StockTrader Posted March 24, 2016 Report Share Posted March 24, 2016 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. I was hoping you'd see my sarcasm/shindig reference in that one... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rogersndr Posted March 24, 2016 Report Share Posted March 24, 2016 Haha, had to make sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TSU2007 Posted March 24, 2016 Report Share Posted March 24, 2016 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.Thanks. To be a super noob, what does AD stand for? I didn't realize I had until two weeks prior to the board for submission. This would have been great news had the May board been convening. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnhenry Posted March 24, 2016 Report Share Posted March 24, 2016 AD = Active Duty = people already in the Army. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve0 Posted March 31, 2016 Report Share Posted March 31, 2016 Does anyone have any samples of recommendation letters written for civilians after they interviewed with a CWO? I just interviewed with CWO, but I don't think he's written one for a civilian he's interviewed, so we could use a little help with the format. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MuffinMan Posted March 31, 2016 Report Share Posted March 31, 2016 Does anyone have any samples of recommendation letters written for civilians after they interviewed with a CWO? I just interviewed with CWO, but I don't think he's written one for a civilian he's interviewed, so we could use a little help with the format.shoot me a PM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve0 Posted March 31, 2016 Report Share Posted March 31, 2016 shoot me a PMsent Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dgonz004 Posted March 31, 2016 Report Share Posted March 31, 2016 Does anyone have any samples of recommendation letters written for civilians after they interviewed with a CWO? I just interviewed with CWO, but I don't think he's written one for a civilian he's interviewed, so we could use a little help with the format.I'm also coming in from the civi side. I'm near the end of my journey so if you need any assistance I can help although I can't promise any of it is good! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luofynerd Posted April 4, 2016 Author Report Share Posted April 4, 2016 Packet made it through all of the quality departments. Received a call today that I'm "Board ready" and may now send any updates. Gonna send in my 1059 I get for ALC and retake a PT Test. Shooting for a 280-300. Man I am so nervous!!! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dovq2011 Posted April 4, 2016 Report Share Posted April 4, 2016 Packet made it through all of the quality departments. Received a call today that I'm "Board ready" and may now send any updates. Gonna send in my 1059 I get for ALC and retake a PT Test. Shooting for a 280-300. Man I am so nervous!!!Best of luck man. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian101193 Posted April 4, 2016 Report Share Posted April 4, 2016 So was only the active board cancelled? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnhenry Posted April 4, 2016 Report Share Posted April 4, 2016 The civilian board is definitely cancelled. I can't speak to the active board. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dmurray Posted April 4, 2016 Report Share Posted April 4, 2016 Packet made it through all of the quality departments. Received a call today that I'm "Board ready" and may now send any updates. Gonna send in my 1059 I get for ALC and retake a PT Test. Shooting for a 280-300. Man I am so nervous!!! I hear the nervousness. I'm taking my APFT next Wednesday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian101193 Posted April 4, 2016 Report Share Posted April 4, 2016 The civilian board is definitely cancelled. I can't speak to the active board.Ok just confirming. You active side guys have all the luck 😁 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luofynerd Posted April 4, 2016 Author Report Share Posted April 4, 2016 Ok just confirming. You active side guys have all the luck 😁Ill believe it if our numbers are like last month. 41/46 first time gos. Would absolutely hate to be one of those 5 😡 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luofynerd Posted April 4, 2016 Author Report Share Posted April 4, 2016 Best of luck man.Thanks I'll literally poop my pants if I'm selected, hands down fart til I shart. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian101193 Posted April 4, 2016 Report Share Posted April 4, 2016 Ill believe it if our numbers are like last month. 