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15 SEP2025 SNA/SNFO BOARD

elariosa95 said:
You select after finishing primary. Intermediate is only required for certain platforms, but most of us end up straight in advanced.

For example, my buddy selected E2's so he has to multi-engine training in intermediate, and then advanced in the T-45. For tilt-rotor (Ospreys), they do helo intermediate then multi-engine advanced.

Edit: selection is based on needs of the navy and primary performance. I was lucky to do alright enough to get P8s
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Good job! I really want strike personally. But I'd be happy with rotary or anything else! Pretty cool how the T-6s have WAAS. Didn't know that!
 
MowinThaAir said:
What was your motivation for going P8 over the E-6B?
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They were both on my list, so I would've been happy with either

The P-8 is an awesome platform with a cool mission set and they're based out of either Jax or Whidbey (both nice). The lifestyle is also really nice, especially considering you won't have to be on a boat (unless you do your disassociated tour on one). They're incredibly versatile so they get sent to do a lot of things

The E-6 is another cool platform that I would've liked to fly as well. From what I understand, they fly the most out of every community in the Navy and they're minimally tasked when at home. I'm from the Midwest too, so it would've been cool for my family and friends to make it down to OKC to hang out
 
elariosa95 said:
You select after finishing primary. Intermediate is only required for certain platforms, but most of us end up straight in advanced.

For example, my buddy selected E2's so he has to multi-engine training in intermediate, and then advanced in the T-45. For tilt-rotor (Ospreys), they do helo intermediate then multi-engine advanced.

Edit: selection is based on needs of the navy and primary performance. I was lucky to do alright enough to get P8s
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How hard would you say it is to get strike considering factors like needs of the navy/luck of the draw and the how people do in general score wise?
 
Low_GPA_High_AOA said:
How hard would you say it is to get strike considering factors like needs of the navy/luck of the draw and the how people do in general score wise?
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YMMV

Grading is very subjective even tho the criteria are "standardized". Some instructors hand out 5's like candy while some make you work for MIF. I felt that I was graded pretty fairly for my performance, but I definitely would've done better in forms had I not been scheduled for a CCX.

The minimum NSS for strike is a 50 for Navy and a 52 for Marines; if you study hard and fly well, you can certainly get it. Disclaimer: NSS is not necessarily a reflection of pilot performance, it's a number that describes your performance relative to past completers in the squadron

That being said, the best piece of advice I can give is just control what you're able to control. You can't control the schedule, but you can certainly control your flight prep and your health.
 
elariosa95 said:
YMMV

Grading is very subjective even tho the criteria are "standardized". Some instructors hand out 5's like candy while some make you work for MIF. I felt that I was graded pretty fairly for my performance, but I definitely would've done better in forms had I not been scheduled for a CCX.

The minimum NSS for strike is a 50 for Navy and a 52 for Marines; if you study hard and fly well, you can certainly get it. Disclaimer: NSS is not necessarily a reflection of pilot performance, it's a number that describes your performance relative to past completers in the squadron

That being said, the best piece of advice I can give is just control what you're able to control. You can't control the schedule, but you can certainly control your flight prep and your health.
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Got it thanks for the insights and advice!
 
elariosa95 said:
YMMV

Grading is very subjective even tho the criteria are "standardized". Some instructors hand out 5's like candy while some make you work for MIF. I felt that I was graded pretty fairly for my performance, but I definitely would've done better in forms had I not been scheduled for a CCX.

The minimum NSS for strike is a 50 for Navy and a 52 for Marines; if you study hard and fly well, you can certainly get it. Disclaimer: NSS is not necessarily a reflection of pilot performance, it's a number that describes your performance relative to past completers in the squadron

That being said, the best piece of advice I can give is just control what you're able to control. You can't control the schedule, but you can certainly control your flight prep and your health.
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Did you do the first NAMI screening before or after OCS?
 
volley2432 said:
Did you do the first NAMI screening before or after OCS?
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during

all aviation designators do their initial medical the first week or so of OCS. it takes a while for NAMI to get back with a result, so some people can go thru all of OCS without knowing if they're med qual'd until graduation or in student pool after graduating
 
elariosa95 said:
during

all aviation designators do their initial medical the first week or so of OCS. it takes a while for NAMI to get back with a result, so some people can go thru all of OCS without knowing if they're med qual'd until graduation or in student pool after graduating
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How is the NAMI different from what they check for at MEPS?
 
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