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i think it would be much easier to just return to the more relaxed immigration laws we had in the earlier 90s. I don't get why its so bad that people want to come here? We would avoid a lot of stupid things like this then.

I'm just gonna come right out and say don't go to VMI. I didn't go there, and I'm sure I will take some criticism, but I had a great time going through college and NROTC. You have four years to learn and be indoctrinated into the military (as a rule of thumb). I recommend enjoying those four...

that was me, and it was for one week until I found a place. Also, if your a pilot, DONT live in the Q. Our orders are temporary and not permanent so you won't get your money back until you at Primary--which at this rate will be next year.

that was awesome lol

too much of the same thing always gets old. right now moving on seems like the best thing ever, then at some point you will wish your in college. either decision you make will have thinking at some point. i would finish college, but thats because at this point in my life college was the best...

I actually wanted to get it as a gift more than anything. any other funny ones you've seen?

is wing and things the store with the T-6 above it?

While mustering in APool the other day I noticed a few ENS mustering in flight suits. They had this awesome patch that had an O-1 bar and written around it was "Stashed but not forgotten..." I would love to get my hand on one or two of those because I was stashed for long time before getting...

i think the felony thing is the worst thing...but again im not a board member and I don't know the criteria.

my best friend got PTAD orders cut to work at the OSO in Chicago while waiting for TBS. He said (this was back in June 08) that right now its the mission to find air contracts. In fact, he was saying that for guys in your position that the Marine Corps will pay for it too if you wait for after...

hey no problem. the only reason i was so sure about the NROTC thing is before I got down to Pensacola I was stashed at my NROTC unit. I had to rewrite every page of of the MIDN regulations and I became a semi-expert on the ROD. It was awful, but it was interesting learning about things our...

The only way skipping IFS would decrease your wait time is if there was a wait for API less than then month and half average to complete IFS. Like everyone else has been posting, you class up based on commissioning date and then time on board. Its not going to decrease that wait one bit. In...

This IS true. I won't go into detail, but the mission of NROTC is to commission unrestricted line officers. If you don't believe me go look up the ROD (Regulations for Officer Development). The only real restricted line officers you will see coming out of NROTC are doctors, dentists, and MAYBE...

i know what you mean. ive struggled with elevated blood pressure since I was 18. i always get nervous before I go in which adds to the problem.

like statesmen said, you will commission right around the day you graduate. the resources you need to graduate will depend on the school you attend. the paperwork will need to be handled by your unit. as far as the ceremony, it can be as short and sweet as you want it. my school had a very...

i am not familiar with how BDCP works. But if its anything like NROTC or the Academy, those commissioning sources only commission unrestricted line officers. The only way you can get something like intel (restricted line) is to either go Marines or be medically disqualified. Also, your...

Uncle Fester --I take it you work in FltMngmt. How much entertainment do you form perusing this form and seeing what rumors we come up with?

The commissioning date versus time on board won't shorten anything in the grand scheme, its just going to change some people around. So some people will go faster and others will wait. HOWEVER, what will speed things up is their decision to increase the pilot slots up to 21-30. Your going to...

while i was stashed before getting down to Pcola I looked into going to jump/dive school. its next to impossible because of cost. your detailer will let you go as long as they are no cost orders, and the schools only accept funded orders. I was so close to going to dive school though. they had...

yea, no, your right. The number of pilot slots have been upped. My school was on trimester so I commissioned on June 19th so I might still be classing up wayyyyy back there. However, I thankfully will get pushed ahead of recent OCS grads since I was stashed until November.

thats awesome. what was your commission date? that is a much smarter policy too. because some people don't get cut orders until later even though they've been commissioned for awhile (like me). you've inspired me to go bother flight management tomorrow!

unless your just got BACK into the pool from IFS, or you;ve been in A-pool longer than a month, or you volunteered for Vance, you most likely will be classing up first week of June. MAYBE last week of May. I'd relax.

Oh snap! this is like an episode of Lost with all the twists! I know exactly who you are too, I accidentally knocked into you when we mustered for IFS one day--sorry about that.

hey thanks for the replies. i will let him no. SteveG75, I looked up both of those online (except for the OPNAV) prior to asking. the only reason I posted is that I have seen SWOs wearing the nylon flight jacket and things similar to that. so i didn't know if there was a "fleet rule."

its legit. im here in pcola waiting for API

i completely agree with scoolbubba. an argument that ive heard that has a lot of merit (but not law by any means) is that investing in bombs/weapons in the long run results in a negative return. a bomb often just sits there and won't be used. investing in education (human capital) and...

my friend at TBS is hoping to get air intel. he asked me if they get to wear flight suits and if they get issued the G-1 leather jacket?

the wait time for Marine SNFOs waiting to class up for API is about 15-24 months--this is according to the Marines I am currently attending IFS with. There are only 2-3 slots given to Marines usually per API class (and they are usually reserved for pilots) i am not an expert though, that is...

i think its because when you go on a Navy base you see like several different uniforms at once. For instance, if you were to go to Quantico you see 95% of the Marine's in digis. if you go to a Navy base you see people in khakis, whites, winter blues, the new enlisted uniform etc. Just the other...

