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Hey all, Couldn't find an existing topic that covers the question, but I'm sure I'm not the first and only one who's ever wondered it. I also will say up front that I'm sure the chances are slim if they exist. Long story short, I was a UPT stud, dot med DQed, went non-rated, got a waiver, re-applied, got denied to crosstrain by my CFM (didn't think that would be possible, but I digress). At this point I'm set up to attend a program with a new ADSC commitment for my next assignment, and I'll be about a mid-grade Captain by the time I can get out. What I'm wondering is - is it possible, have you ever heard of anyone etc. rushing a guard or reserve fighter squadron as a a non-rated mid-grade Captain? I've heard of guys getting heavies off the street with virtually no PPL hours during the worst of the manning crisis, and I've heard of not even getting a look unless you're prior rated when manning is maxed out. So all I'm really asking is - is there a chance? Thanks in advance.

Non-select. 86 Pilot, 76 PCSM. #1 Wing candidate, Wg/CC LOR, Wg strat and MAJCOM awards. Whatever the magic sauce was, guess I left it out. Congrats to everyone who got what they wanted! Go kick ass.

Ditto.

I wish I understood the process more. Talking to some CGOs at my base, they're saying commanders were already notified, but my sq cc says he hasn't seen anything and the wg cc didn't have anything. I assume wg CCs know even non selects? Oh well.. Just a few more days until it's public I guess... Or if someone forwarded it directly to my sq cc I wouldn't tell 👀

On a prior PSDM I was on, they gave the commander the full PSDM for commander's release - saw it with my own eyes. So the whole thing is out there, not just individual names.

Anyone at one of the closed bases getting their results? And on that note, does anyone with access to the list care to share... You can even send it to my commander if it makes you feel better.

I'll be honest - my ADSC is up in a year and I've gotten a lot of weird looks when I tell people I'm trying to go back to flying AD. I'd say all of my bros (and female bros) across the board are urging me to just start rushing now so I can make a seamless transition. On the other hand, if being AD is your dream and pilot second, I'd say consider giving RPAs a go. Their role in the fight is big now and only getting bigger. I'd give it more consideration if I weren't satisfied enough with my career field as is.

Sorry to hear it man. Do you think you'll take it?

Sounds like the same base - JBSA. Yeah, there's a chance it isn't open until Thursday as well.

Doesn't look like I'll see my answer tonight, and looks like the base is closed tomorrow. 76 PCSM, 86 Pilot w/ PPL. We'll see what happens. And for the record, I am not above bribing someone with access to the information.

So close you can almost taste it. I think I preferred knowing it wasn't out yet!! As opposed to it being out, but not being able to reach it. I bet I've emailed my commander so many times he's auto sorting my emails into the trash lol.

Congrats!! So does that mean all MPFs should have access?

Yup, checks out. Jbsa is closed and I was teleworking. Was, because I've also lost power. So no more teleworking for me. Oh well!

My understanding is that AFPC has been primarily teleworking since the pandemic basically began. Which in turn, would mean the main issue may be that there's no power for those teleworking from home. Imagine telling your grandkids that your ability to become a pilot was pushed off first by a pandemic, then by a snow storm in Southern Texas.

Do you think that if they can't see it by now, it's probably a no go for today? My hope was that it's automated at this point, but the two possible lynch pins I can surmise at this point would be AFPC and then at least my local MPF. Since both are closed, and most of San Antonio is without power which in turn compromises teleworking... Meh. Let's hope it's automated!