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2 minutes ago, Ewoski said:

Did you get an email saying your packet was board ready? 

I received an email on 6 January notifying me that my waiver had been approved and that my packet was board ready. However, I did not receive the "Sorry, you didn't make it" email, so I don't know what to think.

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19 minutes ago, cmill said:

I received an email on 6 January notifying me that my waiver had been approved and that my packet was board ready. However, I did not receive the "Sorry, you didn't make it" email, so I don't know what to think.

I was on this board as well and haven’t gotten an email. I believe it will take a few days. Best of luck to us on the March board! Lol

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3 minutes ago, Ampdddd said:

Best of luck to us on the March board!

Amen to that. I'm going to revise my essay and add a few more things to my Military education (Air Assault, RSLC, and a few more things) and I will be getting a Top Block NCOER here in a few weeks that I need to send in as an update. I might see if I can scrounge another letter or two as well.

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2 minutes ago, Travis3311 said:

I got an email saying my board was being reviewed by proponent.

My packet sat a proponent from Oct 24th until after Christmas. I have no idea what the hold up was. Best of luck.

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On 1/23/2020 at 1:49 PM, FreeFall30 said:

Hoping to make this board as a civilian.

AGE: 31

ASVAB GT: 123

SIFT: 70

APFT: 300

EDUCATION: B.S. Aerospace Engineering 3.58 GPA, 6 credits towards M.S. Interdicipliany Engineering 3.70 GPA

FLIGHT: 6 hours rotary, 2 hours fixed wing

LORS: O-5, O-3, Boss, College Professor

OTHER INFO: Prior Service Navy

PHYSICAL: Stamped

WAIVERS: None

welp. maybe ill get in next board when the comp isnt so stiff

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My reccomending senior warrant said my packet looked good and I should be good to go but all you guys are making me  nervous lol

Age:23

E5/SGT 5YR TIS

GT:113

SIFT:50

EDUCATION: 20 credits towards an associates 

FLIGHT: none

LOR's: O-3, O-5, CW4, CW5

PHYSICAL: Stamped

WAIVERS: none

Both my reccomending chiefs said that my actual combat experience with different airframes would help my chances the most. Use my experience to better help the troops on the ground. My packet is at proponent so fingers crossed!

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1 hour ago, Travis3311 said:

My reccomending senior warrant said my packet looked good and I should be good to go but all you guys are making me  nervous lol

Age:23

E5/SGT 5YR TIS

GT:113

SIFT:50

EDUCATION: 20 credits towards an associates 

FLIGHT: none

LOR's: O-3, O-5, CW4, CW5

PHYSICAL: Stamped

WAIVERS: none

Both my reccomending chiefs said that my actual combat experience with different airframes would help my chances the most. Use my experience to better help the troops on the ground. My packet is at proponent so fingers crossed!

Don't be nervous, we all bring different experiences to the table. As long as you effectively articulate what you have to offer throughout your packet, you'll be good to go.

Good luck to you and everyone else on the March board.

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Updating my packet and have revised my "Summary."   Thoughts?

 

I am SSG Miller. I want to be an Army Aviator. I have, throughout my career, served in a variety of specialties and have gained immense experience greater than my rank and time in service would imply. I have served as an Abrams Tank System Maintainer, an Internment/ Resettlement Specialist, Special Operations Civil Affairs NCO, and am currently serving as the Operations NCO for a Special Operations Civil Affairs Company . I draw on this wealth of knowledge and experience to make sound decisions, and strive to excel as a leader and mentor. I pursue excellence in any and all tasks and undertakings. While my experiences thus far do not directly apply to flight or aviation, I strongly believe that they have prepared me to continue to succeed in my career as an Army Aviator.
 
