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Wish, how much experience do you have with NROTC? Do you know what the contract program entails? "Just have to pay the money back" Really? That's all? How about bringing it up with a class advisor? Getting a sponsor officer in the other service unit? Finding the proper instruction...

to reiterate: not impossible, not bloody likely.

Snake, WishiCouldFly, he's talking about NROTC, which is a whole other animal. Possible, but unlikely.

Pretty much, yes. Life and the choices you make aren't always about "career" though...

This is still alive and well with a lot of foreign militaries. Still pretty stupid.

with "weapons"

Part of me wants to lock this, but part of me wants to sit and watch... (the kid in me loves the frosting side...but the adult in me loves the whole grain...)

I dunno, I never saw that happen.

Not so much a disagreement as a different perspective: I dunno, I think the humility and sense of humor shown by 99% of aviation types (and most military personnel in general) is a huge asset and an admirable trait. Approachability, being open to and professional about critique, a...

You do understand the Webmaster is in an operational Fleet billet, right? He'll get to it when he has a chance.

Phrog is 100% right. I also had the "joy" of this type of stuff in my last 2 squadrons and people getting wrapped up in design options, combined with the inevitable flakeouts made it miserable. One test run, with one design, to see if the "system" works is the most anyone can ask for...

Even in South America,they say "yyyyyyyyyy" or "ehhhhhhhh LAN XXX...."

For the record: I asked more than one person at BUPERS about CWO transition for URLs. To put it politely, I was laughed at. Hard.

Seriously, stay in your lane.

stupid. Done.

I meant no more cathode ray scopes. I know no one is building racks from fiber composite.

That's a major deceleration. Remember, that torp still has to be able to do some work after submerging. Not impossible, though. You're also looking at time critical placement. More time in the air = more time for the target to disappear.

A torp weighs about 500 pounds. As far as the altitude, you either misjudged it, or that was some kind of demo. Min alt for P-3 is 200 feet. I'd wager they're using the lightest stuff they can afford, since weight is one of the primary issues with the program. I'm sure something is...

Was the "50 foot off the water" footage real or computer generated? Anyway...I dunno what a standard 737 cargo weighs, but I'd bet it's comprable to 4 torps and some DCs. Depth charges...hahahahahahaha....that's pretty funny.... Supposedly the hit on gas onstation will be made up for...

I think you meant to say flare. Actively aerodynamic braking is a quick ticket to the Skipper's office, if caught.

Meanwhile, for Rq9, transitioning out of VP isn't very common. By "isn't very common" I mean that in 7 years I never heard of it panning out for anyone, people I knew or even through the grapevine. Look at it this way, play your cards right and you might get some P-8.

http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=8013946668702497133&q=dutch+orion&total=11&start=0&num=10&so=0&type=search&plindex=7

I'm lazy, but not nearly as lazy as the guy who came up with the concept drawing (first small .gif in Flash's first link).

credentials...?

Am I missing something? That's awfully high, considering what the labels say... Calories in StarKist Premium Solid White Albacore Tuna Manufactured by StarKist Foods Nutrition Facts Serving Size 2 oz (56.0 g) Amount Per Serving Calories 70Calories from Fat 9 % Daily Value*...

Dunno about other AORs, but my last (luckily just before out the door, it worked out well for me - "Way to go to work buddy") "real" FITREP was competitive. The Admiral in charge of NAVSOUTH was tired of "people using foreign tours as a ticket out". For reference, we were all ranked against...

right edit: Point being, you need SOME kind of common background to make the exchange viable. Jet to jet makes sense (even different platforms). Jet to helo, not so much. Pretty much anything except VR C-130 to C-17? Even that's a major stretch. This guy said he's a Navy guy. Unless...

Funny thing is, I know someone who did get to fly USAF C-17s. Not exactly in the capacity sm13464 is describing, but it happened. Regardless, I'm curious what the definition of "coming close to the end of my sea tour" is in terms of months from PRD. Did you come up with this idea yourself, or...

Judging by the ridiculous post, I'd say a pound of their finest Cheebah.

Why not wear your issued one until you get a feel for the command? No reason to stand out as a new guy anymore than you have to.

uh...

No doubt some Fo came up with that...

PF Changs followed by 8 hours on the toilet. Bring a book.

These guys actually flew in the aircraft, not just the neat-o trailer.

All the folks I know who got freebie rides in the 737 P-8 Propaganda Tour went low. Until somebody figures out how to lay a buoy field with any degree of accuracy from high altitude (which doesn't cost a bazzillion per buoy), you have to drop down.

Prolly

Yeah, anyway...is that squadron policy or an actual NATOPS change?

I know you don't really think EVERYONE is locked in to move to the P-8. Plenty of you new guys will have a good chance of flying the Orion until they retire. It's 200', if not, feel free to rag on your pilots.

Kid, that was pretty much spot on. You don't know what you're talking about.

What's so "crazy" about this...

you're old

Them's the breaks. You'll get some good info on here, but your best bet is to bend the ear of every instructor in advanced, VP and VQ. Ask them what missions they loved, and what they hated. No one is going to be able to tell you the about the sensitive "cool" stuff over the net. You...

Booze with a JMSDF squadron. It's inevitable. But I see your point. Take the drink. No one is forcing you to take a bite out of the snake. Makes for a good story though.

BS. If a Japanese person offers you Habu Sake, accept and drink up. That's hospitality and you're representing the US as well as USN. It's bad form to refuse something offered (as long as you don't have some personal thing against drinking...freak). I'm finishing (2 years and 7 months to...

That's what you get for hanging out at "Hula's" keeding

kill yourself

Air Tran can be a great deal. I went to Cabo with some fellow JOs for a bachelor party (after having our 2 month old pre-approved leave chits cancelled last minute by our Opso, then re-approved by a cool CO, long story) on Air Tran, and we found fares for way less than anyone else. HOWEVER, it...

I'll also plug www.fitday.com. The full download is like 10 bucks. Great way to track what you're eating in regards to calories and macronutrients. Excellent program. EDIT: I'll elaborate. Until you start seriously measuring your portions, you really don't know how many calories, in...