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AFROTC... is it worth it??

RockyMtnNFO

RockyMtnNFO

Well-Known Member
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I don't see what is so bad about the Air Force; even if you are not a pilot you get to wear a flight suit and make everybody think that you are.
 
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Space Monkey

Registered User
Prior Service Air Force Officer

Dude,

As an AFROTC guy I can give you some insight.

If you are looking to start ROTC as a freshman it is going to get really old really quick. But it is definitely easier to go that route than it is to get into OTS. You will have to be extremely competitive to get into OTS.

PM me if you have other questions. I'd be more than happy to help out with your decision.
 
bubba716

bubba716

New Member
Here's my two cents. I did AFROTC my first two years at Baylor so I have a little bit of insight on AFROTC life. Personally I did not like it, I can honestly say that I never did anything that challeged me whether it was physically or mentally. My best advice is go with your gut. If you wanna fly navy, then by god fly navy. Personally I wanna fly with the best. Fly Marines! I would take a good look at all of the different services air missions, they are different. Good luck man.
 
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DSL1990

VMI Cadet 4/c, MIDN 4/c
SteveG75 said:
Always glad to help a Prowler bubba out.....

USN or USAF? by Bob Norris

Bob Norris is a former Naval aviator who also did a 3 year exchange tour flying the F-15 Eagle. He is now an accomplished author of entertaining books about US Naval Aviation including "Check Six" and "Fly-Off". Check out his web site at his web site. Click Here. In response to a letter from an aspiring fighter pilot on which military academy to attend, Bob replied with the following.

12 Feb 04

Young Man,

Congratulations on your selection to both the Naval and Air Force Academies. Your goal of becoming a fighter pilot is impressive and a fine way to serve your country. As you requested, I'd be happy to share some insight into which service would be the best choice. Each service has a distinctly different culture. You need to ask yourself "Which one am I more likely to thrive in?"

USAF Snapshot: The USAF is exceptionally well organized and well run. Their training programs are terrific. All pilots are groomed to meet high standards for knowledge and professionalism. Their aircraft are top-notch and extremely well maintained. Their facilities are excellent. Their enlisted personnel are the brightest and the best trained. The USAF is homogenous and macro. No matter where you go, you'll know what to expect, what is expected of you, and you'll be given the training & tools you need to meet those expectations. You will never be put in a situation over your head. Over a 20-year career, you will be home for most important family events. Your Mom would want you to be an Air Force pilot...so would your wife. Your Dad would want your sister to marry one.

Navy Snapshot: Aviators are part of the Navy, but so are Black shoes (surface warfare) and bubble heads (submariners). Furthermore, the Navy is split into two distinctly different Fleets (West and East Coast). The Navy is heterogeneous and micro. Your squadron is your home; it may be great, average, or awful. A squadron can go from one extreme to the other before you know it. You will spend months preparing for cruise and months on cruise. The quality of the aircraft varies directly with the availability of parts. Senior Navy enlisted are salt of the earth; you'll be proud if you earn their respect. Junior enlisted vary from terrific to the troubled kid the judge made join the service. You will be given the opportunity to lead these people during your career; you will be humbled and get your hands dirty. The quality of your training will vary and sometimes you will be over your head. You will miss many important family events. There will be long stretches of tedious duty aboard ship. You will fly in very bad weather and/or at night and you will be scared many times. You will fly with legends in the Navy and they will kick your ass until you become a lethal force. And some days - when the scheduling Gods have smiled upon you - your jet will catapult into a glorious morning over a far-away sea and you will be drop-jawed that someone would pay you to do it. The hottest girl in the bar wants to meet the Naval Aviator. That bar is in Singapore.

Bottom line, son, if you gotta ask...pack warm & good luck in Colorado.

Banzai

PS Air Force pilots wear scarves and iron their flight suits

http://www.tailhook.org/USN USAF.html
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i am bring this thread back to life only because i just saw this quote in a new post on serviceacademyforums.com. :D Are there any other great quotes like this, or is this it? ;)
 
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Blutonski816

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mb1k said:
Whatever happened to Blutonski?!?
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Decided to stay a civ through college... applied for an NROTC scholarship after my freshman year but got truned town when my package made it to the board...
Took a year off halfway through my sophomore year (a lot of personal sh*t hit the fan and I needed to get together), got time to realize poliSci wasn't my thing, now back in school Studying GeoSciences.

BTW: thanks for asking...


OH yeah.... and
HOLY THREAD RESSURECTION BATMAN!!
 
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