I'm currently a Junior in Air Force ROTC on scholarship, with the hopes of flying. Today the Air Force released news that Cadets commissioning have the option to join the reserves, guard, or separate (without having to pay back any scholarship money). This is all part of their effort to reduce their force size. If you're interested you can read more here:
http://www.af.mil/News/ArticleDispl...oduces-total-force-commissioning-process.aspx
Anyways, my father was a P-3 pilot in the Navy, and I've always been interested in flying VP in the Navy - however my school (WVU) doesn't have Navy ROTC. I now have a chance to switch over to the Navy, with no repercussions. Theoretically, I would put in a Navy OCS app this upcoming year, and if I make the cut, then I would tell the Air Force that I want to opt for the service commitment release.
Now, I have a few questions regarding this:
1) How strict are they with the vision standards when you initially apply - with the intent of receiving an aviation slot. My vision is currently 20/60 uncorrected, which is in the acceptable range for the AF (20/70 uncorrected). Will I be able to get a waiver, or do I need to get surgery before I apply?
2) BDCP is no longer being funded, right?
3) How competitive is it for Navy OCS nowadays? Air Force OTS is extremely difficult, especially if you want to fly. What components do they look at in the application? I currently have a 3.66 GPA as a civil engineering student, and 100% on the Air Force physical fitness assessment (which I believe is the same as the Navy PRT)
4) Am I even eligible to apply if I'm already in an officer accession program? Will they look at me favorable or unfavorably because I am trying to cross over?
Thanks for your help everyone! I'm currently on vacation in Hawaii. Was at Kaneohe MCBH last week, and at Bellows AFS this week. If any of you are here for RIMPAC, see if you can give Bellows a little buzz
http://www.af.mil/News/ArticleDispl...oduces-total-force-commissioning-process.aspx
Anyways, my father was a P-3 pilot in the Navy, and I've always been interested in flying VP in the Navy - however my school (WVU) doesn't have Navy ROTC. I now have a chance to switch over to the Navy, with no repercussions. Theoretically, I would put in a Navy OCS app this upcoming year, and if I make the cut, then I would tell the Air Force that I want to opt for the service commitment release.
Now, I have a few questions regarding this:
1) How strict are they with the vision standards when you initially apply - with the intent of receiving an aviation slot. My vision is currently 20/60 uncorrected, which is in the acceptable range for the AF (20/70 uncorrected). Will I be able to get a waiver, or do I need to get surgery before I apply?
2) BDCP is no longer being funded, right?
3) How competitive is it for Navy OCS nowadays? Air Force OTS is extremely difficult, especially if you want to fly. What components do they look at in the application? I currently have a 3.66 GPA as a civil engineering student, and 100% on the Air Force physical fitness assessment (which I believe is the same as the Navy PRT)
4) Am I even eligible to apply if I'm already in an officer accession program? Will they look at me favorable or unfavorably because I am trying to cross over?
Thanks for your help everyone! I'm currently on vacation in Hawaii. Was at Kaneohe MCBH last week, and at Bellows AFS this week. If any of you are here for RIMPAC, see if you can give Bellows a little buzz