During my time as an Abrams Tank System Maintainer, I was the Honor Graduate of my Advanced Individual Training class, and was selected to receive additional specialized training in troubleshooting and repairing electrical, hydraulic, and drive systems of the M1A1 and M1A2 Main Battle Tanks. I served as a mechanic in E Co. 26th BSB at Fort. Stewart, GA, and was responsible for the maintenance of ten M1A1 SEPV2 Tank Systems. In addition, I was assigned to the vehicle recovery team and received specialized training on the operation of the M88A2 HERCULES Recovery Vehicle and all of its equipment.

As an Internment/Resettlement Specialist, I was assigned to work in the United States Disciplinary Barracks as a member of the 256th MP Company (I/R) in Leavenworth, Kansas. Immediately after achieving the minimum time required, I tested and applied to work in the Special Housing Unit, responsible for the custody of Maximum Custody, Protective Custody, and Death Sentence Inmates. I succeeded. Upon promotion to Sergeant, I was reassigned to HHC 705th MP Company and placed in charge of a team, and then a squad, in the Midwest Joint Regional Correctional Facility. I again tested to work in the Special Housing Unit as soon as I was eligible, becoming responsible for the persons on Pre-Trial Confinement, as well as Maximum Custody Inmates and those on segregation status. Working in these unique scenarios required me to be able to work alone while supervising over seventy inmates at one time, and through this experience I acquired abundant skill in interpersonal communication, conflict resolution, and attention to detail.

In 2014, I attended Civil Affairs Assessment and Selection where I was selected to pursue training to become a Civil Affairs NCO. Enroute, I attended the Basic Parachutist Course at Fort Benning, GA and received the Walter Morris NCO Honor Graduate Award.

Throughout the Civil Affairs Qualification Course, I consistently performed and achieved at a high level, far-exceeding standards and graduating on the Commandant's List. I was assigned to the 91st Civil Affairs Battalion (Special Operations)(Airborne) and was subsequently placed on Civil Affairs Team (CAT) 143, a 4-person element, with whom I deployed to Kenya.  I worked closely alongside DOD and Interagency partners conducting Civil Affairs Operations (CAO) and Civil Military Operations (CMO) to identify and mitigate drivers of instability in the country as well as illuminating the networks and actions of other outside Great Power actors seeking to influence the region.  After serving 36 months on a CAT, I was reassigned to the 97th Civil Affairs Battalion (Special Operations)(Airborne) where I competed in and won the Battalion NCO of the Quarter Board, continuing on to win the Brigade Level NCO of the Quarter Board. 

During my time working on CAT 143, I was fortunate to interact with multiple flight crews, both Active Duty and former military in an operational environment. I had the privilege to ride in multiple different aircraft through varying weather conditions, storms, high winds, and extremely low visibility. The utmost professionalism and talent that the pilots possessed was astounding. How the pilots handled themselves under pressure and in tense situations proved their skill and ability. Through my discussions with the various pilots that I met and my experiences flying with them, I decided that I wanted to become a pilot myself.

I believe that I can serve and fulfill the obligations of an Army Warrant Officer and as an Army Aviator.

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Way too long. Summarize what you did, don’t explain it all in complete detail. The board already knows your assignments, duty positions and responsibilities because you put all of that on the resume form. In my opinion everything after the first paragraph is a waste. The first two sentences are redundant and make you seem like you don’t know how to write. They know your name and they also know you want to be an aviator so don’t waste time spelling them. 

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5 hours ago, cmill said:

Updating my packet and have revised my "Summary."   Thoughts?

 

I am SSG Miller. I want to be an Army Aviator. I have, throughout my career, served in a variety of specialties and have gained immense experience greater than my rank and time in service would imply. I have served as an Abrams Tank System Maintainer, an Internment/ Resettlement Specialist, Special Operations Civil Affairs NCO, and am currently serving as the Operations NCO for a Special Operations Civil Affairs Company . I draw on this wealth of knowledge and experience to make sound decisions, and strive to excel as a leader and mentor. I pursue excellence in any and all tasks and undertakings. While my experiences thus far do not directly apply to flight or aviation, I strongly believe that they have prepared me to continue to succeed in my career as an Army Aviator.
 
