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Flying for Navy, Marines or Air Force?

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I have extra if anybody wants some.
 
Congratulations on your graduation.

First of all, I would like to reinforce to you that your primary duties in either branch would be to be an officer. Secondly, it will be difficult in either branch to make it there, and you should not choose your branch based on this factor.

Consider that Air Force pilots fly fighters, bombers, and cargo, whereas Navy pilots fly fighters, helos, P-3's, E-2's, etc...and there's a good chance you might select for any of those, too. Will you be happy doing that?

I think the biggest factor is the corporate culture of each branch. Flying in the Navy vs. Air Force is different. I guess, the best example I've seen yet of this is articulated by the following:

http://www.airwarriors.com/forum/showpost.php?p=541241&postcount=2

It might be slightly biased, though. :)

Another thing, don't forget there's other accession programs. You should talk to Officer Recruiters from both branches and learn more about the ROTC programs, as well as BDCP and OCS.

Good luck,

RR
 
initialize said:
but I want to join the one where it may be easier to become a fighter pilot. Or are they about the same?
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This is probably next to impossible to answer. Both Navy and Air Force have challenging selection and training programs, so its not going to be 'easier' to become a fighter pilot in either.

Also, fighter slots change on a weekly basis. Sometimes they need plenty of people for the pipeline, sometimes not...for both Navy and AF. If you search the site, you find an agreement that you will not be able to game or predict the system. There are too many 'well I know this one guy stories...'

initialize said:
Also, would I be able to travel more in the Navy or the Air Force?
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In terms of outright travel, as a pilot you might 'travel' the same amount in Navy and AF. However, if you mean see exotic places/foreign ports etc...then Navy hands down.

When I was a Midshipmen, I saw Japan, Korea, Hong Kong, and Singapore before I was 21. No AFROTC guys I know got to do stuff like that.

initialize said:
Which one would I be able to meet more ladies in?
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The question is, can you spit game? Saying "I'm a fighter pilot" might get you the opening line (and a lot of ridicule from your peers), but if you can't talk to girls, then your SOL.

initialize said:
are you able to lift weights during flight school (yes serious)?
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This is kind of a ridiculous question. Yes you can. However, if you are jacked and don't make height/weight standards then you should adjust your routine.

Dietary supplements, i.e. protein shakes, creatine are severely restricted if not outright forbidden.

Also, since being sent to JSUPT at Vance I have found it harder to keep up with a steady PT program because of the AF's style of training.
 
initialize said:
OK, this is probably a repost but I can't find anything with the search function. I graduated high school and I would like to fly fighter planes some day. I'm aware of how hard it is to become a pilot, and even then I realize it might even be a pipe dream.
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Just to give you the benefit of the doubt, asking directly about getting fighters/difficulty/% of people who get them is really taboo around here... you might get flamed for this thread, but keep an open mind about the Navy if you do.


torpedo0126 said:
...Dietary supplements, i.e. protein shakes, creatine are severely restricted if not outright forbidden.
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Really? Even just the post workout meal replacement protein shakes are a no-no?
 
Well I was excited to see you get tore up by the vets here but by the time I got to the end of this thread I realized everyone is being nice today...so I guess i'll join suit.

First, as far as the difficulty goes, they are close enough in comparison. A better approach is to find out which branch is going to work with you the best.

You will travel in both branches, but as far as I know the navy will take you around the world while the AF may send you to a couple places in the middle of nowhere.

Meeting ladys? Well there are more women in the AF, you move around more in the Navy. I pray you didn't think before you wrote that though, are you seriously considering one of the most sought after professions where you will commit years of your life and will go in harms way to protect our country based on the ease of meeting "the ladys"?

You can lift whatever floats your boat but you better make height/weight standards and be able to perform the required tasks.
 
Afterburner209 said:
Meeting ladys? Well there are more women in the AF, you move around more in the Navy. I pray you didn't think before you wrote that though, are you seriously considering one of the most sought after professions where you will commit years of your life and will go in harms way to protect our country based on the ease of meeting "the ladys"?
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Come on man, we're all mere mortal men here. I'd say that's a legit question, even if it is a bit silly.

To answer your last question OP, you cannot lift weights during flight school because they don't want you bulking up and increasing fuel costs. Fossil fuels are pricey.
 
Alright, thanks guys for your help. Thanks also for not flaming me; I was prepared for it LOL.

The reason I asked about lifting is because bodybuilding is a huge hobby of mine... and I was worried that maybe they wouldn't let you lift in flight school. As of right now I'm 6'2", 220 lbs, around 12% body fat. Would I have to lose some mass to fit the height to weight requirements even though I'm already fit?
 
Picaroon said:
Come on man, we're all mere mortal men here. I'd say that's a legit question, even if it is a bit silly.

To answer your last question OP, you cannot lift weights during flight school because they don't want you bulking up and increasing fuel costs. Fossil fuels are pricey.
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Damn really?:(
 
If you base your career choice on whether you can take weight lifting supplements or not...

I'm not even going to say it. I promised myself I wouldn't be a d-bag today.
 
C420sailor said:
If you base your career choice on whether you can take weight lifting supplements or not...

I'm not even going to say it. I promised myself I wouldn't be a d-bag today.
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I don't care about taking supplements. I just want to know if they'll allow you to lift in flight school
 
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