SaltyDawg Posted February 12, 2019 Posted February 12, 2019 7 hours ago, JustHangingOut said: Am i reading correctly that ARBs for NGB are now down to 2-3 months? Last I heard they took 6 months to complete. @JustHaningOut I can't speak to the ARB process at NGB, but the ETP (age) requests have been an average of 2-3 month turnaround from what I've seen.
JustHangingOut Posted February 12, 2019 Posted February 12, 2019 6 hours ago, SaltyDawg said: @JustHaningOut I can't speak to the ARB process at NGB, but the ETP (age) requests have been an average of 2-3 month turnaround from what I've seen. that's better than the 6+ months it used to take. Mine was one of the first ones through when they switched up to the new checklist. It took 34 days.
SaltyDawg Posted February 12, 2019 Posted February 12, 2019 15 minutes ago, JustHangingOut said: that's better than the 6+ months it used to take. Mine was one of the first ones through when they switched up to the new checklist. It took 34 days. Who initiated your ARB request....recruiter or someone in the ops group?
JustHangingOut Posted February 12, 2019 Posted February 12, 2019 Just now, SaltyDawg said: Who initiated your ARB request....recruiter or someone in the ops group? Mine has not been sent up yet, but im almost done with the packet. I've been trying to gather records from different offices...you know how it is. The HARM office is who will send it up to the A3 office at NGB
Halo Posted February 23, 2019 Posted February 23, 2019 Have been told that my age waiver has been approved but I am now waiting on a Letter to Appoint. Was wondering if anyone had a bead on what exactly that is or how long it takes to generate?
pilot Posted February 24, 2019 Posted February 24, 2019 2 hours ago, Halo said: Have been told that my age waiver has been approved but I am now waiting on a Letter to Appoint. Was wondering if anyone had a bead on what exactly that is or how long it takes to generate? Guard or reserve?
Halo Posted February 24, 2019 Posted February 24, 2019 21 minutes ago, pilot said: Guard or reserve? Guard
pilot Posted February 24, 2019 Posted February 24, 2019 4 minutes ago, Halo said: Guard Prior officer?
Halo Posted February 24, 2019 Posted February 24, 2019 2 minutes ago, pilot said: Prior officer? Neg, prior service as a dirty enlisted man in a different branch.
pilot Posted February 24, 2019 Posted February 24, 2019 2 minutes ago, Halo said: Neg, prior service as a dirty enlisted man in a different branch. Hmm I’m not sure. I had to get an appointment order as a reserve officer after a break in service as a prior O. It took a couple weeks after all my other stuff was done for the accessions officer (scroll, ARB, FC1, waivers, oath/swearing in). May be the same thing? Not sure if a letter to appoint is the same as an appointment order. I’d just ask the recruiter.
Halo Posted February 24, 2019 Posted February 24, 2019 Sounds like it might be the same thing. I have heard this is the last step but then again I thought the age waiver was the last step so we will see. Thanks for the help!
pilot Posted February 24, 2019 Posted February 24, 2019 29 minutes ago, Halo said: Sounds like it might be the same thing. I have heard this is the last step but then again I thought the age waiver was the last step so we will see. Thanks for the help! Yeah after I swore in and subsequently got the appointment order I was officially back in. Approval from the FC1, waivers (ETPs rather), and other admin steps were all pre reqs but didn’t really count for much as far as getting back in, and I had to be officially back in to get training dates. Hopefully you get it soon and your clock to UPT officially starts.
CharlieHotel47 Posted February 28, 2019 Posted February 28, 2019 For any of you fellas in the timeline that haven't yet made it pass the age waiver mark or TFCT, the attached MFR was released by big blue. I immediately asked the recruiter if it would cover both guard and reserves. He said he had no idea... shocking. I called another recruiter in another state with the same question and his response was YES it should be a blanket cover for everyone not just AD. We all know how recruiters might stretch things here and there from time to time. Does anybody have info on this? MFR for UPT Age Limit 33.pdf 1
Jacob Hittinger Posted March 1, 2019 Posted March 1, 2019 Just passed FC1 and awaiting... Everything? Does anyone have contact numbers or any information that I can reach out and push my packet?
mcbush Posted March 3, 2019 Posted March 3, 2019 I don't have any sort of inside scoop, but the way I read it, this should apply to everyone.
