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So I've searched and can't find exactly what I am looking for, but what I am wondering is out of a class of NFO's at primary how many are typically selected for each community? I assume its alot like the pilot situation, but if someone could confirm where most folks go and where most folks don't...

Non-select pilot for the 24th board. Kind of blows because thats what I really wanted, but I got pro rec'd NFO on the 10 mar board so its all good. r/ Josh

I had my kit in for pilot, have not heard anything yet. I'm gonna call my OPO later on today and if I hear anything I'll post it. r/ Josh

I was pro rec'd for nfo on the 3rd of march, and was told I narrowly missed sna. So I'm hoping I'll get it this time. I found out on a the tuesday after the friday the board met. AFIK the nfo and sna boards meet the same day, but not 100% sure. Josh

Pro rec'd NFO, my kit is at the SNA board tomorrow, 24th. Should hear next week about those results. PFA and meps next week, hoping the final select happens quickly. r/ josh

SNA first, SNFO second. I was non select at the march 3rd SNA board, my kit is getting looked at again at the mar 24th SNA board. r/ Josh

Dang, 3 out of 25? What a boost to the ego... When is your availability date Casey? I've got one more term of school left, and my date is July 7th. I'm hoping to get an OCS date pretty quickly after my date, if I'm final select that is. Josh

Thats awesome Mumbles. Yea I am very aware of the bumps out there, one step at a time. I also found out that for some reason my kit wasn't reviewed by the SNA board, so its getting a look on the 17th. Man I would sh!t a purple twinkie if I got a pro-rec for Pilot too.

Thanks guys! Still a little shock factor going on, but its starting to settle. I was totally surprised, I did not expect to get selected on my first attempt. I've got my prt next monday along with turning in the epsq. I'm supposed to be scheduled for my meps appt. when I go for my prt. I...

I got the word today, I am pro-rec SNFO! I applied for Pilot first and NFO second, the SNA board hasn't issued me a pro-rec or non-select yet, but at this point I don't care, its all a flight suit and a helmet to me! Man, I don't know what anyone else felt like when they got their pro-rec, but...

ahh, makes sense about the strobe. Thanks, that one's been bothering me for a while :)

So what is with the patch of velcro that must be on a USN flight helmet? I have never been able to find out the purpose of it. Josh

UPDATE So one of the recruiters at the NRD was in Millington last week and took my kit with him, I guess the problem made its way to a CAPT of some sorts, and now I am all good and my kit is going to the boards tomorrow, 3/3/06. Just wanna say thanks for everybody's tips and advice. Now the...

Thanks for the insight guys, I've got my NRD going to bat for me pretty good with those guys, and one of the OPO's is supposed to learn some new info in the next few days. Scotty- I told my recruiter about how you mentioned a flight doc and doing a seat fit, he seemed very interested in...

The day after I found out I went back to the recruiter and re-measured and was still good to go. He signed the form with my anthros on it, his boss signed it, and the NRD CO signed it and faxed it to CNRC and they are still saying no. According to the NRD CO, CNRC has to prove that I am out of...

So here is my deal. I submit my kit for pilot/nfo and I get a letter back two days after submission saying that I am NBQ. I'm sitting here saying WTF because I'm finding out before my OPO. So I give him a call and he does some research and CNRC is saying my torso is too long, yet when measured...

Just sent you a PM about my situation. Yea Lt. Branch is the guy I'm dealing with. What are you applying for? Josh

Right, I Just didn't know the acronym. Thanks... r/ Josh

When I sent in my application last week it had "NBQ" for the reason I was not selected the first time, and of course I did not ask the recruiter what it meant at the time and now he is out of town. Purely for my curiosity, I was just wondering what this stood for, anybody out there know? r/ Josh

Lucky bastards :) , I just put my 2nd application in, got the no-go on the 1st time around. Congratulations to you guys though, getting the pro-rec is the hardest part I think. r/ Josh

So I was at the Seattle NRD today, and my OPO showed me a hard copy paper saying that pilot/nfo/swo boards are now being done every other friday. I have no reason to beleive this is bum gouge, maybe others on the board here can confirm or deny. I am not sure of the dates of when the boards are...

That has got to be the same time I saw it, winglets and all doing a whole 'lotta t&g's.

I live not to far from whidbey, and attend school there from ERAU every once in a while, and about 1 to 1 1/2 years ago I witnessed what I assume to be a MMA prototype(?) flying in the pattern on numerous occasions. I couldnt see any recognizable markings but it looked to be wearing a TPS or...

Package = LOR's, Application, transcripts, academic plan(if applicable), ASTB scores, some other docs as well that your processor takes care of (or at least mine did...work history, references). The whole thing is the 'package' Josh

You've got the right reason's. I asked myself the same questions when I was putting my choices for selection. First was pilot, second was NFO. Who doesn't want to be a pilot? But just like you said, if all you want to do is fly, like I do, how could you not pass up the back seat of a super...

Well I am going for the Navy here, but I thought I would share my experience. When I got serious about applying I was BIG, I'm 6'3" and was 297lbs. That was june of 04. I am now 207lbs. I couldn't get serious for the PFT/PRT untli I lost some serious weight, but after about 3 months of...

