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I've never sat in on a stratification discussion with O-6s, but it seems to me that there are two kinds of strats. One kind is for the fast burner who is going to be a Wg/CC or GO someday. Those come in early and are out of sync with the peer group. Getting a wing strat as a young Captain for example. The rest of the strats go to the guys approaching IPZ. When I was IPZ to O-5 the strats went #1-4 to those of us IPZ who all just happened to be working at the Wing at the time. My guess is that #5-9 went to a couple younger FGOs who were on track to be DPs IPZ the next year. All my strats on my record started to appear as I was reaching IPZ for a promotion. Then they magically disappeared once I made the next rank. Got to make room for the next round of #1-4s. Not sure if this is how it works at other Wings. I was fortunate to meet the IPZ board while working for a stellar Wg/CC who seemed to like me and thought I was doing a good job. I also recognize that I was lucky to get promoted without school in-res having never worked above the Wing.

Would have loved to see the dumbfounded look in the face of the the guy (or gal) who got promoted BTZ with a P.

Most CCs don’t strat anyone beyond top 10%. New strat rules will eliminate the “shop chief” style strats. I would definitely request feedback from your WG/CC to see if he’s willing to push for a DP for you APZ. Or find out what he wants you to do to be a DP next year.

If your PTDY is after your final out your gaining CC should be the approver and it will only be 7 days. Normally PTDY at the gaining base is taken after you sign in.

I think PTDY is shorter if you take it after you leave your losing base (after final out). Doesn't matter when you check in to your new base if it’s before RNLTD. Any days beyond travel will be charged as leave.

Do you use the 1801 in ForeFlight or just the FAA form? ForeFlight won't let a VFR 1801 go though and BO won't take the FAA plan If you’re filing electronically then base ops only needs a copy of what you’ve filed for flight following. It really doesn’t matter the format. Unless you’re talking about routine ops from home station where I’m sure you’ll need to battle whoever build his empire at base ops.

Just choose ICAO from the Foreflight drop down.

I think the persuasion would have to happen before the CC directs a Q3.

He’s not wrong you know.

Sigh....

From what I read strats are now only allowed against your peer group. Which will cut down on things like 1/17 IPs.

My kids are getting old enough now that I need to start taking them flying. It's hard tho, after you pay your retirement accounts, the mortgage, the car, and all the other stuff it's hard to justify $120/hr. I'm working on getting checked out on some local planes. Would love an RV.

I think they were talking about the Lt Col board since it was a room of FGOs.

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A1 roadshow guys said today the list is at SECDEF FWIW.

Is there a YouTube link or someplace to watch the episode?

I see you Box D! @2:26.

Does that mean each new category will compete at boards comprised of like-officers?

This forum is good for some things. Horrible place to get career advice tho.

Were you that young captain? I think the statement ignores or looks past the good leaders who stay and assumes only an idiot would stay.

So is it fair to say that UPT pilots won’t get wrapped up in this since they’re all T-coded? I mean, it could be fun to sunset tour at a ROTC det, but I’d just as soon keep flying.

.... is an idiot. There. Fixed it. I’ve never had an engineer that wasn’t worth his weight in gold.

Now you are beginning to understand 😂

Correct, or he/she can order his/her entire squadron to pee test. One time I went into comply with such a lawful order and didn't pee enough to fill the cup to the line. That was a mistake you only have to make once in your life. 2 hours and about a half gallon of water later I filled the cup...