Well, to start off, I'll introduce myself. My name is Tom and I am a sophomore at the University of North Dakota. I am majoring in Commercial Aviation and Aviation Manage. By the end of the year, I will have my Commercial certificate, Instrument rating and multiengine endorsement. I know many guys here who have already got flight training slots. I read a little about BDCP and talked to a Navy recruiter, but I still have some questions.
1. If I get accepted for a flight slot and don't pass OCS, I would go to normal basic. If this happens, what is the commitment? 4 years?
2. If I pass OCS, but not the survival training, how does that compare to the above? Still an officer? Time of service?
3. If I pass OCS and survival training, but don't complete flight training what are the options and the commitment?
4. If I pass OCS, survival training and flight training, but for instance I lose an eye, what is the commitment then? Is it still the standard 8 years beyond flight school graduation?
5. What is a competitive physical test, i.e. # of push ups and sit ups and 1.5 mile run?
6. What is the deal about after committing and doing well in college that some sort of promotion and a raise go on?
7. Does anyone know what kind of abbreviated training I would receive if I go into the Navy with all my ratings and certificates up to Multiengine Instructor?
8. For the application process, what type of letters of recommendation are the best? What about the essays, such as attitudes and general ideas that convey good qualifications? What is a competitive GPA?
Sorry if these questions seem naive. I appreciate any advice and wisdom for those farther along than myself.
1. If I get accepted for a flight slot and don't pass OCS, I would go to normal basic. If this happens, what is the commitment? 4 years?
2. If I pass OCS, but not the survival training, how does that compare to the above? Still an officer? Time of service?
3. If I pass OCS and survival training, but don't complete flight training what are the options and the commitment?
4. If I pass OCS, survival training and flight training, but for instance I lose an eye, what is the commitment then? Is it still the standard 8 years beyond flight school graduation?
5. What is a competitive physical test, i.e. # of push ups and sit ups and 1.5 mile run?
6. What is the deal about after committing and doing well in college that some sort of promotion and a raise go on?
7. Does anyone know what kind of abbreviated training I would receive if I go into the Navy with all my ratings and certificates up to Multiengine Instructor?
8. For the application process, what type of letters of recommendation are the best? What about the essays, such as attitudes and general ideas that convey good qualifications? What is a competitive GPA?
Sorry if these questions seem naive. I appreciate any advice and wisdom for those farther along than myself.
