boba1024 Posted September 22, 2023 Share Posted September 22, 2023 On 9/18/2023 at 12:50 PM, dumpster flyer said: Another updated timeline for everyone. Thanks for sharing! Also a reserve hire here. Looks like you were able to get FC1 before being selected by the board. I was told that FC1 can only be scheduled after UFT board. Do you by chance know if that’s true? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dumpster flyer Posted September 24, 2023 Share Posted September 24, 2023 (edited) On 9/22/2023 at 1:37 AM, boba1024 said: Thanks for sharing! Also a reserve hire here. Looks like you were able to get FC1 before being selected by the board. I was told that FC1 can only be scheduled after UFT board. Do you by chance know if that’s true? Not true for me. My recruiter pushed me through to get FC1 done before the UFT board so that I didn’t have to wait around as long (had a couple of months before the UFT board met.) Had a buddy who was picked up by his squadron and was accepted by the UFT board in April. He wasn’t able to get FC1 scheduled until June. Took him until the end of July / beginning of August to get the stamp of approval from the powers that be. Many ways to skin the cat it seems like. Some longer than others, though! Edited September 24, 2023 by dumpster flyer Explanation/words Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burt Posted September 26, 2023 Share Posted September 26, 2023 Anyone know how a govt shutdown would affect training dates? I have TLNs just no orders yet for OTS (class start at end of Oct). I'm ANG and curious if my orders would still get cut once the new FY starts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brabus Posted September 27, 2023 Share Posted September 27, 2023 I don’t know that specific answer, but I will tell you be prepared for orders to get cut a day or two before leaving for OTS. Be prepared for orders being delayed to the 11th hour your entire career, regardless of gov shutdowns. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flev Posted October 4, 2023 Share Posted October 4, 2023 (edited) Adding my timeline to the list now. Curious to see how long things will take on the Guard side. Timeline (Prior Army AD, Current Civ, Hired as CSO in the ANG) AFOQT: Early October 2022 TBAS: Late October 2022 MEPS (for a different program that didn't pan out): March 2023 Interview: 2 October 2023 Verbal Offer: 3 October 2023 Swearing In: ___ FC1A: ___ Package sent to NGB: ___ NGB Approval: ___ OTS: ___ Schools/UCT: ___ Edited March 4 by Flev Edited for clarity Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peachy Posted October 16, 2023 Share Posted October 16, 2023 Throwing my timeline out there for y’all. Guard: non-prior/off the street AFOQT/TBAS: Mar 2018 Board: Aug 2022 Hired: Aug 2022 MEPS: Sept 2022 Enlistment: Oct 2022 FC1 Date Received: Feb 2023 FC1: Mar 2023 FC1 Approved: Apr 2023 NGB Packet Submitted: Apr 2023 NGB Packet Returned: Aug 2023 NGB Packet Resubmitted: Sept 2023 NGB Packet Approved: Oct 2023 OTS Orders Received: OTS: UPT Orders Received: UPT: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twoTangoKilo Posted November 1, 2023 Share Posted November 1, 2023 Timeline update! Applied: Feb 22 Interview/Notified of selection: Nov 22 FC1: Feb 23 Package routed to NGB: June 23 Routed back down due to NGB not seeing my graduation date in transcripts (wtf?): Sept 23 Package approved/received unofficial dates: Oct 23 OTS: 30 Jan - 29 Mar UPT: 13 May (Columbus) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guardapplicant23 Posted November 1, 2023 Share Posted November 1, 2023 Timeline Has anyone else experienced wait times this long for OTS dates? I was notified by my base training office that my package got approved by NGB April 23. I am currently enlisted in the unit that I got a pilot slot for. My assumption is that my dates may be getting held up due to having to attend IFT before UPT. Applied: MAR 22 Interview/Notified of selection: APR 22 FC1: MAY 22 Package routed to NGB: OCT 22 Package approved: APR 23 OTS: ? IFT: ? UPT: ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VFR88 Posted November 3, 2023 Share Posted November 3, 2023 About how long is the average wait for being notified of FC1 dates? Request was submitted 4 weeks ago and haven't heard anything. Seen a post in this thread where it took less than a week. I've been in contact with my recruiter and he says he hasn't received