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I figured that was coming soon. What is going on lately? The number of dumb threads/people being banned seems to be as numerous as the birds falling out the sky and crabs washing up dead on shore. Hmmm maybe they're related?

It doesn't say you HAVE to use 400 words, just that there is a 400 word limit. Most of the statements I've read and helped applicants with, they have a problem keeping it to just 400 words, I know I did. But to each their own. Good luck.

Did you use all 400 words? I don't think you did.... I mean, your motivational statement is what you make of it and I don't have the background to say what the board will or won't do as far as your application. However, your motivational statement is the your ONE chance to actually paint a...

Yes it sounds like you will be out of the limit. You have to have commissioned by your 27th birthday for a Pilot slot. However, you can apply to be a Naval Flight Officer (NFO), as you have to be less than 30 by the time you commission. Waivers are only granted to those who have prior service...

Best of luck to you JSF. I'm truly sorry about what happened, especially to someone who would've made a great Officer. I hope you're able to find something that suits you and your family. Most of all, glad you're alive and okay. Take care buddy.

I really hope you're kidding.....or a troll....

I don't know if I fully agree with the first part of this. I had a LOR from my cousin who is an AF E-8, and it obviously worked out. I made sure I was balanced in my other LORs though. Professors, former bosses/supervisors/friends/pastors, etc. We talk about getting them from people you know...

Cool....don't take it personally. I'd be lying if I said that I haven't seen it done before....the show off part.

I'm not sure what you think OCS is going to be like, but your "elders" and the chiefs, won't care if you took an interest in "all things naval." The chiefs are going to put you on your face.....probably moreso than your DI. They'll teach you ABOUT the Navy, but they don't give two craps about...

Pensacola's O-1 went down $39....ah well.

If you think you're gonna check in or get a POV run and grab your laptop, you are high on that good stuff. Leave your laptop in your car until candio phase....technically you're not permitted to have it unless given permission by the class team/class officer. I had mine but handled the Hi Moms...

Its really not that bad on the computers. We were the first few classes to try it, so we didn't have to sit there all day but we still had to do all our exams in the computer lab and not on your own time haha.. Its just like studying for any other test. And they give you a workbook that...

Depends on the person. Some people legitimately fail out. Others quit because they get deathly ill while flying over and over and over again. (I'm speaking for Navy side, USMC might be different, but I know guys/girls from both branches who have quit/failed out). Others that I know DOR...

And most days you'll be so hungry you won't care. Its amazing the things you'll start eating when thats all you have. I used to hate onion rings and blue cheese anything, and now I eat them (not all the time) with no problem. There are plenty of other examples as well. Also French toast...

I live in downtown Pensacola and there is no AT&T U-Verse here or Verizon FiOS lines anytime soon I don't think. I have Satellite TV but AT&T DSL internet. It sucks but usually works. It is fast, but everytime I turn my computer off and on, I have to power cycle the modem and redo settings...

In the beginning, you're too shit scared to even twitch, let alone laugh or be the one moving out of sequence with everyone else while eating by the numbers. As time goes on and you get more senior in class, the suck is still there, but you've learned to laugh at it. That's about the time when...

This is awesome! Thanks websan!

You will get two glasses...in the beginning Powerade and Water. When your DI deems you worthy enough for anything else, he may clear juice or milk or soda.

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Also you shouldnt guarantee or bank on this program as well. The Navy changes from day to day and everything is about timing. I can give you stories of what I mean by that, so if you want specifics, PM me and I'll be happy to share. But lets say you get NFO and then all of sudden they pull...

Yeaaaaaa, bringing an Ironing board is probably the worst idea EVER for a new indoc checking in. I was on scream team as a candio and if I saw some indoc with an Ironing board standing there, I wouldve been ALL OVER HIS SHIT. Save yourself some attention and don't bring it with you...

Yes, you'll have to include it. I took an upper level physics class one summer at the University of Pittsburgh after my sophomore year and had to include the transcript and things as well. It may take some hunting down and phone calls, but its doable. It'll come up anyways if its on your...

You'll sit across from your partner with your heels touching and the you have to reach for 2 seconds. They'll show you how to do it and then you'll do it. That's about it. Hopefully you can do it for 2 seconds....if not, well i'm not sure what happens because I've never seen anyone have...

You don't need any gouge. Just study and go fly. IFS is easy. The instructors there aren't that bad and they know their shit. Dont let what everyone says about it scare you.

No, NUPOC isn't required to take the ASTB for OCS like everyone else. I was a NUPOC applicant before I saw the light.

