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[Spicoli]

is anyone else planning to visit 100th FS in Alabama during their october drill? It will be my first visit to a unit as a UPT applicant, so any advice would be very welcome! Is it worth it for me to go for the whole weekend? Or just stay for one day? My scores aren't incredible (92 AFOQT, 69 PCSM with 7 hours) and I know it's a super long shot but it's drivable and if you don't ask the answer is always "no" 🤷‍♂️

also, was planning on bringing a bottle of bourbon. That is cool/acceptable, yes?

[kleveling]

4 minutes ago, Nash2018 said:

is anyone else planning to visit 100th FS in Alabama during their october drill? It will be my first visit to a unit as a UPT applicant, so any advice would be very welcome! Is it worth it for me to go for the whole weekend? Or just stay for one day? My scores aren't incredible (92 AFOQT, 69 PCSM with 7 hours) and I know it's a super long shot but it's drivable and if you don't ask the answer is always "no" 🤷‍♂️

also, was planning on bringing a bottle of bourbon. That is cool/acceptable, yes?

I actually was planning to visit in October too! I also have similar scores, and it's definitely not a long shot if you get along with them well. I spoke to a guy there about the group, and I'd advise against the bottle of bourbon. I've only visited one unit so far, Oklahoma, and I only was able to visit them for a day. I think typically people visit for the weekend, so just plan on the weekend! PM me if you want to coordinate showing up at the same time/car pooling or whatever. I'll probably be getting in Thursday night late, as I'm coming from STL. First time visiting is always nerve wrecking haha, but it's really not as nerve wrecking as it seems. At least from my experience with Oklahoma everyone was really friendly.

[N730]

@Nash2018 and @kleveling, I’ll be there Saturday and probably Sunday. PM me and we can exchange numbers.

 

As for booze, I’d recommend bringing it. Leave it in the car and if you feel that it’s appropriate, you won’t be left empty handed.

 

And no need to be nervous. Just be yourself and know when to keep your mouth shut and you’ll have a good time!

Edited September 30, 2018 by N730

[ayz33]

1 hour ago, kleveling said:

I actually was planning to visit in October too! I also have similar scores, and it's definitely not a long shot if you get along with them well. I spoke to a guy there about the group, and I'd advise against the bottle of bourbon. I've only visited one unit so far, Oklahoma, and I only was able to visit them for a day. I think typically people visit for the weekend, so just plan on the weekend! PM me if you want to coordinate showing up at the same time/car pooling or whatever. I'll probably be getting in Thursday night late, as I'm coming from STL. First time visiting is always nerve wrecking haha, but it's really not as nerve wrecking as it seems. At least from my experience with Oklahoma everyone was really friendly.

I applied and am also from the Lou. Is drill next weekend (6-7)?

[N730]

@ayz33 no, it’s the weekend after, the 13th-14th.

[Engraft]

23 minutes ago, ayz33 said:

I applied and am also from the Lou. Is drill next weekend (6-7)?

Oct 13 -14, same as Tulsa. Hear there's going to be a lot of applicants at both!

[hockeydork]

6 hours ago, N730 said:

@Nash2018 and @kleveling, I’ll be there Saturday and probably Sunday. PM me and we can exchange numbers.

 

As for booze, I’d recommend bringing it. Leave it in the car and if you feel that it’s appropriate, you won’t be left empty handed.

 

And no need to be nervous. Just be yourself and know when to keep your mouth shut and you’ll have a good time!

You guys know what time you plan on arriving and how late the visits usually run? I'll be getting in late Friday and was told visits run between 10 and 2, but wasn't sure if they can go longer. 

[N730]

You guys know what time you plan on arriving and how late the visits usually run? I'll be getting in late Friday and was told visits run between 10 and 2, but wasn't sure if they can go longer. 

Just to be safe, I’d plan on staying later. Read the room and if everyone is heading out around 2, leave then, but if people are still hanging around you won’t be crunched for time. Try to have a flexible schedule.

But if you’re going to Tulsa for Sunday or something like that, then that’s different and you just need to get as much time in both places as your schedule allows.


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[EvilEagle]

On ‎9‎/‎27‎/‎2018 at 5:47 AM, herkbum said:

I guess every unit does it different. We have always talked to the prospects and let them visit/hang out. We announce our boards thru Recruiting, who puts out the formal announcement that we write. Using Recruiting allows us to screen folks even more since all ANG ascensions have to pre-qualify and the recruiters are the expert there. When we write the announcement, we put our requirements in there as well as the recruiters putting the basic requirements in. We let them compile the packets and then we decide who we want to interview. Keeps a lot of extra work off our plates and leta the folks that are the experts in the paperwork do their job. 

Sounds like a great setup.  I wish we had recruiters that we could trust to do things the right way/the way we want it done and in a timely fashion.  Sadly that's far too much to ask in this neck of the woods. 

[ayz33]

21 hours ago, N730 said:

@ayz33 no, it’s the weekend after, the 13th-14th.

Did you talk to the board POC to set up your visit?

[N730]

11 minutes ago, ayz33 said:

Did you talk to the board POC to set up your visit?

I’m not sure if it’s required, but I sent an email telling him I’d be coming and asked any questions I had. So I’d definitely reach out. It can’t hurt!

