Marine NFO, IFS?

[sgtdube]

Is IFS required for NFOs? I mean I heard a nasty rumor that we may not get to go to IFS. I personally want to, but I was wondering for all those there now at schools, what % of guys/gals as NFOs are going or are not going...
Thanks
Lt. Dube

 

[pjxc415]

All Marine NFOs are currently going to IFS. I highly doubt that is subject to change.

 

[Mustang83]

Marine SNFO here, just started API. All SNFO's have to go through IFS, the exact same syllabus as the SNA's. The rumor about not having to do it is B.S. They we're playing around with the idea, but nothing has come of it

 

[FlyinRock]

Marine SNFO here, just started API. All SNFO's have to go through IFS, the exact same syllabus as the SNA's. The rumor about not having to do it is B.S. They we're playing around with the idea, but nothing has come of it

May I ask where you went to IFS? What was your opinion?

 

[mmx1]

May I ask where you went to IFS? What was your opinion?

He must have liked your school sir, because he sings its praises. I'm trying to get in for the next class, but the last brief I sat through, Navy was hoarding spots for Skywarriors for ensigns.

 

[NinjaWarrior]

IF you're not in a rush to finish and you like a chilled atmosphere with really laid back instructors, AMS in Milton is definitely the place to do IFS. They dont have many spots there though.

 

[Mustang83]

May I ask where you went to IFS? What was your opinion?

Hey Rocky! I went to Mobile, right before you started up Skywarriors. Loved it, but it's probably not as good now that your not there to scare the newbies into flying straight and using the go$@#mn right rudder :icon_tong

 

[UMichfly]

Hey Rocky! I went to Mobile, right before you started up Skywarriors. Loved it, but it's probably not as good now that your not there to scare the newbies into flying straight and using the Right Fvcking Rudder (RFR) :icon_tong

Fixed that for you

 

[usmarinemike]

Marine SNFO here, just started API. All SNFO's have to go through IFS, the exact same syllabus as the SNA's. The rumor about not having to do it is B.S. They we're playing around with the idea, but nothing has come of it

When you say all SNFO's are you referring to all Marine SNFOs or ALL SNFOs go through IFS? I know it is a stupid question that doesn't even apply to me, but I have a friend going Navy SNFO who is under the impression he's clear of IFS because of it. I just wanted to get clarification for him.

Thanks.

 

[Mustang83]

When you say all SNFO's are you referring to all Marine SNFOs or ALL SNFOs go through IFS? I know it is a stupid question that doesn't even apply to me, but I have a friend going Navy SNFO who is under the impression he's clear of IFS because of it. I just wanted to get clarification for him.

Thanks.

All SNFO's (or SWSO's for the AF).

 

[MIDNJAC]

My FO friends tell me that they are considering cutting back the hours and syllabus for the FO's. There may or may not be any truth to this story though....maybe someone on here has heard more (?)

 

[xmid]

Since they just added hours to IFS for SNFO's, they're probably not going back the other way anytime soon...


SNFO's do generally get cut a little more slack on the solo requirements if they are behind the 8 ball than SNA's.

 

[MIDNJAC]

Since they just added hours to IFS for SNFO's, they're probably not going back the other way anytime soon...

Yep, that was the weird part about hearing this. That said, it's not like this would be the first time we have taken 2 steps forward and a step back....