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  1. DocT

    USMC Rotary Communities

    There’s cool kid Marine SNAs?
  2. DocT

    All things MV-22 Osprey

    I haven’t watched the video but I’m going guess battlefield illumination.
  3. DocT

    Marine Corps NFO...?

    I found out I was an SNA instead of an SNFO after I had been through NAMI, commissioned, and was headed to TBS. Shit happens…not all of it bad.
  4. DocT

    CMV-22B Osprey Rollout

    That wasn’t my experience. If MARSOC submitted a FRAG for support it was usually sought out to be supported at the squadron level as they typically provided great training opportunities in ranges that weren’t typically available. But agree that they would have to receive most of their support...
  5. DocT

    Which Ride?

    Im guilty of making a Covid car purchase but zero ragrets. 2006 Cayman S. 3.4l flat 6. 6 speed manual and a joy at every speed. It’s not the daily driver so I save it for weekends and odd long trip to the store.
  6. DocT

    USMC - What are V-22 pilots doing when they get out?

    Oh for sure not fast by jet standards at all. I haven’t flown one since 2017 so I’m not positive but I think max roll on speed was ~80 KTS. For the nugget: definitely agree with advice to go to flight school or some other pure fixed wing opportunity if they’ll let an Osprey guy out of the cockpit.
  7. DocT

    USMC - What are V-22 pilots doing when they get out?

    Ospreys also regularly do rolling take offs and running landings. I almost always chose the runway if the wait at the hold short didn’t just make it easier to take a helo spot for departure.
  8. DocT

    The Great Flight Jacket Thread (wearing/buying Leather, NOMEX, WEP jackets/patches)

    I wore it infrequently when flying phrogs but stopped as soon as I got a massif jacket which was much more practical
  9. DocT

    Phrogs Phorever

    I should add the best addition from the crew chief perspective was the electric pump on the utility hydraulic system.
  10. DocT

    Phrogs Phorever

    HF radio. Phrogs also got ILS and DIRCM near the end as well.
  11. DocT

    CMV-22B Osprey Rollout

    AWICS is available but it sucks. Everyone uses the cords.
  12. DocT

    Pilot vs NFO (Navy/Marine Corps)

    You really don’t want to voluntarily join a transitioning/dying community. There’s lots of politics and it’s not straightforward. If you have the choice do something else.
  13. DocT

    Hangar 24 SBD AirFest, 30-31 May 2020

    I did a Hangar 24 static display a few years ago. They put on a truly first class event. I highly recommend it.
  14. DocT

    Resigning Gouge

    Exactly. I’d even suggest considering an opportunity you know is going to be painful from a QOL perspective but pays well/has a good name just to set the market for the future. You’re only going to be transitioning as LT/Capt Naval Aviator, officer etc. one time. After that you’re only as good...
  15. DocT

    Resigning Gouge

    The ‘no terminal leave’, no skill ridge etc. policy, especially when overseas, is unreal. I understand manning sucks but there’s a huge majority of people transitioning who don’t have a plan nearly as comprehensive as DanMa. It’s your transition and you only get to do it once and it takes lots...
  16. DocT

    Turning down Pilot slot for Other Service

    I flew all 8 years I was in the fleet. I tried to do the the other Marine shit but had to stay flying due to MOS manning. I can say that’s also true for many of my peers in VMM land All Marines start with immature bravado. Sounds like a fit to me. ?
  17. DocT

    Fighting the NEX Power: the squadron geedunk thread

    Not Navy but every HMM and VMM I’ve been in has had a manned squadron run geedunk. Best one was in a big closet off the ready room, it had shelves, 2 microwaves, and 2 full size refrigerator/freezers. The squadron S-5 used Costco free delivery to restock it each week and payment was through an...
  18. DocT

    CMV-22B Osprey Rollout

    There are exhaust deflectors that send the exhaust away from the fuselage so you don’t cook people in back.
  19. DocT

    All things MV-22 Osprey

    Okay, to save us the discussion I’ll grant you there’s neat niche things you can ONLY do in Hawaii. If those things are enough to make you choose Hawaii despite of the drawbacks, great. However you have to recognize if you line up either of the pacific island duty stations against SD there’s...
  20. DocT

    All things MV-22 Osprey

    It is...for vacation. Training areas are extremely limited. The huge majority of Hawaii beachy type shit can be done in San Diego also which has the best training areas in the world.
  21. DocT

    All things MV-22 Osprey

    West Coast, West Coast, West Coast, West Coast. There. That list is much better.
  22. DocT

    USMC Marine Elephant Walk

    The amount of work and planning that goes into flying the barn is immense. i.e. holding planes out of phase, canning the shit out of your down birds to make up planes, not flying required Xs to keep up birds. And for what? A photo op? All those crews in that photo would be better served by...
  23. DocT

    CMV-22B Osprey Rollout

    MV T&R has day and night tanking codes. You need to be NSQ in the light level you’re tanking in and it’s a 365 day code. There’s no separate X for different types of tankers. The overwhelming majority of tankers Osprey guys use are KC-130s and I’d definitely send a nugget to a herc to get gas...
  24. DocT

    CMV-22B Osprey Rollout

    There’s no practical or adaptability reason to restrict helo pilots from flying Ospreys. That being said the ability to hover is not a prerequisite to flying Plopters. I agree it has to be to protect the tail hook sensibilities of the current COD guys.
  25. DocT

