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Sorry to bring this up again...I was wondering if anyone could help me out with information on an interservice transfer from USN to USMC. I searched the forum but I could not find any definitive answers on specifically how to go about this. I already havy both MILPERSMAN 1300 and INST 1000, but...

i would like to point out that i DID NOT START THIS THREAD. someone quoted me from some other thread where I was just offering something I had heard. Obviously it was wrong, so I apologize. but i didn't start this thread to discuss this

Yes, thats what we have been talking about. The NAMI physical is before API. You probably will have other flight physicals as well, but NAMI is the big one. You will also have an annual abbreviated flight physical and a full flight physical every 5 years. Your biggest chance for getting dropped...

Not to scare you or anything, but just remember MEPS is only one step. You will still be examined by NAMI and have an annual flight physical. Since this stuff is in your medical history it will be reviewed at NAMI. I had a history of ear infections as a child and because of that the Doc at NAMI...

The Navy doesn't give "air contracts" the same way the Marine Corps does.

I know someone who went to a board just recently and he said that he was informed that the amount of money invested in you has a huge impact on the outcome of the board. For instance, a 4-year degree from a private institution that the Navy paid for will bear more weight than a 2-yr scholarship...

I know someone who went to a board just recently and he said that he was informed that the amount of money invested in you has a huge impact on the outcome of the board. For instance, a 4-year degree from a private institution that the Navy paid for will bear more weight than a 2-yr scholarship...

your going to need an age waiver for 30 years. I know only ONE pilot who got an age waiver for being 31. I know 2 that were forced to switch NFO for being 30.

And people were questioning me for starting this thread...

While this is only one experience, my 2003 G4 laptop runs great with no slowdown. I haven't needed another computer since. Whereas I can't even count on my hands how many times my roommates Dells have been serviced.

Not to be picky, but you left a few things out. Sipping my fair trade double chai white chocolate mocha latte and reading the New York Times made from recycled paper.

I don't know...Macs are pretty customizable. The difference is how and the way you customize is pretty rigidly controlled. With Apple switching to Intel chips, most consumer level software is supported. You start getting into heavy analysis software (MATLAB or something) then yes your right...

You thought right...I'm posting from my tree hut next to the base right now.

Just curious what Naval Aviators, NFOs, SNAs and SNFOs prefer for computer usage? You might say, the official computer of Naval Aviation.

They are stil working on the May 23rd class dates for the Academy. Probably will hit the next round sometime in late March early April. Just remember though, this is going to translate into a huge wait for Primary.

Hes got four posts and a January join date, its okay... I remember my first thread. I asked if it was okay to wear brown shoes after I got commissioned. I was subsequently online slammed.

Are you on medication for either?

ADD is now known as ADHD...at least according to wikipedia. I would assume you have the AD component. I would be concerned about both because as an officer not only will you operate expensive equipment, you will be responsible for it.

Here is another scary story--The ENS who was in charge of FltMngmt when I arrived was NPQed when she got here because she didn't have peripheral vision. I felt awful for her because that should have been caught a long time ago. I underwent 2 flight physicals before commissioning and then 2...

Whats the policy on ADHD? Isn't that often disqualifying?

if there is no explicit rule against putting moisture drops in your eyes then I wouldnt be too concerned. I don't believe they are prohibited to be in a flight status. I know a flight surgeon...Ill send him a text and see what he says. As for making the doc wait, you will have lots of time in...

i looked up the NAMI waiver guide for eyes. Here is the link: http://www.med.navy.mil/sites/navmedmpte/nomi/nami/arwg/Pages/AeromedicalReferenceandWaiverGuide.aspx I didn't read it but did a search for key words like eye test, eye drops, moist etc. I couldn't find anything that prohibited...

I had no idea about this at all. I did it once after I had PRK because my eyes took about 9 months before they stopped drying out. The reason I did 5 minutes before is because when I put them in for a few minutes my eyes would be really watery and it would cause me to blink a lot. If that's...

He's right on with copies. Can't tell you how much copies have streamlined the last 5 years of my life.

yup, im actually meeting some of the staff from my old unit.

