their packet in for July. I can't wait to be throwing elbows, up against twice the usual amount of applicants as we all fight for a spot.....like trying to get on the last lifeboat off the titanic. Very Hunger Games-esk. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve0 Posted March 24, 2016 Report Share Posted March 24, 2016 It occurred to me that my meeting yesterday with a retired colonel was the first time I have actually even met a helicopter pilot. I got the impression he wanted me to be asking more questions, but I discovered that I didn't really know enough about the army or helicopters to even know what questions I should be asking. In future interviews, what types of things should I be asking about so as not to look like I'm totally clueless? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StockTrader Posted March 24, 2016 Report Share Posted March 24, 2016 It occurred to me that my meeting yesterday with a retired colonel was the first time I have actually even met a helicopter pilot. I got the impression he wanted me to be asking more questions, but I discovered that I didn't really know enough about the army or helicopters to even know what questions I should be asking. In future interviews, what types of things should I be asking about so as not to look like I'm totally clueless?What aspect of flying did you consider the most difficult and why? What traits/characteristics did successful warrant officers in your command(if O-grade) have in common? Knowing what you know now, what would you have done different career wise? Where do you see the future of army aviation heading within the next 5-10 years? Do you think Air Force, Navy, and Marine pilots are really the best? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rogersndr Posted March 24, 2016 Report Share Posted March 24, 2016 What aspect of flying did you consider the most difficult and why? What traits/characteristics did successful warrant officers in your command(if O-grade) have in common? Knowing what you know now, what would you have done different career wise? Where do you see the future of army aviation heading within the next 5-10 years? Do you think Air Force, Navy, and Marine pilots are really the best?I think those questions are all good, but maybe just leave out the last one "Do you think Air Force, Navy, and Marine pilots are really the best? " I've asked it before and they don't like to entertain the idea that another branch is better. I usually ask just questions about their background which usually allows them to then elaborate into some meaningful conversation that is less like an interview. How they got started, what made them choose aviation, etc etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TSU2007 Posted March 24, 2016 Report Share Posted March 24, 2016 I'm the first WOFT applicant my recruiting office has done in years so it's been a learning experience for everyone and they weren't aware of this yesterday afternoon. To confirm, the May board isn't going to convene for packets submitted on the March 18 deadline, correct? The May 20 packet deadline for the July board is unaffected (other than larger applicant pool)? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnhenry Posted March 24, 2016 Report Share Posted March 24, 2016 I'm the first WOFT applicant my recruiting office has done in years so it's been a learning experience for everyone and they weren't aware of this yesterday afternoon. To confirm, the May board isn't going to convene for packets submitted on the March 18 deadline, correct? The May 20 packet deadline for the July board is unaffected (other than larger applicant pool)? Yes. Btw that deadline is just for AD applicants. Civilians can turn their finished packet (including BN Board interview) in up to two weeks before the USAREC board. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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