Patrick Bateman
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I had to have my CSS check the BLSDM loss roster. Interesting info about Randolph.. I wish they'd shove me in there as well.
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It's changed in CDB for me. Folks should check again, as the dates settled once the accept/decline period ended.
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Vance. 1 Sep 20
Also, MFS was moved up to 8 Jan.
According to AFPC, this is the earliest RNLTD and class start date available. I wish it were earlier, but the backlog must be that bad.
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Nothing here. Need to check CDB on Monday.
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1 minute ago, Bob Uecker said:
Nice! Where did you see the waiver for IFS?
Just what they told me over the phone. I didn't know if it was automatic or not, based on my circumstances. Apparently, it is mostly auto straight to UPT if you have a PPL, unless you think you want/need it. I don't think it will be incredibly useful, so I won't. Although.. getting feet wet with standup tempo is kinda tempting.
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I'm also 22 Jan for MFS, so I'll see you there Bob. AFPC told me this date is still tentative for folks. Also, they will be starting to load UPT dates once the 7 day period of accept/decline is up.
Those with a PPL have the option to get a waiver with 19th AF in order to attend IFS. Even though it's been a minute since being in the seat, I'm electing to not pursue one, as it will definitely delay UPT dates. Food for thought.
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On 11/15/2019 at 10:11 AM, WannaFly2019 said:
Yeah Columbus is the worst right now. I'm at Vance as a Weather Officer and it's not tooooo horrible here, but I just hear how Columbus is the furthest backed up in every meeting I'm in about the subject.
I'll take a stab and guess that there aren't enough IPs or infrastructure to push all of the pilot trainees they want through. *sigh* Blue tries to to put it out the (pilot shortage) fire by dousing it with water and realizes too late it's gasoline.
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13 hours ago, Uptapplicant2019 said:
Some gouge for those selected, I was picked up on last years board for UPT and am sitting at Columbus still waiting to start. All the bases are backed up, so expect to chill on casual for a few months.
A bit concerning..since you're on the older side of the applicants, and therefore you probably also had priority over younger selects, right? Any idea if there's a difference in wait times between bases? Also, what kind of queep do they have you doing in casual to stay 'active,' lol?
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59 minutes ago, WannaFly2019 said:
What were your stats?
94 PCSM (PPL 117 hours)
AFOQT P(94) N(98) Q(82) V(72)
GPA 3.5
Also, there are 62 pilot selects on the list. Didn't get eyes on the document, so no word on the other areas...
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Not sure how I was first on here, but...
UPT Select!
Woot! GL bros!
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16 minutes ago, Bob Uecker said:
Probs not looking at previous years stats. Last year it was 90 pilot, 20 RPA. The most its been in the last 5 boards was 31. If I was a betting man, Im saying 75 pilot, 25 RPA. Thats also based on one of the rated assignments guys telling me pilot slots are “slightly down.”
I agree. At the same time, however, it means a dramatic uptick in CSO/ABM slots compared to previous boards with almost 100 between the two.
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30 minutes ago, UFTApplicant2020 said:
So I received a call back from AFPC!
- ~300 applicants with ~ 200 total slots
- 50/50 split between Pilot/RPA & CSO/ABM
- “Most everyone who received a slot got their first or second choice” (that’s the line that caught my attention)
- No emails will be sent from the APFC side to those who didn’t get picked up, so we’ll all have to wait
-Commander Notification will come out via AFPC Secure to FSS’s first thing Thursday Morning. It’s on the FSS to check
Not sure if this is new or useful to any of y’all but just wanted to put it out there.
Here’s to next Thursday!
Surprised with these numbers, and even more with the on-time release. You learn to cherish these moments when Big Blue exceeds your expectations! Cheers 🍺
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Last week on the portal forum, someone from AFPC confirmed the PSDM nominally meant mid-November. But he provided the caveat that there is no confirmed date, as they were "still in coord with the staff at that time." If it's up for signature, as we think it is, then it seems mid-Nov is a reasonable expectation.
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I'm a bit confused now. It's still a redo if you passed the CCT during your FC1, and then you do it again at MFS and potentially fail it, right? Maybe I'm reading this incorrectly, but it seems like a double check on the areas that could still DQ you. A passed FC1 outside of WPAFB doesn't mean you're in the clear..?
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1 hour ago, Pmike said:
I luckily don’t have to go to MFS if selected because I passed everything there back in 2015. If anyone has any questions about MFS, I’d be more than happy to answer them.
I was DQ'd for color vision as well back in ROTC in 2011. Had my PPL already at the time, so it was a huge letdown. Now on my last leg trying this dream out as a old geezar Captain. With all the hours I accrued, I'm rolling into this with a 94 PCSM. But I'm also sweating bullets with MFS, as I still only scraped by on the CCT (old version) during this last FC1.
Pmike, do you think the new version of the CCT (with the directional C) is easier than the old one? Wondering if this is gonna be a crapshoot or not again...
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31 minutes ago, Pmike said:
I can definitely relate to that. I’m a little on edge though because I have orders for my current career field with a RNLTD of 10 Dec. Trying to get any type of info I can to put my mind at ease because I don’t want to move twice.....
an early November release would be great!
That's a pretty shitty situation. Have you checked to see if you might be able to get your losing/gaining commanders to grant you an extension until you find out?
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Perhaps there could be the same amount or more this year? It may have taken much longer for some folks to get ETPs and waivers this time around. I'm hopeful that the process has smoothed out a bit since last year, and the November timeline sticks...
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On 6/18/2019 at 4:38 PM, Wren said:
I am headed to Vance in October and the Housing Office actually told me I COULDN’T stay in the dorms because I am a Captain. They said if this isn’t your first duty assignment then you aren’t required to stay in the dorms, predominately due to HHG. I’m also unaccompanied.
Are they going to make you stay in base housing though? I'll likely be in the same boat as you in the near future, but it might not be Vance.
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Do you mean active duty or reserve/guard boards?
The process is pretty transparent, and a .PPT summary is posted in the UFT board page through the AF portal. It's a similar process to how OPR/promotion boards run.
So you could meet a different board, submit the same package, and potentially get better or worse scores, depending on who grades it. But, even better would be to improve your stats or work on weak areas. No magic bullet here.
2020 Air Force Active Duty UPT Board
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Yeah man, I'll see you out there. We have to get a cab, unless there's a valid reason not to.