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15 Aug 18 Pilot/NFO board

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xcd1

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nvandvore said:
Is there a reason all 4 of you on the spreadsheet are only going for NFO? Did I miss a memo?
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For me, that depth perception test at MEPS was impossible, but I was also on 30 min of sleep + super dehydrated. Easily pass at civilian eye doctor, but MEPS is not giving out waivers for depth perception that easily anymore. If you get approved by a civilian doctor, then you have to go back to MEPS and try again. I'd rather stick a needle under my toe and kick a wall than go to MEPS again, so NFO it is. I have perfect vision otherwise. It's unfortunate, but NFO seems like an awesome career, and I have no regrets. I'm just glad to be in a position where I have the opportunity for a career in Naval aviation.
 
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peppergunner

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xcd1 said:
For me, that depth perception test at MEPS was impossible, but I was also on 30 min of sleep + super dehydrated. Easily pass at civilian eye doctor, but MEPS is not giving out waivers for depth perception that easily anymore. If you get approved by a civilian doctor, then you have to go back to MEPS and try again. I'd rather stick a needle under my toe and kick a wall than go to MEPS again, so NFO it is. I have perfect vision otherwise. It's unfortunate, but NFO seems like an awesome career, and I have no regrets. I'm just glad to be in a position where I have the opportunity for a career in Naval aviation.
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Was MEPS really that bad for you? I had a pretty smooth experience.
 
peppergunner

peppergunner

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n558759 said:
I don't know about the other guys but I'm more interested in the work NFOs do than actual flying your entire career.

Just my 2 cents!
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I knew my eyes were bad from the beginning so I never really thought about Pilot enough to ever compare the two. If I were offered both I'd probably take a whack at Pilot, but it's not like the NFO platforms aren't amazing. Lots of cool stuff to do.
 
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nvandvore

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xcd1 said:
For me, that depth perception test at MEPS was impossible, but I was also on 30 min of sleep + super dehydrated. Easily pass at civilian eye doctor, but MEPS is not giving out waivers for depth perception that easily anymore. If you get approved by a civilian doctor, then you have to go back to MEPS and try again. I'd rather stick a needle under my toe and kick a wall than go to MEPS again, so NFO it is. I have perfect vision otherwise. It's unfortunate, but NFO seems like an awesome career, and I have no regrets. I'm just glad to be in a position where I have the opportunity for a career in Naval aviation.
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Absolutely, and I didn't mean to come across as haughty at all; it was just surprising to me that (at the time) there were no other SNA hopefuls.
 
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nvandvore

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RUFiO181 said:
You will need to make "Considerable" improvements in order to apply so soon. Usually the rule of thumb is 6 months. Also, I would anticipate your OR holding your application until the FY19 aviation board which should take place around October-Nov timeframe.
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My medical clearance letter still hasn’t finished which might push me to the next board. Would you happen to know when the board schedule for FY2019 comes out?
 
peppergunner

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nvandvore said:
My medical clearance letter still hasn’t finished which might push me to the next board. Would you happen to know when the board schedule for FY2019 comes out?
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Judging how FY18 boards were 2-3 months apart, I'd assume around early Nov.
 
mwilliaams

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xcd1 said:
For me, that depth perception test at MEPS was impossible, but I was also on 30 min of sleep + super dehydrated. Easily pass at civilian eye doctor, but MEPS is not giving out waivers for depth perception that easily anymore. If you get approved by a civilian doctor, then you have to go back to MEPS and try again. I'd rather stick a needle under my toe and kick a wall than go to MEPS again, so NFO it is. I have perfect vision otherwise. It's unfortunate, but NFO seems like an awesome career, and I have no regrets. I'm just glad to be in a position where I have the opportunity for a career in Naval aviation.
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Don't give up on it that easy. Have your recruiter take you to a military clinic or hospital and get your depth perception rechecked. I did that and passed easily. My recruiter sent those results to N3M and my depth perception was cleared (although my visual acuity is still terrible lol). They used a book to test me instead of the machine.
 
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Chantz T. Wisneski

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Happy to finally check-in for this board! Been working at this for awhile. Everything has been submitted to the board and medical. Now just waiting on the results.

Age: 26 (in August)
GPA: 3.50
ASTB: 54 5/6/5
Major: Applied Science and Technology
LORs: 2 of my previous division officers.
Active Duty E6 with 7 years of service.


I am deploying on an IA assignment in 2 weeks; while preparing for IA, I also had to take care of my OCS package. On top of that I just moved my family to Texas. It was a lot to take on at once, but hopefully it will all pay off in a few months. Good luck to everyone!
 
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Submarines_Once_STS

Member
Hey Everyone,

This is my first time posting and my first time applying for OCS. I just applied for the 15 Aug Pilot/NFO board. Currently active duty E6 with eight years in. I just turned 28 so I think this will be only chance to apply for Pilot. After, I plan on applying for NFO.

Age: 28
ASTB: 60 7 7 7
GPA: 3.7
Applying for Pilot and NFO

Like I said this is my first time, so any feedback for fleet applicants will be greatly appreciated. Good luck to everyone.
 
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