Stupid Questions about Naval Aviation (Part 3)

[nittany03]

Not nearly as hard as the T-34C.

The Wiener wasn't bad, once you got used to the idea that anything beyond looking at it cross-eyed required a trim change.

 

[Caesium]

More a question about the Navy (and USMC) than Naval Aviation, but I'm curious and I don't think it merits its own thread--what role do officers (specifically 0-3s) assigned to Navy or USMC enlisted boot camp play in training new recruits? Is it somewhat analagous to an OCS class officer, or purely administrative?

 

[Brett327]

Whatever they do, it’s a sign their career is over.

 

[scoolbubba]

Is the T-6B hard to fly?

No.

Is it hard to learn? Not with the appropriate effort and receptive attitude. However, If you don't pay attention, study, chairfly, and generally put the work in, learning how to fly the Navy way in it will absolutely kick your ass.

 

[FormerRecruitingGuru]

Whatever they do, it’s a sign their career is over.

Or want to lateral transfer to the HR community. ?

 

[Judge Q]

Whatever they do, it’s a sign their career is over.

Is that across all communities? I can see how for aviators it'd be a sign you were getting sent out of the game as it seems the epitome of a non-production gig but is it as much of a black hole for every other designator?

Related: I've been seeing these columns by a female former Marine LTC who was in charge of the female instruction at Paris Island and wrote a book about it, she's been pretty vocal about training standards for females in the military so it's gotten her a lot of press time, so it's just interesting to hear that that's a job you don't want for your career.

 

[croakerfish]

Is that across all communities? I can see how for aviators it'd be a sign you were getting sent out of the game as it seems the epitome of a non-production gig but is it as much of a black hole for every other designator?

Related: I've been seeing these columns by a female former Marine LTC who was in charge of the female instruction at Paris Island and wrote a book about it, she's been pretty vocal about training standards for females in the military so it's gotten her a lot of press time, so it's just interesting to hear that that's a job you don't want for your career.

It's a little different having a job like that as an O-5 since you can make 20 without another promotion, than as an O-3 on your 2nd tour.

 

[Judge Q]

It's a little different having a job like that as an O-5 since you can make 20 without another promotion, than as an O-3 on your 2nd tour.

That's logical. Thanks.

 

[Brett327]

Is that across all communities? I can see how for aviators it'd be a sign you were getting sent out of the game as it seems the epitome of a non-production gig but is it as much of a black hole for every other designator?

Related: I've been seeing these columns by a female former Marine LTC who was in charge of the female instruction at Paris Island and wrote a book about it, she's been pretty vocal about training standards for females in the military so it's gotten her a lot of press time, so it's just interesting to hear that that's a job you don't want for your career.

My presumption was that the question was regarding JOs. I can't imagine any of the URL or RL communities valuing that kind of tour.

FWIW, Lt Col Kate Germano got fired from that job. While I applaud her effort to raise the standards in training female Marines, her leadership style apparently did not mesh well with those she worked with and for. I probably won't read her book, but based on her Twitter posts, she's an adherent to the standard litany of grievances against our evil patriarchal society. If she hadn't been fired, nobody would give her the time of day.

 

[Judge Q]

My presumption was that the question was regarding JOs. I can't imagine any of the URL or RL communities valuing that kind of tour.

FWIW, Lt Col Kate Germano got fired from that job. While I applaud her effort to raise the standards in training female Marines, her leadership style apparently did not mesh well with those she worked with and for. I probably won't read her book, but based on her Twitter posts, she's an adherent to the standard litany of grievances against our evil patriarchal society. If she hadn't been fired, nobody would give her the time of day.

So you won't donate to the looming congressional campaign then sir?

 

[Brett327]

So you won't donate to the looming congressional campaign then sir?

That's a great point I hadn't considered. I have yet to find any political candidate I like enough to give them money.

BTW, I just made the connection between your user name and pic. Nicely done.

 

[Treetop Flyer]

Whatever they do, it’s a sign their career is over.

I don’t think that’s true for lots of USMC ground MOS’s

 

[Brett327]

I don’t think that’s true for lots of USMC ground MOS’s

No doubt. I'm speaking for the Navy side.

 

[Randy Daytona]

That's a great point I hadn't considered. I have yet to find any political candidate I like enough to give them money.

BTW, I just made the connection between your user name and pic. Nicely done.

With the nature of this website, he could've gone Marine Q as well. While Star Trek is better than Star Wars, neither were as good as BSG...

 

[Judge Q]

BTW, I just made the connection between your user name and pic. Nicely done.

Why thank you.

<takes bow>