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Completely agree. Also, IPT doesn't emphasize emergency procedures. Not to mention, UPT took out the T-1 syllabus. So students going T-6 direct to heavies will show up to FTU with limited exposure to how we do things in military aviation. Time will tell... Vance isn't doing IPT and at this moment there's been no words passed that they will. I don't know the class number but this was last week at Vance: T-1 class: even split of 17s and 135s, couple of C-130Hs for the guardies/reservists,1 or 2 C-130Js and 1 C-146 T-38 class: T-38 FAIP, T-6 FAIP, F-16, 2x F-35s, HC-130. A more encouraging drop for those hoping for fighters. We were told fighter slots are becoming increasingly rare

I received a training rip for med testing at wright Patt pretty quickly last year. Think I got it in early February. My rip for IFT closely followed. Went to IFT in April

I'm at Vance right now. They have what's called "T-6 direct" meaning once you finish the T-6 you go straight to your heavy FTU course. No T-1 sims anymore. Whether or not that's a good thing is left to be seen. They have a program called XPW (expedited path to wings) which skips T-6 and is a T-1 only track straight to heavies but the classes are small and rare, and it's gonna be phased out once the last of the T-1s are sent to the bone yard. T-1s and sims are phased out already at Vance. Same with Columbus I'm pretty sure. Columbus has what's called IPT (initial pilot training). It's it's own beast. I can answer questions about it if anybody wants to know more. I was an alternate the first time I applied. They told me they only use alternates if someone initially declines their pilot offer. So you should know in the next couple weeks if anyone declines because they'll offer it to you. Bad news is, if you don't hear anything in the next couple weeks you aren't getting a slot I think. I had heard a rumor they might use alternates if someone fails the medical testing at wright Patt but I think that's just a rumor. Don't be discouraged though. You were really close to getting selected. Apply again next year. I got picked up on my second try. That last part is 100% true. That is what worked for me. Talk to you commander about how you can make your package next year more competitive. Ask for those opportunities.

Last year my commander was notified 7 days prior to official release. My understanding is 7 days is the standard. Good luck everyone!

Yeah I know that. I was replying to the guy that said he hasn't heard of anybody getting a B-1 from T-1 or T-38 in the last year. He also said the air force isn't giving any to new pilots and didn't specify base/upt program.

A lot got to the F-15E because it's similar: two engines, two cockpits, 4th gen, similar/overlapping missions and tactics, and the familiarity with F-15E WSOs (who can also fly in the Growler before/after flying in the Strike Eagle)

I know a guy who dropped a B-1 as a student at Shephard about 6 months ago, although he was a Capt (prior CSO)

Are you sure it doesn't say "NET" 4 weeks? (NET = No earlier than) Also right now TTS isn't sending LOAs until about 1-2 weeks out. You should receive an email from Doss about reporting instructions any day now. Might be worth reaching out at this point

When's your IFT date? I wanna say I got an email from Doss about 3-4 weeks prior to my date.

I'll stick with Vance haha

Anybody know how it works to get their dates pushed to the right? I've received UPT RIPs and vmpf notification, but we're expecting a child around the time I'm supposed to PCS and class up. I told AFPC a month ago and my commander is looking into it but so far it's all fallen on deaf ears

I'll see you there!

Got my UPT RIPs, headed to Vance. Anybody else headed that way?

Not me, you're probably talking to the guy I replied to. Have fun at Pensacola though, it's a great location to train at

Only guessing but that might be water survival. Pretty sure it's a pre-req for flying at Pensacola. If they're still doing it at the pool in Spokane it's a good time "Back in my day" they sent us to IFT then SERE/Water Survival back to back before starting UCT.

I'm doing MFS on a Thursday (tomorrow). I got the rips email for it about 2 and a half weeks in advance though

RIPs

Yeah I saw that email too. For the life of me I can not remember if I already did MFS there or not though lol. I don't think I did. Pretty sure I went to the local AFB near my home that could do it for CSO. I know I've been to Wright-Patt for the centrifuge so I'm confusing that TDY with MFS in my memory. Where can I check to confirm?

Yes they are. There's a blank third line below them where I'm expecting upt to populate

Got an email, 22 Feb MFS date Edit: IFT 2 April

Not to mention different commanders rank differently. Some do it based on time served/seniority. Some pick favorites. Some do it based on merit. Helps to have a healthy working relationship with your squadron commander and group commander if possible. They'll vouch for you.

I'd have to look it up same as you but my understanding was only twice. If that's the case, speaking from experience CSO can be an excellent career field. If you have questions about it feel free to shoot me a DM

I was an alternate last year. I emailed the AFPC board asking about how it works and they weren't clear in their answer but it sounded like alternates are for anybody that initially rejects their selection, not for anyone medically disqualified later on, although I've heard word of mouth otherwise. Maybe someone with better data can chime in. I replied asking how I could make my application stronger, waited, and was selected this year. So don't be discouraged, just be patient and keep working hard. If you want, DM me and I can pass more helpful info.

@FloridaMan26 hooked me up with the good news and my commander just confirmed it UPT select let's goooooo

Congrats! Did they pass any data on number of selects?