anything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ayaanah Posted December 1, 2023 Share Posted December 1, 2023 As a civilian seeking to commission as an Officer in the Air Force, I'm seeking guidance on ways to enhance my chances of being selected. I understand that each case is unique, and I recently graduated with a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science. While I have limited work experience in my field at this point, I'm unsure if this might impact my application. Given your process and experience, could you provide recommendations on how I can best position myself for consideration? I'm eager to learn more about steps I can take to align with the Air Force's requirements and increase my likelihood of selection. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
O Face Posted December 3, 2023 Share Posted December 3, 2023 On 12/1/2023 at 1:03 PM, Ayaanah said: As a civilian seeking to commission as an Officer in the Air Force, I'm seeking guidance on ways to enhance my chances of being selected. I understand that each case is unique, and I recently graduated with a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science. While I have limited work experience in my field at this point, I'm unsure if this might impact my application. Given your process and experience, could you provide recommendations on how I can best position myself for consideration? I'm eager to learn more about steps I can take to align with the Air Force's requirements and increase my likelihood of selection. Selection for what? Are you trying to be a pilot? You said Air Force, but you posted your question in the Guard/Reserve section, so are you looking at Active Duty, Guard, Reserve, all of the above? It sounds like you’re pretty new to this whole thing and most people here are going to be happy to help, but your questions are quite broad and vague. However if you spend some time browsing these forums, you’ll find tons of useful information that will help you out a lot. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BL_224 Posted December 4, 2023 Share Posted December 4, 2023 (edited) Timeline Active Duty Marine hired by Guard fighter unit AFOQT/TBAS: Jun 2022 Interviewed: Oct 2022 Hired: Late Oct 2022 IFC1: Dec 2022 DD 368 Submitted: Dec 2022 IFC1 Approved: Jan 2023 DD 368 Approved: Feb 2023 Gained: Oct 2023 ARB/AO Package Submitted: Oct 2023 ARB/AO Approved by NGB: Nov 2023 OTS: N/A IFT: N/A UPT: Feb 2024 Sheppard AFB Edited December 4, 2023 by BL_224 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Polar Bear Posted January 20 Share Posted January 20 On 11/1/2023 at 7:38 AM, twoTangoKilo said: Timeline update! Applied: Feb 22 Interview/Notified of selection: Nov 22 FC1: Feb 23 Package routed to NGB: June 23 Routed back down due to NGB not seeing my graduation date in transcripts (wtf?): Sept 23 Package approved/received unofficial dates: Oct 23 OTS: 30 Jan - 29 Mar UPT: 13 May (Columbus) No IFS? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bs98 Posted February 4 Share Posted February 4 Anyone got gouge on reserve pilot timeline once the AFRC board approves and all the paperwork is approved? Wondering if a couple months is realistic or if it's more like a year... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flev Posted March 4 Share Posted March 4 Been a while since I posted so I'll share my timeline updates. I added a lot of detail on the accession waiver stuff for anyone curious on how long those can take. Currently hired for a CSO spot (legacy herk Nav) in the Guard. Timeline (Prior Army AD, Break in service) AFOQT: Early October 2022 TBAS: Late October 2022 MEPS (for a different program that didn't pan out): March 2023 Interview: 2 October 2023 Verbal Offer: 3 October 2023 SG Waiver for enlistment submitted: 20 November 2023 SG Waiver returned for consult & documents: 7 December 2023 Consult & documents submitted to SG: 28 December 2023 SG Waiver Approved: 19 January 2024 Swearing In: 29 January 2024 FC1A: ___ Package sent to NGB: ___ NGB Approval: ___ OTS: ___ UCT: ___ Currently waiting on my unit to gain me since swearing in. According to them I can't schedule my FC1A with the base's flight med folks until I have a CAC again (probably due to not being in USAF systems?). Overall would not recommend having a break in service regardless. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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