[Guest Guy Sanchez]

So I posted my video to the 100th fighter squadron and explained why I want to be a fighter pilot, in part because I would rather be in an aircraft that has ejection seats just in case as opposed to being in a cargo aircraft in an emergency that has no ejection seats and everyone goes down with it. I realize now that saying that might not be the best tact and wanted to get your guys' opinions on what I said, won't be saying it on future videos that's for sure!

[admdelta]

7 minutes ago, Guy Sanchez said:

So I posted my video to the 100th fighter squadron and explained why I want to be a fighter pilot, in part because I would rather be in an aircraft that has ejection seats just in case as opposed to being in a cargo aircraft in an emergency that has no ejection seats and everyone goes down with it. I realize now that saying that might not be the best tact and wanted to get your guys' opinions on what I said, won't be saying it on future videos that's for sure!

Probably depends on your tone. If you said it in a kind of funny way I don’t think they’d hold that against you and might like it depending on your delivery. If you were dead serious, maybe not the best idea lol. 

[Guest Guy Sanchez]

12 minutes ago, admdelta said:

Probably depends on your tone. If you said it in a kind of funny way I don’t think they’d hold that against you and might like it depending on your delivery. If you were dead serious, maybe not the best idea lol. 

I'm thinking about deleting the video and rescinding the application so my name and face don't  get tarnished by a stupid decision. Getting old though so this is probably my last Alabama board I can be eligible to apply to. Really kicking myself for doing that I hope it doesn't ruin my chances but gosh damn what was I thinking?

[admdelta]

11 minutes ago, Guy Sanchez said:

I'm thinking about deleting the video and rescinding the application so my name and face don't  get tarnished by a stupid decision. Getting old though so this is probably my last Alabama board I can be eligible to apply to. Really kicking myself for doing that I hope it doesn't ruin my chances but gosh damn what was I thinking?

Don’t do that. Submit an updated application if you have to but rescinding the whole thing isn’t the way to go. Even if you think the video hurts you, it’s not gonna hurt you as bad as having no video or application at all. 

Also if you’re worried about other units out there seeing it, you can change the privacy setting on there from public to “unlisted” so that only people with the link can see it. 

[Guest Guy Sanchez]

21 minutes ago, admdelta said:

Don’t do that. Submit an updated application if you have to but rescinding the whole thing isn’t the way to go. Even if you think the video hurts you, it’s not gonna hurt you as bad as having no video or application at all. 

Also if you’re worried about other units out there seeing it, you can change the privacy setting on there from public to “unlisted” so that only people with the link can see it. 

Don't know if its worth it to get black listed by the whole fighter culture on the ANG though. I already deleted the video so we will see what they say, I don't plan on turning in my application either, was going to do it today but definitely not doing it anymore. It was an expensive mistake and I've learned from it.

[ASE.K]

5 hours ago, Guy Sanchez said:

So I posted my video to the 100th fighter squadron and explained why I want to be a fighter pilot, in part because I would rather be in an aircraft that has ejection seats just in case as opposed to being in a cargo aircraft in an emergency that has no ejection seats and everyone goes down with it. I realize now that saying that might not be the best tact and wanted to get your guys' opinions on what I said, won't be saying it on future videos that's for sure!

Can we just make a thread where we all post our terrible videos, watch them, and then make fun of each other over a beer that weekend?

[iRobot]

4 minutes ago, ASE.K said:

Can we just make a thread where we all post our terrible videos, watch them, and then make fun of each other over a beer that weekend?

Haha, I'm down! @ASE.K

[admdelta]

1 hour ago, ASE.K said:

Can we just make a thread where we all post our terrible videos, watch them, and then make fun of each other over a beer that weekend?

I’m not going to Alabama but I’d be happy to contribute my Wisconsin video for the good of the team. 

[Guest Guy Sanchez]

12 hours ago, admdelta said:

I’m not going to Alabama but I’d be happy to contribute my Wisconsin video for the good of the team. 

You didn't apply to Bama?

[admdelta]

18 minutes ago, Guy Sanchez said:

You didn't apply to Bama?

Nope, waaaay too muggy down there. If I’m gonna be stuck in a place for the next decade or more I need to enjoy the climate and I like it cold lol. 

Plus I’ve decided to put fighter unit apps on hold until I’ve gotten my PPL. 

And oh jeeze, Sea Dogs finally found his laptop charger again.  🙄

[Seadogs]

5 minutes ago, admdelta said:

Nope, waaaay too muggy down there. If I’m gonna be stuck in a place for the next decade or more I need to enjoy the climate and I like it cold lol. 

Plus I’ve decided to put fighter unit apps on hold until I’ve gotten my PPL. 

And oh jeeze, Sea Dogs finally found his laptop charger again.  🙄

Beggars cannot be choosers.

[N730]

Did you get any feedback?

Not yet, I’m going to wait until Thursday and if I still have no feedback, I’ll send another email.


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[Guest Guy Sanchez]

Does anyone have any knowledge on Oklahoma if they require a visit to get an interview? Someone on here said they only hire from within, is that true?

[admdelta]

1 hour ago, BadGuySplash said:

Did you get feedback from them?

I asked but I haven't heard back yet.