And what makes you think that every recruiter actually gave their recruits a pre-OCS PRT? I actually remember asking quite a few of the bunch and they had openly admitted that their recruiter fudged numbers or didn't test them at all. Obviously not accusing the recruiters, but its not the...

that is AWESOME.

First Jon, I still say Good on you for taking responsibility. I'm still very impressed and proud that you are taking this the way you are and even willing to help others out and not be bitter about like I have seen so many do. I'm glad I came to know you and that we've become friends after...

Wow, I can't believe it'll have been pretty much a year since I started OCS when you guys go. Good luck, Don't Quit, Remember you're going to OCS to be an OFFICER FIRST....not a pilot, SWO, NFO, Intel, whatever. That's easy to say you're doing, but will you quit if you get NPQ'd for...

As a cowboys fan, I do not find that funny. Ok maybe it's a little funny.....but I can't disagree, we've been awful. Me and a bunch of my buddies are going as the cast of scrubs. I'm going as Turk Turkleton hahah

Yes you will get the shots you are missing according to the military and be immune to everything after that. (Not really, but it is quite a few).

I can only answer the last one as I'm an SNFO in API and soon to be Primary in another week or so soon. At OCS you have internet but won't be able to use it until you reach the academic phase in like week 5 or 6 and move up to the second floor (this will make more sense when you get there)...

I can absolutely assure you that THIS will happen. But please don't be that guy or girl, I personally think it ridiculous and sad that people show up to MILITARY TRAINING and can't even muster out a the minimum pushups/situps or pass the run. There were people there who couldn't even do 2...

Seriously man, you're asking the wrong people on here about the wrong stuff. For medical concerns, you NEED to be calling OCS not inquiring on AW. Have you done that or at least tried? No one on here OTHER THAN the flight docs who do post on here are going to give you information. Also, I...

Ok so wait, i know Pcola is deprived but where are the decent sushi places? Publix sushi is not sushi....thats all i've been able to find.

I dont know why NFO's are freaking out. I'm in week 2 of API and honestly it really isn't that hard. Just study what they tell you study and know the ELO's. Seriously its not bad. Yes the 40 NSS is a real thing for both Pilots and FO's and soon to be USMC too. Just do your best, study when...

I couldn't agree with this more. I know I VISITED AW but didn't post during OCS as that was the instructions and I didn't want to ruin my chances for something stupid that could be considered an INTEGRITY VIOLATION. Yes thats exactly what it is, if you're wondering.....I hate this quote and I...

Just go for it man. Like everyone else here has said....you'll never really know unless you do it and find out yourself. My undergrad GPA was in 2.7 in Aerospace Engineering but had a 3.9 in grad school so that helped. You sound competitive but none of us know. You'll be surprised at the...

I live 5 blocks form Hopjacks downtown right now, but not gonna lie, I'm looking forward to this in 2011.

Yeah its definitely a 30 min drive from Pcola beach to the base or 86. My stash job is up by 86 and I literally just moved off Pcola beach yesterday after being there 6 months and live downtown now. The drive you get used to and there was never really bad traffic on the 3 mile bridge, except...

That's just disgusting. Why would you trade amazing beautiful Ann Arbor for a Cow pasture?

I would say this is more likely to happen than any of the others.

Oh don't worry, it'll happen anyways.....several times. They'll find a reason to put you in the sand. :icon_smil

Off topic, I'm mad because I was gonna make that my avatar and use a different line for the line underneath our names....damn you mtsupilot hahah

If I never see it, it doesn't exist. :icon_smil

No clue who you're talking about, but I found this to be hilarious.

I'll actually try to answer this too. Any SAT study guide is updated yearly. Get one that says 2010 or 2011 and you'll be fine....I haven't taken the SAT/ACT since 1999 so yeah.

First, learn to use punctuation so we can actually understand what the hell you're trying to ask. You used it in the first sentence, why not the second one? This isn't a text message, and you're talking to applicants and officers of different ranks, but if you want help, then you have to show...

Yes it'd be whatever your current title is at that point. So if you're considered Indocs, then say so and vice versa. The only first names that you can say are the civilians in the CoC. Everyone before that is title rank surname as you said.

Nope, it won't even happen then. If you have to walk up to girl and drop the "I'm an engineer" line, I can 100% guaranfreakingdaggonetee you won't get laid. Not just from that girl, but all of her hot ass friends probably too and every girl on campus as word will spread. Anyways, Boomhower...