Kind of hoping for the 4 Jun class so I have time to get my shit in order. Lol.
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12 APR 17 SNA/SNFO Board
- Thread starter koliver
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Agreed, the later the better for me. I still have braces on my face all the way over here in Sicily Italy lol
Congrats, search functions not working right now. But do you mean they actually gave you a PRO REC N in previous boards with your scores??
Could you please elaborate on why you wouldn't fly Marines?
They seem to be actively recruiting for aviation right now, just based on empirical evidence. I spoke with an OSO the other day he says he can pretty much guarantee a flight slot with good PFT scores.
I'll defer to Marines to talk intelligently on the subject, but just hearing rumors and seeing news headlines about how Marines aren't able to fly minimum hours per year, birds are broken and funding isnt there to keep them up, I'd be more inclined to fly for the Air Force which has far more funding and way more flying opportunities. I've also (anecdotally) noticed a lot more of my Marine friends not flying on their shore tours, whereas Air Force guys I worked with routinely flew to the end of their contract.
Again, take my word with a grain of salt and let some Marines chime in.
That's the first time I've ever heard anyone defer to Marines to talk intelligently about anything.
The Fleet Processor emailed me he says it takes 6-8 weeks, so just sit tight and stay out of trouble. The command will get to you.
thatoneguy88
Member
If y
4 years out of the Air Wing and not a pilot so take with a grain of salt as well.
If you're going to fly in the Marines you must understand the culture is complete different than the other branches. The Marines mission is infantry first and everyone else is support. Plus the road to wings includes OCS and 6 months of TBS( infantry platoon leader development) all before any flight school which will include all the other fun/suck(depending on you) that comes with the Marines. Also I'm pretty sure selection like everything in the Marines, is PT centric. Also as a Marine aviator you will more than likely to a ground tour with an infantry unit as an Air Officer or FAC which will put you on the ground with the door kickers. Finally last I saw they were taking aircraft parts out of museums to keep some of their aircraft flying and last year a hornet basically disintegrated in the air while training in Twentynine Palms. You have to understand the mantra of every Marines a rifleman and every officer is a infantry platoon leader., if you want to be Marine first and foremost go that route but if not it may be hard to justify everything else that comes with it.
4 years out of the Air Wing and not a pilot so take with a grain of salt as well.
If you're going to fly in the Marines you must understand the culture is complete different than the other branches. The Marines mission is infantry first and everyone else is support. Plus the road to wings includes OCS and 6 months of TBS( infantry platoon leader development) all before any flight school which will include all the other fun/suck(depending on you) that comes with the Marines. Also I'm pretty sure selection like everything in the Marines, is PT centric. Also as a Marine aviator you will more than likely to a ground tour with an infantry unit as an Air Officer or FAC which will put you on the ground with the door kickers. Finally last I saw they were taking aircraft parts out of museums to keep some of their aircraft flying and last year a hornet basically disintegrated in the air while training in Twentynine Palms. You have to understand the mantra of every Marines a rifleman and every officer is a infantry platoon leader., if you want to be Marine first and foremost go that route but if not it may be hard to justify everything else that comes with it.
msv123
MVaughn123
For anyone shipping to the May 14th OCS class: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1970437796522879/
GreenSteak
That's a demerit.
Thank you! But nah, I have been through multiple recruiters, various surgeries that required waivers, a recruiter that was learning the ropes along the way (and unfortunately missed board submission deadlines and misplaced paperwork). A long(ish) road, but it will be damn worth it in the end. Your astb scores are off the charts man, great job!
Triumph4life
Well-Known Member
Good to know! thanks
What was your experience like applying to fly with the air force? Harder than OCS for the Navy? What were your scores ETC? I got Y for SNFO but stick jockey is preferred. Just exploring all opportunities.