rogersndr Posted May 10, 2016 Report Share Posted May 10, 2016 Yeah I was completely surprised that I was denied. Likely since the downgrade of the Army they of course don't have the pilot requirements that they used to. So first thing they may be doing is first denying those with waivers. Though I believe I have a strong packet so it's hard to see the sense in it. I don't have my license, should have, but ran out of money. That definitely would have helped. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Esdras_R Posted May 10, 2016 Report Share Posted May 10, 2016 Well good luck guys! I'm now out if the running. I just got the unfortunate call that my waiver was denied. What's your opinions another military branch to apply for their pilot programs? Just a little bit of insight, look into the issues that Marines are having with air craft not being able to fly, based on that alone I would say that there will probably be some cutbacks on how much flight time you may get. I may be completely wrong, but I have been reading a lot about how there are no parts to repair and keep birds in the air.The competitiveness of the program is also there, so try to get into the process sooner than later.OCS is highly competitive in physical fitness standards, You should be running at LEAST a 285 BEFORE going. (20 pull ups, 100 cunches, 20:30 Three mile) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rogersndr Posted May 10, 2016 Report Share Posted May 10, 2016 Just a little bit of insight, look into the issues that Marines are having with air craft not being able to fly, based on that alone I would say that there will probably be some cutbacks on how much flight time you may get. I may be completely wrong, but I have been reading a lot about how there are no parts to repair and keep birds in the air.The competitiveness of the program is also there, so try to get into the process sooner than later.OCS is highly competitive in physical fitness standards, You should be running at LEAST a 285 BEFORE going. (20 pull ups, 100 cunches, 20:30 Three mile)You have a very good point and something I considered also when looking at the options I have now. The physical part actually I think wouldn't be a big hurdle for me since I'm a prior college track athlete. My score was after only 2 weeks of trying to get into shape to make the board. So with this time now I should have no problem in getting perfect fitness standards. So I actually prefer Marines over Navy but yes for the reasons you stated I'll go for the Navy first. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mush2880 Posted May 10, 2016 Report Share Posted May 10, 2016 So I am curious, I am a civilian now,and i was prior service in the Marines. Are they going to want to see my enlisted military service record? So if I had Article 15s on my record will they want me to submit moral waivers for those? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Esdras_R Posted May 10, 2016 Report Share Posted May 10, 2016 You have a very good point and something I considered also when looking at the options I have now. The physical part actually I think wouldn't be a big hurdle for me since I'm a prior college track athlete. My score was after only 2 weeks of trying to get into shape to make the board. So with this time now I should have no problem in getting perfect fitness standards. So I actually prefer Marines over Navy but yes for the reasons you stated I'll go for the Navy first. A lot of applicants are also college athletes so you're already there in that aspect lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
golfinjake1 Posted May 10, 2016 Report Share Posted May 10, 2016 I know the May board hasn't happened yet. I'm sure there's plenty of you who are waiting for the July board. So here goes nothing! Post your stats. Here's mine: Age: 26 GT: 118 SIFT: 78 APFT: 274 Military: E-6, 7 years in reserves, one deployment, WLC, currently attending ALC. Education: 50 credits, automotive technology, 3.5 gpa. LOR: CW5 47 driver, Battalion CSM, Company Commander, Platoon Sergeant, Civilian Employer Vice President, Former manager. Physical: stamped, no waiver Battalion Board: scheduled 8 June. When I posted in the May thread, I thought I only had 39 credits for what ever reason. Turns out I gained 11 when I went and got an updated transcript. What board are you putting in for? just curious? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dmurray Posted May 11, 2016 Author Report Share Posted May 11, 2016 What board are you putting in for? just curious?I'll be boarding in July. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Dgonz004 Posted May 16, 2016 Report Share Posted May 16, 2016 Hey all, I've been trying to get in on this board since January but I'm not giving up! Here are my stats...judging by the competition from January to now it's looking a lot more competitive!Attempt: FirstAge:27SIFT: 66APFT: 295Military Experience: 6 years, all in USMC Reserve. One Deployment.Civilian Education: BS in Political ScienceFlight Physical: Done, Stamped, uploadedLOR: O-4 (aviator), CW4 (aviator), CW4, (aviator), O-3 (Friend), CW5 (previous CO), Lawyer- personal friend.Bn Board: Standing by (been waiting for a Bn board since February!)Flight Time: none...bad thing?Applying as a civilian. I took the APFT in January, do I need to retake it to be eligible for the July board? As always, good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dmurray Posted May 16, 2016 Author Report Share Posted May 16, 2016 Hey all, I've been trying to get in on this board since January but I'm not giving up! Here are my stats...judging by the competition from January to now it's looking a lot more competitive! Attempt: FirstAge:27SIFT: 66APFT: 295Military Experience: 6 years, all in USMC Reserve. One Deployment.Civilian Education: BS in Political ScienceFlight Physical: Done, Stamped, uploadedLOR: O-4 (aviator), CW4 (aviator), CW4, (aviator), O-3 (Friend), CW5 (previous CO), Lawyer- personal friend.Bn Board: Standing by (been waiting for a Bn board since February!)Flight Time: none...bad thing?Applying as a civilian. I took the APFT in January, do I need to retake it to be eligible for the July board? As always, good luck!Stats look great man! Only two months to go! