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WAS replied to the discussion Dental Health. in the forum Air Force

Mon, 27 Nov 2023 05:14:25 -0500

Went through Wright-Patterson about two months ago. Dental exam is pretty high level, however they will assess X-rays (taken there) and the dentist will do a quick exam. If you have dental work that needs remedied (wisdom teeth, cavities, etc.) they will typically have you go get them fixed and sign off on your physical after. I had a peer…

WAS replied to the discussion Introduce Yourself in the forum General Discussion

Thu, 16 Nov 2023 03:55:11 -0500

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@SLAP Thank you for the advice and kind words. I plan on doing grad school while on casual status and definitely agree doing school + UPT concurrently is not the best idea. I’m hoping to get as much done as I can before dropping into a class at Sheppard and then picking up after UPT if required.

I’ll continue to provide updates on the ROTC…

WAS replied to the discussion Introduce Yourself in the forum General Discussion

Tue, 14 Nov 2023 13:59:04 -0500

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Hi – My name is Wyatt – I’m a senior in AFROTC and I’m scheduled to commission in June. I recently found out I’ve received a pilot slot and will be attending ENJJPT. Over the last four years I’ve been involved in many aspects of the AFROTC program and have been completing my undergraduate degree studying logistics and supply chain…

WAS posted a new activity comment

Tue, 31 Oct 2023 03:16:25 -0400

Yeah enlisting is definitely an option, however you just want to consider the time it takes for you to enlist, go through tech school, get some experience under your belt, and go to college. While ROTC pushes you down the Active duty track, you could get a pilot slot and spend valuable time as a pilot in CAF with an active duty squadron and…

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Hello there, my name is Isaac, I am 22 years old, married with 1 kid.

I am very seriously looking into AFROTC. My dream is to fly fighters for the Air National Guard. I would very […]

WAS posted a new activity comment

Mon, 30 Oct 2023 17:27:28 -0400

Hey Caasi!

I’m married, in ROTC, and have a pilot slot. I will say the pathway from ROTC to ANG is not clearly defined. Getting a pilot slot and flying fighters is definitely manageable through ROTC however the defined route is through active duty. All AFROTC grads that get a pilot slot incur a 10 year ADSC which starts once you get your…

In reply to - Kirk posted an update

Hello there, my name is Isaac, I am 22 years old, married with 1 kid.

I am very seriously looking into AFROTC. My dream is to fly fighters for the Air National Guard. I would very […]

WAS replied to the discussion Sophomore in college. What should I be doing right now? in the forum Air Force

Fri, 29 Sep 2023 13:26:02 -0400

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Hi!

I would definitely recommend checking out the new analytics tool that was announced here last week. It provides data on competitiveness based on units and numbers.

I’m currently in AFROTC and started as a sophomore in college so it’s another route to consider. There is currently a program to commission directly into the Reserves. It’s…

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Wed, 06 Sep 2023 22:18:05 -0400

WAS replied to the discussion Private Pilot License in the forum Air Force

Sat, 02 Sep 2023 14:10:35 -0400

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If you can find the right instructor, Part 61 tends to be cheaper simply because there is less structure to the training and you have the ability to accelerate learning versus being bound to a specific syllabus. That’s not to say Part 141 can’t be cheaper in some cases, however, there is generally more flexibility with Part 61. I got my license…

WAS replied to the discussion Paths to earning wings in the forum Air Force

Sat, 02 Sep 2023 13:46:03 -0400

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If you’re looking to go the Active Duty route, and you still don’t have a degree, ROTC would offer a higher likelihood of getting a Pilot slot. Active Duty OTS boards have been very competitive in recent years and see a much smaller number of rated career drops (Pilot, CSO, ABM, RPA) than ROTC and the Academy. Additionally, you’re often…

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Fri, 01 Sep 2023 18:06:21 -0400

WAS replied to the discussion Paths to earning wings in the forum Air Force

Fri, 01 Sep 2023 16:32:32 -0400

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Yes, for ROTC you just need to get accepted to the school of your choice (or an affiliated crosstown university) and enroll in the ROTC classes with your local detachment. There is no minimum HS GPA to start ROTC, however there are minimum college GPAs to remain in good standing and be competitive for scholarships. Since you’re still in HS I…

WAS replied to the discussion Paths to earning wings in the forum Air Force

Thu, 31 Aug 2023 13:16:08 -0400

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Hi, I’m currently in ROTC and just finished IFC at WPAFB. They’re announcing our rated (pilot) board results in Sept.

It’s not extremely difficult to get a pilot slot in ROTC. All the cadets I know that work hard and have good grades are competitive. Nearly everything that will earn you a pilot slot in ROTC is in your control which is nice…

WAS posted a new activity comment

Sat, 26 Aug 2023 00:24:31 -0400

I believe Randolph is just for UPT Instructor Pilot training. Vance, Laughlin, Columbus, and Sheppard are student training bases.

In reply to - Manou posted an update Does the Air Force train flight students for UPT at Randolph AFB?

WAS replied to the discussion Future Fighter Force Structure in the forum Air Force

Fri, 25 Aug 2023 23:47:23 -0400

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1. Given the info in the article it seems like approaching the question with regard to the unit’s mission is fitting. Transitioning to MQ-9s may align with the unit’s mission capabilities (facilities, tactics, etc.) and ultimately represent the needs of the Air Force. Having a unit/mission first mentality versus airframe first mentality shows a…

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Thu, 24 Aug 2023 18:22:19 -0400