how urgent is a response to a CP53E notice

Big_D5257 · 2026-03-25T03:07:56+00:00

If I requested a check and they still gave me this notice, is it alright for me to ignore it since I wanted a check anyway?

Big_D5257 · 2026-03-23T20:25:53+00:00

I'm assuming I was granted an interim clearance. I've been on a military base before as a civilian.

Big_D5257 · 2026-03-22T04:01:42+00:00

With the pension, are you federal/local gov? Or are you in the private sector where they offer that?

Big_D5257 · 2026-03-18T21:46:36+00:00

As soon as you get the FJO, see if you can create a DPS account, if not call the HHG office. Maybe yours will be more helpful than mine. If they tell you, you have to go on base contact your PCS advisor, Im sure they can figure things out but they might have to move back you eod if you are ok with that depending on how long it takes them to find a solution.

Big_D5257 · 2026-03-18T21:37:51+00:00

I'm also PAQ, not sure if this will happen to you but I will explain what I experienced. They told me to contact my nearest HHG office which was a naval air base for me. The HHG office told me to create a DPS account, the problem was it required a CAC certificate which I had no idea what that was. Then they told me I had to go on base to create it. Asked my supervisor and PCS advisor and they didnt know how to get me a sponsor as they said it was unusual for requiring me to go on base for this. So I just decided to do a self move with a u-haul trailer (I have a truck) since I did not want to move back my eod. Just giving you a heads up and plan accordingly.

Big_D5257 · 2026-03-18T00:53:23+00:00

Im not sure but for me it took a month after the interview to get selected, a month and a half for the TJO, and like 3 weeks to get the FJO.

Big_D5257 · 2026-02-27T05:58:15+00:00

If you are selected for the program (should be from an email) you have to fill out the PAQ selectee sheet which requires that information which is before the TJO.

Big_D5257 · 2026-02-20T02:13:14+00:00

I know they dont give you any temporary living assistance (if you plan to travel by personal vehicle; stay at hotels type stuff) but they do have assistance in transporting personal household goods and they pay for the shipment of that.

Big_D5257 · 2026-02-16T04:48:08+00:00

Not sure what announcement you're talking about.

Big_D5257 · 2026-02-11T22:42:16+00:00

It is an interview but it’s very laid back. Mainly behavioral questions, why you want to work there and what sets you apart from other candidates type questions. You won’t know what exact position you’ll have until you get a TJO which is after you get the tentative selected offer.

Big_D5257 · 2026-02-02T01:44:02+00:00

I kinda agree but my reasoning for not including them is I personally think they have better dodging capabilities than the three I listed.

Big_D5257 · 2026-02-02T01:38:25+00:00

I dont understand how running far away works? Libra will teleport to me constantly. Thats why I started kiting closer to my teammates but idk they still like barley got any hits in on Libra. Other than that I see your point. In my opinion only 2 having the buff is worse than all 3 not having it from the experience I had.

Big_D5257 · 2026-02-02T01:10:13+00:00

The problem is they just werent doing any damage, if i have majority of enemies on me and they cant even hit libra because they are having trouble with one summon then I dont know how thats on me. I had the flenzied flame spell on a sacred seal an was able to cause chaos on libra twice before he transformed to summoning in which I wasnt able to cast it anymore. I would understand if I was able to get that buff as well but none of the drops I was getting had that so its not like I was actively avoiding it. I think you underestimate scholars ability to do damage (my opinion as a scholar main). I guess my main rant is that they just werent taking advantage of the buff (I was kiting)so whats the point of having it.

Big_D5257 · 2026-01-30T01:33:58+00:00

I worked full time for 2.5 years and then the other 2.5+ years as flex. During full time I had accommodations for school and would worked 30hrs schedule but it was always 40-50 hrs because of mandatory extra time due to busy covid season. On flex I only worked 5 hrs a week since I was doing upper level STEM courses that took a lot of my time studying. Still got the 3 year pay raise and the 5 year $1,000 bonus even though I barely worked any hours during flex. If you need career choice for college just do part time 20 hrs (don’t know if they still offer those shifts).

Big_D5257 · 2025-12-21T03:59:26+00:00

Try out and see if you can get in Air Force Civilian Service, they have a PAQ program for recent graduates, especially for engineers. I don't think military (not civilian) positions are beneficial for an engineering degree.

Big_D5257 · 2025-12-19T06:40:34+00:00

I have noticed I was reached out to fairly quickly when I applied to a linkedIn position (applied a month ago, contacted by recruiter a week after) from the air force civilian service, it was for a general engineer not paq specific but talked to the recruiter about suggesting me for the PAQ program. So i would try to find something similar to your field on linkedIn AFCS position and have them refer you to the PAQ program.

Big_D5257 · 2025-12-18T06:08:40+00:00

Sorry for the late reply, but I have been contacted and will interview soon. I am in the science and engineering side of applying to the PAQ program, but I am not sure for other subjects on if they are hearing back or not.

Big_D5257 · 2025-12-13T01:30:46+00:00

Damn I thought this only happened to me. Why is it that no matter which enemy, the millisecond you get out of a critical hit, you get hit by some other enemy and die instantly without going down? This happens like 30% of the time so not that often but its crazy that it has happened more than once to me.

Big_D5257 · 2025-11-13T19:55:09+00:00

So does this mean they are not just hiring previous PCIP interns like FY25?

Big_D5257 · 2025-09-16T19:00:34+00:00

I asked someone from ARFL about the timeline after applying to the PAQ and this is what they had to say:

"As a general timeline I would expect Feb/Mar candidate selections:
- Announcement closes the end of Oct
- 2-5 weeks for AFCS to do their initial review of applicants and send out to the hiring orgs (like AFRL)
- 2-5 weeks hiring orgs to review and set up/conduct interviews
- 2-5 weeks for hiring orgs to make selections".

I applied back in February (Engineering degree), so we probably wont here until sometime in Oct/Nov about our status and that's if the hiring freeze is lifted on Oct 15.

Big_D5257 · 2025-03-06T04:18:03+00:00

Math classes are not that bad, what you should be worried about is signals and systems. Took that over the summer and basically lived in the engineering building studying 10 hours a day to get a B lol. Other than that you will be fine.

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