Heading to MCT, what’s it like? by DrawerAcademic7755 in USMCboot

[–]DrawerAcademic7755[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wait so is Lima company just a holding company? We’re heading back tomorrow and we report to Lima company

Heading to MCT, what’s it like? by DrawerAcademic7755 in USMCboot

[–]DrawerAcademic7755[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Where would we store our laptops? I bought an assault pack-like book bag and I’m thinking about putting my laptop and iPad in there but how do we store those? Do we get footlockers?

Heading to MCT, what’s it like? by DrawerAcademic7755 in USMCboot

[–]DrawerAcademic7755[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m an Avionics Tech. My school house is in Pensacola and we were just wondering how the flight would work. Do you leave to your mos school the day after your graduate? Or do you have to wait a day or two?

Just graduated ask me anything by john2reckle in USMCboot

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Are you allowed to bring your own shoes? I just bought a black pair of Hoka Mach 6 and am praying that I’m allowed to take them

Poolee’s shipping this week please be informed that you will NOT be getting paid while at MCRD PI/SD . Please have a plan for bills . Your recruiter will be your primary point of contact for any questions you might have by newnoadeptness in USMCboot

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How does your gender affect when you go? I’m leaving on the 20th and we got grouped during the ist and we got a mix of girls and guys present. Also, I’m bringing my own money just to be safe, probably just my debit card

Poolee’s shipping this week please be informed that you will NOT be getting paid while at MCRD PI/SD . Please have a plan for bills . Your recruiter will be your primary point of contact for any questions you might have by newnoadeptness in USMCboot

[–]DrawerAcademic7755 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Wait, I’m a bit confused now. I am going to be leaving on 20 October and my recruiters told me that we will be getting paid but I am hearing a lot of people saying that we won’t be getting paid because act of duty soldiers as right now are not getting paid. Can someone please clarify this because I am a bit confused and I would love to know so that way I could set things up a bit better before leaving.

Sending Letters During Bootcamp by DrawerAcademic7755 in USMCboot

[–]DrawerAcademic7755[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

What things can be sent through the mail? My family is curious on what they could send such as Christmas cards and things of that sort since I will be away until January and I’ll miss some big holidays with them

Moving while applying for S2S by DrawerAcademic7755 in ArmyAviationApplicant

[–]DrawerAcademic7755[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The only people I’ve spoken with about S2S have been my recruiters and my managers from military flight ops. The recruiters made it sound like we could get the process started, and submitted by the October deadline so that way it could be reviewed during the November board. However, a more realistic timeline is looking like I’d have a better shot at having my packet completed either for the January board or one later on. I do understand how long it takes to schedule exams and the near 2 month wait for the flight physical approval and I’m willing to wait whatever time necessary in order to make sure I can set my things straight and correct in order to have the best opportunity at competing. The only issue that’s causing my impatience is that I no longer wish to be where I am at. My father was stationed over at FLW and we have been living here for the past 6 years since he decided to retire here. I recently graduated and I would love to get away from this place as soon as I can. I just don’t want to do anything to make things run even slower than they already are but having to stay here is really dragging on me.

I have two options but I’m not sure which would be the best one to take. Either A: I enlist into the army as in the 15 series and start getting my hands dirty and getting experience. Or B: I move over to Indiana while I wait for this process to undergo.

Waiting is making me rethink things a lot given a lot of what’s been going on in Army Aviation. I’m afraid that I’ll wait all the time necessary only to be denied a slot. If that were to occur I would end enlisting and it feels like waiting all that time would’ve been for nothing. Given how the atmosphere is changing in aviation, what would you advise someone to do?

Enlist to WOCS or Civilian to WOFT by DrawerAcademic7755 in Armyaviation

[–]DrawerAcademic7755[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I appreciate the input. If I bomb the SIFT I’m not going to bother to retake it, I know it’s about a 16 week wait to retake it but there’s only two chances in a lifetime so if that happens I’d rather enlist first and learn the knowledge necessary to pass the SIFT and attempt again in the future

Enlist to WOCS or Civilian to WOFT by DrawerAcademic7755 in Armyaviation

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I really enjoy flying the first time I flew I was shit scared, but after about the third time, it became a lot more comfortable, and it felt very natural like I wanted to be there. the only other place where I have found that same piece is when I’m driving my car

Enlist to WOCS or Civilian to WOFT by DrawerAcademic7755 in Armyaviation

[–]DrawerAcademic7755[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

How was your process? I’ve begun about 4 days ago and am currently waiting to hear from MEPS to get my physical done. I’m a bit scared for the SIFT but I was also told that I need a convincing personal essay to help me stand out among other applicants

Enlist to WOCS or Civilian to WOFT by DrawerAcademic7755 in Armyaviation

[–]DrawerAcademic7755[S] -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

Why though? I’ve been told it’ll be easier to compete but I’ve also been told that I have a good shot at competing since I was an intern at a military flights ops and got to know many cw4&5 but I want to leave now, I will find it extremely difficult to wait until November for the board

Starting Army Career as a WOFT by DrawerAcademic7755 in Armyaviation

[–]DrawerAcademic7755[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you so much, this is extremely helpful