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  1. MettGT

    Miramar Base Housing?

    Thread revival...does anyone have any experience with base housing on PB? My wife and I (no kids) are considering throwing our names on the waiting list. I've scoured most of the San Diego housing threads, but haven't seen much reference to it. We've never done the base housing thing before...
  2. MettGT

    Sweat-Ex at API to Sushi across the USA

    Read "O-Club" as "Saki Sushi"...it's about the only nice place in town.
  3. MettGT

    Swim qual

    They won't take away your air contract. I know, because I had the pleasure of being on the "TBS swim team." I was at the pool every week until I passed, which was about a week or two into IFS and already complete with the POI.
  4. MettGT

    Desktop Computer?

    A desktop is doable, but just remember space is limited. As for printers, I recommend getting a printer that's also a scanner/copier. It'll pay dividends.
  5. MettGT

    USS Bush CQ Det April 2010

    Could be that it's a Trawing 2 jet that just needs a paint job...
  6. MettGT

    TBS Packing list

    I'd also throw Old Town Alexandria into the ring for places to drink away your sorrows.
  7. MettGT

    Accurate Systems Pubs?

    Yeah - no more engineering book anymore. All the info you need is in NATOPS or the gouge book from Office Max if you're in Meridian.
  8. MettGT

    Check-In/Classing Up

    Generally, if you didn't make "the cut" the first time around, you would automatically get a slot in the next class.
  9. MettGT

    Current Sources of Primary Gouge

    Ben's Gouge at http://www.bensgouge.com/ is useful in preparing for your briefs.
  10. MettGT

    Penske Truck Rental

    On the coversheet/checklist thing they give you to make sure you send everything in for the DITY move, it says that insurance won't be reimbursed. Also, my auto policy through USAA doesn't cover truck rentals, which I think is pretty standard, but YMMV.
  11. MettGT

    Meridian Housing - Comprehensive List

    A bit of a thread resurrection here, but I recently selected jets and am in the process of trying to find a house to rent in Meridian. From what I've researched/seen, it looks like the pickings are rather slim. I'm leaning towards the Dalewood Lake area because I know more people that live...
  12. MettGT

    Marines Checking in at Whiting

    I paid about $60 for VT-6 (dues, a couple of squadron patches, a couple of t-shirts, and some stuff you get when you solo), but it depends on how much extra stuff you want to buy. I also got flight pay once I checked into the TW-5. Chucks when you check in to the wing and again first day of...
  13. MettGT

    2nd Lt Pay

    I started getting mine the day I checked into TW-5.
  14. MettGT

    Helo Dunker

    Don't worry, I felt that the API swim stuff wasn't nearly as bad as swim quals at TBS.
  15. MettGT

    keeping currency at TBS

    I think the closest FBOs would be at Manassas Regional where Marines do IFS (Dulles Aviation and Manassas Aviation operate out of there). It's about 40min from TBS.
  16. MettGT

    Stencils and Stamps

    The only time they weren't allowed for us was under silkies because they'd show (don't get caught not wearing your jock though). It's not like they're going to check what kind of underwear you're wearing in the field or on a hump.
  17. MettGT

    Marine "A"C-130s AKA "Harvest Hawk"

    This topic has been recently discussed here. Use of the AW search function will get you the information you're looking for.
  18. MettGT

    Primary alter syllabus?

    There is an accelerated primary syllabus for people with a bunch of hours. It's something that you're assigned to, I believe. If you do a search along those lines, you should be able to find more information because it's been discussed before.
  19. MettGT

    511 tactical boot

    They get issued 2 pair of boots, one jungle and one ICB, which could either be Bates or Bellevilles. I recommend buying the Bates Lites as the 3rd pair.
  20. MettGT

    Question about I.F.S. program before flight school

    I recommend the search function. But no, you won't be able to do IFS.
  21. MettGT

    Interview with OSO?

    There was a thread on this a while back that discussed this that might help you out. Bottom line, you're looking for a career - act the part. Can't going wrong with a suit/shirt & tie for your initial interview.
  22. MettGT

    Eye protection?

    Nothing like being in the prone for a security halt and watching 20 ticks make a bee-line straight for you. I highly recommend using OFF Outdoorsman insect repellant (the one with something like 98% DEET). Sure it might give you cancer a few years down the road, but hey, you might only come...
  23. MettGT

    Eye protection?

    Agreed. I also recommend ear pro....got a stick in the ear during land nav 2 (TA-6) that perforated my eardrum. Talk about luck. Luckily it healed up ok.
  24. MettGT

    Eye protection?

    Eye protection at TBS No, more along the lines of permanent problems resulting from a stick in the eye. They're not going to can you for a healing scratched cornea, but if it doesn't heal right it's a different story.
  25. MettGT

    Avoiding MEPS?

