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Ben posted an update: I have completed my package to start applying for UPT […]

Sat, 11 May 2024 02:05:42 -0400

I have completed my package to start applying for UPT slots with ANG units, however, I am about to PCS to a new duty station which requires a two-year service obligation and I will turn 33 just as this obligation is ending in the summer of 2026. I have heard there is up to a 1.5-year wait time to begin IFT, but my concern is that if I…

Falcon posted an update: Currently active duty applying for rated OTS boards. […]

Fri, 10 May 2024 22:33:08 -0400

Currently active duty applying for rated OTS boards. Just found out last week I was a non-select. Still trying to improve my scores and apply again but would I have a better chance applying for a guard reserve unit? It feels almost impossible to be selected as a pilot until you have perfect scores for PCSM/AFOQT. Also, if I were to be selected…

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

Fri, 10 May 2024 11:49:48 -0400

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Hello all! My name is Rachel and I’m a CW2 Apache pilot in the Army. Being a pilot was a dream I’d had for my whole life and I am very proud to have accomplished that in the Army! I now would love to take what I know and transition to the Air Force in a couple years when my commitment is complete with the Army. I will be 32 at that point and…

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

Thu, 09 May 2024 23:19:08 -0400

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Whats up everyone. Names JP and I’m currently a US Army Special Forces officer that’s looking for the next thrill but instead of trekking through the jungles of South America I’m looking to get after it in a cockpit. I’ve always been jealous of the pilots that have been dropping ordnance for me in the past and now I want to be that guy in the…

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

Tue, 07 May 2024 16:33:16 -0400

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I am Beav Klawitter, a new rep for you here at BogiDope.com.

i served on AD as an F-15E WSO (now called CSO).

For those out there looking at age waivers, I entered at age 27 and needed to get an age waiver to apply for UPT.

At the time,’it took a 3 stars’ signature to get the piece of paper off of the base.

I ended up getting the age waiver…

Beav replied to the discussion CSO/ABM and Flight Hours in the forum Air Force

Mon, 06 May 2024 20:33:19 -0400

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Let me chime in here. I am a retired F-15E WSO. Here is a huge piece of advice about ratings that I wish I knew years ago. You will need them in order to count any hours you get in the back seat to PIC time.

Having a PPL- SEL and PPL- SEL with an instrument rating (and high performance btw) would help you immensely in this process.

I am…

Husky replied to the discussion CSO/ABM and Flight Hours in the forum Air Force

Sun, 21 Apr 2024 17:27:57 -0400

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As if on cue!

Husky replied to the discussion CSO/ABM and Flight Hours in the forum Air Force

Fri, 19 Apr 2024 15:23:11 -0400

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There’s not a lot of hard data for ABM/CSO, but some flight hours signals dedication, familiarity with flight and….that you won’t puke all over the screens…no one wants that. 10hrs? Maybe solo, after that I think the marginal value decreases.

I’ve worked with a lot of CSOs downrange in the stack – they do great work. SOCOM just bought the…

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