Lifetimeflier Posted March 3, 2019 Posted March 3, 2019 On 2/28/2019 at 7:01 AM, CharlieHotel47 said: For any of you fellas in the timeline that haven't yet made it pass the age waiver mark or TFCT, the attached MFR was released by big blue. I immediately asked the recruiter if it would cover both guard and reserves. He said he had no idea... shocking. I called another recruiter in another state with the same question and his response was YES it should be a blanket cover for everyone not just AD. We all know how recruiters might stretch things here and there from time to time. Does anybody have info on this? MFR for UPT Age Limit 33.pdf I was in the age waiver process. Can confirm this applies to Guard. My application was pushed forward without it after this was released. 1 2
Mighty Mighty Posted March 5, 2019 Posted March 5, 2019 (edited) The non-prior dudes hired at my unit last year are just leaving for OCS in 2 weeks - expecting about the same timeline as them (a year or so) Age 25. Guard / Non-Prior AFOQT - June 2016 TBAS - Nov 2016 AFOQT #2 - January 2017 Hired - March 2019 Enlist w/ Unit - ? MEPS - ? Wright Pat FC1 - ? ANG Board Approved - ? TFOT - ? UPT - ? Edited March 5, 2019 by UPTapplicant2017
JustHangingOut Posted March 6, 2019 Posted March 6, 2019 02 Dec 2017: Interview 03 Dec 2017: Hired 06 May 2018: DD Form 368 signed by State J1 in April and submitted to NGB 24 July 2018: Transfer Packet kicked back from NGB for wording and resubmitted 06-07 Aug 2018: Flight Physical Completed 10-14 Sep 2018: Flight Physical Results returned week of I was also informed that NGB changed their accessions process to require ETPs to be completed and approved before swearing in.....fortunately I already had my flight physical done so I could push that up as soon as the policy dropped. Transfer packet at NGB paused New policy came with change in ETP checklist and shortened timeline (approx 30 days) 21 Sep 2018: ETP pushed up 25 Oct 2018: Age Waiver Approved at NGB (34 day turn around) 19 Nov 2018: I was notified that the squadron needed to initiate a TS Clearance before I could swear in. The unit security manager sent me a link to fill out the SF86 digitally. After that it went up to OPM to begin the investigation process. Once the investigation was "open" and reflected that status is JPAS, the unit could send a specific memo to NGB to let me swear in 14 Dec 2018: TS Investigation opens and memo sent to NGB 17 Dec 2018: NGB sends the temporary Fed Rec that allows me to swear in 28 Dec 2018: Fini Flight in the Blackhawk, and swear in with the my new ANG squadron. Separation orders are cut by the Army Guard to release me 5/6 Jan 2019: First official drill weekend with squadron, gaining process begins, and I begin working on my ARB packet 25 Feb 19: School Dates Received (starting UPT fall 2019 and bypassing IFT) hoping for a shortfall to get a sooner class date...anyone want to trade 😉
CharlieHotel47 Posted March 6, 2019 Posted March 6, 2019 6 minutes ago, JustHangingOut said: 02 Dec 2017: Interview 03 Dec 2017: Hired 06 May 2018: DD Form 368 signed by State J1 in April and submitted to NGB 24 July 2018: Transfer Packet kicked back from NGB for wording and resubmitted 06-07 Aug 2018: Flight Physical Completed 10-14 Sep 2018: Flight Physical Results returned week of I was also informed that NGB changed their accessions process to require ETPs to be completed and approved before swearing in.....fortunately I already had my flight physical done so I could push that up as soon as the policy dropped. Transfer packet at NGB paused New policy came with change in ETP checklist and shortened timeline (approx 30 days) 21 Sep 2018: ETP pushed up 25 Oct 2018: Age Waiver Approved at NGB (34 day turn around) 19 Nov 2018: I was notified that the squadron needed to initiate a TS Clearance before I could swear in. The unit security manager sent me a link to fill out the SF86 digitally. After that it went up to OPM to begin the investigation process. Once the investigation was "open" and reflected that status is JPAS, the unit could send a specific memo to NGB to let me swear in 14 Dec 2018: TS Investigation opens and memo sent to NGB 17 Dec 2018: NGB sends the temporary Fed Rec that allows me to swear in 28 Dec 2018: Fini Flight in the Blackhawk, and swear in with the my new ANG squadron. Separation orders are cut by the Army Guard to release me 5/6 Jan 2019: First official drill weekend with squadron, gaining process begins, and I begin working on my ARB packet 25 Feb 19: School Dates Received (starting UPT fall 2019 and bypassing IFT) hoping for a shortfall to get a sooner class date...anyone want to trade 😉 So jealous bro! congratulations. Which UPT are you going to? glad it all worked out. I hope I can have a similar turn around time as you. Cheers
JustHangingOut Posted March 6, 2019 Posted March 6, 2019 3 minutes ago, CharlieHotel47 said: So jealous bro! congratulations. Which UPT are you going to? glad it all worked out. I hope I can have a similar turn around time as you. Cheers thanks man. I am scheduled for Columbus.