    CMV-22B Osprey Rollout

    There’s an AF cadre at VMMT-204. Most of my flights in the RAG were actually with CV instructors. I don’t think that was intentional but just the way the scheds gods (Birdman) worked it. There’s also a CV exchange tour for 1 pilot ever few years. Running T/O and landings are preferred whenever...
  26. DocT

    Apple discount for veterans and active military

    Have you looked at buying a refurb unit? Depending on the spec you’re looking for they’re the best deal around.
  27. DocT

    Apple discount for veterans and active military

    There's a new discount offered for vets and active military on Apple products through apple.com. I think it's 10%. https://www.apple.com/us_epp_805199/shop S/F, Doc
  28. DocT

    When you forget about that whole "rotor wash" thing. Oops . . .

    Yeah that’s dangerous. When your rotorwash is interacting with all that shit on the ground you can’t predict the results. That guy was flying like an asshole.
  29. DocT

    How not to conduct a command investigation

    Obviously not Navy but I quit during my OpsO billet. I turned over with my replacement at the end of my tour and went on terminal. No questions asked.
  30. DocT

    Drop Air Contract in TBS? Would you go back?

    Don’t do it. You won’t be sorry.
  31. DocT

    C-2 Wanted for Airshow

    Huggy, are my boys supporting the Airfest? I can vouch for the good times up at Redlands for anybody who’s on the fence about whether to support.
  32. DocT

    Hangar 24 Lake Havasu AirFest - 4 Nov 17

    Marines will be there...as usual!;)
  33. DocT

    MV-22 transiton to Anything?

    Why are you worried about going to a reserve squadron? If you have some quals you could have a shot. They need Captains to flight plan for all the Majors and LtCols!
  34. DocT

    MV-22 transiton to Anything?

    I don't know anyone who has done that. There is the CV exchange but that's more ploptering. I get the idea that your 'friend' wants to fly something else;)
  35. DocT

    Miramar Airshow: 22-24 Sept

    See you there.
  36. DocT

    Question for Osprey pilot

    PM Sent.
  37. DocT

    T45 status

    It's next to impossible for an Osprey guy to get orders to Pensacola. I've asked three times and I've been ignored or rebuffed every time. Can anybody who's there give a rough number of V-22 guys instructing? I think the low number may have a lot to do with some bad gouge being given to studs...
  38. DocT

    T45 status

    Truth. The best squadron is always a shitty skipper from suckling at the tit of disappointment. However communities do have reputations that tend to ring true. I was told by an instructor (navy) "pick the community you'd want to spend Christmas Day in a bar with". Best advice I got. Followed...
  39. DocT

    Checklist/Procedure/Flow Memorization

    This. Checklists and EPs without reaching for the lever/switch/circuit breakers are useful but only half the picture. Who cares if you spit the words out if your hands aren't moving at the same time. It's about assimilating what you're doing with the system. Don't memorize checklists. They're...
  40. DocT

    Hangar 24 Brewery Grand Opening, Havasu, 24-25 Feb

    When Huggy recommends a show I suggest you take an airplane over there if you're able. Great times Huggy! The Hangar 24 crew really rolled out the red carpet and put on a hell of a show.
  41. DocT

    V22 vs. Helo homelife

    You're going to find that V-22 guys have a little bit higher deployment rate than their helo brothers these days. When at home you're going to have the usual mix of training DETS and CCXs that everyone else has. The difference is VMMs tend to deploy the entire squadron rather than DETs.
  42. DocT

    Flying with Contact Lenses

    I didn't pay for contacts and would get a 3 month supply at a time. I finally gave them up and got LASIK. You may need a waiver for them because of frequent use of NVDs or whatever but you shouldn't be paying for contacts.
  43. DocT

    USMC 70% of USMC Hornets are Down?

    I would kill for 5 flyers on just one day.
  44. DocT

    USMC MV-22 combat loss in Yemen

    Marine
  45. DocT

    Why are you Leaving?

    Yeah I get that. I should have quoted Randy in my reply. I was responding to his SelRes promotion comment for continued Marine Captains. As to separation pay: per MMOA declining continuation would not disqualify you from separations pay. I'd want to see that in writing however.
  46. DocT

    Why are you Leaving?

    Aren't we talking about Marines here?
  47. DocT

    Why are you Leaving?

    Honestly, your chances of promotion after 1 pass is so minuscule it isn't even worth mentioning. But it's my understanding from MMOA that you would technically be "eligible" for promotion after accepting continuation. That being said I'd bet a paycheck that nobody who gets continued promotes...
  48. DocT

    (Opinion) AFROTC vs. PLC Air

    My info is over a decade old so take it for what it is....Unless you really need it I'd be wary of the taking the tuition assistance. That resets your pay entry base date to the day you go on active duty instead of the day you first report to OCS. That will cost you a lot of money over the life...
  49. DocT

    Future of Marine Corps

    You must have some special tolerance for boat bullshit. Being in the navy and all.
  50. DocT

    Future of Marine Corps

    I gained 5 pounds in a month there despite the walking distances. Just about anywhere is better than the boat. Honestly, I'd rather be at Camp Wilson...and that's saying something.
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