When I went to OCS, no one really explained what OHARP was. We were thrust into a room and told to decide if we wanted to take it with very little information.
I’m here to provide some answers I wish I had prior to OCS.
Personally, I had a BLAST on OHARP and didn’t regret taking it, however, below is some information that could be critical for your individual circumstances:
What is OHARP?
OHARP is a voluntary program offered primarily to aviators graduating from OCS as a 90 day period to go back to a recruiting district before checking into Pensacola.
Will this delay my start at flight school?
Reading through this website, I’ve seen both answers. As of 2022, class up date for flight school is based on when you check into Pensacola, not your OCS graduation date. So unless that changes after 2022, yes, it does delay classing up for flight school.
What will I do during OHARP?
(GOUGE AS OF 2022, SEE COMMENTS BELOW)
Depends on the recruiting stations. OHARP is not meant to be stressful. The most I heard someone do was shred papers once a week.
Will my travel be reimbursed?
None of your travel from OCS to OHARP will be reimbursed. Some of your travel could be reimbursed OHARP to Pensacola.
What happens if I choose to not take OHARP?
You’ll fly directly from Newport, RI to Pensacola and check into to A-pool to wait to class up.
What about pay?
You’ll get O1 base pay. Unless you’re married, your BAH will be a standardized “OHARP BAH” which isn’t very much. Meaning it doesn’t matter if you’re in KS or CA, you’ll get the same stipend.
I’m here to provide some answers I wish I had prior to OCS.
Personally, I had a BLAST on OHARP and didn’t regret taking it, however, below is some information that could be critical for your individual circumstances:
What is OHARP?
OHARP is a voluntary program offered primarily to aviators graduating from OCS as a 90 day period to go back to a recruiting district before checking into Pensacola.
Will this delay my start at flight school?
Reading through this website, I’ve seen both answers. As of 2022, class up date for flight school is based on when you check into Pensacola, not your OCS graduation date. So unless that changes after 2022, yes, it does delay classing up for flight school.
What will I do during OHARP?
(GOUGE AS OF 2022, SEE COMMENTS BELOW)
Depends on the recruiting stations. OHARP is not meant to be stressful. The most I heard someone do was shred papers once a week.
Will my travel be reimbursed?
None of your travel from OCS to OHARP will be reimbursed. Some of your travel could be reimbursed OHARP to Pensacola.
What happens if I choose to not take OHARP?
You’ll fly directly from Newport, RI to Pensacola and check into to A-pool to wait to class up.
What about pay?
You’ll get O1 base pay. Unless you’re married, your BAH will be a standardized “OHARP BAH” which isn’t very much. Meaning it doesn’t matter if you’re in KS or CA, you’ll get the same stipend.
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