During my time as an Abrams Tank System Maintainer, I was the Honor Graduate of my Advanced Individual Training class, and was selected to receive additional specialized training in troubleshooting and repairing electrical, hydraulic, and drive systems of the M1A1 and M1A2 Main Battle Tanks. I served as a mechanic in E Co. 26th BSB at Fort. Stewart, GA, and was responsible for the maintenance of ten M1A1 SEPV2 Tank Systems. In addition, I was assigned to the vehicle recovery team and received specialized training on the operation of the M88A2 HERCULES Recovery Vehicle and all of its equipment.

As an Internment/Resettlement Specialist, I was assigned to work in the United States Disciplinary Barracks as a member of the 256th MP Company (I/R) in Leavenworth, Kansas. Immediately after achieving the minimum time required, I tested and applied to work in the Special Housing Unit, responsible for the custody of Maximum Custody, Protective Custody, and Death Sentence Inmates. I succeeded. Upon promotion to Sergeant, I was reassigned to HHC 705th MP Company and placed in charge of a team, and then a squad, in the Midwest Joint Regional Correctional Facility. I again tested to work in the Special Housing Unit as soon as I was eligible, becoming responsible for the persons on Pre-Trial Confinement, as well as Maximum Custody Inmates and those on segregation status. Working in these unique scenarios required me to be able to work alone while supervising over seventy inmates at one time, and through this experience I acquired abundant skill in interpersonal communication, conflict resolution, and attention to detail.

In 2014, I attended Civil Affairs Assessment and Selection where I was selected to pursue training to become a Civil Affairs NCO. Enroute, I attended the Basic Parachutist Course at Fort Benning, GA and received the Walter Morris NCO Honor Graduate Award.

Throughout the Civil Affairs Qualification Course, I consistently performed and achieved at a high level, far-exceeding standards and graduating on the Commandant's List. I was assigned to the 91st Civil Affairs Battalion (Special Operations)(Airborne) and was subsequently placed on Civil Affairs Team (CAT) 143, a 4-person element, with whom I deployed to Kenya.  I worked closely alongside DOD and Interagency partners conducting Civil Affairs Operations (CAO) and Civil Military Operations (CMO) to identify and mitigate drivers of instability in the country as well as illuminating the networks and actions of other outside Great Power actors seeking to influence the region.  After serving 36 months on a CAT, I was reassigned to the 97th Civil Affairs Battalion (Special Operations)(Airborne) where I competed in and won the Battalion NCO of the Quarter Board, continuing on to win the Brigade Level NCO of the Quarter Board. 

During my time working on CAT 143, I was fortunate to interact with multiple flight crews, both Active Duty and former military in an operational environment. I had the privilege to ride in multiple different aircraft through varying weather conditions, storms, high winds, and extremely low visibility. The utmost professionalism and talent that the pilots possessed was astounding. How the pilots handled themselves under pressure and in tense situations proved their skill and ability. Through my discussions with the various pilots that I met and my experiences flying with them, I decided that I wanted to become a pilot myself.

I believe that I can serve and fulfill the obligations of an Army Warrant Officer and as an Army Aviator.

🥱 2 paragraphs max. They don’t have time to read a book when assessing your packet. The first sentence of your first paragraph has to grab their attention. You last sentence of your last paragraph has to make them believe in you. What makes you the right guy for the job? Why you want to be a part of the warrant officer cohort and aviation community? What sets you apart from the masses? That’s all you really need to write about. They don’t need to know your history And what you did in each position you’ve held in the army. Your erb and ncoers will tell them all of that. Good luck...... P.S. write gooder!

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Cmill,

I believe you're on the right track with your summary, but you dive in way too deep on your assignments. Just briefly highlight your accomplishments and displayed leadership.

It may be a personal nit pick, but I would take out the “I’m SSG ___, and I want to be an aviator.” 
 

Instead, begin with “Throughout my career I have served...”

