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O-5, Command list, flying with the majors now. Didn't hurt my professional livelihood at all.

It's because every time someone does some kind of cool deployment morale video, it ends up on YouTube, Air Force PA flips their shit and heads roll because of "unapproved" footage. After a while, it's not worth even trying anymore.

All that AND he got rid of the HIV... Sent from my iPad using Baseops Network Forums

Today, there's some cadet, sitting in his academy dorm room decorated to look like his mothers basement who's only wish is to be a space geek. With his thick glasses perched on his pale nose, he is going to hammer out a letter on his Doritos stained keyboard to Captain Sandecker telling him that, as a cadet, he is ready to sit in and be a satellite jockey. He was a member of the rocket club, has his HAM radio license, and is well versed in all things Dungeons and Dragons. Captain Sandecker, reflecting on the reply from one each Mr. Toro, will answer this young, ambitious basement dweller that the Satellite Operations facility is no place for an amateur, radio operator or otherwise, hazards like hot coffee or tipping over vending machines abound. Discussions of Kirk vs Picard would probably not be understood by just a cadet. Staring at computer screens is for professionals so stop calling, texting, #leaveusthefuckalone. So, the dreams of a lowly cadet get crushed because of a prior Toro Fox 2 to the face (nice shot!) of an earlier wannabe.

Don't forget Administrator on this prestigious forum. I think that's the real top line bullet.

In the immortal words of Snooze, "being a fighter pilot won't get you pu$$y no more." And also Top Gun is really old. The kids these days were born in the late 90's. They don't even understand the SNL reference... ICEMAN - The Later Years - watch more funny videos

STFU SNAP. WGAF. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

https://gfycat.com/SillyEnormousIntermediateegret .45cal...nuff said. edit: I changed this from an embedded .gif to just the link....in case any snowflakes out there are hurt by a robbery suspect catching ~230 grains of .45. ATIS

Looks like a win/win all around.

This. If bases have open houses and meet and greets, then show up and chat with the squadron. You both get a feel for each other. It also really helps if you already know someone in the unit...

Dude, don't look at an Eaglebro video and think it represents us. The number one reason I wanted more than 187 F-22s wasn't air superiority...it was to rid the world of Eagle gayness. In the end, the Axe hair gel lobby was too strong, and we only got 187 Raptors. Beltway politics.

The made a second video.

Go buy a lottery ticket, your chances are about the same. If no O-6 or 0-7 have told you the rank is coming, then chances are slim to none.

I didn't think you got passed over, then why do you ask?

I think you are correct about the influence in Phase II, I also think the kids see fighter guys defiantly deploying for 6 months at a time and might be getting told the heavy bro's just out and back the crappy locations. When I was a Phase III dude, we used to hang out in the T-6 flights that were about to track and just talk to them, don't know if it helped or not. The students these days are much better informed than we probably ever were (I graduated in Sep 2001, yes, that month), I just wanted to fly fast and drink with my friends, didn't see that as an option with the heavy side of the house. Now days, they can read this web site or immediately text their friends and CAF and MAF units to find out whats up, and whats up is the CAF dudes are complaining loudly, not sure about the MAF. My point about flying hours is the new heavy pups getting hours that are not PIC don't necessarily help them get airline jobs, I'm sure it doesn't hurt though. You did clarify upgrades and PIC time, in heavies, to me. The fighter guys have gotten a .3 or .2 per sortie addition to their hours on airlineapps, that can push a dude over the hump early I would think.

I think he's just picking and choosing strats from his ROP. Nothing states that those 2 strats came from the same OPR and each can make it onto the PRF. Maybe I'm wrong, but that's how I read it.

Can we re-visit the fact that the ACIP has not been revised since 1989? $650 then is worth about double that now. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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I was selected for an F-16 slot at a Guard unit on my first application, and I have a 2.4. My guard unit's minimum GPA is 2.0. Whole person concept.

There's probably never been a better time to try to get a pilot slot with a less than stellar GPA. Make them tell you no by applying to every opportunity you can. Keep studying and get that PPL and if they say no, try again. I lost count of the number of times I was told no before I finally got a pilot slot. I was rocking a 2.8 GPA. Don't give up.

Hey HiFlyer, thanks for the reply. Glad to hear this might not be entirely accurate. I've attached the document in question (with references to the officer recruiter removed - not sure if that matters). The quoted paragraph is on page 6. Do you think it would be beneficial for me to take the AFOQT now, or wait until after I have my PPL? I'm wondering if taking the test will require me to complete my application immediately. OTS Info.doc

Step 1. Graduate High School Step 2. Get into an Academy, college, OTS and/or ROTC Step 3. Finish top of your class so you earn a pilot slot Step 4. Pass API and IFS Step 5. Pass ground school Step 6. Don't puke your brains out pre-solo ... ... ... ... Step 69. Worry about F-35s, Hornets, and NSS scores Really man, don't post again about anything else until you are a few more steps down the road. Focus, my friend. It's a long road.

I think some people on this thread are confusing Objective Scoring and Subjective Scoring. Objectively, your major makes no difference whatsoever, only your GPA does. Subjectively, it depends on who is grading your package. Objectively, volunteering doesn't make any difference... but subjectively it does. Objectively, having or working on your master's doesn't mean a thing... subjectively it could. I have a PCSM score of 99 and 0 Flight hours. Objectively, that shouldn't hurt me but I know that subjectively it does. Realize this, the "whole person concept" is always there. Everything you provide them (or don't in my case) will be used to rack and stack you, whether it explicitly states it in the scoring process or not! The last board I met was at an ANG unit. Physical Fitness: 10% PCSM : 15% GPA: 20% AFOQT: 5% INTERVIEW: 50% If you look at board selection methods, you can call it "commander's rating" or "interview", but there is a subjective flexability put in there... so your ducks better be in a row if you want this job.

Probably deciding which to put first on each line. Prfs are already in for LAF lt col board.... if he's talking about lt col to col.... then still same answer, but typically don't see too many cgo strats on one of those (that make it to col)

Sir, I am currently Active Duty and looking to commission in the Air National Guard. Could you please forward me the link that you have made. Thank you