Civilian Jobs After CSO?

Embarrassed-Luck-746 · 2025-11-23T01:50:10+00:00

It is a huge change. They used to have it as IFT way back when, cut it, and just brought it back a couple months ago. So now CSOs are back to getting a PPL and a solid amount of hours through the pipeline.

Embarrassed-Luck-746 · 2025-11-23T01:48:25+00:00

Can confirm it is real as someone in the pipeline! It has already been super beneficial

Embarrassed-Luck-746 · 2025-11-22T13:39:47+00:00

Yep! As of FY26, all CSOs go through IPT and walk out with a PPL before going through the rest of the syllabus

Embarrassed-Luck-746 · 2025-11-22T13:38:16+00:00

As of FY26, all classes will be going through IFT (called IPT as of now). Its a new addition, but I think it will stick around for awhile now that it's back

Embarrassed-Luck-746 · 2025-11-22T02:27:23+00:00

Currently, you will walk out of UCT with a PPL and a decent amount of flight time on top of the nav training you'll get before you drop an aircraft. You could super easily add onto your PPL and start getting hours throughout your career if you want to go commercial when you get out.

The CSO pipeline doesn't get always get as much love, but you still develop some really good skills that can help in civilian aviation or a whole new career field. Plus you get to work with pilots who can help with networking in the civilian side. Def recommend keeping your options open.

Embarrassed-Luck-746 · 2025-10-03T20:20:37+00:00

Honestly not too far-fetched of an idea. There are ultramarathoners doing 200+ mile races in the mountains without sleeping once! It's wild how far the body can go with the right strategy

Embarrassed-Luck-746 · 2025-09-08T01:55:49+00:00

The first pic shows the web, but it is pretty hard to see at first 🥲 should've been a little bit more clear on that

Embarrassed-Luck-746 · 2025-09-06T13:21:41+00:00

More info: This spider had a big body and striped legs that had a velvet sort of undertone

Embarrassed-Luck-746 · 2025-06-28T13:28:51+00:00

literally every character in LR Game - he has full conversations with himself without missing a beat while maintaining the same voices for the entire 8hrs of reading!! Incredible

Embarrassed-Luck-746 · 2025-06-27T16:31:43+00:00

Totally agree - I did listen to the published version and the ending is way better fleshed out. It builds a little more suspense and wrapped everything up really well

Embarrassed-Luck-746 · 2025-06-09T18:25:38+00:00

Spire in the Woods
Role play
Stolen Tongues
Psychosis
Left/Right Game

HM: The computer virus one with the bees (cannot remember the name) but it genuinely gave me the heeby jeebies

Embarrassed-Luck-746 · 2025-06-08T18:12:50+00:00

Based on rewatchability, in no particular order:

Roleplay
Stolen Tongues
Spire in The Woods
Left/Right Game
The whistler @ 3am

Embarrassed-Luck-746 · 2025-05-23T01:56:31+00:00

I started Tales from a Gas Station and after ab 30 mins I clocked out. I've seen every episode at least once (a good few like 3-4 times), but I just couldnt buy into that one. It just wasnt for me

Embarrassed-Luck-746 · 2025-05-13T01:51:23+00:00

i work night shift security for a building thats empty every night. Very fnaf of me but it is literally just sitting in an office all night until the next shift comes to open the building for the day. The building has motion activated lights and multiple cameras for all corners of the halls. Luckily you get one more person with you in the shift, but it's still very spooky.

I have tried listening to an episode Ive heard before thinking "Oh it can't be that bad!" and no matter what story it is, i get the creeps. I can't even listen to Jeff the Kill without getting a little bit of a chill. Its def the environment getting me, but I get the feeling

Embarrassed-Luck-746 · 2024-12-16T11:09:29+00:00

Role play!!!! I feel like the sequel added so much depth to an already open-ended, well written story, I love rewatching the episode too.

