Ganderly8

Yup that's right. With the legacy bonus, prior rated UPT students have always been able to take their respective bonus while in UPT up until the day they graduate and get their pilot wings. Just wondering if the same is true for this new bonus program.

Hello, wondering if anyone here knows much about the new Rated Demonstration program bonus for this FY? I'm currently a former CSO going through UPT with a ADSC til FY25. At first glance at this PSDM it looked like I wouldn't be eligible but looking at it further I can't find anywhere it flat out says I'm ineligible. Specifically under the ETP section where it mentions "aviators who are currently in UFT who have not incurred the UFT ADSC" may request an ETP. Not sure who else that sentence would apply for other than cross-training folks. I know its a long shot but I'm not gunna not ask, seeing as how they've got my ass for the full twenty either way... Thanks!

I had a bunch of leave when I PCS'd to UPT. They were cool with letting me take like 30 days of it prior to my class start date. As far as during training, at least here at Laughlin, they usually approve any leave request where you're not missing any training days. So 3 day weekends are a possibility to burn some more leave. Not that bad overall

I know you've gotta take a PT test before starting UPT, does anyone know if you can do the new HAMR run? I am of course asking for my friend

I put Laughlin last 😅 Just happy to go at all!

Laughlin for me! No dates yet

A dude in my squadron said he declined a pilot slot because he wanted ABM instead

AFPC posted the stats of the board on the portal in case anyone else was curious, interesting to see

Damn thats crazy, I don't remember the "sexual preference" section of the application... I must've glossed over that

That's great feedback, hoping you get picked up for alternate. PPL also seemed like a huge plus for this year

Latest update from the portal: "Staffing on the PSDM is complete and it is currently with our Directorate Chief for final approval. As soon as I get the final approval, I will get it sent out to commanders/MPFs via myPers Secure. No exact date/time other than ASAP once approved. I'll post a note here on the portal once it goes out."

Hopefuly they at least post an update on the portal today 🙏

I know from previous boards they are usually pretty good about answering questions about results on the UFT page on the portal.

I’m 90 Afoqt 86 pcsm. My score went up significantly with the new update. We’ll definitely see some higher average scores this board!