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15 minutes ago, JustHangingOut said:
Just got my first interview notice! I'm keeping my fingers crossed that there are more to come!
Thanks for all the help folks!
Congrats! What unit?
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3 minutes ago, Hacker said:
Incorrect. Yes, you can/may log the time as dual received.
The FAA sees you as a student in a formal military flying training program, and it sees the instructor as providing dual instruction as part of that training program. It sees both of you as operating in accordance with the giant LOA that the FAA has with the DoD, and generally provides equivalence to the qualifications of the instructor, the material being taught, and the experience you gain as a student.
Bottom line: you can legally log dual in just about anything so long as a qualified instructor is teaching it.
What's questionable is if that dual time satisfies dual experience requirements for any particular FAA rating...which it probably doesn't.
Awesome, thank you for the info! I was assuming the FAR would prevent the ability to log it without the IP being a CFI but I'm glad to see that's not the case.
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The AFRC board being referenced is a sponsored board, correct? Is the word still that there will be no more unsponsored boards?
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It's definitely possible to schedule the TBAS yourself. I took it at an AFROTC detachment (but I don't think all detachments have the equipment). There's a list of locations and contact info here: http://access.afpc.af.mil/pcsmdmz/Testing Locations.pdf
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Is there such a thing as "age critical" to the NGB? For example, would they try to prioritize MFS, paperwork/approvals, OTS/IFT/UPT orders for a candidate hired a couple of months prior to age 29? Or in that situation would they probably just move at their standard pace and an age waiver would be needed?
While I'm at it, I'll open up the rest of this can of worms. I'm a CSO select for Active Duty. I've had an IFC1 completed (Flight Medicine did Class 1 rather than 1A by request), my TS clearance paperwork has been submitted, and I've sworn into DEP. I don't have an OTS class date yet. If I were to be hired by a Guard unit before OTS and I turn down the AD slot, could any of these selection process factors already being completed help to absolve the normal wait for Guard selects? I know I'd still need to go to MFS, but is there perhaps a way the NGB could take ownership of my OTS class slot rather than having to wait for a new one to be assigned?
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Anyone heard from the 115FW? Interview notifications are scheduled to be out today.
EDIT: Scratch that, got an email literally 30 seconds after posting this saying they're running behind schedule because they received so many packets.
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3 minutes ago, guzowskienator said:
Finally got my score this afternoon. I'm at a 76 pcsm with 69 flight hours. I can push that to an 81 if I fly 12 more hours. Trying to decide if those 5 points are worth it at $100/hr.
Sent from my iPhone using TapatalkI wouldn't sweat it a ton since it's a decent score, plus the boards will see your hours and probably put more stock in that than your (extrapolated) TBAS performance. But since it's free, I'd still suggest retaking the TBAS when you can, but go ahead and apply to units in the meantime since you have to wait 6 months to retake. I have a lower Pilot score than you (92) and I'm 2 brackets lower than you (21-40 hours) and my PCSM is an 80, so I'm sure you can bump it up quite a bit with a retake.
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31 minutes ago, John3806 said:
I retook my AFOQT and my pilot score went from an 81 to 98 and my PCSM score jumped from a 65 with 21 hours of flight time to a 77 with 21 hours of flight time. So 17 additional points on the pilot composite equated to 12 PCSM points which is very close to your 3:2 ratio. My max PCSM score with 201+ hours is 96 so I'm thinking that retaking the TBAS would have little benefit. Thoughts?
Flight time is always best if you can afford it. If you can't afford it, you can probably squeeze a couple more points out of the TBAS. I also have 21 hours and a lower Pilot score than you (92) and my PCSM is an 80, so I'd speculate that there's still a little bit more headroom for you on the TBAS grading. My 201+ hour bracket is only one point higher though.
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12 minutes ago, tk1313 said:
I've always wondered: Is it exactly identical to the "projected" score you see when you pull your PCSM result?
Yep, it's identical.
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10 minutes ago, John3806 said:
Guzowskienator, you get your PCSM score yet? I know you said you took the TBAS a few days ago. I'm interested as to how long it takes to get a score back.
I retook it at the beginning of this month and my score was available the next day. They've also updated my score within 1 or 2 days every time I've submitted flight hour updates. The PCSM office is really fast.
