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  1. lusos

    08 Jan 2017 OCS Class

    Wow. Just got the call today from my recruiter. I'll be seeing you all there. Crazy how it's only like 3 week notice! I'm happy to be leaving so soon, but kind of sad because I'm losing $8k in a commission check since I'm not staying through December. I'm driving up through Georgia. Can't...
  2. lusos

    Final Select Purgatory

    Checking in from 14 Nov 2016 board. Can't wait to meet you guys! (I'm looking forward to making the trip up the east coast).
  3. lusos

    A Word on OCS (as of 2 DEC 16)

    Hoya, thanks for the post. I've been following you since I've been applying and it's nice to see a fellow AW going all the way through the process.
  4. lusos

    Body fat % taping question

    Hey Guys, So as an update, I have been running like a crazed lunatic and eating fairly lean. The issue I'm having is that I'm still hovering around 185 lbs (at 67", the chart says 181 max). I feel very confident in achieving all of the set run/situp/pushup/swin goals, but I'm just not losing...
  5. lusos

    14 NOV 16 Pilot/NFO Board

    According to my recruiter I was given approval for both. I'm hoping to pull through as an SNA though. Good luck all!
  6. lusos

    14 NOV 16 Pilot/NFO Board

    PROREC Y! LEGGGGGGOOOOOOOO
  7. lusos

    14 NOV 16 Pilot/NFO Board

    No. my recruiter(no longer recruiting so I'm his only candidate hopeful) says that he doesn't expect anything before thanksgiving. He made a trip to TN last week and says it looks like everyone is already trying to bleed off their PTO before it runs up I haven't. I work in a company of 22...
  8. lusos

    Life as an aviator on a "small" ship?

    Hey guys, I have used the search function but only turned up a few posts. How is life as an aviator on a smaller ship? I hear tons of stories from carriers and assault ships, but very few from guys detached to frigates, fast attack, etc. How does one get selected for this kind of duty and how...
  9. lusos

    14 NOV 16 Pilot/NFO Board

    Me too. I've reached my bullshit capacity at my current job and I would give me left nut to be out by march.
  10. lusos

    14 NOV 16 Pilot/NFO Board

    Good luck! Go to the top right corner, click on your name it will drop down a box and one of the options says "signature". Enter your stats and save them and they should automatically appear after every post. Thanks,
  11. lusos

    This is taking forever..

    Are you dealing with NRD Atlanta? Shoot me a pm.
  12. lusos

    Required Viewing - Lady Jessie

    Excellent video. Is this posted in any of the aviation museums?
  13. lusos

    14 NOV 16 Pilot/NFO Board

    Yeah after the last board, the only advice I can give is to be patient and just push the thought out of your mind. There really isn't anything we can do and I have no doubt alot of the sailors over at the various administrative places are burning out their 30 days PTO before they disappear. I...
  14. lusos

    Body fat % taping question

    lol For your reference: Enjoy!
  15. lusos

    Body fat % taping question

    Frig Off!
  16. lusos

    Body fat % taping question

    Thanks for the detailed info. Can you tell me, is this any different that Keto? I have been steered in that direction by everyone from old college buds to my own parents and I'm seeing nothing but good things. Thanks,
  17. lusos

    Body fat % taping question

    Hey guys, I have a quick questions about body fat % taping. I'm 5'8", 26 years old. According to the height/weight charts I should be at 181 lbs maximum. I had no problems at MEPS (weighed in at 178 after a week of moderate fasting), but it seems like I am constantly hovering right at...
  18. lusos

    14 NOV 16 Pilot/NFO Board

    As posted in the other thread, checking-in!
  19. lusos

    3 October 2016 Pilot/NFO Board

    :(
  20. lusos

    3 October 2016 Pilot/NFO Board

    @RUFiO181 , I hate to pry, but do you know why the board would be moved? Would it be due to lack of applicants or is it a timing issue with the next board and winter cruise or something of the sort? I haven't seen many of these on AW being moved around so I'm kind of curious as I thought a...
  21. lusos

    3 October 2016 Pilot/NFO Board

    Shit. HOpefully this doesn't effect age. It's going to be very close for me.
  22. lusos

    Career change before OCS

    Hey all, In short, I have my packet submitted for OCS for the 3 Oct. Board and I have a feeling that I am very competitive for this board. Looking at old thread and posts, in theory if I am selected on 3 October, then I should be in Newport around Early February 2017. I understand that there...
  23. lusos

    3 October 2016 Pilot/NFO Board

    Alright guys, going in on this one. Hopefully 2nd time is the charm!
  24. lusos

    18 MAY PILOT NFO ROLLING BOARD

    I applied for both SNA//NFO on this board. However, I was denied for both. I'm not giving up just yet so if anything this gives me a chance to gain some more muscle before the next board. From what I have been told, it's almost like your major doesn't matter, only your GPA. I was hoping that the...
  25. lusos

