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  1. vincentjus

    USMC C-130 Slots

    Anyone know how many slots there are for Navy SNAs to get C-130s. Fewer than there are for Marines I'm sure. Also, how long is the C-130 expected to be in service?
  2. vincentjus

    Yes Another UT A&M decision

    Yikes! I was hoping Babalola wasn't going to come up. But it's like I said before: Every town has it's deviants. Don't take this discussion too seriously! I don't.
  3. vincentjus

    Yes Another UT A&M decision

    So true! :D http://www.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/stories/091807aaw.html http://www.usatoday.com/sports/college/football/big12/2007-09-13-texas-arrest_N.htm
  4. vincentjus

    Yes Another UT A&M decision

    Every town his its deviants. http://blog.kir.com/archives/2007/08/bookem_horns.asp http://www.amazon.com/Book-Em-Horns-INVENTORY-CLEARANCE/dp/B000W6ECJC
  5. vincentjus

    Yes Another UT A&M decision

    1. Look at both schools. 2. Go with the one that appeals to you. 3. You can always decline NROTC and go the OCS route! :weeping_1 4. I think you're better off doing NROTC. I looked at both UT and A&M decided to go with A&M. I didn't know much about either school until I paid a visit to both...
  6. vincentjus

    The basics of API

    (By that I meant more recent than January 2006 as policies have a tendancy to change) Anyway, thanks for everyone's input! :cowboy_12
  7. vincentjus

    The basics of API

    Trouble with swimming I need some updated gouge on the mile swim qualification. Do we take that test right away at API or is it later on in the training? Do they prepare/train us for that swim? The reason I ask is that I went to the base pool today and the instructors said I'm going to need...
  8. vincentjus

    USAA vs Navy Federal

    I'm considering moving from Bank of America Military Bank to USAA or Navy Federal. Just wanted to get people's opinions about those two banks.
  9. vincentjus

    sTUPID qUESTIONS aBOUT ocs

    Cruise book For recent OCS grads: Do they make cruise books for OCS? They had them at RTC Great Lakes and I'm curious if they do the same thing at Newport.
  10. vincentjus

    7 June

    Anyone else here reporting on 7 June?
  11. vincentjus

    Ribbons & medals?

    Are ultrathin medals and ribbons allowed or do we need the standard Vanguard ribbons?
  12. vincentjus

    Prep for and passing PRT at OCS

    I'm at least a Good Medium in all events (for a 29 year old.) Is that the minimum to graduate or do you need to be in the excellent category. I don't just want to meet the minimum.
  13. vincentjus

    Prep for and passing PRT at OCS

    What is the requirement for passing the prt at OCS? Do we need a good low in all events or excellent low? (for our respective age) 77 PU 66 SU 12:24 1.5m run
  14. vincentjus

    sTUPID qUESTIONS aBOUT ocs

    Birth certificates? College transcripts? Also do priors need to bring anything else besides ribbons and DD-214s? Also, are ribbons alone sufficient or do I need mounted medals? Will ribbons and medals from ultrathin.com be acceptable?
  15. vincentjus

    Changing class dates?

    Got a message from my recruiter's admin guy that my ocs date is May 10, a lot sooner than I expected. I put June 14 as my date available for training. Is the date they give me written in stone or can I move it back a couple of weeks? If so, how hard is it to do this?
  16. vincentjus

    Question on swearing in & signing the dotted line

    Belay my last. As soon as I hit enter on the last post I got the call for final select.
  17. vincentjus

    Question on swearing in & signing the dotted line

    I may have to leave the area for a while so I was curious. Also how long does it normally take to hear if you're final select? I was pro-rec in February and I still haven't heard anything.
  18. vincentjus

    Question on swearing in & signing the dotted line

    If final select, how long do you have to sign the contract and swear in?
  19. vincentjus

    IFR Rating

    I'm not paying for the course. I enlisted in the Navy as a Texas resident and I've already used my GI Bill getting my BA, which means I'm now exempt from paying tuition and most fees at Texas public colleges (up to 150 semester hours) I would still have to pay for the check ride and IFR written...
  20. vincentjus

    IFR Rating

    I've been pro-rec'd for Pilot, NFO, & SWO and I'm waiting on word for final select. My recruiter tells me my likely report date would be July 22nd. I am currently enrolled in an IFR flight course at a Junior college and I'm about to take the IFR written exam and begin IFR cross countries...
  21. vincentjus

    Point Paper/Letter Re: Aviation Greens.

    I personally don't see a need for AWG, especially when used to distinguish oneself from other warfare specialties. The Pilot/NFO wings do that job effectively already. They also look a lot like the Marine Class A uniforms.
  22. vincentjus

    weights vs calisthenics

    Thanks for the feedback! I'll be back in the weight room. What I would do with weights is lay on my back and lift two dumbbells. I began with 40 pound weights and did 3 sets of 8-12. If I could do more than 12 I would move up to dumbbells 5 lbs heavier and use those for a couple of weeks or so...
  23. vincentjus

    weights vs calisthenics

    A question aimed at graduates of OCS, but anyone feel free to answer. I'm trying to improve my sit up numbers using the training plan on navy-prt.com. I use a sit up bar and made moderate improvement using that plan. (28 year old male, 79 push ups, 66 sit ups) I only did 48 sit ups on my...
  24. vincentjus

    Blood pressure

    I had my bp taken again over the last three days. The lowest has been 125/85 and the highest has been 133/87. I take it that's waiverable and not a problem?
  25. vincentjus

    Blood pressure

    Also, avoid ibuprofin as much as you can before having it read. Aspirin should be ok, but my doc told me ibuprofin can also raise bp if it's in your system.
  26. vincentjus

    Blood pressure

    Actually scratch that. That may only work if you've been doing it for quite a while. Alcohol is actually supposed to raise your bp, so I'd avoid having any the day of or day before getting it checked. I've also cut out caffeine, frozen dinners and canned soup and mine as gone from 134/81 to...
  27. vincentjus

    Blood pressure

    Thanks. I've heard a glass of wine a day (no more) will help lower it also.
  28. vincentjus

    Blood pressure

    So I've been pro-recd for NFO & SWO. I have to have my blood pressure taken again since it was high during my physical. My question is what is normal, waiverable and disqualifying? Is there any way to lower my blood pressure? Thanks.
  29. vincentjus

    I need help!!!!!