41/46 first time gos. Would absolutely hate to be one of those 5 😡That was the board of the decade lol I'm sure you'll be fine man. If it was easy, shindig could do it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rlfoster83 Posted April 5, 2016 Report Share Posted April 5, 2016 Age: 22GT/AFQT: 124/86SIFT: 61APFT: Haven't taken yet.. Hoping for a 300 but the 2 miles may get me as I'm a track sprinter in college... not a distance runner haha.Prior Sevice: NoneLOR: Congressman, E-8, former employer.Education: Bachelor's Degree in Health Studies GPA around a 3.1 (Graduating May, 7)Physical: Flight Physical next week in Fort Drum. I'm planning on making the upcoming boards.. which is apparently going to be with twice as many applicants from what I have read. Either way I am very excited to to finally get my packet in as this was more of a pipedream about 6 months ago. Any recommendations for the Board Interview? (I'm a bit nervous for this). Also do you believe my packet will be competitive, I hate getting worked up about stats but it's obviously a pretty big factor when it comes to selecting applicants. I appreciate any sort of advice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luofynerd Posted April 5, 2016 Author Report Share Posted April 5, 2016 That was the board of the decade lol I'm sure you'll be fine man. If it was easy, shindig could do it.Hope so. Sucks because I would've made the March board if the appointments for my flight physical weren't 30 days out. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian101193 Posted April 5, 2016 Report Share Posted April 5, 2016 Age: 22GT/AFQT: 124/86SIFT: 61APFT: Haven't taken yet.. Hoping for a 300 but the 2 miles may get me as I'm a track sprinter in college... not a distance runner haha.Prior Sevice: NoneLOR: Congressman, E-8, former employer.Education: Bachelor's Degree in Health Studies GPA around a 3.1 (Graduating May, 7)Physical: Flight Physical next week in Fort Drum. I'm planning on making the upcoming boards.. which is apparently going to be with twice as many applicants from what I have read. Either way I am very excited to to finally get my packet in as this was more of a pipedream about 6 months ago. Any recommendations for the Board Interview? (I'm a bit nervous for this). Also do you believe my packet will be competitive, I hate getting worked up about stats but it's obviously a pretty big factor when it comes to selecting applicants. I appreciate any sort of advice.We'll have pretty similar stats, how'd you get that LOR from a congressman? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rlfoster83 Posted April 5, 2016 Report Share Posted April 5, 2016 We'll have pretty similar stats, how'd you get that LOR from a congressman?My recruiter helped me get in touch with him and I provided a resume. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian101193 Posted April 5, 2016 Report Share Posted April 5, 2016 My recruiter helped me get in touch with him and I provided a resume. That's pretty awesome....the helpful recruiter I mean. Jk that's awesome he wrote you one though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rlfoster83 Posted April 5, 2016 Report Share Posted April 5, 2016 Yeah It's pretty awesome how fast someone will go out of their way to help another, at least the majority of people. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dkeate Posted April 5, 2016 Report Share Posted April 5, 2016 Just spoke with a Warrant Officer recruiter about my packet and moral wavier progress. My application has been with proponent since 24 March and there is nothing I can do to push my packet at this time. My current issue is I am on orders for Hawaii July 10 and I would prefer not to drag my family through two PCS moves if I am delayed to the July board and accepted. Would it be inadvisable to send an email to proponent directly with the hope of getting my packet looked at and forwarded to HRC/G1 for moral wavier approval with hopes that I become board ready for the May board? Should I just sit back and hope the stars align in my favor? Nobody cares about my packet more than I do, but would I be burning bridges sending that email? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
napoleonpp Posted April 5, 2016 Report Share Posted April 5, 2016 Just spoke with a Warrant Officer recruiter about my packet and moral wavier progress. My application has been with proponent since 24 March and there is nothing I can do to push my packet at this time. My current issue is I am on orders for Hawaii July 10 and I would prefer not to drag my family through two PCS moves if I am delayed to the July board and accepted. Would it be inadvisable to send an email to proponent directly with the hope of getting my packet looked at and forwarded to HRC/G1 for moral wavier approval with hopes that I become board ready for the May board? Should I just sit back and hope the stars align in my favor? Nobody cares about my packet more than I do, but would I be burning bridges sending that email?I would just PCS to Hawaii. Although I am married and no kids with a wife that would love to go to Hawaii. If nothing else you could pocket some money and visit Hawaii for acouple weeks or months. I would just leave everything in the boxes but the minimum stuff until you find out if you made it or not and just go surfing and hiking Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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