I was in Wright Pat in September and met someone who was going the unsponsored route. He said the Reserves were funding everything for him until his completion of UPT. From there he was responsible for pitching himself to a unit. The FC1 portion may vary case by case, but he was a civilian off the street and had no problem getting his funded.

Thank you for the input. I’m sure it’s going to be beneficial either way!

So my understanding is that they got offered the job at a guard unit, but swore in to an enlisted afsc as a place holder until they got their approval to appoint. So, they’re technically enlisted but waiting to enlist as an officer I suppose. They have also completed their physical at WP.

These questions are so crucial in an interview. It lets you as the applicant really show the board the type of person you are and how you utilize critical thinking. Everyone should have an answer rehearsed for this before they step into the board. Good post.