Chicagoborn Posted April 6, 2020 Report Share Posted April 6, 2020 I'm currently an MS-2 enrolled as a contracted cadet rolling towards the end of my sophomore year. Only months ago not only did I find out that Warrant Officers fly in the Army, but that flying is their primary duty as an aviation specialist. Initially I had supreme interest in becoming an aviation officer, however I understand that accessions don't always serve every cadet's wants whether they truly deserve a specific branch or not. Aside from that point, even if I were to branch aviation, I'm more invested in learning everything there is about the fleet of aircraft the Army employs, and focusing my career around becoming a great pilot all while serving at a higher capacity. That all being said, how can I make myself as marketable as possible in preparation to send off a packet for WOFT? What's a great fitness plan to max out the APFT and possibly the ACFT? What can I do to prepare myself for interviews for LORs? What might be the best study guide for the SIFT? At this point I am open to all suggestions and recommendations as I am willing to pour everything I've got into this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve L Posted April 18, 2020 Report Share Posted April 18, 2020 IMO, the best thing you can do to make yourself competitive right now is to earn a high GPA in your college courses, score a 300 APFT, study/get the best possible SIFT score that you can, and use the attachments as a guide when writing your resume. Also, find people to write LORs for you that know you rather than seeking out someone that may have high credentials but doesn't know anything about you. If you do not get selected on your first board, continue to improve your packet and keep submitting a packet until you get selected. I followed the Mountain tactical APFT plan at the link below and scored a 300 APFT. Another good fitness program to check out is the gym jones link. https://mtntactical.com/shop/apft-plan/ https://www.gymjones.com/memberships I used the Helicopter Flying Handbook and a SIFT study guide book to prepare for the SIFT. I did not see the study guide that I used on Amazon, but I recommend you read through the reviews and just pick one. https://www.amazon.com/Helicopter-Handbook-Federal-Aviation-Administration-ebook/dp/B00AYHD9NE/ref=pd_sbsd_14_6/138-2526661-8067302?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B00AYHD9NE&pd_rd_r=8367682a-3ac6-48bb-8b7c-f15159802f13&pd_rd_w=rysaQ&pd_rd_wg=b3OdE&pf_rd_p=2c2d0d3b-b3c5-4110-93fa-2c1270309ac1&pf_rd_r=TVBQTPH11K7KYZDWRCPQ&psc=1&refRID=TVBQTPH11K7KYZDWRCPQ https://www.amazon.com/s?k=sift+study+guide&i=stripbooks&crid=1KFW55RSY7FZF&sprefix=sift+%2Cstripbooks%2C-1&ref=nb_sb_ss_i_1_4 ActionOfficer_StaffWriting.pdf DOD Writing Style.pdf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thedude Posted April 19, 2020 Report Share Posted April 19, 2020 First step, figure out your financial obligation to the Army. As a contracted cadet you are legally obligated to repay in money or years of enlisted service for failing to finish your contract and commission. You can also work with a guard or reserve unit for simultaneous service in an aviation unit which essentially guarantees you an aviation commission. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soon2be2LT Posted May 2, 2020 Report Share Posted May 2, 2020 (edited) . Edited March 4, 2021 by Soon2be2LT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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