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    Monster Marine OCS thread: stupid questions answered here!

    Is lotrimin ultra still allowed at OCS for candidates to bring?
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    OCS Name Stencil Font?

    Sounds good, thank you guys for the advice
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    OCS Name Stencil Font?

    Hello Ladies and Gentleman, I was wondering if anyone knew the type of stencil font that is used at OCS? I know they issue you a stencil kit but I want to make name tapes prior to going and there is a wide variety of the type of stencil fonts that are out there that dub themselves "Military...
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    Being selected as an SNA or SNFO process?

    I took the ASTB today and got 6s across the board. While they meet the standards I know they aren't that high. Now when it comes to actually assigning people into either the SNA or SNFO, what is the selection process? Is it something done at tbs and if so what factors go into assigning someone...
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    1,001 questions about the ASTB (post your scores & ask your questions here!)

    For the Reading Comprehension section, was it strictly read passages and answer questions or did you have vocab questions on there?
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    1,001 questions about the ASTB (post your scores & ask your questions here!)

    Congrats on your score. When you mention that for the PBM the controls are inverted, what do you mean? Were they set up so when you pull back on the joystick the cursor goes up and when you push forward it goes down, or is it something different?
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    1,001 questions about the ASTB (post your scores & ask your questions here!)

    Thats what I thought but I talked to a buddy who took the new ASTBE and he was saying there were a couple vocab word questions on his. They were probably questions pertaining on how the writer used that specific word in the passage instead of an independent vocab question. Nah actually two of my...
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    1,001 questions about the ASTB (post your scores & ask your questions here!)

    Good Evening Ladies and Gentleman, I am taking the ASTBE for the firs time a week from tomorrow and have been studying a bit but had a question regarding the verbal section. I know its not a huge section but I want to do good on the entire test. For the section, I know there is a lot of passage...
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    1,001 questions about the ASTB (post your scores & ask your questions here!)

    Ok so when you say inverted do you mean that when you press the stick forward towards the computer you make the piper go up and when you pull it backwards towards you you make the piper go down? or do you mean when you pull it backwards towards you you make the piper go up and when you push the...
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    1,001 questions about the ASTB (post your scores & ask your questions here!)

    Good Evening ladies and gentleman, For the joystick portion of the test, I keep hearing everyone say the controls are weird. How So? Is it the same controls as a plane (pull back on the stick to go up, push forward on the stick to go down, left is left, right it right) or is it something...
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    1,001 questions about the ASTB (post your scores & ask your questions here!)

    Good Evening Ladies and Gentleman, I am taking the ASTB-E for the first time next week and have been studying a bit. My main question is I heard that the test questions are "adaptive". So with that being said, is it better to take your time and make sure you answer the question correctly even if...
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    What NRC considers competitive

    Good Morning Everyone, I had a general question, may be a stupid one so forgive me. For NFO, I know the "competitive" gpa standards are not as high as they are for SNA. With that being said, if you apply for an air slot and have a low college GPA "2.5-2.75" would they automatically consider you...
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    ASTBE attempts?

    So even if I took the old forms of the ASTB but they were in 2013, they would count against my lifetime attempts?
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    ASTBE attempts?

    I know you get 3 lifetime attempts, but I heard a rumor that your attempts on the old ASTB don't count against the new one. That you get 3 new attempts for the new test. Is this at all true? Thank you
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    1,001 questions about the ASTB (post your scores & ask your questions here!)

    Good evening ladies and gentleman, I am applying for PLC in February (assuming my PRK surgery gets approved in January) and I am taking the new ASTBE for the first time in a couple weeks. I took the older one and got 5s so I am studying a lot for this one to not only pass but my OSO said I need...
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    Eye limit questions astigmatism. Please help

    I know the vision requirement for SNA and SNFO is less than -8.00 if you are seeking vision correction. Do those limits change if there is astigmatism present? I recently got PRK. I had -4.75 and -5.25 and got corrected to 20/15. The only thing is I had small traces of astigmatism (0.25 and...
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    PRK Flight Physical Timeline

    If you are an applicant it's a mandatory 6 months. But if you are current active duty then it can be 3 months.
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    PRK Post-Op Astigmatism Parameters?

