1 hour ago, GroundHogDay said:

Just got notified by my commander, alternate select for fixed wing!

Current CSO, first time applying. Scores: 99 Pilot, 95 PCSM.

Was also told to expect a PCS within the next 2 months, no base currently.

Congratulations I’m so happy for you. I contacted the board earlier in the week actually I believe it was last week to try and advocate for a buddy of mine who was picked up and got helicopters and I wanted to see if there was any possibility to see if we can get him switched over to a fixed wing slot, considering the shortage, but I got told was that the program manager is currently trying to advocate for more people from the UFT list to be considered to help try and fill some of the slots. My body was notified three days ago that he was swapped from helicopters over to fixed wing and the fact that you just got notified sounds like they’re starting to look more at the UFT list

Anyone get a projected training course “B3OZYMFS”? Is that for medical flight screening?

20 minutes ago, LumberLawn said:

Anyone get a projected training course “B3OZYMFS”? Is that for medical flight screening?

Yeah that's for MFS. Me and my two buddies will be heading there at the end of the month.

I’ll see y’all there!

On 3/12/2026 at 6:18 PM, jorfy2 said:

My buddy who applied to this board but got CSO just got an email that he was offered a fixed-wing pilot slot with a PCS in 2 months and no base. Interesting what's going on with all these people getting slots after the fact

Had this happen to a friend of mine as well, they were notified Friday. Interestingly they put rotary wing pilot at 1 and CSO 2, got picked up for CSO but not UHT and turned down the slot. Commander got a call Friday that short-notice they could add her to the roster at Ft Novosel. Maybe whatever is going on at Laughlin isn't limited to just that base/fixed wing rated accessions.

20 minutes ago, JASSM_ER said:

Had this happen to a friend of mine as well, they were notified Friday. Interestingly they put rotary wing pilot at 1 and CSO 2, got picked up for CSO but not UHT and turned down the slot. Commander got a call Friday that short-notice they could add her to the roster at Ft Novosel. Maybe whatever is going on at Laughlin isn't limited to just that base/fixed wing rated accessions.

Because they offered a fixed wing slot to my buddy that got rotary, they are back filling the slot with people who put rotary #1

1 hour ago, Justwanttofly said:

Because they offered a fixed wing slot to my buddy that got rotary, they are back filling the slot with people who put rotary #1

Ahh yea that makes sense.

Anyone know when we can expect to go to SERE? The IPT course information from ETCA states that SERE is a prerequisite. That said, the same document says that it’s still actively being written due to the newness of IPT.

A buddy of mine at Vance said they were shifting toward sending all UPT students to SERE before IPT (like ETCA says). When I asked the 71 STUS about this they said it's case by case dependent on availability/timing at SERE. If a student gets there well before their IPT class starts and there's availability at SERE, they'll go asap. If not they'd go after finishing UPT. All comes down to timing.

For my Laughlin bros, 47 STUS told me 30 June IPT is confirmed in San Marcos. Definitely a disconnect between the STUS and what AFPC tells us, but to be expected with all the different locations.

Interesting, I know a couple of us have a 26 June IPT start date out of Laughlin. Is it possible these are two separate classes 26 Jun and 30 Jun?

26 June IPT from Laughlin here; I talked to someone from the STUS today, and was only told that the possible locations will be San Marcos, Denton, and Georgetown. I hope 26 and 30 June are the same, because San Marcos is great!

Also, it seems we’re going to have a higher than usual amount of crossflow folks in the May/June classes, since ROTC / Academy grads will have just graduated.

Edited March 18Mar 18 by Echoes

Joining the UPT bandwagon it seems!

Declined RPA with 94 PCSM, 97 Pilot, 42 Flight hours.

Still no information on MFS

1 hour ago, Echoes said:

26 June IPT from Laughlin here; I talked to someone from the STUS today, and was only told that the possible locations will be San Marcos, Denton, and Georgetown. I hope 26 and 30 June are the same, because San Marcos is great!

Also, it seems we’re going to have a higher than usual amount of crossflow folks in the May/June classes, since ROTC / Academy grads will have just graduated.

Yeah sounds like they are 2 potentially different classes. My RIP shows IPT from 30 June to 4 Dec and I spoke with the UTM and Flt/CC of the STUS today who told me specifically San Marcos.

Are you guys also in the 21 Dec UPT class? Curious if that one is going to get pushed with holiday schedule

41 minutes ago, Shultzy22 said:

Yeah sounds like they are 2 potentially different classes. My RIP shows IPT from 30 June to 4 Dec and I spoke with the UTM and Flt/CC of the STUS today who told me specifically San Marcos.

Are you guys also in the 21 Dec UPT class? Curious if that one is going to get pushed with holiday schedule

IPT 26 Jun-22 Nov

UPT 03 Dec-18 May

6 minutes ago, justtopostonce said:

IPT 26 Jun-22 Nov

UPT 03 Dec-18 May

Same. My guess is they’re concurrent classes between the 87th and 434th. Might call the UTM tomorrow to ask which we’ll be in

Edited March 19Mar 19 by Echoes

6 minutes ago, Echoes said:

Same. My guess is they’re concurrent classes between the 87th and 434th. Might call the UTM tomorrow to ask which we’ll be in

I thought 434th was the T-6 squadron we all go through and 87th was for T-38s for those who track that route.

8 minutes ago, Shultzy22 said:

I thought 434th was the T-6 squadron we all go through and 87th was for T-38s for those who track that route.

You’re right, I meant the… 85th, I think?

26 minutes ago, Echoes said:

You’re right, I meant the… 85th, I think?

Jk you were right lol, makes sense though

14 hours ago, Karma said:

Joining the UPT bandwagon it seems!

Declined RPA with 94 PCSM, 97 Pilot, 42 Flight hours.

Still no information on MFS

Congrats man! I'm going to remain hopeful that all alternates get picked up. What's your current AFSC?

15 hours ago, Echoes said:

Same. My guess is they’re concurrent classes between the 87th and 434th. Might call the UTM tomorrow to ask which we’ll be in

Also in the 26 June class. Heard back from one of the IPT managers at the 47th this morning & they said they see the location is Denton, TX on their end. I wouldn't be surprised if it changes again lol

Yeah its confirmed that 26 June and 30 June are two separate classes

Anyone at Wright Pat doing the MFS on the 26?

20 minutes ago, LumberLawn said:

Anyone at Wright Pat doing the MFS on the 26?

Yeah myself and a couple folks I know will be there. Been a wild week, didnt get our RIPs until Monday and only got my DTS approved this morning.

1 hour ago, LawnmowerofDoom said:

Yeah myself and a couple folks I know will be there. Been a wild week, didnt get our RIPs until Monday and only got my DTS approved this morning.

here waiting on y’all!