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[Ken_gone_flying]

SUCCESS!!

Showed up in whites ready to rock, had every possible number memorized.

Way to hang tough and stick with it.

 

[Uncle Fester]

See? Even if TACAMO wasn't your dream platform, it still beats a kick in the junk. Or SWO, which is the same thing.

Glad to hear the Commodore gave you another shot.

 

[Godspeed]

SUCCESS!!

Strong work brother. Like was said multiple times, we've all hit speed bumps/brick walls in training.

As one of my favorite quotes goes:

"A man's success is not measured by his ability to avoid failure, but rather by his ability to overcome it."

 

[squorch2]

For posterity, where were your rollback options?

Also, keep on keepin' on - it's not over 'til you get those wings.

 

[BusyBee604]

Question

I still belong to the wing and my pipeline change packet has been submitted up the chain for review. Now the issue is whether or not the E-6 FRS will have me. If not, I re-des. But I have been given the shot, which is all I could hope to ask for anyway.

Does the FRS have the option of rejecting an incoming winged Officer in a case like this? I served for 5 years as an FRS (RAG) IP on both coasts. Never heard of an incoming RP being rejected sight-unseen, due to TRACOM problems. Maybe things have changed?
BzB

 

[Uncle Fester]

I think it's kinda handled as a gentleman's agreement at the Commodore level. "Bob? This is Joe. Listen, I've got this kid..."

 

[A4sForever]

I think it's kinda handled as a gentleman's agreement at the Commodore level. "Bob? This is Joe. Listen, I've got this kid..."

ALWAYS ... I don't know if that's what went down in this instance, but that's been the case in my experience, both written, face-to-face, and phonecon. And in my opinion, that's what 'good' heavies do ... keep the potentially 'messy' or 'less than sterling' stuff in-house.

Bonne courage, FTW ... that does stand for Fort Worth, yea-as ???

 

[CommodoreMid]

I know this happens occasionally on the pilot side (ie a guy went tailhook, couldn't land at the boat, sent P-3s), but how often does this happen for FOs since it's not really a monkey skills issue?

In the end, congrats dude. I hope it all works out and you enjoy TACAMO. For those who've been here awhile yall might remember my obscenely convoluted story about my adventures with medical waivers and how by God's grace alone I managed to waive the unwaivable to get into ROTC and eventually my commission. This is just another example in the military of how it's not over until you've literally exhausted every available avenue/loophole/reg that can work in your favor.

 

[Beans]

Bonne courage, FTW ... that does stand for Fort Worth, yea-as ???

Aptly so, it means "For the Win."

 

[BACONATOR]

Does the FRS have the option of rejecting an incoming winged Officer in a case like this? I served for 5 years as an FRS (RAG) IP on both coasts. Never heard of an incoming RP being rejected sight-unseen, due to TRACOM problems. Maybe things have changed?
BzB

SNFO's correct me if I'm wrong, but I don't think NFOs are winged until completion of the FRS (except strike ECMOs and WSOs).

 

[A4sForever]

Aptly so, it means "For the Win."

Hah ... you kids.

 

[CommodoreMid]

SNFO's correct me if I'm wrong, but I don't think NFOs are winged until completion of the FRS (except strike ECMOs and WSOs).

Kinda for the P-3 types. After you wing you have about 2.5 more months in the FRS for the VP people, one month for the VQ guys.

 

[USMCFLYR]

SUCCESS!!

Thanks to everyone for the support and swift-kicks where needed. You're all the reasons I wanted to stay in the community.

Congrats NavyFTW - and it won't be the last time. Chin up!

USMCFLYR