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If someone has offered to sponsor you, why wouldn't you accept? Why not go for the sure thing, instead of the gamble.

You have to be submitted for the PV promotion, by your CC I believe.

We definitely check the bro network

The 118th OG will have a Pilot (18X)/URT Hiring Board 7 Nov 15. We will likely hire 2 candidates. This board is for both non-prior and prior service members, to include rated Navigators or Combat System Operators that want to cross train to 18X. You can PM me with questions or contact MSgt Ron Hartley, 118th WG recruiter, Ronald.f.hartley.mil@mail.mil. Packets need to be submitted NLT 31 Oct 15. 118 OG Commissioning Packet.pdf

It seems like it has gone smoothly for our guys. Once they were released by their original unit, we were able to gain them immediately. Also seemed to be the case with a recent USAFR transfer. Now, the Navy transfers have been pretty drawn out. Usually tied to issues of cutting the AO. Not exactly sure why.

We've had numerous transfer to us. What's your question?

Good question and I don't have an answer for it. My guess is that it comes down to money. They didn't get many UPT slots-I believe that may be 3rd one I have heard of. I've been out of that game for a little bit now, so things may have changed as well.

The BAF Vice Chief of Staff is a huge proponent of UPT. A few yrs ago, I escorted him and his staff out to Randolph, Laughlin, and Little Rock to see first hand how we train. He was a big fan before, but even more so after the trip. And the bulk of their helos fall under the AF.

A very sick bastard

What he did pull off was a heinous crime. At least money won't be wasted with a trial.

I can't imagine that you would be accepted for UPT with a washout from the RPA program. I have no idea about the others.

I have always gotten mine in the anniversary month of signing, which is what was stated in the agreement when I signed it. So read your paperwork.

Then they should be crushed accordingly. It's a failure of the system if those types graduate with that attitude. And the instructors should be held accountable.

The RPA program has its purpose and does it well. The training is not remarkably different between the Guard and AD, if at all.

Wow

^^this!

Schedules and missions vary by unit.

Haven't heard

News to me Latest I heard (today)- Candidates have to agree to attend either 18x (URT) or UPT upon acceptance of position. Candidate will find out which they are attending when the training dates drop. Makes it a craps shoot, so why not roll the dice.

I believe it is 5 months, but I'm not currently sitting at my desk for the solid answer. We had 2 hired for 18x, was advised by NGB that they didn't fill all of their UPT slots (don't ask why, cause I don't know), and were switched to UPT. I believe I heard last week that those 2 will now go 18x due to their packets not getting approved quickly enough to make it in this FY (again on NGB for the backlog). So it looks like it is FY dependent. BL is you will most likely know when applying and/or when interviewing if the position is UPT or 18x. But, as I stated earlier, expect 18x. Most of the RPA UPT slots I know about are for locations where the OG also had RC-26's. There may be some opportunities for new hires to go to UPT if they do a stint with an ANG MC-12 unit and then return to their ANG RPA unit for permanent assignment. This is only a proposal, and right now doesn't look likely.

1. We haven't had any washouts, so I can't help you there. 2. No. All of our airline guys have gone thru full program.

Expect 18x unless told differently

Exactly what I was thinking

WRT guard/reserve help; I agree with making the guard/reserve units that are already flying drones more active in order to fill gaps... Explain. Many are already 24/7/365.