Motorhead you should definitely defer to the people with the more knowledge. i am giving you my small perspective from the NPQs ive met and my own NAMI whammy. but again, i'm not a flight surgeon and my statements simply observations. integrity is extremely important im just trying to say don't...

your right in that I dont have a huge amount of experience. however, just from meeting people who have been NPQed I have drawn conclusions. NAMI is most definitely picky. for instance, say if I had allergies back when I was 10-12, i probably would not mark that on my physicals. Why? because I...

i don't know the whole process because I was NROTC. however, when I had PRK my eye pressure also started to rise. as soon as the doc saw me he put me on different steroid prescription ($50 co-payment! wtf!??) and it dropped to normal. it seems odd since you seem normal. HOWEVER, i just had my...

i completely disagree with the statement about being completely honest. and what I mean by that is NAMI SPECIFICALLY looks for that kind of stuff to NPQ people. the thing is though, you should be honest because you could potentially put people's lives at risk if you have permanent damage. the...

yea i spent three days there with a friend and it was awesome. i came from chicago where I paid 1400 for a terrible two bedroom...this is a steal. can't wait to to get going on it sorry about whammy feathers

talent-less clowns who can't drink?...right anyways, for the ten people who sent me PMs asking me more how this has played out: I called Norfolk and instantly got a quota slot for DIVOLC at Damneck. The problem is the LT here won't cut PTAD orders to go take it because he said it won't make...

I'm looking into getting a place at Snug Harbour at Pensacola. I have several contacts and would like to lock one down this weekend. I am laid back and easy going. email at torpedo0126@gmail.com Thanks

actually I am completely wrong regardless...personal encryption is not allowed on DOD computers

i'll be honest...i didn't read the ENTIRE thread. but i could have sworn I read the official INST/NOTE and saw that your allowed to use the flash drive as long as its encrypted. if thats the case, you can use TruCrypt. its a free program with plenty of instructions of how to use it online...

you can say what you want, but i know in my heart that obama will fix this... ;-) i guess this wait will justify me spending $150+ to get mlb extra innings just to watch the Cubs

just because I am anxious to start what I set out to do 4 years ago I don't think deserves "stop complaining" and "go to the beach" remarks. in fact my original inquiry was just if there were other ways to get the BOLTC requirement out of the way. being stashed for 6+ months is quite a period of...

i already volunteer as a Big Brother and I am attempting to get involved with making meals for Meals on Wheels. I promise I am not as much as a dirt bag as I am coming across as.

yea im an SNA though. whats really sad is the students the LT mentioned who are going on 16 weeks of being in A-Pool and haven't even turned in their medical records.

one of my best friend's is an NFO who selected into E-6s. she doesn't start until march so she has orders to SERE.

now we PT every MWF. the Friday PT sessions are PRTs. a bunch of people started failing their PRTs before API

i mean its really easy to say how nice it is to have nothing to do. i felt the same way the first two months of being stashed. but after awhile having nothing to do sucks a lot. you can't get another job, working out (unless you REALLY enjoy it) only takes up so much time, and you would be...

I understand that but right now im on schedule for not doing anything for a year. im tired of doing stash work. i don't even mind waiting all that much, but i would like to make progress. DIVOLC is five days long...still tons of time to enjoy the beach and the local dive bars

Hello, I've finally made it to Pensacola after sitting as a NROTC stash for six months--only to find out that I might be sitting around for another 4-5 before classing up for API. The big part of the wait is due to the relatively new requirement to complete the Division Officers Leadership...

i appreciate all the responses, truly. i guess i knew i would get sick, but i was more concerned how the feelings of nausea linger around for about 24 hrs. would going to great lakes and seeing the flight surgeon be bad--as in would that go in the medical record and possibly NPQ me? thanks again

I know this question has been addressed before, but I had more of a specific question. I am prone to motion sickness. when out on CGs and DDGs it took me forever to get my sea legs. when i go on roller coasters after about three i feel a little queasy, but usually after waiting in line i feel...

what determines which airport you go to IFS for?