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luofynerd Posted May 16, 2016 Report Share Posted May 16, 2016 Hey all, I've been trying to get in on this board since January but I'm not giving up! Here are my stats...judging by the competition from January to now it's looking a lot more competitive! Attempt: FirstAge:27SIFT: 66APFT: 295Military Experience: 6 years, all in USMC Reserve. One Deployment.Civilian Education: BS in Political ScienceFlight Physical: Done, Stamped, uploadedLOR: O-4 (aviator), CW4 (aviator), CW4, (aviator), O-3 (Friend), CW5 (previous CO), Lawyer- personal friend.Bn Board: Standing by (been waiting for a Bn board since February!)Flight Time: none...bad thing?Applying as a civilian. I took the APFT in January, do I need to retake it to be eligible for the July board? As always, good luck!6 months from date board convenes. So if it was end of January you should be good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dgonz004 Posted May 16, 2016 Report Share Posted May 16, 2016 6 months from date board convenes. So if it was end of January you should be goodGotcha. I'll double check my dates and verify I'm good. I may just retake it this month to be safe. Thanks for the help! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Esdras_R Posted May 17, 2016 Report Share Posted May 17, 2016 Hey all, I've been trying to get in on this board since January but I'm not giving up! Here are my stats...judging by the competition from January to now it's looking a lot more competitive!Attempt: FirstAge:27SIFT: 66APFT: 295Military Experience: 6 years, all in USMC Reserve. One Deployment.Civilian Education: BS in Political ScienceFlight Physical: Done, Stamped, uploadedLOR: O-4 (aviator), CW4 (aviator), CW4, (aviator), O-3 (Friend), CW5 (previous CO), Lawyer- personal friend.Bn Board: Standing by (been waiting for a Bn board since February!)Flight Time: none...bad thing?Applying as a civilian. I took the APFT in January, do I need to retake it to be eligible for the July board? As always, good luck! No flight time is not a problem 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve0 Posted May 17, 2016 Report Share Posted May 17, 2016 No flight time is not a problemTell that to the recruiters. According to them, not only do you need a pilots license, you need to supply your own helicopter to make the cut 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dmurray Posted May 17, 2016 Author Report Share Posted May 17, 2016 Tell that to the recruiters. According to them, not only do you need a pilots license, you need to supply your own helicopter to make the cut😂 They actually want you to pay for your flight training. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve0 Posted May 17, 2016 Report Share Posted May 17, 2016 Imagine if someone walked into the recruiters office asking to go to tank driving school "How many tank hours do you have?""Um. . . none I guess, but I used to drive my dads old Chevy""Thats not good. Have you looked into getting your private tank license? After you enlist you can check out nearby tank-ports and get some tank hours under your belt. I'm not sure what your financial situation is like, but you can get some tank classes for like $2000.""Can I just put in my packet and see how it goes?""We have only processed one Tank school application that passed, and that guy had his own tank and had a tank license and everything. It's gonna be tough if not impossible to get in without having at least a few hundred tank hours.""Ill still put in my packet""Im telling you, if you enlist, as soon as you get to your station, enroll in some private tank classes and put that packet in, you will be picked up just like that!""... ok" 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dmurray Posted May 17, 2016 Author Report Share Posted May 17, 2016 Pretty much how how I got enlisted. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomannis38 Posted May 18, 2016 Report Share Posted May 18, 2016 Age:27SIFT: 65APFT: 292 Military Experience: 38B (Civil Affairs) E-6 with 9 years, 4 Deployments. All NCOES complete to include SLC, SERE-C, SERE-245, Battle Staff, Language qualified 1/1Civilian Education: AS in General Education with 85 Credits towards Bachelors in Strategic Studies Defense Analysis.Flight Physical: DoneLOR: CO (MAJ), BN CDR (COL), CW5 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdeneso Posted May 18, 2016 Report Share Posted May 18, 2016 I think where the big disconnect for recruiters is they do not know enough about the civilian selection board. Whatever they know about WOFT is probably from seeing their friends apply and knowing that the active side can be very competitive. I know it is frustrating having to deal with lazy recruiters or ones that are not familiar with the process. I would just move on until you find one that is knowledgable or willing to work with you. There should some sort of training during the recruiter course about WOFT, but there isn't. Just my .02 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dmurray Posted May 21, 2016 Author Report Share Posted May 21, 2016 I just got to ride on a Missouri NG Blackhawk yesterday. We were flying super low, in and out of valleys. By far the coolest thing I've done in the Army. Now I'm even more anxious for this board. Battalion interview on June 8 and two months till July board. It's all I can think about now! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luofynerd Posted May 21, 2016 Report Share Posted May 21, 2016 I just got to ride on a Missouri NG Blackhawk yesterday. We were flying super low, in and out of valleys. By far the coolest thing I've done in the Army. Now I'm even more anxious for this board. Battalion interview on June 8 and two months till July board. It's all I can think about now!I've been working and flying on helicopters for 6 years. At this point I'm losing interest in the maintenance side because I want to fly so badly. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dmurray Posted May 21, 2016 Author Report Share Posted May 21, 2016 I've been working and flying on helicopters for 6 years. At this point I'm losing interest in the maintenance side because I want to fly so badly.I feel you there man. I am struggling trying to stay motivated with engineer things. And I think I'm anxious. I don't know what I'll do the weekend after the board. You must be struggling not to think about it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luofynerd Posted May 21, 2016 Report Share Posted May 21, 2016 I feel you there man. I am struggling trying to stay motivated with engineer things. And I think I'm anxious. I don't know what I'll do the weekend after the board. You must be struggling not to think about it. Na I'm playing call of duty and battlefield today and have a tattoo appointment tomorrow from 2-7pm. Getting my sleeve worked on so my weekend is pretty much flying by. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dmurray Posted May 22, 2016 Author Report Share Posted May 22, 2016 That battlefield though. Play some conquest and waste hours. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ElJay Posted May 22, 2016 Report Share Posted May 22, 2016 Hate to interject, but if you guys play on Xbox I'd love to squad up sometime. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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