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@stuckindayton that was my impression as well on the waiver aspect. And as for the additional exam I had done, it was done on base so I suppose that counts as the whole "military doc" thing? I appreciate your responses in here. I feel like I have done as much as I can while I await their decision....now time to wait.

Good day, So i've been told by WP docs that they're pushing me for a waiver at the next board, since this past one was cancelled due to the holidays. I read the waiver guide and since I am initial aircrew it states "non-waiverable". Does the board have the ability to waive it even though the reg states it can not be? To me I am just expecting a DQ, which is a world of suck. I also went and saw the eye doc locally on base this week and they conducted the same two test. 3x measurements for air puff and then the applanation tonometry test two times (3x measurements ea). They all came back as <24mm Hg for all with the average amongst each set of measurements to be 22 and 23. I've asked WP if i can send these data points as more weight for my waiver (waiting for an answer), but do you think it would even be considered? Thanks, Toni

Thread revival... I believe i have done my due diligence on researching my options. For background, I went to WPAFB to certify my local IFC1 by completing the MFS only portion (one day). The WPAFB docs caught a >21mm Hg pressure, believe it was a 24 or 25 mm Hg (apparently my local doc didn't put on their that I had corneal thickness >540um, which is considered meets standards). Since the local doc didn't justify my >21mm with my corneal thickness >540um, i had to stick around for more testing. I ended up doing the puff test and applanation tonometry (eye poke?) around four times each spanning from that early morning to the next morning for one more each again. Ultimately, i had two measurements coming back at 27 and 28 mm Hg that were both from the initial morning tests and the next day morning tests - which hits the "two or more applanation tonometry" for >26 and corneal thickness >540um. To add to the mess, the eye docs told me that IOP will always measure higher in the morning vs the afternoon. Which if I only did afternoon measures, i would be considered meet standards. Further, I was told my corneal thickness is around 620um, which is quite high. The eye doc even said that studies show that IOP will increase with corneal thickness, and even though mine being ~15% thicker than the current "median" of 540 they use, there is no elevated allowance of IOP. Only good news i have is that the eye docs stated everything else about my eye was within standards (no nerve damage, etc). Also, I did not leave WPAFB with a stamped DQ, but they would be holding all my paperwork. I was told they're going to hold it for a med board, but understanding that I am considered initial aircrew, so per the reg this is considered non waiverable. If all goes bad (or according to reg), i assume my only other option would be ETP. Has anyone else been down this avenue and can shed light on how it went? I hate that i have learned so much about my particular eyeballs... I've seen @stuckindayton answer a few threads in here, you still active? Thanks everyone.

Revival on this thread? More insight on exactly what the mission set looks like for a HC-130J driver?

Well said boss

It’s a lot of everything. The person that got a UPT slot with a 34 PCSM was DG from commissioning source, DG at tech school and rated #1 Lt at the wing. So scores aren’t end all be all

Yes. But it’s probably just as difficult tbh. I’m willing to put in the work tho. Everyone’s telling me to go guard instead

Non-select (applied to all): 87 Pilot, 86 PCSM, 12 hours and did the rated prep program. Had a F15 O-6 Wing/CC LoR, a Dec, and got my masters this year. I feel that PPL is the only thing missing and maybe rank? Only 4 Lts got picked up. Just an observation. stoked for those who got picked up. Best of luck!

I think that's pushing the line since its CUI and this is a public site. but honestly bro, DM me and ill look you up

yeah i still haven't heard anything. But the only thing i can think of in this situation is whole airman? So sorry man, best of luck if you decline and reapply

my wing exec doesn't know where to look. any help?

Hell yeah!!

Hey man you got loads of time left. 1st year Lts are rare selects. Reach out to the org box and ask for feedback.

Sheeeeshhhh. All confidence is gone now

sent a note to the Wing Exec. we shall see