Misfit42 Posted March 11, 2019 Posted March 11, 2019 First time caller, long time listener here. Currently a NG Warrant helo pilot making the jump. Currently my dates are as follows: AFOQT/TBAS: 01/2017 Interviewed w/ AF Reserve Squadron: 01/2017 Sponsored: 01/2017 1st attempt at DD 368 (Denied): 02/2017 Reached back out to Reserve Squadron and notified that position was still available: 02/2019 2nd attempt at DD 368 submitted to CoC: 03/2019 MEPS: ???? FC1: ???? AFRC Board: ???? Swearing In/Last Flight in Army Helo: ???? Inprocessing: ???? OTS: ???? UPT: ???? Thanks to everyone's insight, I understand the prolonged timeline to getting fully accessed. However, I was wondering if any Reserve bros could give me any insight has to how long of a wait is anticipated between swearing in/in-processing and getting sent to OTS? Also I've heard that upon in-processing at OTS that I'd be on continuous orders until I complete UPT, any truth to that? I know with the Guard that they like to break up orders, so they can save G3 some money. Just wanted to get some more knowledge since I'd be leaving my full-time Tech job and if so, then I might need to make a stop over to a couple regionals to supplement the lack of income.
JustHangingOut Posted March 11, 2019 Posted March 11, 2019 6 minutes ago, Misfit42 said: First time caller, long time listener here. Currently a NG Warrant helo pilot making the jump. Currently my dates are as follows: AFOQT/TBAS: 01/2017 Interviewed w/ AF Reserve Squadron: 01/2017 Sponsored: 01/2017 1st attempt at DD 368 (Denied): 02/2017 Reached back out to Reserve Squadron and notified that position was still available: 02/2019 2nd attempt at DD 368 submitted to CoC: 03/2019 MEPS: ???? FC1: ???? AFRC Board: ???? Swearing In/Last Flight in Army Helo: ???? Inprocessing: ???? OTS: ???? UPT: ???? Thanks to everyone's insight, I understand the prolonged timeline to getting fully accessed. However, I was wondering if any Reserve bros could give me any insight has to how long of a wait is anticipated between swearing in/in-processing and getting sent to OTS? Also I've heard that upon in-processing at OTS that I'd be on continuous orders until I complete UPT, any truth to that? I know with the Guard that they like to break up orders, so they can save G3 some money. Just wanted to get some more knowledge since I'd be leaving my full-time Tech job and if so, then I might need to make a stop over to a couple regionals to supplement the lack of income. @FDNYOldGuy can help with the reserve timeline. He had a fairly quick turn around and is in OTS currently last I spoke to him. What hurdles are you hitting with your 368?
Misfit42 Posted March 11, 2019 Posted March 11, 2019 4 minutes ago, JustHangingOut said: @FDNYOldGuy can help with the reserve timeline. He had a fairly quick turn around and is in OTS currently last I spoke to him. What hurdles are you hitting with your 368? Thanks @JustHangingOut ! Just submitted to new DD 368 to CoC today, so we shall see. The hurdle I had before was that the BN was prepping for a deployment and wasn't letting anyone go, bc they wanted people on the "bench" to send if needed. I didn't end up going. Currently they're letting people go AD (Regular Army, 160th, etc.) and get out, so I'm hoping to get a release before they stop letting folks go.
JustHangingOut Posted March 11, 2019 Posted March 11, 2019 4 minutes ago, Misfit42 said: Thanks @JustHangingOut ! Just submitted to new DD 368 to CoC today, so we shall see. The hurdle I had before was that the BN was prepping for a deployment and wasn't letting anyone go, bc they wanted people on the "bench" to send if needed. I didn't end up going. Currently they're letting people go AD (Regular Army, 160th, etc.) and get out, so I'm hoping to get a release before they stop letting folks go. do you have any ADSO remaining from mother rucker, or any track school?
Misfit42 Posted March 11, 2019 Posted March 11, 2019 (edited) 2 hours ago, JustHangingOut said: do you have any ADSO remaining from mother rucker, or any track school? 2 years left from Mother Rucker (I'm anticipating some pushback for that). Trying to jump before I go to Safety and IPC later this FY and get locked in for longer. Edited March 11, 2019 by Misfit42
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