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The age limit for SNA/ SNFO is commsioned by 27. I had to get an age waiver while in OCS due to an injury and found out all about the topic the hard way. I wasn't prior service so it was an uphill battle but it can be done. Granted I was already in OCS when I got it and I've heard it's nearly...

Just remember to get 2 pairs because the ones you PT in will still get wrecked and you don't want to be cleaning them at 3am the morning of RLP. Seriously though, as stated, you'll be indoors if the windchill is below 20 degrees. That's the minimum (was last year anyway) they can PT you at...

This was our class. My roomate was the only guy to get through without getting rolled from the original group they followed. It doesn't go very in depth in terms of what to expect (except for the screaming at RLP maybe. And that funny looking guy holding out his khaki trousers for the DI with...

As stated, OCS is now in Newport, RI (along with ODS). The first class checked in up there in AUG of 2007 (Class 01-08). There is no more OCS in P-cola. As for NKO courses, if you can get to them and get it done thats great. If not, you'll have time to do them while your there. I didn't have...

It should just be an out dated note. When I signed paper work to go to OCS it said something like that as well even though I went to Newport. Like you said, NFO's are trained there so they were probably allowed to bring dependents down when they went to OCS. Afterward they literally went across...

I would have to agree with this. I use to get motion sickness when I was younger riding in cars so I was a little apprehensive when I first started flying. I've been flying about 10 years or so now and had never been/felt sick in an aircraft. On FAM 1 and 2 I definantly could say I felt passive...

Is it possible to get stash time and maybe OHARP before going to flight school that would give me enough time to get it done if need be? I'm still figuring out how things work so I don't know if you can request something like that from a detailer and possibly put off starting API. I'm concerned...

I looked around a bit on this topic to see if anybody knows if this can be done. I passed the aviation physical without any problems except my vision is apparently right at 20/40. Its been several months since the physical and now that I'm about to commision I have concerns that once at P-cola I...

Pro-Rec'd SNA and NFO by the Aug '07 Board after 3 tries. Selected SNA. Age:26 Major: Business with a 2.25 GPA (believe my ASTB scores help offset my GPA substantially) ASTB- OAR:57 PFAR:9 FOFAR:9 AQR:8 PPL with about 350hrs total time (Instrument and Commercial Rating) LORs: 1 ADM, 5...

Alright, found out today I'm good to go so I'll be there. I'll leave Jacksonville on Tuesday afternoon and make a slow trip up there with a few stops thrown in. I'll probably get there Saturday but not check in early. Whats the deal with the meet and greet? Stretch

If you can still find them and have the time the original ACT (ACT Ver1?) math study books are nearly identical to the types of questions I saw on the ASTB. There is a new version of the ACT now thats look more like the SAT so these book weren't much help to me. Look around the internet and see...

Thanks. Thats what I was looking for. Stretch

Which of the 13 or 14 things to memorize from the OCS website are considered the "Big 4". Sorry, I know this is a dumb question but I can't seem to find it. I dl'ed it all so I could start studying but I really need to concentrate on the "Big 4" due to time constraints. Thanks. Stretch

Well, pending a successful eval by the Navy cardiologist at NAS Jax tomorrow morning I'm scheduled for the 8 Sept 2007 class. I found out I was pro-rec'd last week on Friday and now NOMI has made a big deal about a heart murmur so I need an eval to get cleared to go. If all goes well tomorrow...

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Ok, that answers my question. I should be good then. Thanks for all the help. Stretch

I think I remember seeing some numbers like 32 pu, 45ish su and a 1.5mi run within 14 mins. or something like that for minimums. I'm not sure if the minimums go up if your older as they do in the fleet for your yearly PRT (I'm 26 right now) or if OCS entrance minimums are higher. Well, either...

I finally got pro-rec'd for SNA and now I'll take the PRT on Monday (Aug 20th). I wanted to know the weight the PRT carries on your final select, if anything major. I have no trouble doing more than the mininmums and shouldn't do too bad but I wanted an idea if anybody knew anything as to how...

Got a call today as well from my recruiter. I got pro-rec'd for SNA and NFO. Congrats to all who got selected and good luck to those still waiting. Finally got selected after 3 boards. Just need a final selct and I'll start celebrating. Stretch

I'll be finishing up the few little things including PRT in the next week or so. I've already had a physical done. This way everything will be ready to go instantly if I do get picked up. I'm pretty sure the Navy takes everything into consideration so if age is a factor they won't take me as an...

He didn't really give me a straight yes/no answer. I'm not sure if he isn't sure or if there may in fact be some leeway (needs of the Navy). He said if the board selects you for pilot then you go pilot regardless of your OCS date. That sounds great except that would go against the 27th b-day...

I quick question to anybody who can help me out. I am 26 yrs old right now and will be 27 on Dec 8th. I have applied for SNA, NFO and Supply and would really like to get an SNA slot. I know you must commission by your 27th b-day if you want to be a pilot with no prior service. Is there any...

