Off the Street Pilot Select - Enlist First to MEPS, etc?

[huntfishvote]

I am a civilian off-the-street pilot select for an ANG unit.  I've been transferred to an enlisted recruiter because he said I need to enlist first to go to MEPS and then go to Wright-Pat for FC-1, and then my packet will be sent to NGB.

I was wondering if this is an aberration or if this is typical. 

I will be going this route regardless, I am just curious. Thanks in advance.

[tk1313]

1. MEPS

2. Enlist at your unit

3. Packet to NGB (sometimes done after FCI)

4. FCI

5. TFOT (OTS)