 

 

 

 

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Thank you for the feedback.  Its frustrating trying to guess what might have lead to being a "Non-Select." 

My original Summary was, in my mind, possibly too bare bones, so I over compensated this iteration.

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3 hours ago, cmill said:

Thank you for the feedback.  Its frustrating trying to guess what might have lead to being a "Non-Select." 

My original Summary was, in my mind, possibly too bare bones, so I over compensated this iteration.

My original summary was near 400 words and I was FQ-NS for November. Redid my summary to near 800 words new da photo, erb and was selected. I can send you my stuff if that would help 

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Put in my packet for the March board as well. Needless to say I’m nervous as well. Best of luck to everyone! 

AGE: 25

ASVAB GT: 126

SIFT: 47

APFT: 300

EDUCATION:  Military Ed: BLC (honor grad) ALC (Commandants) Ranger, Air Assault, Airborne, MRT, Master SUAS Trainer, Raven/Puma QC, Military Advisor Training Course, 

FLIGHT: None

LORS: O-4, 0-5 and CW5 (160th SOAR Senior WO) 

OTHER INFO: Active Duty, E-6 (7 years TIS). 19D. Prior Pre Ranger Instructor. 3 deployments, currently in SFAB 

PHYSICAL: Completed: qualified

WAIVERS: None

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AGE: 26

ASVAB GT: 121

SIFT: 56

APFT: 287

EDUCATION: high school, SERE C complete, combat support, and quite a few other special warfare courses complete

FLIGHT: around 15 hours fixed wing

LORS: O-5x2, CW5 aviators x2, O-6, O-7

OTHER INFO: Active duty E-6 Navy served at NSWDG prior to my recruiting tour where I run two recruiting stations

PHYSICAL: Stamped clear

WAIVERS: none

I've been waiting since June of last year for my 368 to be signed. Finally after fighting with the navy for eight months I have gotten it done. Look forward to hopefully being selected! 

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To everyone that’s going to be on the March board, I wish the best of luck to you all! 


Nov-FQNS essay was mainly about my history and what I did but didn’t portray how passionate I really am. (Marine Corps FITREPS show no emotion) 

Jan- QS changed my essay to sell myself to Army as a leader who is not only passionate about aviation but about being there for the ones one the ground and the ones to the left and right of me. I also explain how effective I am as a leader and how it will benefit the Army.

-Changed the resume portions of my billets and previous achievements from stats to proving how effective I will continue to be.
 

-redid my PFT to show my improvement 

- added the extra college credits to show I’m still continuing off duty education. 

 

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  • 2 weeks later...

March Board Ready

GT: 112

SIFT: 55

APFT: 270

Civilian Ed: 86 Credits toward BABA 3.5 GPA

Military Ed: Airborne, Air Assault, BLC-SLC (All Commandant's List), Recruiting School (Commandant's List), SFAS (Selected-SFQC washout), EEOCA, a bunch of misc courses like CLS, Combatives...

LOR: CO, BN, CW5

Other Info: Active duty, 12B Combat Engineer, E-7, 11 TIS, 2 Deployments to Afghanistan (21 months), currently Recruiting

Physical: Stamped no waiver

Waiver: AFS (Approved)

Fingers crossed.

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20 hours ago, Mrhoodhimself07 said:

March Board Ready

GT: 112

SIFT: 55

APFT: 270

Civilian Ed: 86 Credits toward BABA 3.5 GPA

Military Ed: Airborne, Air Assault, BLC-SLC (All Commandant's List), Recruiting School (Commandant's List), SFAS (Selected-SFQC washout), EEOCA, a bunch of misc courses like CLS, Combatives...

LOR: CO, BN, CW5

Other Info: Active duty, 12B Combat Engineer, E-7, 11 TIS, 2 Deployments to Afghanistan (21 months), currently Recruiting

Physical: Stamped no waiver

Waiver: AFS (Approved)

Fingers crossed.

Solid stats good luck, brother!

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