Final Take ASTB Scores I just wanted to say thanks for all the input from this forum on ASTB study help and information. This is an outstanding site for people like myself. I didn't do too bad this time so I'm hoping I've finally got a good shot with my average GPA (2.25, Business Degree)...

I've been flying a few years now so I wasn't too concerned about the Aviation portion of the ASTB (even though I can promise you I don't know everything) but I did want to brush up on a few things. After taking check rides you often forget little things that don't play heavily into average...

Whats wrong with that!!? I turned out fine. :)

Alright, my Letter of Reconsideration went out this morning along with a revamped Motivational Statement so now its time for round 2 (Round 4 if you count that shot at BDCP and the Naval Academy). Thanks for the feedback everybody. We'll see what happens at May's Board. Stretch

My degree was not a tech degree (business). I've been told I needed at least an OAR of 55 and at least 6's for everything else to be "competitive" with a poor GPA. I really felt I had scored better on the OAR than I did. I know it technically is a passing OAR but I think 50 means you just make...

Well I got my ASTB retest scores back today: OAR:50 AQR:7 PFAR:8 FOFAR:7 These scores seem very poor given the fact I studied 3 weeks prior to the test and and really buckled down 1 week before leading right up to it. I have taken this test in the past, about 5 yrs ago and didn't even study...

To anybody that has recently taken the test I was curious as to the types of questions that are seen on the test in these sections. I've reviewed all the study guides and even purchsed 2 books on small boat handling. I wondered if the questions were simply multiple choice or will there be...

Thanks, I actually figured it out on my own after I posted this. Thanks very much though. I used the 2x+2y+2z=110 version as this is obviously the fastest way. Stretch

Please don't flame as I know these questions are easy but how do you solve problem #28 on the Marine gouge (the "mess night" problem with Captains, 1st LTs and 2nd LTs)? I can do every other problem but I can't seem to find an example of how to solve this problem. If anybody knows the way to...

Can you select the version you take or do they just draw one randomly?

Ok sounds good. Does anybody know how many problems are in the math section and how much time you get to complete it?Stretch

Wow, so if you take the computerized version you'll get a basic calculator otherwise none at all. It is true the numbers are easy to work with I was just thinking of time and some of the numbers can get cumbersome if your not great at math. How long do you get for the math section and how many...

I vaugely remember having a calculator available to me when I took the ASTB 5yrs ago. I was told I wouldn't be permitted to have one this go round which seems odd given some of the problems that I'm sure will be encountered on the test. Is it true that you can't use a calculator, not even a...

Just called my friend at NRD and left him a message. I left him a message to let him know I was seeing conflicting info and was curious as to what was accurate. Hopefully I don't offend anybody lol. I guess I'll hear from him later on. I'm going to assume the info they gave was accurate and...

Well, maybe I should suggest to my friend to give this guy a call and get solid info. I wonder if there is a pre-screen that weeds out guys they don't feel are competitive. Maybe something like that happened and I got booted. I really don't know how the system works. I guess I can question my...

I've got a friend at NRD Jax Officer recruiting. Unfourtunately he's not my recruiter but he is the officer in charge of officer programs (met him a few years ago prior to him getting into recruiting). I'll try to catch him tonight/tomorrow and see if he can help out with the question. He did...

I hope so but it would stand to reason that the recruiter should know which board the results came from. I really felt I had a good shot at SNA so if his info is wrong then that could benefit me. I don't want to call and question his info because afterall I'm merely another guy off the street...

I'd like to know what you find out because it does sound odd that the board has already met and many people seem to hear/think/imply that it meets around the middle of the month. I find it hard to believe a recruiter would give info pretaining to being accepted or not without having hard facts...

Yes, I went to NRD Jax today to drop off some paperwork and my recruiter informed me I wasn't selected by the April board. I don't know if there are multiple boards but he told me he was notified on Friday afternoon. I only applied for SNA and I don't know if there is a preliminary board that...

It appears the board has already met. My recruiter informed me of the results this moring, Mon. April 16th. I didn't get selected for SNA unfourtunately. I'll try again next month.Stretch

I found out today (Monday April 16th) that I wasn't selected for SNA. My recruiter said he got the results on Friday afternoon. It appears the April board has already met then (obviously) as there is another thread that has been trying to figure out the Board date. I'll retake the ASTB and brush...

I was curious to know if there was only one board for SNA or if there were different boards for each recruiting district. I heard somebody say something to the extent that it was divided by districts but I always thought it was only one board. Stretch

Wink, The Recruiter himself is the one who said my scores were valid so I'm not sure. I've been told your scores are valid for life after you take it but I don't really know. It may have only been 4 yrs since taking it but I'm sure its no less. I've tried to get in touch with him but haven't...

Sounds good. The recruiter said to send the package in as is? If they reject it then take the ASTB again. Anybody feel this is a good idea? Also, I found the ASTB gouges and have been reviewing but I honestly haven't opened a math or science book in 5yrs so I'm very rusty. Any other suggestions...

I'm new to this board so if this isn't the right board for this question let me know. I'm trying to determine how competitive I am for Naval Aviation. I know there are several factors that make up the final determination but maybe somebody here can shed some light on it for me. Basically, I...