1,001 questions about the ASTB (post your scores & ask your questions here!)

[DBM]

I might be slow. But what do you mean by drone pilots?

Like UAV pilots. I think the proper name for the designator is AVP

 

[EWO69]

I might be slow. But what do you mean by drone pilots?

He might be referring to the AVP warrant officer program. They fly the MQ-25 Stingray and MQ-4C Triton. (didn't see the response before I typed this)

 

[exNavyOffRec]

The board is cancelled for people going to board for SNA. People going for NFO and anyone going for ISEL, etc are still able to get selected

The schedule says it will be for SNFO and those ISEL, ISPP, and BDCP. That could provide them with a decent number of applicants.

 

[Jaegermeister]

The schedule says it will be for SNFO and those ISEL, ISPP, and BDCP. That could provide them with a decent number of applicants.

Yeah, I'm submitted for that board, so I've just got crossed fingers right now

 

[GalticJohn]

I, too, submitted my package this week for SNA. Hopefully hear back soon, will update everyone

 

[spalclark3]

Like UAV pilots. I think the proper name for the designator is AVP

Interesting, I didn't know the Navy had those designators

 

[username123]

For anyone who used the TBAS Study Pro software with the x52 to do practice ASTB PBM tests and did well on the actual ASTB PBM, what scores were you getting on them? I've been getting high 80s to low 90s but I don't know if thats good enough to be adequately prepared for the real ASTB. Thanks!

 

[fighter-cat22]

For anyone who used the TBAS Study Pro software with the x52 to do practice ASTB PBM tests and did well on the actual ASTB PBM, what scores were you getting on them? I've been getting high 80s to low 90s but I don't know if thats good enough to be adequately prepared for the real ASTB. Thanks!

Scored in the mid 80s when I practiced on the TBAS sim. I scored 9/8 on the PFAR and FOFAR respectively on the ASTB.

 

[Gagarin]

There's like 30+ NFO's and 19~ drone pilots in 11-26. Im surprised they canceled the board for SNA's

A bunch of SNA-heavy classes have just graduated. 05-26 was like 70 SNAs, and 07-26 has a lot too. They might have just filled the FY26 quota already.

 

[exNavyOffRec]

A bunch of SNA-heavy classes have just graduated. 05-26 was like 70 SNAs, and 07-26 has a lot too. They might have just filled the FY26 quota already.

You can't go by who was in one class or another, that can be more random for designators that have large numbers to fill each year.

 

[DBM]

A bunch of SNA-heavy classes have just graduated. 05-26 was like 70 SNAs, and 07-26 has a lot too. They might have just filled the FY26 quota already.

Yeah 05 has like 90%+ SNA's. My class, 07, has like 40~ SNA's

 

[Jaegermeister]

It honestly might be like that Business Insider video. That SWO ship picking ceremony had a lot of ships to choose from and looked like a lot of people were there to choose. So it more than likely is just how the cookie crumbles at times

Yeah 05 has like 90%+ SNA's. My class, 07, has like 40~ SNA's

 

[username123]

Scored in the mid 80s when I practiced on the TBAS sim. I scored 9/8 on the PFAR and FOFAR respectively on the ASTB.

sounds good, thank you

 

[aepy]

For anyone who used the TBAS Study Pro software with the x52 to do practice ASTB PBM tests and did well on the actual ASTB PBM, what scores were you getting on them? I've been getting high 80s to low 90s but I don't know if thats good enough to be adequately prepared for the real ASTB. Thanks!

I got a 9 on pfar and I think i was scoring in low-mid 80s on the stick and throttle portion and mid 90s for overall. Tbh just make sure u keep yourself energized throughout test with water or energy drink/snacks so u stay locked in during the pbm.

 

[username123]

I got a 9 on pfar and I think i was scoring in low-mid 80s on the stick and throttle portion and mid 90s for overall. Tbh just make sure u keep yourself energized throughout test with water or energy drink/snacks so u stay locked in during the pbm.

Yeah for sure. Apreciate the advice!