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1 hour ago, stuckindayton said:
It's a little difficult to explain the differences between IFC I and MFS. Some of the differences are historical. For example, the IFC I does not require a corneal topography. That is because decades ago, corneal topography was not readily available. Thus, it was done at Brooks (now Wright-Patt) as part of the MFS. Also, the MFS includes color vision and red lens testing as part of the eye exam. I believe that was due to the fact that there was some inconsistency on how these tests were being administered at the local bases so they decided to have them done as part of the MFS. Finally, there is a computer based "Neuro-psych" test that is part of MFS simply because the testing software was not available anywhere but the ACS (Brooks/Wright-Patt) or the USAFA.
If you've had an IFC I completed at your local base, you will come to Wright-Patt for the MFS (Medical Flight Screening) exam. Generally, this will consist of the items listed above. You will almost never have your eyes dilated. However, if there are any questions lingering from your IFC I exam, they will be re-evaluated at Wright-Patt, including dilation in rare cases.
Most folks have a combined IFC I/MFS done at either Wright-Patt or USAFA. It's typically the OTS folks who come for a MFS only.
Let me know if you want more info.
Thank you! I greatly appreciate it.
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9 minutes ago, Sit On Acorns said:
If you have a DD2808 stamped saying "Medically Qualified for FCI Pending Successful Completion of MFS" you will not need to do another FCI.
All info at the link. An FCI is no good if it is stamped "pending successful completion of MFS."
Awesome, thanks so much for that info! My IFC1 wasn't too long ago so I haven't heard back yet or gotten a DD2808. I'm a weird case -- CSO select for AD, continuing to apply for a Pilot gig with some Guard units up until my OTS date. I explained the situation to the Flight Medicine folks and they're upgrading my IFC1A to IFC1 (given that I meet those standards) and I was curious as to whether that might be something that Guard units might find a little bit desirable or whether it would make any difference at all in regards to the MFS requirement. I guess in theory it shows that I've been through a more stringent layer of medical screening that an applicant who's only been through MEPS (or nothing) and perhaps I'm slightly less of a gamble, but I understand that it means pretty much nothing.
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Silly question that might have already been answered but I'm having trouble finding more info: what exactly are the differences between an IFC1 and MFS? What additional tests are conducted during MFS?
Also, I'm assuming that for Guard applicants/selects, already having an approved IFC1 before selection doesn't preclude the need to go to MFS, correct?
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17 minutes ago, Judgesmails said:
Am I allowed to take the AFOQT before I am finished with college?
Yes. You can even start applying during your last year of college if the unit permits it (sometimes applicants are hired during their last year or last semester), but that's a bit rare from what I've gathered. Is there an AFROTC detachment at your college? If so, you might be able to arrange to take the test on campus with them. Each detachment usually administers it at least once per semester, but priority obviously goes to their cadets. If that's not an option, your local ANG unit might administer it on base from time to time. The recruiting office should be able to let you know.
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28 minutes ago, topdeadcenter said:
I have a hard time believing the PCSM is that cosmic of a predictor. The first time I took the TBAS I got a 69 and the second time I got like a 96 and the only reason why was because I knew what was coming... Idk, just my .02
Was that pre-2013? That's probably why they updated the algorithm to weigh flight hours so heavily. It does seem to make more sense for flight time to be a much more significant predictor of success than mainly just the AFOQT and the TBAS.
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7 minutes ago, Kiloalpha said:
The official line is that it's a whole person concept. However, I noticed a huge jump in interviews when I crested 90 on my PCSM. I also tried to get time in different aircraft. Have you retaken the TBAS?
Sent from my iPhone using Baseops Network ForumsYep, I retook it last week and my score went up 8 points. I've also taken the AFOQT twice so I'll have to live with my current Pilot score of 92.
Since I'm not following a structured PPL curriculum, I've tried to diversify aircraft experience a little bit too. I've got some time in Skyhawks, Tomahawks, and Katanas.
