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    DEP Discharge

    in What Are My Chances?

    Posted · Edited by izzlenizzle

    About a year ago I enlisted into the ANG with the prospect of eventually becoming a flying officer. To make a long story short, it took over 8 months to schedule me for BMT (I planned to leave before a 3 month span, as my recruiter almost assured to me) In addition, I had a BMT date scheduled but no tech school date (apparently they were all booked up for my chosen field) I felt like waiting was only delaying my goals so I decided to pursue a discharge from the delayed entry program.

    My questions are the following:

    Can I still become a flying officer?

    Did I make it even more difficult to obtain a UPT slot?

    How will a hiring board view this discharge?

    Would I have a better chance with the Air Force Reserves?

    I welcome any advice and/or suggestions.

    Optic Neuritis Waiver?

    in Aviation Medicine

    Posted · Edited by izzlenizzle

    Thanks for your quick reply. Okay, I see... But to my understanding I may get partial to full recovery of vision within several months with/without treatment for my condition. I'm still in college and an not going to apply for any UPT boards just yet. What if my eyeball starts working normal again?

    btw I couldn't get the wiaver guide link in your signiture to work...

    Optic Neuritis Waiver?

    in Aviation Medicine

    Posted

    Good afterrnoon gentlemen,

    I have an optic neuritis disorder only on my left eye. I can see well, I'm just a little sensitive to light on my left eye and can't see the color red as I can with my right eye (about 10% greyer). I've done some researching and can't find if waivers exist for this condition. Can anyone shed some light based on experience?

    High School Senior needing advice on ROTC

    in ROTC & OTS Lounge

    Posted · Edited by izzlenizzle

    Use the search function...all your questions have been answered. But, I'll highlight this specific one...do not be one of the tons of dudes who gets sucked into the false idea they must have a technical degree to be a pilot (unless you want test down the road). Your GPA plays a large role in getting a pilot slot, the type of major you choose matters zero. My advice is pick a major that you will enjoy (and thus inherently do well in), even if it means passing up a specific scholarship in EE, comp sci, etc. There are non-technical scholarships to be had, not to mention several other forms of financial assistance.

    I don't mean to throw off the topic. Doesn't GPA only count as 10% towards the pilot selection process? I wouldn't really consider that playing a 'huge' role towards getting a pilot slot but still important...

    Academic Conditional Issues (GPA/grades)

    in ROTC & OTS Lounge

    Posted · Edited by izzlenizzle

    Sorry for bumping this old thread. Three questions...

    How about if you get a D in an elective course? Could you take the class over and replace the grade?

    Some institutions have "institutional credit" classes. These classes don't apply towards your overall GPA. How about if you get a D in one of those classes?

    How about if you transfer to another University... But you loose the credits of the classes that you received Ds on (they don't transfer). Your GPA will be higher in the new university right?

    Civil Involvements

    in What Are My Chances?

    Posted

    Hello guys,

    I'm starting AFROTC in Sept as an AS250. I'm just wondering... I have 10 tickets total, but they weren't given to me in 10 different occasions. For example, once I got pulled over and received 3 tickets for; tinted windows, expired exceptions, wrong insurance card (did have insurance though). I also received 2 parking tickets, my car has been towed twice, and camera red light. Every time I went to court, everything got dismissed. I went to the DMV and nothing came up on my driving record. Could this potentially ruin the chances of getting a UPT slot? Do they look at these things?

    AF Reserves or AFROTC ?

    in Air National Guard / Air Force Reserves

    Posted

    Hi guys,

    I'm 20yrs old, 2nd year of college and I want to become a pilot but am not sure which route to take. I have the opportunity to attend AFROTC as a cross town student and take extra classes to catch up since I would have already missed my first year. I do understand that pilot slots are very competitive in ROTC, and that coming in as an AS250, I would have to be sharp in order to have a good RSS (Relative Standing Score) since the commander would have a shorter time to get to know me.

    A couple weeks ago, I spoke to an air force C-17 pilot (reserves), he made me realize that perhaps the Air Force Reserves was a better option for me since I would be able to fly, and have another job at the same time. He told me I could enlist as a boom operator or load master, finish my degree and then apply to OTS....

    My question is... If I enlist to become a boom operator, how long will it take for me to receive benefits like the 9/11 GI Bill? I thought that was only for active duty folks? If I become eligible to use the GI benefits, wouldn't that pay for my PPL, instrument, multi, commercial? If I enlist, and finish my degree before the 6 year obligation, can I apply to OTS and sign a new contract?

    I want to serve my country as a pilot, and I do understand that becoming an officer comes first...then pilot second. I'm just trying to make the right decision.. I'm open to any suggestions or info

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