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@Pianistwithwings lurking around my thread huh lolol how've you been man

I thought it might be wise to let them know I attempted Army flight first so they don't feel second fiddle to the Navy.

Sometimes it's better to be lucky than smart. Thank you for your help sir. Very much appreciated

Thank you. I will revise. I wanted to show them I tried flying for the army first so they don't get a feeling they're second fiddle, but didn't want them thinking I didn't get it because I wasn't qualified. I did take their flight aptitude test way back in my enlisted days which I'm sure they'll...

Part of my struggle was because I genuinely had no idea how to write essay this without seeming like the guy hitting on a girl after her hot friend just shut him down. No shit, when I spoke to the higher ups about my academic attrition one of their first questions were "yea well how good are...

It is, just thought I'd prefer not to take attention off other applicants on that thread. I figure not as many would be willing to help me so separate my post. Should I add it to the motivational statement thread?

Was considering posting this to the motivational statement mega thread but it does have it's own category. It may be weird coming here for help but I've reached out to other resources as well. Just thought many over here can provide some insight as well. In short, I was an SNA, who was attrited...

Just got some clarification on this and yes I will be on the IRR but it will not prevent me from applying to a different branch. I assumed since i'll be receiving a dd214 I'll be free and clear from the military but forgot all that is is just a release from active duty. Reservists get it even...

That might be the case I should get some clarification on that but Just looked him up. He was an O-3 in the USMC being conditionally released for flight. My biggest hurdle is that I don't have his clean record. Having attrited from a DOD sourced flight school I have to submit an exception to...

No committment required, and I've been given the choice to go to a POCR board or just be discharged. Honorably.

I attrited from API. Passed the tests, but one point short on my NSS from being pushed forward into Primary. Sent an appeal up, got denied, moped around for a bit now moving on. I want to fly for the military above everything else. Spent some enlisted time in the Army and had my life saved by...

I've been prorec'd guys. I don't mean to be overly emotional because It's a dream come true for all of us, but I still can't believe this has happened. Can't imagine having a cooler job and can't imagine being categorized with such a high quality group of people. Bittersweet feeling...

Thanks alot man I appreciate that. I hope so too. I've been fighting for this forever. Hopefully the lot of us fight a few more obstacles together down the road

I'm in the exact same situation brother. Won't make it through the April board so it's now or never. Be sure to post your results man.

Sure am. Worked out of the recruiters in New Jersey. I'm hoping that's the reason for the hold up. I'm happy as hell for everyone being picked but I'm Starting to feel like the last kid picked at gym class

I'm still in the fight guys. Haven't heard anything from my recruiter. For anyone else still in the dark.

This is what I'm hoping for man. Looking at everyone else's stats here I seem to be the runt of the group. I'm hoping that it's because I'm amongst the best of the best on this site and the other applicants not on this forum are a bunch of window lickers.

I'm sorry as well man. Once you're winged these few months of waiting will mean nothing to you. Keep your head up. Stay motivated. All the best

Male/25/SGT (Army-Conditional Release signed) Applying for: Naval Aviator ASTB: 52 5/6/5 Education: B.S. in Criminal Justice and Psychology (double major), in progress M.A. in Forensic Psychology GPA: 2.81 APFT score: 300 (max score on the Army PT test) Awards: ARCOM, AAM with cluster, graduated...

That's great for someone who has been in the Navy for four years.... And while yes I was also thinking it isn't that big of a deal, and will be covered probably within the first hour or so of the first PT session at OCS many of these guys are civilians who have no familiarity with these regs...

http://www.public.navy.mil/bupers-npc/support/21st_Century_Sailor/physical/Documents/Guide 5- Physical Readiness Test 2016.pdf if you feel like reading more into detail. Smith's answer covered it though

-2 minute push-ups. You're allowed to spread your arms as wide or narrow as you want as long as they're parallel, no hands leave the surface, and your elbows form a 90 degree angle. You can rest by holding a pushup position but as soon as your chest touhes the ground you're done -5-10 minute...

Good advice for when you're in the fleet but I'd venture out and say while you're training to get through OCS and flight school you'd better give running your all. Can't imagine failing out for any reason being a pleasant feeling...But I feel like failing out for something not flight related...

depends on how you define "in shape"....... But seriously physical fitness is the one thing I'm not worried about on the road to getting winged. I'm in a physically demanding Army MOS (job). If anyone here needs any tips on how to improve specifically for military physical fitness tests ask...

No I didn't know that. That's a little disappointing actually. Do you know when that was put into affect? I've read a decent amount of articles about the navy landing them on carriers that I figured they had a bigger part in naval aviation than it seems like they do now. No ch-53?

Yea I feel like we're a dime a dozen trying to get jets. Thanks top gun. But honestly I think that's the best mindset to be in. Go to flight school striving for the most competitive to get airframe but being content with whatever you end up with. That's how I feel as well

So in the spirit of getting to know each other. Without getting your hopes up. What would be your aircraft wishlist if we all get that far? Let's go with top three airframes. Mine would be: 1. F/a-18 or whatever fast mover we got going on at that time 2. C-130s 3. H-60s. Big change on that...

I drink. a lot.

I understand the anxiety. I've felt a lot of it in the past....two years or so trying to be a pilot. This being in limbo stage is for the birds. But in the long run, once we're winged, this extra month or so won't mean anything to us over the course of our careers. We're more than likely not...

Really? I did expect late feb....at the november board I heard my results around two week later so I expected basically the same timeframe here. But a delay with our board surprises me because I've read other boards were pushed back to pave the way for aviation, so I was expected results to be...

you guys mind posting what board your packets were submitted to? Trying to gauge how long to expect to ship after I get pro rec'd. If I do

Yea she explained why she wasn't going forward with me retaking the ASTB and I understood. I was just in conversation with her and she informed me the board was pushed back to February 17. She also gave me a glimmer of hope which I hope you guys can either confirm or deny. The board being...

Yes I've been told. It's just due to my less than desireable GPA and non STEM major(s) I'm looking for every leg up I can. Thats the way I see it as well, but my recruiter has this confidence in me that I can't explain for the life of me. As soon as I heard the board tabled my packet I asked...

Just checking in as well. I, like a few others on this thread submitted my packet for the November board, and was tabled for the next one. I've been studying a lot lately and would have preferred being denied so I can retake my ASTB and bump my scores up but well here I am, hoping for the best...

I read some prior posting about packets getting tabled but most seemed to be quite a few years back. Figured to post this in case anything has changed. My recruiter got back to me a few minutes ago and told me my OCS packet (naval aviator) wasn't rejected or accepted, but tabled for the next...

Not sure if this is something that can even be done. I lent my centrifuge out to my buddy and the bastard hasn't returned it. Is there anyway I can get myself in shape to handle high g's? I've been doing some research and can't find anything. I've read how an aviator handles high g's depends on...

How's it going guys. I'm mid application to be a Naval Aviator. Packet isn't finished yet but it's getting close. Just wondering if there are any recommended readings you guys have in mind? Just to give you a picture of where I am so you could recommend readings that would help me most I'm...

Yea I've heard that from two other people that took a look at this. I struggled making it flow while keeping it short and concise it made me sort of aggressively list what I wanted to say without trying to make it flow. Was there anything I listed you think I can cut out? A. for the word limit...

My turn!! Can someone please take a look at this. My number one issue is it's already 120 words too big so whatever I can/should cut, let me know. Have at it guys. I don't have feelings so rip it to shreds if you want lol as long as it helps Working well under pressure, intense physical...