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On 3/5/2021 at 5:30 PM, 1nfrequentF1yer said:
Has your base training office (FDO) requested an appointment for your FC1? The way I understand the process is that Wright Patt "gives" so many slots to NGB (assuming you're guard), and NGB magically gives you a slot. But your FDO has to add you to the queue. If they have, then I would ask them what the situation there is. If they haven't, then you should ask/have your recruiter ask/have your DO ask/have your Sq/CC ask them to do it ASAP.
Unsure, but I know my DO sent an email requesting dates. He didnt know why it hadnt been scheduled yet either. Been about a month since then, would love to know more but I also dont want to be the annoying FNG.
On 3/5/2021 at 5:32 PM, 1nfrequentF1yer said:Not-a-damn-thing. Meet people, hang out, that's about it... Most/some units put you into student flight, but you might be able to "opt-out".
My unit put me in student flight and went up for 2 drill weekends to take care of admin stuff like @ryleypav mentioned, but after that they let me opt out since I currently live out of state.
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On 2/19/2021 at 10:18 AM, ryleypav said:
Just an fyi to hopefully help speed things along, you're recruiter is most certainly able to send up your package to NGB to get OTS dates, without your FC1 being done or approved. You'll have to send the FC1 up after its approved, but if they say they need the FC1 to get your officer selection package up and approved, that's not true. Trust me.
Does anyone know of a reason a unit would delay sending someone to wright pat? I went to meps in june same as @ryleypav, package sent to NGB in october but still no word on going for the FC1. My DO was saying they were shooting for an end of the summer OTS date with UPT in FY22 so I would think we should be getting it knocked out.
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On 11/13/2020 at 1:36 PM, mightymighty said:
@ryleypav To apply for an OTS school date my package had to be approved by NGB.
Does a Guard appointment letter indicate that your package has been approved by NGB? I also went to MEPS in June, still waiting on FC1 though. Last update from my unit seemed to indicate that they were waiting on the appointment letter, and that would generate OTS/UPT dates, which would in turn let them send me to wright pat for FC1?
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FY21 Class dates have been posted at https://www.airuniversity.af.edu/Holm-Center/OTS/
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Has anyone heard any word on FY2021 dates? Not sure when they usually release them.
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Has anyone had their NGB package submitted before they get their FC1 scheduled? My recruiter is saying that the process changed to that recently, can anyone confirm? Also am I correct in assuming I most likely won't be able to make the last OTS class this year (20-08) as I am still waiting for the FC1 to be scheduled?
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12 hours ago, EvilEagle said:
The Eagle community has had way more washouts from ENNJPT grads than traditional SUPT grads. I always tell our guys to take the first slot they get offered but if they have a choice, go somewhere other than ENNJPT.
Careful what you wish for fellas.
Is the reason they are washing out consistent? Meaning is there something in particular that ENNJPT isnt doing well?
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45 minutes ago, elvis said:
As of last year this was still true
At what point in the process does that choice get made? I asked my recruiter about it but he hadn't heard about it before.
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Just now, ryleypav said:
I believe you still need to apply for ENJJPT even when you go through OCS. So its by no means guaranteed. Someone correct me if I'm wrong. Also keep in mind, that while your chances are much better, ENJJPT doesn't necessarily guarantee a fighter. The only way to guarantee a fighter slot is to get hired by a guard unit.
This, additionally I have heard from a friend that is there now, that if a guard fighter unit hires you, you can opt to go to ENJJPT if your PCSM is over 90. Anyone have confirmation on this?
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Anybody have a holster recommendation for a Springfield hellcat with a streamlight TLR-6 and rmr? Looking for an appendix carry with an extra mag (similar to trex arms sidecar or LAS concealment ronin). Havent had any luck yet so its starting to look like I will have to go the custom route.
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Has anyone gone through MEPS in the last two months or so? Currently waiting to go, just curious how much Rona has affected the process and if anything else has changed compared to the previous posts.
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On 11/26/2019 at 6:14 PM, CharlieHotel47 said:
NGB had allocated thru budgeting/finance about 125-155 UPT slots FY20. The number was cut to 90 by the 19th AF (big blue). The numbers were cut across the board for AD, AFRC and ANG.
Does this effect folks that have already gotten hired but are still waiting for dates? Or does the unit already have the slot secured when they hold their board?
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Trying to understand how the slot process works for the guard/ reserve units. How do units receive their slots every year? My assumption would be that its passed down through budget and if so does that come down at the beginning of every fiscal year? Also how does that couple with a unit having a reserved spot in the training pipeline for a new hire? Ive heard of people getting selected, sent to wright pat quickly, and then having to wait for training dates, does the FC1 process run off a separate budget/ queue?
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On 11/1/2019 at 1:38 PM, Desk Jobs Suck said:
You have great scores, I would not re-take the AFOQT. You are young, so you have a lot of time to be rushing fighter units across the country and find which unit you mesh well with. Just be a good dude, don't be cocky, and have fun! Keep at it and you should find yourself in a fighter unit in a couple of years. Good luck!
Ditto desk jobs, those are solid scores. I wouldnt want to risk lowering the 99 pilot/nav.
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Has anyone gone through FC1 recently with a concussion in their records? I got a super mild one 11 years ago in high school with no loss of consciousness, was just wondering how much of a hassle its going to be.
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Excellent advice, exactly what I was looking for, Thanks!!!
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3 hours ago, GDAL said:
You can apply for AD/guard/reserve simultaneously. The caveat is that only one component can "own" your MEPS records at a time. So if you get hired by a guard/reserve unit, you may have to submit a "notice of declination" or something similar to your AD recruiter. It can then take them quite some time to release your paperwork to another component.
My suggestion would be to get your application rolling with the AD rated board (if you haven't already) while you continue to search for a guard/reserve unit. If you land an interview, just mention that you're also exploring the AD route. It's no big deal and will probably bode well for you, it's an indicator that you're dedicated.
EDIT: I should add that if you get apply for, receive, and subsequently decline an offer from an AD rated board, you will not be considered again for another AD rated board.
Thanks for the quick response, just to clarify, if i accepted an active slot, and then later accepted a reserve\ guard spot, that is when the notice of declination and AD bridge burning would come into play?
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Is it possible to get selected and subsequently switch to a reserve or guard unit before you leave for OTS if you get an active duty pilot slot? Background info, I have been applying to guard and reserve jobs for about 2 years now and while that is definitely my preference, I would like to get in the air as soon as possible so now I am considering going active. My recruiter informed me that its about a 1.5 -2 year wait to start training even for active. So I was wondering if I should still apply to units in the meantime while I am waiting for things to happen on the active side of things, or if doing so would burn any bridges. Any info is appreciated. Thanks!
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How about the 190th up in Boise? Have they made their selection yet? Interviews were 2 weeks ago.
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14 hours ago, jonlbs said:
Yes.
Should've came this morning.
Any word on the 175th wing from anyone?
Do the notifications usually come in email form? (First time applicant here)
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+1 on the Model Y, had ours about a month as well. So far its an awesome vehicle. And to @ryleypav's point, for road trips the car will automatically route you to superchargers on your route and plan your stops. For a 14 hour trip (driving time), it was estimating an extra 2-2.5 hrs for charging stops.