    Personally, I never went to MEPS. The only physical I had was my flight physical down in Pensacola before I shipped off to OCS. However, I was OCC, not PLC. I agree with talking about it with your OSO. He should be able to find you answers.
  26. MettGT

    Bird Strikes/Visor Protection Help Needed

    I think I've heard about 5 versions of that story since I started Primary....then again, they could be similar but separate events.
  27. MettGT

    The Great, Constantly Changing Picture Gallery

    They're on on the TW-5 website...https://www.cnatra.navy.mil/tw5/h60/index.asp
  28. MettGT

    Whats the current wait for Primary out of API?

    Another reason I'm glad I'm already classed up....I don't miss the weekly Friday morning kick in the nuts one bit.
  29. MettGT

    Flight Physical

    If you're fully functional now, you should be alright. I recommend bringing any sort of documentation you may have on it. Also, try the search function. I guarantee that someone has asked this type question before (x1000).
  30. MettGT

    Pre-OCS Weekend?

    Yes. It's the one that goes up, kind of levels off for .2 seconds, and then goes straight up again. If you enjoyed Da Nang, I highly recommend Cardiac Hill at TBS. :icon_smil
  31. MettGT

    Pre-OCS Weekend?

    I'm fairly certain the ~3mi/hr(50min) rate is per MCO (I'm too lazy to look up which one). At least that's how they're supposed to be. In reality, YMMV (some hours go quicker than others, if you catch my drift). Whether it be OCS or TBS, you'll noticed that your humps are scheduled on that...
  32. MettGT

    Pre-OCS Weekend?

    I believe the pace is ~3mi/hr...but in actuality, it's 3mi/50min with a 10min break each hour.
  33. MettGT

    Whats the current wait for Primary out of API?

    Same-same for Whiting.
  34. MettGT

    Survey: Who is Planning to Attend Air PLC 201?

    :confused: Sand-filled ammo can is ~30lbs....I guess if you didn't want to use a plate or bar with weights on it, you could substitute with a cinder block. It's roughly the same size of an ammo can and is around 30lbs.
  35. MettGT

    1,001 questions about the ASTB (post your scores & ask your questions here!)

    Right...because they already have that jet slot lined up for you because you have a couple of speeding tickets. :sleep_125 I'm sorry, I just find that line of thinking hilarious...
  36. MettGT

    marines at vance

    You can go to MOC Lt's office and ask for the contacts of some people who have recently been sent there. If that fails, you can ask for their contact info at CPAC. Also, I remember there being some Vance gouge for Marines hanging on the MOC ready-room wall last time I was there.
  37. MettGT

    Ground to air?

    Keep in mind that, while this is the case now, it could change. The process of starting OCS and making your way down to Pensacola, isn't something that happens within just a couple of months (read: wait to start TBS, wait to start IFS, wait to get PRK/wait for waiver approved/wait to redes/wait...
  38. MettGT

    Atlanta Terminal Area

    Like Mike said, I'd avoid Charlie Brown if possible because it's not the best part of town to be in (area around what was formerly known as Bankhead Hwy). PDK has the easiest access to Buckhead and is just as close to the good parts of downtown/Midtown/the Highlands, if not closer. McCollum is...
  39. MettGT

    API Curriculum Mod

    I think we learned it, but didn't have to know it for the test. Either way, it's not that big of a deal.
  40. MettGT

    API Curriculum Mod

    Currently, you don't have to know that thrust available and power available graphs for jets (and how to manipulate them), just props for the aero classes. Not that the jet curves are that difficult to learn.
  41. MettGT

    Yet another Taliban beheading...

    That's for sure. I still can't forget the 2 videos they showed us at TBS.
  42. MettGT

    API Curriculum Mod

    Easy there, killer. Things "change" and remember that the time it takes to implement things can lengthy (ie getting the T-6 at Whiting). There will always be gouge/rumors -some of it is well based, others, not so much. As they say, "live by the gouge, die by the gouge."
  43. MettGT

    Whats the current wait for Primary out of API?

    In case you're a Marine and you're reading this thread, the current wait at Whiting has been around 3-4 months. YMMV.
  44. MettGT

    New API Class up policy

    You'll class up sooner with a higher TBS ranking all other things being equal.
  45. MettGT

    MOS Selection

    I stand corrected on the JAG issue. There you have it. YMMV.
  46. MettGT

    MOS Selection

    I could be wrong, but I am fairly certain that JAG officers don't get assigned duty stations until they are in JAG school. Like SNAs, JAGs don't really participate in in MOS selection because they already have a contract that specifies what kind of MOS they have.
  47. MettGT

    Restaurants

    Wasabi House is pretty good for sushi if you're up in the Milton area.
  48. MettGT

    Tax season uhg-ain . . .

    Bump. Same deal this year at Military OneSource. I highly recommend it.
  49. MettGT

    Moving Etiquette

    Speaking of getting the most $$$ out of your move, has anyone dealt with applying for RITA (Relocation Income Tax Allowance) from DFAS? http://www.dfas.mil/travelpay/dodagencies/rita.html
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