    Good Afternoon Ladies and Gentleman, I am currently 42 days post-op from my PRK surgery. I am 20/15 corrected now stable and was wondering about post-op astigmatism parameters. I saw in the guidelines about Pre-Op parameters but nothing about Post-Op parameters. My astigmatism is barely there...
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    F/A-XX fighter program in the works?

    So I saw recently that there is a new sixth-generation fighter development program in the works that the Airforce and Navy are in that is aimed to replace the F-22 and the F-18 Super Hornet. Apparently it's supposed to produce a combat ready platform ready to deploy by 2027-2032. Any one hear...
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    SNA slots for Navy for 2016-2017

    Good Afternoon Ladies and Gentleman, Currently I am an officer applicant for the USMC pursuing an air contract. I know for the marines the acceptance rate right now for air contracts into OCS is around 50% and the chances of getting an air spot are pretty high as well after TBS (assuming...
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    Decision to go USMC aviation or Navy aviation

    Good Afternoon Ladies and Gnetleman, First off I apologize for this question. I have been apart of a usmc ocs pool trying to get a commission into the USMC in efforts to land a pilot spot. Of course my parents are dead set against it and are pressuring me to apply for Navy OCS and try to be a...
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    Waiver period for Deviated Septum or Septoplasty?

    Good Morning Ladies and Gentleman, Currently I am an applicant applying to OCS and had a question about deviated septums and septoplasties. Currently I have a deviated septum from a nose fracture 4 years ago that does not hinder or affect my sinuses at all; its just deviated. My question is will...
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    2016 USMC PLC/OCC Selection stats and future dates?

    Good Morning Ladies and Gentleman, I was wondering if someone had the selection statistics for 2015-2016 (past year's boards) for PLC and OCC for AIR and Ground contracts? Also if someone has the dates for the application deadlines for next years PLC combined as well as OCC? Trying to take...
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    Waiver for Deviated Septum or Septoplasty?

    Thank You for replying, Ok yea it does not complicate anything or cause me any issues, its just deviated. I decided I would go to an ENT and have them check it and write me a note saying its nothing serious. My only question is how much could having a deviated septum hinder job and aircraft...
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    Waiver for Deviated Septum or Septoplasty?

    Hello Ladies and Gentleman, So I have a deviated septum and now I am going to try and get a waiver and was wondering how hard they are to get for a deviated septum? I have no sinus issues what so ever just the deviated septum. If I can't get a waiver I was going to go ahead and get a Septoplasty...
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    1,001 questions about the ASTB (post your scores & ask your questions here!)

    Yea I just read that. I was just suggesting to ask about PRK since not everyone may be a candidate for LASIK. I'm kind of interested though what NAMI means when they say "custom" LASIK
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    1,001 questions about the ASTB (post your scores & ask your questions here!)

    There are minimum eye sight requirements for pilot. If you dont have near perfect vision then you will most likely need eye surgery (PRK or LASIK). I myself have horrible vision and plan on getting PRK. How I see it, technology is getting better, complications are getting more rare (still a...
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    1,001 questions about the ASTB (post your scores & ask your questions here!)

    Had a quick question, did anyone encounter any questions on the ASTB-E that pertained to History (like dates, etc), weather/climatology, individual vocab words? Thanks All
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    Waste to pay for private pilot's license?

    They are but if you already have your licence then you can petition to "skip" IFS but honestly it only saves you a month. You would still have to wait in processing for API.
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    Waste to pay for private pilot's license?

    Pay for some individual instructor time to get a feel for things instead of dropping $4k+.
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    The Eyes have it - All things Vision-related

    Good Evening, I am applying for an air contract this fall in hopes of getting an SNA spot upon graduation (SNFO will be on my list as well). My vision as it stands is -4.75L and -5.25R myopia. I am getting PRK this summer to correct it and will be applying for a waiver. My question is even with...
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