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Anyone have any insight on the minimum PCSM score and/or minimum amount of flight time it takes for a fighter unit to consider you (assuming the rest of your package is high quality)? I'll have 21 hours next week and a PCSM of 80, but that's all I'll be able to afford for a really long time. Obviously I'm going to apply for the boards that interest me no matter what, but do guys without PPLs (at a minimum) and 90+ PCSM scores really stand much of a chance?
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21 minutes ago, jspace17 said:
Sorry if it came off that way. I really didn't know that there was UPT there as well as ENJJPT! I'm not trying to be a douche but I can see how my comment can seem sarcastic.
I've been reading up about the different bases and this post just made me think out loud as I only thought there were 3.
EDIT: Scratch that. I see that OP was talking about ENJJPT. Sorry for the confusion, was genuinely confused and wasn't trying to be a dick.
ENJJPT is a (further) specialized UPT program.
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1 minute ago, TnkrToad said:
My best guess is GC's BO.net account was hacked . . . or, alternatively, said individual is schizo. If he was trolling, that was some pretty underhanded trollery.
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Didn't he pretty much admit he was trolling all along? In the Toxic Communities thread, he opened with "Ok guys, serious post for once (yeah, shut-up haters; you loved it the past couple of years)."
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Just got an e-mail with an interview invite from the 101ARW (Bangor, ME). Looks like there will an interview session next weekend and then another one sometime after that for people with scheduling conflicts.
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Just now, Edw26 said:
Thanks. Never got that email.
Did you get an email from one of the Recruiting & Retention NCOs confirming that your package was received? If not, you might want to follow up with them. If you did then I wonder if maybe they just made a mistake and didn't put you on the distribution list. I can PM you the info if you want.
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3 minutes ago, Edw26 said:
When was that?
Tuesday the 18th
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38 minutes ago, Sit On Acorns said:
They told me they would get back to people sometime in May. Interviews & selections in July/August time frame.
I haven't heard of anyone hearing from NC, DC, SD, SC, VT, nor CA. It's complete radio silence right now.
SCANG sent out an email about two (optional) upcoming base visit opportunities for UPT board applicants. They also mentioned that the board will take place in June.
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I could probably count the number of times I've felt compelled to write an online review on just one hand (and it's usually for extreme disappointments), but I wanted to buck that trend to weigh in on BogiDope.
I've been chasing the military aviation dream for a while now. After applying for Navy OCS (got selected with a Pilot slot but had a family emergency and now I'm too old), applying for Air Force OTS (got selected with a CSO slot -- stoked but still hoping to get picked up by a Guard/Reserve unit before going to OTS and committing to AD), and applying with 20+ Guard and Reserve units (had a couple of interview invitations so far), plus reading BaseOps.net and AirWarriors.com for years, I thought I had a pretty decent handle on what it takes to put together a really good application package for military aviation selection boards. But I'm always looking to learn and improve, so after seeing this thread a few weeks ago and being impressed with what BogiDope has to offer so far, I decided to buy an annual membership since it seemed really fairly priced.
The articles on the site are awesome so far, but I was especially interested in the consultation service. Last week I spoke to Stephen on the phone after I'd sent him one of my Guard UPT board application examples a few days before. He's a former AD F-15E pilot and now a Guard F-15C pilot and FedEx pilot. I was seriously blown away by talking to him. He provided extremely detailed and granular feedback on exactly how I should tweak multiple parts of my application, as well as some really awesome tips on how to address some unique background factors I have. I don't mean "this part should be more specific and you can take this part out because it's irrelevant, but other than that it's good" -- I mean going line by line through everything and really finding the best ways to organize and communicate everything. He really took a lot of time in getting to know me, my history, my goals, family situation, etc. to be sure that he could give me truly personalized advice, and he went the extra mile to make sure that everything on my mind was addressed. He's a really easy guy to talk to and I feel much more confident about applying to future boards now that I've had some truly exceptional quality feedback from someone with experience that's as legitimate as it gets.
On one hand I almost don't want to recommend it because I don't want other applicants to be even more competitive, haha. But of course I'm a team player so I'll spread the word -- I think BogiDope is an extremely valuable resource if you're really serious about getting a Guard or Reserve gig. I highly recommend checking it out.
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Looks like the update is affecting the "Unread Content" (my preferred browsing method) and "All Activity" functionality too. New posts don't seem to be showing up there.