I wouldn't rule it out at all. I personally think NAMI/NOMI and all the related waiver stuff is one of the most unpredictable things in the Navy. I know one person who was NQPed for having eczema, and I know another person who received a medical waiver for having a benign brain tumor. I know...

The USAA rate has gone up, its no longer 2% (with our current economy). However, if you can I recommend checking out the Navy Federal loan. My roommates (both went to the Academy) both got Navy Federal loans for 0.5%. I couldn't believe it until he showed my the contract and the online...

I forgot to mention that my friend failed the same part of the exam you did (the ten rows of letters and they ask you to read one row??). She kept missing one letter. Worst case scenario, you could probably switch to NFO. However, the wait to class up for API for USMC NFOs is ~18-24 months.

The thing is that you aren't correctable to 20/20. One of my best friends and I BOTH got PRK. I fortunately ended up with 20/10 in both eyes. My friend had one eye at 20/20 and the other at 20/26 uncorrectable to 20/40. She had to switch to NFO. PRK (and LASIK for that matter) will, at present...

If you have the option I would go for Abbott's over Brook's Brothers.

I think the security clearance might be the biggest obstacle. After getting your citizenship, you will have to apply for a Secret clearance (all officers must have that). Most likely you will then have to get a Top Secret clearance...thats where I could see a real problem.

Its very hard to say if you get XX you will get it. Intel is not in high demand (too my knowledge), so as the previous post said, you will probably have to have a well-rounded/competitive package.

The OC uniform regs are on the uniform site under special uniforms. Here is the link: http://buperscd.technology.navy.mil/bup_updt/508/unireg/chapter6/chapter_6.htm#sec1 Somewhere under "Officer Accession Programs." Some of the things probably won't be made available to you until you reach your...

http://buperscd.technology.navy.mil/bup_updt/508/unireg/chapter3/3500_seriesArticles/3501_30.htm even has a picture of it. it just looks odd because seriously there is too much khaki.

Its not the black Ike, its a khaki one... its too...much...khaki...

SWO SWEATER! YEA! I finally saw my first reefer coat the other day. Those things must be pricey. Two guys in APool specially ordered Khaki Eisenhowers.

what a terrible way to die.

My friends in the Marine pool told me last week the current wait for API is 18-24 months.

I suspect you don't even know the requirements to enter and remain in the US. For starters, however, it has a lot to do with your wealth, race, and who you know. I'm not going to bother arguing with you because you really haven't even contributed anything to the discussion except to provide...

yea i just did that. I didn't know what ECRC was until he posted.

I think thats an excellent point. Also, if I recall correctly, NONE of the 9/11 hijackers were Mexican, but Arab immigrants with legal visas (not sure about all of them). Seems like we are giving Visas to the wrong people...well-educated men with intent to kill mass innocents as opposed to...

thats a good question. I imagine they would look at everything, especially if you showed progression at your new school. Did you change majors at all?

I wasn't advocating illegal immigration at all?? I'm completely for knowing who comes into our country. There is nothing wrong with allowing people into the country, as long as they aren't "bad." If you relax the immigration standards you will have "good" people crossing the border normally...

I don't remember any of the 9-11 terrorists being linked with Mexican immigration, but I could be wrong. There is nothing wrong with keeping track of who is coming across your borders, but its stupid and a waste of money to try and prevent peaceful workers from immigrating. Also, I find it...

I PMed you my email address. Thanks.

Yea, i would have to believe something got screwed up. My best friend and his dad both have sleep apnea and they had to go in for some serious tests to diagnose it. unless you checked the box that said you had sleep apnea, i don't understand how you diagnosed with it. in fact, to my knowledge...

I'm confused how the OSS diagnosed you with sleep apnea then? Did you say you had a problem sleeping or snoring? Did a flight surgeon tell you something? Were you tested for anything? Sleep apnea doesn't necessarily mean you have trouble sleeping, it means your body stops breathing while...

Could anyone direct me to where I could find out as much information as possible about IA/GSA tours? I have my BOLTC/DIVOLC presentation coming up. Thanks again.

Now that they are trying to push through SNAs and cut down on the 400+ people in A-pool, whats the [wait] at Primary looking like? Will I have the summer to myself or can I expect to get right after it? Thanks!