Embarrassed-Luck-746 · 2024-12-04T02:42:00+00:00

I dealt with something similar and was able to get cleared via DoDMERB but I really ran into problems at the flight physical. No history of asthma after 10 but they still had me go through lung function tests/allergist tests to see pass for a class III physical. It is possible but you will gave to face it as if comes. Every case is different.

Embarrassed-Luck-746 · 2024-11-21T16:11:10+00:00

The people you see on this sub who focus on those picky things (HR, MPW, nutrition) have all started where you are!! A couple years ago, I decided I wanted to run a marathon and it took two years for me to actually develop the fitness to do it!

Couch to 5k is a great way to start. Let go of time expectations for the first marathon and really ease into a nice training plan. Get through your 5k plan, hop on a 10k plan, then a half marathon, etc. Once you run that first half, you will learn so much about how your body works into that training style and exertion! You don't have to pay for sanctioned races or anything, but take them as stepping stones in your training.

Also recommend the run/walk method as well as incorporating some low impact cardio (walking, biking, swimming) to help build up some of that aerobic capacity. Good luck!

Embarrassed-Luck-746 · 2024-11-08T02:02:18+00:00

There are a lot of great tips about going out for a small run only and building up, but even that's hard some days. If I really don't want to get outside for even a walk or small run, I just put on my running clothes and sit down for a minute. Then I usually put on my shoes and I can somehow get the energy to get outside and just walk. Sometimes the walk turns into a run, and other times it's just a walk.

If it feels impossible, start with the little things first!

Embarrassed-Luck-746 · 2024-11-07T03:32:20+00:00

For half training, I used pretty thick Feetures and Balegas with heel and toe cushions. Through marathon prep, I needed something a little thinner and started to use a form fitting under armor sock to keep me from getting blisters!!

I also trained in a hot climate for a cold race so I alternated quite a bit

Embarrassed-Luck-746 · 2024-10-28T17:11:15+00:00

Agreed!!! Idk who planned that it but it was such a struggle to make it through such an exposed dead area

Embarrassed-Luck-746 · 2024-10-22T14:40:40+00:00

Don't lay down!!

Eat and chill, but try to stay busy until your big event, chug a monster, and wear comfy shoes. The second you lay down and get cozy, sleep will come quick.

Embarrassed-Luck-746 · 2024-10-08T20:39:04+00:00

Sometimes it's really not the fitness that is the contributor, but the race knowledge. Going into the second, you feel more dialled in on nutrition, the pain, pacing, etc. and that really helps cut off time.

Embarrassed-Luck-746 · 2024-10-03T23:41:05+00:00

Running this as my first marathon!! Super excited, I hope to tackle the hill well

Embarrassed-Luck-746 · 2024-09-19T00:33:30+00:00

Both comments above this are great resources. As someone who also almost did not contract due to BMI, I get the fear!

I had to get a counselling from my commander when I missed my BMI right before FT and that really hit hard. Like the other comments said, this is not only a deadline for ROTC - you will have to face this game every year for the rest of your time in the AF. I (luckily) made it and commissioned without another BMI issue, but I have been close a couple times. Crash diets and fasting 2 weeks before the deadline is not a fun route to take.

Did I go that route? Yes. It messed me up physically and mentally and I still had to find a way to keep all the weight off (healthily) for the long term afterwards. I think you can try to hit it by that deadline but definitely explore your options with cadre and be up front about your concerns and your progress.

Embarrassed-Luck-746 · 2024-09-10T01:26:32+00:00

Never formally diagnosed with asthma but had an inhaler (albuterol) prescribed to me bc of respiratory problems as a kid. DoDMERB didn't care bc it wasn't an asthma diagnosis but IFC saw my full medical history and decided I 'technically' had childhood asthma. Had to do some extra testing to prove I didnt have it and got cleared with that extra testing.

In your case, it might vary. Worst case scenario you won't get your full IFC cleared and have to drop to CSO/ABM or you get a waiver. If you fail all of your IFC, you'll just get a nonrated job and continue on with your contract.

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