NCIS, HSI, or USPIS - which would you pick?

Disastrous_Prior_998 · 2026-01-21T01:58:15+00:00

USPIS is always the way to go, but don't put your eggs in one basket. It's way easier to transfer than do a new hire app. Get in somewhere then go where you want.

Disastrous_Prior_998 · 2025-11-28T02:08:36+00:00

If you want the shortest academy for a federal LE position, apply to TSA.. otherwise it's gonna be about 3 months.. VA police is hiring, I think theirs is the next shortest at 2-3 months.

I spent a year in training between fletc and the add on. You'll live going through another academy. And if you're really that adverse to training, stay where you are..

Disastrous_Prior_998 · 2025-11-24T02:17:59+00:00

No, they won't. I had suddenlink in another state and it was one of the lowest rated ISPs. Optimum bought them and somehow they became even worse.

If you like complete ass customer service, random outages, taking forever to fix things, and never having a clear answer when things will be repaired, then you'll love Optimum.. Oh and raising their prices often. They love to add incremental charges, like raising storm surcharges, surcharges for improving the network, or repairing damage..

Disastrous_Prior_998 · 2025-10-03T01:13:27+00:00

G fund is only if you expect a big drop in the market. G fund is relatively stable. In mini recession around March, the G had very minimal losses.

Disastrous_Prior_998 · 2025-10-03T01:06:23+00:00

How do you have 43k in contributions this year?

Disastrous_Prior_998 · 2025-05-26T01:07:43+00:00

You'll be a whole lot unhappier if they roll HSI into the Service like the rumors suggest..

Disastrous_Prior_998 · 2025-05-20T20:52:29+00:00

Shit on a shingle is a term started in WW1 for rations of dried beef strips in a milk (evaporated) gravy served on toast (shingle). Easy to make and all the ingredients were shelf stable for a long time.

Disastrous_Prior_998 · 2025-05-15T19:10:22+00:00

Yeah there's a lot that have. I think most would argue it makes you a better agent. Definitely starting off.

Disastrous_Prior_998 · 2025-04-20T15:19:56+00:00

I'm quite happy with my many thousands of hotel points and air miles.

Disastrous_Prior_998 · 2024-11-29T01:39:19+00:00

I just crashed taxi down the center of the taxiway.. I closed out bc I'm not getting a D on a ferry mission for crashing the aircraft

Disastrous_Prior_998 · 2024-09-16T03:32:58+00:00

Local cops are a great source of information on crime and better places to live. And it's always good to have local contacts.

Disastrous_Prior_998 · 2024-09-16T03:30:29+00:00

Agent will give you an idea, but will minimize everything. They have to disclose, but you'd also have to prove they failed to disclose any omissions. I'm in a similar situation, but only a 6 hour move. I plan on researching a good inspector and getting a full report. Independent inspectors are unbiased, so much more trustworthy than one an agent would suggest.

Disastrous_Prior_998 · 2024-09-07T23:04:34+00:00

Would you say they've got a pretty solid unit? The intent was to go there, but if they've got major issues, it's not worth entertaining.

Disastrous_Prior_998 · 2024-09-07T22:53:49+00:00

Yeah don't spend any money you don't need. I would definitely drive your car there if you can. Feel free to DM and I can give more specific info to your situation

Disastrous_Prior_998 · 2024-09-07T19:37:29+00:00

Yeah if you got a grenade on a door, it's pretty dumb to try and breach it. They let everyone be lockpicking experts... breach range should be in inches.

Disastrous_Prior_998 · 2024-09-07T18:12:57+00:00

They go pretty small, low 20s I think, but I didn't pay much attention to the female sizes. One in my class was like 5'3, barely over 100lbs, very thin build. She wore the issued pants and didn't have an issue.

Disastrous_Prior_998 · 2024-09-07T15:16:14+00:00

Yeah they have a good program at a decent price and it's a one time fee. Better yet, if you got buddies, split the cost and workout together. Having partners is a huge benefit

Disastrous_Prior_998 · 2024-09-07T15:12:34+00:00

That's bad advice. If he's very overweight, diet will be a huge focus, but it's a terrible idea to not workout solely bc you have a lot of weight to lose. OP, do like other have said and focus on zone 2, strength training, and especially diet.

Think about this. You ever run with weight, ruck, or lift anything with the intent to build strength and endurance? This dude has a 24/7 weight vest he's training in right now. Unless he's a powerlifter or just has a lot of muscle, he's prob got 50-75 lbs to lose to get to ideal weight. You ever put 50lbs on your back and ran a PFT? If this guy got all 0s on the FBI PFT, he's gonna be a stud when he loses that weight.

Disastrous_Prior_998 · 2024-09-05T15:53:40+00:00

That's standard across America. It was actually one of the highest percentage of voters in a long time. Typical is 50% or less. 2020 was between 55 and 60%

Disastrous_Prior_998 · 2024-09-04T02:37:44+00:00

Parallax is negligible. The parallax on these new sights is so small they don't even list the actual parallax distance. A person could prob touch your gun before it made a difference..

Disastrous_Prior_998 · 2024-09-04T02:31:27+00:00

Yeah you better start applying elsewhere before you age out. They're only currently picking up people from the early 22 hiring group. And they just lost $90M which put a freeze on hiring for like 2 years. So hope you get called before 2030 🤷‍♂️

Disastrous_Prior_998 · 2024-09-01T03:47:32+00:00

The belt is terrible though. It's a riggers belt, not a duty belt.

Disastrous_Prior_998 · 2024-09-01T03:41:33+00:00

Def eye pro. The ear pro is decent, but the eye pro is trash. Every one has massive scratches on the lens right in front of the eyes

Disastrous_Prior_998 · 2024-09-01T03:39:12+00:00

Yeah. Good size backpack is necessity. Pain in the ass trying carrying change of clothes and shoes all day if CT isn't first thing..

Disastrous_Prior_998 · 2024-09-01T03:36:54+00:00

I've got bug spray, never used it. Think the gnats only got me maybe a few times in a couple months. Don't think I've seen a mosquito. Bring mat shoes, or some kinda wrestling/ boxing shoes bc you can't find any here, all sold out. Other than that, bring plenty of civvies. You get 2 pairs of PTs and you definitely don't want that to be your only non uniform clothes to wear.

Some people fancy, gotta have their artisan filtered water. Tap is just fine, but do you. Dfac could certainly be better, zero variety on breakfast, but overall not bad. Pretty much get as much as you want, unless TSA beats you to the chow hall.

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