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After reading you other posts, it seems you haven't been following the advice already given and making the same inquiries in renamed threads. If you are serious about pursuing a military aviation path, follow the advice given and stop asking the same questions without putting forth any effort...

Expect anything. In my company Alpha '07, it varied widely as too how much it sucked. My platoon spent the last 36 in the defense, not too bad, lots of cat naps and chow, while another platoon was constantly humping, covering some ridiculous amount of ground while we sat on our butts. It's...

http://thatvideosite.com/video/5446 One of the strangest vehicles I've seen

In an effort to get some response: the room is the Master bedroom with private bathroom and two walk-in closets.

Room back on market and will be empty on November 3rd, looking to fill ASAP. One bedroom, $425 + utilities (~$125/month/person), pool in back yard, 2min from NASP Backgate, stone floor, large living room and kitchen with surround sound hookups (currently don't have a surround sound system...

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No. Very simple. The only difference for SNA is your eyes. If you haven't had asthma like symptoms after 13 they consider it 'acute respiratory syndrome' which is not disqualifying and isn't even recorded in your medical (from personal experience)

Yea, I'm currently utilizing the "free" time I got at IFS and should have my PPL in about amonth

Did a search on this, but only found info limited info. I'm trying to get an idea of how much stick time (if any) any NFO can get. I know there are flying clubs at almost every MCAS but I'm looking more at stick time in more advanced aircraft than the normal Cessna 172's and Tomahawks. How...

I don't know exactly what qualifies. I have heard people get exempt because of hours, but I don't know the details (exactly how many hours, what the completed etc...). If your going to TBS, they'll have someone there who goes through your logbooks to figure out if you can skip it. The only...

No it does not count. I have my glider PPL and I am currently 17 hrs into IFS. That whole flying with an engine thing makes it a bit different :icon_tong

For those wondering, IFS is now 25 hrs for both SNFO and SNA, to be completed in 50 days at either Annapolis, Quantico or Pensacola (5 airports). The only difference between SNFO and SNA is the final cross country which SNA must do solo, while SNFO's, if the instructor thinks they need it, can...

Don't worry about this now. When OCS is over, none of the eval's are recorded permanently. The OCS records stay at OCS and will more than likely never be seen again. If you want to know if OCS is cutthroat, think about how you'll act; will you stab your rackmate in the back when he goofs, or...

Update: One room available, $425/m, utilities ~$100 per person

Two rooms available in 3 bedroom/2bath house 3min outside back gate. Master bedroom is $450/m and smaller room is $425. Pool, large kitchen, garage, landlord takes care of a lot of the yard work and helps with the pool. Preferred NFO's. Blue Angle practice every tuesday flies right over the...

If your at TBS in Mike Co, I suggest making an appointment with the flight surgeon on Mainside and talking to him about it

If this has been aswered before I apologise, but I could find nothing using the imfamous search function. Do bachelors have to live on base in the BOQ? We got a brief last friday from the MATSG CO and he made it sound as if we have to live in the BOQ unless we get a letter from them stating...

Yes it is possible, I did it. You do not "re-apply", they will just look at your current application, get you a flight physical and submitt your PRK surgery paperwork to get a waiver (this will take the longest). BTW, if your in Colorado right now, PM me, I worked for the OSO's out there.

Whoa, you need to do some research before you ask such and open-ended question. And if you want any kind of response, you need to give some info about who you are, what your looking for and some stats (i.e. GPA, age, etc...)

Just wanted to point out that this is not entirely true. If you want to go 0203 Ground Intel (platoon commander of a STA platoon with the possibility of going Force Recon or MARSOC) 20/20 is a requirement.

Your OSO is correct. Go to any civilian eye doctor where you can get a consultation and bring the paperwork your recruiter gave you. The doctor will say whether you qualify for surgery or not and what chances you have of your eyes not healing to within Navy standards (will normally be very...

Two total different missions. Marine OCS is desinged to screen individuals to become provisional rifle platoon commanders (basic infantry). Navy OCS is desinged to screen for something a lot different.

Two total different missions. Marine OCS is desinged to screen individuals to become provisional rifle platoon commanders (basic infantry). Navy OCS is desinged to screen for something a lot different.

