So it looks like this Air Guard Bum might be heading over to the Coast Guard. I had an interview at HITRON yesterday, and was told afterward that they will be recommending me for selection. I am super excited about the possibility. This leads me to my next question: with the intent of exploring every avenue, I had intended to apply for the April 2011 Navy OCS board. I have a scheduled appointment to retake the ASTB on March 7. My scores were PFAR-5, FOFAR-3, AQR-5,OAR-47. I don't want to hurt any chances of being selected by the Coast Guard. I really, really, really, really (you get the idea) want to be a SAR pilot. Do you, current Coast Guard aviators, think that I should press on and go ahead with the scheduled retest, or should I stand fast? I have LOR's from two BGEN's and a Colonel, mediocre GPA (2.64, I explained in the interview that I had some family issues with my grandfather and helping him out and had to drop some classes at the time), decent awards and decs (Air Force Achievement Medal, Superior Performer Citation, etc.) lots of community service, and am a NCO. I want to afford myself every opportunity, but am trying to apply some ORM to the situation. Please advise, thank you.
-Marcus
-Marcus