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Definitely check your contract...If it says NFO, well, that's what you are going to be...If it says pilot, then you start in Pensacola and move on to Primary at another base.

Is it just being on an aircraft carrier that causes the loss?

I just started the SEAL workout. Has anyone heard of it or have seen results? Let me know.

Yes, you can. Basically it's like what the other guys said. I joined ROTC at the beginning of my junior year and had to go to NSI (Naval Science Institute) over a summer to catch up. It wasn't so bad. You will have to double up your senior year...I don't know if you are going to want to take two...

As officers, are we allowed to contribute to a candidate's campaign...I was on a website and I wanted to throw some money out and it asked me to list my occupation...I know we aren't supposed to endorse anyone seeing as how we are in the military and all, but what is the deal with donating. Are...

New Balance also works really well. I have been using them for about two years and have had no problems with my runs. Good Luck.

Yeah, if your eyes are off they will try to redesignate you to NFO if they can. I know of a guy who did it. It delayed his API start date but that was it. Good Luck.

It's pretty damn near impossible to get a pink sheet in A-pool. YOu will have to do something REALLY stupid. If you fail the PRT, they will remediate you. No pink sheet involved. The only way you get one in A-pool is if you get a DUI, miss muster repeatedly, or something like that.

Get stashed at the survival pool. They will let you practice while you wait to class up. A buddy of mine is doing that now and he says as long as there isn't a class in there, he can practice when he wants.

What about while you're in training. Is it the same as API? No way unless it is an emergency?

Yeah, unless you are in A-pool, you can forget about leave unless it is a REAL emergency like a mother passing away or something like that. Sorry.

Primary will suck no matter which way you slice it. Just stay with the Navy. The grading is a little better.

Just check in with your SDB's. It's SOP for reporting to a new command. Better to look like everyone else than to have people wondering who the guy in the khakis is...Just a thought

If you are looking to transfer, then consider ROTC. If you do that, you won't have to go to OCS...As for your questions...the scholarship pays for tuition, books (stipend), fees, and room and board in some cases. I am not so sure about already being enrolled but I would talk to an officer...

Right now it is wood chips. The sand only comes into play when the woodchips have been cleared because of frequent use. For me, it added about 30 seconds. But it wasn't the sand, it was the hills. It's not a flat track/street, that's what you have to prepare for. If you want to train hardcore...

Damn nose gunners, always have to get a word in...

Yes, you will have to go in for a physcial where they will look for abnormalities. It's not that bad. You will be fine.

NozeMan is right. The only way you could go intel out of ROTC would be if the medically disqualified you for URL positions. Otherwise, you will have to do a tour in SWO, Flight, Nuke, or SEALS before you can lateral. Good luck. --Goplay

No, they don't treat you differently. You might take some ribbing but that's about it. You fire it back when it comes. You have the same opportunities for command pretty much. That really doesn't change. You gotta remember that the NFO is his pilot's best friend in the air. When it comes down to...

Hey Guys, Anybody hear about NFO selection for platform out of primary. Just checking. Thanks. --Goplay

To settle this: If you are married, they will allow a PCS to Pensacola for API because you will be forced to go to Primary at Whiting. If you are not married or engaged, it's all the luck of the draw. Good Luck, Goplay

If you think that this is a 9-5 job, you are mistaken. My day is pretty long. For example, in flight school, your average day runs from around 7-4. It seems pretty normal but then you have to figure in study time with that. If I don't have an exam pending, I have about one day a week to relax if...

If you think that this is a 9-5 job, you are mistaken. My day is pretty long. For example, in flight school, your average day runs from around 7-4. It seems pretty normal but then you have to figure in study time with that. If I don't have an exam pending, I have about one day a week to relax if...

Basically, the way they are talking is that you will be promised Whiting if you are married. They ask you when you select which training squadron you want to go to.

Listen. It's plain and simple. If for some reason you get shafted, you are out. It sucks. I know it. I was talking to a bunch of guys in API and we all are scared to death of it. But read the article again. The rate of failure is 15%. That isn't that high. If you study your ass off and NAMI...

Lambda Chi Alpha-University of Illinois. It's about time a chopper chimed in.

The first inspection isn't when you report is it?

So I report tomorrow morning...Any advice?

No, that's cool. I figure, if I have to do it, I will. I have just been stashed since May and want to get this thing rolling. I bored out of my skull. Although, I hear IFS is a lot of fun and good if you know absolutely nothing about airplanes.

So...if you are an snfo you might go to IFS? I don't understand. I thought it was mandatory..What's the deal?

Overall, it's a tough call you are going to have to make for yourself. I tried to make it work and my g/f couldn't even get her head around the POSSIBILITY of deployments let alone me actually deploying. I say, if she's in it for the long haul, you are a lucky person and should hold on to that...

Are you serious? If you have hemmhroids, they will DQ you? That's rediculous...

You need to calm down. Often, it takes time for these things to happen. Remember, this is the government. Nothing happens fast.

The SNFO physical is the same as the SNA physical with the exception of the eye drops. They put them in my eyes and then said, "Oops, you're a NFO aren't you?" I was blind for a while but it was cool. Whatever it takes, you know. Expect to be there for a while and definitely bring something to...

Cool, cause I have mine. My dentist say that they are fine. Plus, I got my initial flight physical last year and I didn't get flagged then. I just got spooked by a buddy of mine who visited me while he was on leave. They pulled his. Thanks for the info. It's one less thing to worry about.

I heard that if someone has wisdom teeth, NAMI will pull them before you can class up. Is that true and should I go get it done before I report? Let me know.

Well, I have never seen an aviator get away with murder...literally. So, I guess football players can afford to be cocky because they have the bucks and the lawyers to back them up.

What about for Navy types? Where do we go?

Hey All, I need to buy more uniform items before I PCS to Pcola. Just wondering whether you guys thought I should do it from where I am or wait til I get to Pcola. I just need some khakis but that's it. Any suggestions...Oh, and you wear CNT's/Poly Wool's at API, right?

I am a snfo so I will be at NAS Pcola...Where should I go?

OK, this question has been asked by so many people and I know that no one will want to reply. In fact, I think I asked this one a couple of months ago but here it goes....What neighborhood should I choose for Pcola. I am going househunting in a month and am looking for a 1br apt. I hear that...

I might be interested. Where in pcola is pesacola beach?

I am in the ROTC recruiting program. Keep up the honors and AP courses. Trust me, they look better. The board wants to see that you challenged yourself in high school and that you didn't settle in easier classes. As for applying, you can do that right now. Just don't expect and answer right...

So...is the training time longer, shorter, or the same as when there were two separate training programs?

Those scores should be sufficient. You're fine in my opinion.

bch is right. You will get an interview only if you do not qualify or are not selected for your first choice. I hear swo nuke is pretty bad too. Although you do get your quals done. You pretty much get your pin on your first tour. Then it is off to the dungeon of some CVN. The money is good...

What is NMCI? Is that the intranet that they are planning. If it is, can anyone tell me how a single guy is supposed to pay his bills on deployment if he can't do it online? Just a thought. --Goplay

This is a nerd question but what the hell...What kind of materials should I have bought before API. Should I just have notebooks and pens or is there something else? Is there a list I can get? Thanks. --Goplay

Yeah, I love the fact the NFOs seem to be seen as not as sexy as pilots. Frankly, I think I'm very sexy.

OK, I am assuming this is your first time taking the test. If so, you can take it again in 30 days. If not, then you will have to wait six months to take it again. A low score doesn't always mean you won't be selected. Lots of people get in because the other factors (GPA, major, etc.) outweighed...