I've wanted a 1911 for as long as I have been shooting. Mostly just for sport and to own one. I'm not sure about carrying it, I always have a compact 9mm I conceal. The full size 1911 just seems a little to big clumsy pack concealed. My concern is being comfortable while having it on. My...

Thats the model I decided on, the mil-spec. You got it for $537? I was quoted 575$ by the local guy, guess I better shop around some more.

I think I'll go with the Springfield. I did a little more research and think it will be the best for what I will use it for. Thanks for the info guys.

I'm shopping for a full size .45, and I've narrowed it down to a Kimber 1911 and a Springfield 1911. Does anybody here have any experience with both? I have shot my friend's Springfield, and I like it alot, but I hear the Kimber's are pretty badass too. I'm more curious as to if one is more...

Yes. I want to be a pilot, and if I don't get that than NFO is cool with me too. I would do either in a heartbeat. I realize that, which is why I asked my original question. I just wasn't sure if not filling all 3 would look worse. My OPO is out of town so I tapped the AW source. Thanks to...

Well I kicked around putting down AMDO for the 3rd slot, but only for the sake of seeming very eager, I don't know that I would take it if selected. I think I will just leave Pilot and NFO on the app. I want to serve first and fly second, but flying is the only thing I want to second. I think...

On my first attempt, I only applied for Pilot and NFO. My question is does only applying for 2 slots instead of the possible 3 make me any less desirable? I just want to fly, I don't care if I'm a pilot or not, but that is all I want to do in the Navy, and is the reason I am applying. I have...

Your vision should not be a factor in your selection. You get selected for a slot according to what the navy needs. As long as you are 20/40 you are golden, and I'm pretty sure 20/20 will not get you anything more over anyone else. My advice is bust your ass to ensure you get the best chance for...

Well if your oil cap was gone, you should be looking at one hell of a mess under the hood. You've got another problem besides the oil issue with that light. My boss has that same car, and he had a fuel pump go tits on him and it did the same thing, wouldn't start. You might look there for your...

I concur on the 2 navy mig killers. Not sure what happened to Mongillo, I didnt know Fox was a CAG though, very cool...

"Not sure about the x00 modex numbers for shore based squad's, if they don't call them CAG jets I would assume the CO's is who's it would be. Anybody know for sure?" Was stashed with a USMC squadron for a bit and they called theirs "double nuts" or "nuts" for short. Never heard it referred as...

OK, I don't have any pics but I found some of the digital hornet on another site I frequent. Try this address, should still be valid. http://www.arcforums.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=35017&hl=digital+hornet

That is vmfa(aw)-224, the bengals. Those ar 18D's they have. Usually the CAG or CO bird has the rudders painted in orange and black bengal stripes. Not unusual for USMC though, they do a lot of unique stuff. I forget which squadron it was, but they painted a jet that looked like the 'matrix'. It...

Pretty sure it cannot hit mach 1.0 with the pylons and stores. The pylons are canted at like 3 degrees pointing outboard of the centerline, which make serious drag. I think this had to do with weapons seperation problems with pylons aligned on the aircraft's centerline, at least thats what I...

Man that is hilarious. My uncle was on the connie in 89-90 and he told me every coffee cup in his squadrons ready room got nailed at least once with some good cable. I didn't know if this still happens, but apparently it is alive and well! Josh

Ok, got into a big discussion with some buddies about this naval aviation lore. Does this still exist? I know it has been a tradition on CVN's, but I know you won't hear about it any place else other than the people who frequent AW's. Josh

You east coaster's aren't the only ones getting it. I am in seattle, and on 31 Aug, 87 octane was $2. 64 and diesel was $2.71 at my local station. Today, 1 Sep, it is $2.93 and $3.23 respectively. The prices may be lower than elsewhere, but talk about an oh $hit moment, couldn't believe it when...

I thought about CAP. I go to school with a guy who has been in for years and loves it. The only bummer is trying to fit full time school, full time work, and CAP in all together. My recruiter is conveniently on leave until the 6th, so I'll have to wait until then to see what he thinks, but I...

Well I had a 47 6/8/8 ASTB, great LOR's from a boss, faculty chair of my U, and a current Nasa astonaut/USNR capt. The only thing I can think is that the OAR got me. I've got alot of involvement in sports and extracurriculars, 3.7 GPA, I've got a PPL too. I know there is probably 100 other dudes...

Did anyone else have a package in for the August board? I just got my non-select today. What fat kick in the nuts... :icon_rage Josh

Thanks for the uh, usual quality you jokers :) That link helps a lot. I know its all speculation right now, I was just curious what NFO's do post-navy. Thanks guys... Josh

You have my deepest sympathies. To quote another- Aviation in itself is not inherently dangerous. But to an even greater degree than the sea, is terribly unforgiving of any carelessness, incapacity, or neglect. God be with us all.... Josh

I am applying for both NFO and SNA. I know the plethora of opportunities for pilots in the civilian world, but what do most NFO's do after they leave the Navy? I realize job opportunities would probably depend on what you do as an NFO while active, but are their alot of aviation related jobs...

Another good one is the gold bond powder/swap nuts vid from the f-16 sqd. I forget which squadron, but I got it from a friend in USAF UPT, but it is hilarious, and I guess the guys got in pretty good trouble because they did it with USAF property and in their squadron spaces. You can probably...