    The service with the most aircraft is the Army (or so I'm told.) So if you're interested in Chinooks, Black Hawks, Apaches or the OH-6 Cayuse then the Army is the way to go. The Air Force has the best QOL (ie extra pay for living on an Army or Marine base) and the most fixed wing aircraft.
  30. vincentjus

    SWO or Intel

    I had a 2.93 in History. Above average, but not good enough for honors or anything. I scored a 6/7/6 46 on the ASTB. Fortunately, I have prior active duty time and a ppl. By smaller ship I meant a Destroyer or Cruiser. A 27 foot patrol craft isn't the most comfortable ride, but you'll have a...
  31. vincentjus

    An effective PRT program?

    I generally stretch for a couple of minutes a few times throughout the day and especially before and after exercising and running.
  32. vincentjus

    SWO or Intel

    Well I'm not positive that Intel is what I want to do. It looks like you can get a much broader range of assignments with SWO than with Intel which is what appeals to me. Also, what kind of major do they look for, gpa, etc?
  33. vincentjus

    An effective PRT program?

    Has anyone else followed the program from www.navy-prt.com? I was wondering if anyone has any suggestions or advice. I'm following the sit up schedule since I can do far more push ups than I can sit ups. I've noticed improvement in the number of sit ups I can do, but still have a ways to go...
  34. vincentjus

    SWO or Intel

    Can someone tell me about the requirements for SWO? I'm applying for Pilot & NFO as my first 2 choices, but I'm not sure whether to put SWO or Intel as my 3rd. I'm curious about what major they prefer, gpa, and the kind of assignments they get. If selected for SWO I'd be more interested in...
  35. vincentjus

    Upcoming class dates?

    Anyone know the class dates after the Feb 2nd class?
  36. vincentjus

    Preliminary PRT

    I just took the PRT today and did 50 push ups, 48 sit ups and an 11:30 run. (28 y/o male) I timed out on the sit ups. The recruiter just told me "stop!" when I reached 50 push ups, but I still had 45 seconds to go. (He was a local enlisted programs recruiter, not my officer recruiter.) Just...
  37. vincentjus

    Medical & taking oath

    Ok, that's what I thought. Thx.
  38. vincentjus

    Medical & taking oath

    I'm getting my physical soon since it's required for the application. I'm guessing you sign your contract and take the oath AFTER you get the physical, submit the application and get professionally recommended? (I was enlisted before and we did the physical and swear in on the same day.)
  39. vincentjus

    Dec & Jan

    When do the December and January classes start?
  40. vincentjus

    Selectees...

    For those who get selected, namely Pilot, NFO and Intel, I'm curious to know what kind of qualifications you all have. Ex gpa, major, Bachelors?, Masters?, ASTB scores, LORs, flight experience, etc.
  41. vincentjus

    Interview

    My recruiter suggested a coat and tie. Apparently he had an applicant go down in flames because she was dressed casually at the interview. I probably could have gotten away with khakis and a polo shirt, but a suit is definitely better. PS. The recruiter told me a story about a sub admiral...
  42. vincentjus

    Applicants, candidates & myspace

    What are everyone's thoughts thoughts on making your myspace profiles' public or private? Specifically with regard to new applicants.
  43. vincentjus

    Interview

    Thanks for the help! I'm applying for OCS since I already have a degree. The interview is so they can get an assessment of me. I was curious to know what kind of questions they ask and how long the interview takes, etc.
  44. vincentjus

    Interview

    I'll be interviewing with a CDR/Pilot this Thursday. Anyone have any words of advice before going in?
  45. vincentjus

    Navy vs Marine gouge

    The rundown: I have a BA in history and a pilots license already. I'm prior enlisted also (IT2) I'm in a public flight school right now and my grades have been near perfect so far. I took the ASTB last month and got 6/7/7 45. Am I correct in assuming I should take it again to be more...
  46. vincentjus

    Navy vs Marine gouge

    Are there separate gouges for the Navy and Marines? I have the one for the Marines with the F-18. If there's one that's Navy specific I haven't found it.
  47. vincentjus

    Which books to look at

    I tried out the Marine Gouge and got about 70% correct on the math and 80% on the mechanical comprehension. Both were my first attempts. Much better on the aviation and nautical info section.
  48. vincentjus

    Which books to look at

    Thanks for the input. Amattson answered my question about the marine gouge since I have that as well. I was wondering if the astb was the same for both services. Another question: Do only pilot/nfo applicants take the astb? I've read something about an Officer Aptitude Exam which sounds like a...
  49. vincentjus

    Which books to look at

    I'm studying for the astb using the ARCO book and the pdf file highlighted on Navygouge.com. Are there any other books/sources that I should study? Does 2 weeks of study sound like enough?
  50. vincentjus

    ATSB Questions

    I'm preparing to take the test as well. Which books should I study and what sections? Or should I strictly go by the gouge?
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