1,001 questions about the ASTB (post your scores & ask your questions here!)

[fearedengineer]

it is a new thing that was released early this year. Where if you meet a certain score: 7/7/7 for SNA or 6/6/6 for NFO you get immediately selected meaning you skip the board. It usually takes 1-2 months to ship out to OCS though so if you do I-SEL make sure you are ready to go.

I forgot you also need to have a 3.0+ GPA and no waivers

 

[nicksmitty220]

it is a new thing that was released early this year. Where if you meet a certain score: 7/7/7 for SNA or 6/6/6 for NFO you get immediately selected meaning you skip the board. It usually takes 1-2 months to ship out to OCS though so if you do I-SEL make sure you are ready to go.

Oh wow yea I’m applying for NFO. Are you sure it’s 6/6/6? I don’t mean to doubt you. My recruiter said 7/7/7 but he didn’t seem so sure about some of the things regarding flight school in general. Imma ask my recruiter about this. Thank you!

 

[fearedengineer]

I think this was the page:

https://www.mynavyhr.navy.mil/Portals/55/Career/OCM/PA-106_OCS_Pilot_and_NFO_Nov-2023.pdf?ver=wPGLcbfwtNUYoWPi9Me5Uw%3D%3D

PROGRAM AUTHORIZATION 106:
(4) Immediate select for NFO requires ASTB scores of AQR 6, PFAR 6, and FOFAR 6.

 

[nicksmitty220]

I think this was the page:

https://www.mynavyhr.navy.mil/Portals/55/Career/OCM/PA-106_OCS_Pilot_and_NFO_Nov-2023.pdf?ver=wPGLcbfwtNUYoWPi9Me5Uw%3D%3D

PROGRAM AUTHORIZATION 106:
(4) Immediate select for NFO requires ASTB scores of AQR 6, PFAR 6, and FOFAR 6.

Oh wow thanks! I’ll send this link to my recruiter!!

 

[dav246]

Just got the news this morning folks, I have been selected (pre-select) for SNA with the Marine Corps. I leave in September for OCS.

Just wanted to drop the news and thank everybody on the forum for all the advice and help, never would have made it without you guys.

 

[Nnamdi25]

Just got the news this morning folks, I have been selected (pre-select) for SNA with the Marine Corps. I leave in September for OCS.

Just wanted to drop the news and thank everybody on the forum for all the advice and help, never would have made it without you guys.

Congrats bro

 

[fearedengineer]

Just got the news this morning folks, I have been selected (pre-select) for SNA with the Marine Corps. I leave in September for OCS.

Just wanted to drop the news and thank everybody on the forum for all the advice and help, never would have made it without you guys.

You 100% earned it bro. Thanks again for your contributions and all the assistance you've provided.🫡

 

[awindz9]

Does anyone know where I can get a cheap flight simulator stick and throttle?

 

[dav246]

Does anyone know where I can get a cheap flight simulator stick and throttle?

I scored lucky on FB marketplace and found a guy localish selling a basically new x52 for 80 smackas, check places like that or ebay. I wouldn't settle for anything but the x52 its self, myself.

 

[MotorCookie]

Does anyone know where I can get a cheap flight simulator stick and throttle?

I got a used X52 for $60 from Mecari. New ones go for like $200.

 

[MrCorsair]

Hey guys, just wondering which stick/throttle binding software is preferred (if there is any difference at all). I just purchased a X52 HOTAS, and been seeing a lot of people use AntimicroX and Joy2Key. Is one better than the other or is it all preference?

 

[dav246]

Hey guys, just wondering which stick/throttle binding software is preferred (if there is any difference at all). I just purchased a X52 HOTAS, and been seeing a lot of people use AntimicroX and Joy2Key. Is one better than the other or is it all preference?

I tried both, and found I liked Antimicro better. Joy2Key felt a little too tight to me, if that makes sense.

 

[siatak]

Took the test on March 29th. I got a 57 and 6/7/6 on my first try. My recruiter said it's very good for a first attempt. Getting my paperwork together for MEPS. How competetive are these scores?

This is very good. Any studying guidance or tips you use?

 

[siatak]

Should I prioritize spending more time on the questions to get them right over trying to get through all questions?
Obviously you want to get the questions right and as fast as possible. Since the test gets harder As you get them right, and it cuts you off at 14 minutes if you‘re missing question, it make sense to slow down, get the questions right, and not finish the sections. Do you think getting high scores on the questions you finish result in a higher OAR score.



Struggling with the ASTB. I’m on my 3rd and Final try. 36, 39. I’ve been studying hard, but on this third and final try I am reach out to friends and family to help me prepare, as well as understanding the Dynamics of the test. I’m taking two months and training for this test.

I am at that stage right now. I need help getting high scores

 

[DBM]

Just got the news this morning folks, I have been selected (pre-select) for SNA with the Marine Corps. I leave in September for OCS.

Just wanted to drop the news and thank everybody on the forum for all the advice and help, never would have made it without you guys.

Congrats dav, best of luck with all that you do.