JAN/FEB/MAR 2014 Rolling SNA and SNFO Boards

[BusyBee604]

Fixed wing jet would be #1 for me however I am not dead set on any air frame in particular. I'm sure we will all have a much better understanding of each aircraft, it's missions, and individual air frame communities while in API and Primary. At this point, after going through a few boards, I am just wanting a Pro Rec Y, regardless of which air frame I end up in.

Good advice. Wait until you've absorbed the capabilities/missions of all platforms before you decide (this site is a good place to get this info).

Having come into the Flight Training Program from an enlisted tour on a fleet submarine, I was shooting for the goal of CV ASW (S-2 Trackers at that time). While in basic, we had two F-4D Skyrays fly in for a short display for the flight students. Upon departure, they executed a "high performance" A/B T/O & climb (they held the world time-to-climb record at that time). It was awesome, & before they had leveled off... I changed my goal to the 'Ford'!

Well I did get VF Jets, but orders to VF-94, a fleet FJ-3M Fury squadron at NAS Moffett. Just as well, as by the time I winged, Fords were being phased out prematurely because of "short legs", and nose gear problems on CV landings. I was quite happy in my career 2 communities, VF, then VA. So your community/platform may well change as you proceed toward selection, as you become more informed.
BzB

 

[Surf]

Fixed wing jet would be #1 for me however I am not dead set on any air frame in particular. I'm sure we will all have a much better understanding of each aircraft, it's missions, and individual air frame communities while in API and Primary. At this point, after going through a few boards, I am just wanting a Pro Rec Y, regardless of which air frame I end up in.

How many boards have you been to? This will be my second. Which brings up a good question, how many boards has everyone else been to?

 

[cb812]

How many boards have you been too? This will be my second.

2 boards, this will be my 3rd board (first Navy board)...... if I can submit my package in time.

 

[David0619]

How many boards have you been to? This will be my second. Which brings up a good question, how many boards has everyone else been to?

First one. Graduate from Colorado State in May. Had to have the will grad letter.

 

[David0619]

How many boards have you been to? This will be my second. Which brings up a good question, how many boards has everyone else been to?

Hey did they give any reason why non select? Also, what is your gpa if I can pry I didn't see it on your profile?

 

[Notorious Nate]

Have not been before a board yet. I'm not sure my package will be done in time for the rolling board.

 

[halfbreed83]

How do you select Helos? I thought there was a separate application instead of SNA for helos, also is there NFO's for helos?

 

[David0619]

How do you select Helos? I thought there was a separate application instead of SNA for helos, also is there NFO's for helos?

No NFOS in helos, it's an advanced pipeline at whiting field after primary if selected. All are still SNAs

 

[Surf]

Hey did they give any reason why non select? Also, what is your gpa if I can pry I didn't see it on your profile?

No unfortunately they don't give you a reason, but I knew my GPA was the biggest factor being a 2.75. I took the ASTB again after the July board and got a better score which allowed me to apply again. If its a no again this time I'll head to grad school and raise my composite GPA for another shot at it in a couple years. It is a buyers market, and I am realistic but I truly know this is what I need to do.

 

[Josh3714]

Have not been before a board yet. I'm not sure my package will be done in time for the rolling board.

I'm with Nate. First board and hoping I can get my package in by next Friday. Everyone who wasn't selected first time around, did you re-take the ASTB?

 

[David0619]

No unfortunately they don't give you a reason, but I knew my GPA was the biggest factor being a 2.75. I took the ASTB again after the July board and got a better score which allowed me to apply again. If its a no again this time I'll head to grad school and raise my composite GPA for another shot at it in a couple years. It is a buyers market, and I am realistic but I truly know this is what I need to do.

I really admire your determination man! You'll get it.

 

[Josh3714]

I really admire your determination man! You'll get it.

No unfortunately they don't give you a reason, but I knew my GPA was the biggest factor being a 2.75. I took the ASTB again after the July board and got a better score which allowed me to apply again. If its a no again this time I'll head to grad school and raise my composite GPA for another shot at it in a couple years. It is a buyers market, and I am realistic but I truly know this is what I need to do.

I just saw this. What was your ASTB score the first time if you don't mind me asking?

 

[utswimmer37]

I just saw this. What was your ASTB score the first time if you don't mind me asking?

its in his profile

 

[Surf]

I just saw this. What was your ASTB score the first time if you don't mind me asking?

First time I took it I got a 47 on the OAR and the second time I got a 51, everything else was the same.

 

[Surf]

I really admire your determination man! You'll get it.

Thanks man. It's Friday, so let's cheers to some good news soon.