    18 MAY PILOT NFO ROLLING BOARD

    Hate to say it but just got the results back and it looks like Prorec N. I'll be applying to the board again around October of this year. Hope to see some of you guys out in the fleet.
  26. lusos

    MAY PILOT/NFO BOARD LESSONS LEARNED

    Thanks for the information. This helps alot in understanding my potential placement in selection. Do you know if GPA was the solid factor or does the type of degree make a difference? For example: a 3.5 in Nuclear Engineering vs a 3.5 in Political Science.
  27. lusos

    18 MAY PILOT NFO ROLLING BOARD

    Any reason why my recruiter would not be seeing these results? He's saying both me and another applicant are still pending.
  28. lusos

    18 MAY PILOT NFO ROLLING BOARD

    Yeah I'm in the same boat as you. I figure it's only been a working week. Patience is key with working in the government.
  29. lusos

    18 MAY PILOT NFO ROLLING BOARD

    I remember seeing this one a little while ago but is got taken down. Thanks for finding it again. Excellent video. Between this and the old Helicopter video I can't help but be nostalgic. EDIT: Here is the Helicopter version from the 1970's
  30. lusos

    18 MAY PILOT NFO ROLLING BOARD

    It there a particular navy.mil site where us non-prior guys can see our board submission progress? I have stumbled upon this page: http://www.public.navy.mil/bupers-npc/boards/Pages/default.aspx while using Airwarriors. I do not see the 16May board listed under FY17. Would this be something...
  31. lusos

    18 MAY PILOT NFO ROLLING BOARD

    Good luck everyone. I've been applying for about ~16 months now and it's killing me. I know with that being said you all must be just as, if not more anxious that I am to see the results. I'm hoping for some word on Friday or Monday. :) GOGOGO
  32. lusos

    18 MAY PILOT NFO ROLLING BOARD

    This week is going to go by so slow. I can only imagine what the FINSEL purgatory must feel like. :eek:
  33. lusos

    18 MAY PILOT NFO ROLLING BOARD

    I did a bit of digging and searching through the accounts of those at the March board, it looks like an average of 14 weeks from ProRec to OCS ship date. EDIT: That was based off of 5 accounts which I searched through their posts. So if the numbers hold steady for 18MAY then in theory, OCS...
  34. lusos

    OCS

    Why not ROTC? Let the Navy pay for your education.
  35. lusos

    18 MAY PILOT NFO ROLLING BOARD

    Mine was the same day. In short I had to go to a local clinic (just any doc in the box with official letterhead) and have a standing/sitting BP taken in morning and in the evening. After 3 days I submitted the 12 total readings to my recruiter who had my PQ'd by the end of that same day.
  36. lusos

    Free time (hobbies) outside of work

    Hey guys/gals, I am currently waiting on the next SNA/NFO board and I'm getting down to the more personal aspects of the Navy. I understand that while at deployment, personal hobbies and family time are zero at best. However, would it be stupid to expect being able to maintain my personal...
  37. lusos

    18 MAY PILOT NFO ROLLING BOARD

    I had a similar story. I went through MEPS with no problems though my blood pressure was borderline, right at 140/90. It was very unusual for me, as my pulse was still 54 and I have no history of high BP. However, I think the fact that I did not eat or drink the night before made me dehydrated...
  38. lusos

    18 MAY PILOT NFO ROLLING BOARD

    So after 18 May, how long will it take to have an accept/decline answer from the board? Is there some sort of estimated timeline on when I can expect a solid yes or no for shipping to OCS? I'm in this period where I'm trying to straighten out living and work arrangements with family. I have...
  39. lusos

    18 MAY PILOT NFO ROLLING BOARD

    Checking in! I can't tell ou guys how excited I am about this. Anyone in the metro Atlanta area? I would definitely like to meet up for group PT.
  40. lusos

    What information to bring [to MEPS] for PRK surgery

    Hi guys/gals, So far I have taken the ASTB and waited out the 6 month post-op for PRK eye surgery (also lost 40 lbs so I'm a bit chipper :) ). My recruiter says that I need to gather my 6 month post-op report then meet with him to fill out paperwork in regards to heading to MEPS. My questions...
  41. lusos

    ASTB - Prep/Study Guide feedback

    Hi guys, I took the [new] ASTB this past week and scored a 55 3/3/4. I bombed the UAV spatial apperception big time. Does anyone have any study guides for this portion? I studied through a few guides but all of the spacial stuff was based on either a) flying along a coast line or b) flying in a...
  42. lusos

    Conflicting information regarding post-op wait time

    Thanks for the info guys. I'm having the same exact problem with my recruiter and I was looking for some information like this to confirm.
  43. lusos

    My chances at Marine OCS?

    Hi all, first of all I would like to thank the admins for such a great forum. I have been browsing through threads for the past few days and recently decided that it be wise to create an account. However, I do have a question about how competitive I look on paper for a prospective pilot applying...
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