Im at TBS now with Alpha, there are a ton of LT's who did IFS before TBS and were in Mike Co. Getting an out of bounds chit is easy and people have done it three days before the date (not advised). If he lets his command know at least a few weeks in advance and submitts the paper work earlier...

You can get PRK done anytime as long as it fufills some requirements. The Marine Corps needs three months of follow-ups with your doctor to prove your eyes have stabilized, not six as you mentioned. Second, this will require paperwork that must be done well in advance to your commissioning...

This is slightly incorrect. Alothough it may not seem like it, there is a big difference between switching from ground to SNA and SNFO to SNA, it's not simply the OSO having X number or contracts to fill, it deals more with NAMI than anyone else.

From personal experiance, either get PRK before you sign any contract, or wait until after TBS. Once the distric approves you for a contract that requires as much physical hurdles and SNFO and SNA, they will create one hell of a s@#t storm to get you to stay were you are. Additionally, any...

Before you make any decision, talk to your recruiter and then talk to you local OSO (the recruiter is signing up enlisted Marines, the OSO is for officers). Most PLCer's are not enlisted, your the only one who can tell if you should enlist first or not. PM me w/q's, I was a reserve Cpl before...

The issue is not entirley about the DUI (that is a big negative though). It's more about how you handle the situation. While I was on PTAD we had a candidate get into a bar fight only 3 weeks before he commissioned. He decided not to tell us about it until he was making his plea deal with a...

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It's not bad, it qualifies you for OCC, but if your under 260 chances are you'll go under review at OCS and you'll defiantly be hurting with the amount of physical stress you'll be under at OCS.

Real men learn to shoot in the snow :)

My profile says Colorado, bit of a drive. Going to stay in a hotel sat night so I fresh and cheery for Mike Co.

Yup, start driving on turkey day :)

PRK was the only major financial expense I've made that I have zero regrets about. Downfall would be more paperwork to deal with, but hey, ya gotta get used to it some time :)

How likely is it for an SNFO to get a BOQ? I'm just starting TBS, would it help to apply (if I need to) now to increase my chances?

Use the search function on the left. Type in PLC and you'll get all the info you need

If you need a waiver for vision, you will probably be bumped to OCC 195 in the summer. The FP is only good for 1yr prior to commission, so your OSO is correct. Being accepted once does not guarantee much. After you next physical, you'll get another one when you report to P-Cola after TBS and...

You must be a citizen to become an Officer You can enlist if you have a green card, and you will get citizenship once your contract it up. A standard contract for a Marine Corps officer in a ground job if 3.5 years Enlisted Marines are renowed for showing professionalism to senior ranking...

Yes, waivers are given provided your eyes fall within regs after surgery. http://www.nomi.med.navy.mil/NAMI/WaiverGuideTopics/index.htm This is the NAMI website. They are the ones who give flight physicals and will evaluate your paperwork post surgery to see if you qualify for a waiver

Any one know if there are any MMA or BJJ schools near Pensacola?

Since we seem to have gone the way of gliders... My first solo in the 2-33 entering my landing patern. I do as all good students should and check for traffic continuously. As I'm turing onto base I look to my left to see a towplane (not the one that towed me) doing the traditionall spiral...

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I'd re-take the test.

I've heard NFO's do get some stick time (at least in jets), but not during missions. Any truth to this?

I'm not sure what you mean by basket leave, but it is deducted from your leave account, and if you have no prio service with leave on the books, it means you'll be in debt and won't be able to take leave again for a while. You accumulate leave at 2.5 days per months, so 10 weeks=6.25 days of leave.

If your OCC I believe you get at least 10 days between to rest/recoup and get your gear together

Terminal velocity is equal to the Square root(( 4*mass of object*force of gravity)/(denisty of air*cross-section area of object*drag coefficent)). It basically says that terminal velocity it indirectly proportional to air density, i.e. the air denisty at 100,000 ft is roughyl 100PA (or 10% what...

Here's my two cents: I just had PRK 3 months ago and have an SNFO contract through the Marines. I had the surgery after commissioning. As far as NASA not accepting surgery, they will by the time you can apply for the astronaut program. I had a professor in aerospace who qualified for the...

I mentioned in a previous post you can get a waiver for age. It is always situationally dependant and never a garantee