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Nice work, man. I feel you on the size factor... 6'3" 215 here. Keep on charging-just imagine what you can do in by the time the board meets later this Summer. Maybe you should print out those motivational posters and put them on your wall...

Two years of aerospace before seeing the light and deciding on political science. Best move I ever made, plus I still got an air slot. Honestly, it all comes down to you doing what you like, which in my case did not involve countless hours in the lab and complete lack of social life. Lets not...

Can anyone shed some light on the value of having accumulated flight hours before reporting to API? I can understand the obvious advantages of already knowing how to fly, but I guess what I'm trying to figure out is whether or not you see the majority of people coming in with significant hours...

You're smart getting everything set up while you're in high school. I was selected BDCP in college, but didn't accept in order to pursue another opportunity with the thought that I could just apply for OCS afterwards. Of course, air slots became scarce soon thereafter and I had to sweat it out...

This is quite possibly a dumb question, but here goes nothing. I'm an SNA selectee for the June OCS class and have my first boots and utes PT tomorrow. Can anyone shed some light on the proper use of boot blouses and what to do with the rediculously long shoelaces? I don't want to show up...

I recently that there is a difference in the 'quality' of the Goshawks used at Meridian vs those at Kingsville. Is there any truth to this? What determines where you end up, other than the usual blind luck?

Again, thanks to everyone who posted info. All was much appreciated. To A4...When and where did you fly for the Navy? My Dad flew Skyhawks and other aircraft (Phantoms, 14s. F-5s, etc, between '72 and '90. Maybe you know of each other...

Thanks for the replies, everyone. I'm really fired up to kick some ass at OCS this Summer, and the last thing I want is to end up being sent home early with something like shin splints. Anything else you think would help would be much appreciated, and thanks again-

I dont know whether or not our boards met during the same time... I'm in San Diego and we heard last Friday. Keep in mind that I'm going OCC, which could also be different in terms of notification. Good luck, and see you guys in Quantico. -Disregard! I misread the above message. I guess it...

Slick made a great point-ROTC is a far cry from applying for straight OCS, and the standards are different. As for Harvard, it was merely and example of a purely academic school. Nothing was meant to imply that it produces good future aviators. Personally, the general ideals found there as...

Thanks Brett, my knowledge of electronic warfare is virtually nothing, though I would jump at the chance to fly any variant of F-18...I would imagine that the EA-18 units are all going to be Navy, thus excluding Marines. Either way, thanks for the clarification.

The school you go to DEFINITELY plays a role in whether or not you selected. Schools known to be more difficult academically are given greater weight than those regarded as easier. For example, a person with a 3.5 at Harvard will definitely have an edge over a 4.0 at a lesser-ranked school...

Back to the EA-18...its pretty much just a super hornet with some seriously high tech jamming equipment. They havent done much in the ways of structural modification or the like. Check out last month's (I think?) issue of 'Military Aviation' for a nice long article. Anyone have any info as to...

Sounds like you've known what you want to do for a while now, and in the end it all comes down to following your dream. Of course, like most of these guys have mentioned, money shouldn't be an issue if all you've ever wanted to do is fly. Personally, I can't recall a morning when I havent...

At this time, 190 is rumored to be all 'air'. 189 was very limited in terms of aviation books accepted, but the exact opposite is going to be true for the Fall class. A question for you all as well-is one class considered to be more difficult in terms of attrition? It seems to me that because...

Hey folks, I'm reporting in June with an air contract. Excitement level is high, though I'd be lying if I said that I wasn't worried about my shins, which have been a problem historically. This type of injury, at least from the information seen here, seems to be a leading reason for failure...

6 weeks and counting... Hey folks-I'm reporting In June with an air contract. Pretty excited overall, though I must say there is some worry over the potential for leg injuries. Its not easy for us bigger guys-6'4", 215. Anyone have any advice or just want to share excitement feel free to let...