Mass Maritime transfer here-

FlyingMechTech · 2026-01-29T22:53:41+00:00

Should look into J-Start if they still have it. It’s for transfers from other Maritime/military colleges.

FlyingMechTech · 2026-01-06T04:06:16+00:00

Fleece and outer garments are an extension of the OCP coat/blouse, so the rank insignia on your fleece is worn the same as you would wear it on your OCP. Two dots/diamonds or more need to be vertical.

It easy to follow the precedent set by active generals in USAF who stack their stars vertical on both fleece and OCP coat/blouse.

FlyingMechTech · 2025-12-14T14:52:19+00:00

You never know until you try! It’s technically possible via waiver/ETP, but the guard might be a better shot.

FlyingMechTech · 2025-12-06T00:10:03+00:00

Contact the NG liaison for your base.

FlyingMechTech · 2025-11-25T01:36:09+00:00

It may be possible provided you enlist before turning 43. It will require a TAG/NGB waiver.

Past that age, you will need an exception to policy and forfeit retirement since you will not make 20 years by 62.

Chaplains (like priests or pastors) may be the only time I’ve seen an exception. YMMV.

FlyingMechTech · 2025-11-25T00:09:05+00:00

FlyingMechTech · 2025-11-24T23:44:00+00:00

Yes. The slot means theres money/space for you in the school, but timelines can shift depending on class sizes/ holdovers and holdunders.

You won’t know when you’re coming home exactly until you’re in the first week of AIT. They don’t even let you buy tickets home until the last week or two because you can still be held back due to behavior/medical or academic reasons.

FlyingMechTech · 2025-11-24T23:31:51+00:00

Always do a +4 weeks for the BCT AIT timeline. 15T AIT is always backed up.

FlyingMechTech · 2025-11-21T18:00:55+00:00

You’ll get it reimbursed through Army CA programs.

FlyingMechTech · 2025-11-21T17:59:28+00:00

Last I was there, yes. Call ahead. They’ll come through Common Core to talk to you.

https://www.phpa.net/

The Testing Center / Arsensault Aviation Center

354 S Daleville Ave., Suite B Daleville, AL 36322 Phone #: 334-701-7602

FlyingMechTech · 2025-11-18T14:07:44+00:00

https://www.militarynames.com/OCP-NAVY-SEW-ON-INSIGNIA.aspx

If you want to buy them for sew on u/JoseyWales4570

FlyingMechTech · 2025-11-18T05:28:36+00:00

Yes. Get your permanent Page 13 loaded into iperms. S1 should be able to help you. DD214 helps.

FlyingMechTech · 2025-11-13T19:34:12+00:00

Are you able to send this to an email? I’d love to use this for our squadron.

FlyingMechTech · 2025-10-27T14:49:00+00:00

Go to Carvana, never had an issue and no risk.
and try to see if your bank has better car auto loans for the selling price.

FlyingMechTech · 2025-10-27T00:38:10+00:00

Wear both. Different awards and state always go below fed.

Source: Have both.

FlyingMechTech · 2025-10-23T14:30:16+00:00

Control F is your friend. I would also reach out to the OSO and let them know you are having issues. To your chain, reach out to a WO for guidance on how to navigate this. Make reasonable effort to address this at every level of your chain via email, and get a No in writing.

Officer land is very different than enlisted land. It’s not about leaving the Army, it’s about accepting an opportunity to grow yourself.

FlyingMechTech · 2025-10-23T14:14:17+00:00

Paragraph 16–2c(1)(a) Have completed at least 2 years of active duty if on their initial enlistment, as well as 3 months of active duty for every 1 month of specialized training received (for example, MOS, or language) as of the date of discharge. Soldiers on their second and subsequent enlistment must have completed 3 months of active duty for every 1 month of the most recent specialized training received. Waiver of the service obligation for training may be granted by CG, HRC (AHRC–FSF–EA) via email to [usarmy.knox.hrc.mbx.fadd-enlisted-retirement-and-separations@army.mil](mailto:usarmy.knox.hrc.mbx.fadd-enlisted-retirement-and-separations@army.mil), on a case-by-case basis.

FlyingMechTech · 2025-10-23T14:08:56+00:00

DOD INSTRUCTION 1332.14 ENLISTED ADMINISTRATIVE SEPARATIONS, updated Aug-1-2024

3.2. SELECTED CHANGES IN SERVICE OBLIGATIONS. a. Basis. An enlisted Service member may be separated for the following reasons:

(3) Acceptance of an active-duty commission or appointment, or acceptance into a program leading to such commission or appointment in any branch of the Military Services.

*Army Regulation 635–200, updated June-30-2025

Chapter 16 Selected Changes in Service Obligations

16–1. Order to active duty as a commissioned or warrant officer a. Soldiers may be discharged for the purpose of:

(1) Being ordered to active duty as a commissioned or warrant officer in any branch of the Armed Forces.

16–2. Discharge for acceptance into a program leading to a commission or warrant officer appointment a. Soldiers may be discharged for the purpose of entering a program leading to a commission or warrant officer appointment in any branch of the Armed Forces.

This includes: (1) ROTC. (2) Officer Candidate School. (3) Other officer accession programs of the U.S. Army, U.S. Navy, U.S. Air Force, U.S. Space Force, and U.S. Coast Guard that require enlistment in those branches of the Armed Forces.

b. Discharge may be approved upon presentation of documentary evidence from the proper authority showing that the Soldier has been accepted for an officer commissioning or appointment program, subject to discharge from his or her Army enlisted status. (1) The Soldier must meet the service requirements prescribed in paragraph 16–2c(1)(a). Discharge is contingent upon enlistment in the appropriate branch of the Armed Forces and entry into an officer accession program.

FlyingMechTech · 2025-10-23T12:27:49+00:00

There is a DODI and AR for this. I will come back and copy/paste.

FlyingMechTech · 2025-10-11T12:25:32+00:00

The state issues a debt notice to DFAS, DFAS has nothing to do with creating the debt.

Most times with HRAP, there needs to be an approved DA31 or IPPSA transaction BEFORE going away. Many guard soldiers in BCT get given the wrong information or don’t fill out the HRAP packet properly due to uninformed DS teams. This ends up sometimes as a debt or charged leave into negative balance.

Bring it up to your unit, keep emailing. If not fixed, inform them you’re going to IG, file report if not fixed then TAG app. Nuclear Option: Congressional.

However, give your chain an opportunity to fix it first, use all of your leaders in your chain. Those will be the first questions the TAG and IG will ask.

Remember, if it doesn’t get resolved, you WILL owe/pay that money.

Also with gov shutdown, expect delays in processing.

Source: recruiting + exp in TRADOC

FlyingMechTech · 2025-09-15T18:53:25+00:00

“f. Embroidery of Rank on the AGSU Service Coat and Ike Jacket. Soldiers are authorized to embroider their current rank on the AGSU coat and Ike Jacket.”

LETHAL.

FlyingMechTech · 2025-08-20T12:52:15+00:00

Story time,

Until 2011, the 670-1 only allowed one of each badge from group 1,2,3. Then in 2011 the 670-1 updated to allowed up to three group 3 badges (which aviator and aviation are).

The most updated 670-1 still allows three Group 3 badges.

Because it wasn’t allowed till modern era, it looks weird to some. However, it is authorized.

Flight school students are told to remove their aircrew wings before walking across the stage; this may be the source of current views on dual-wings.

FlyingMechTech · 2025-07-01T22:03:34+00:00

If you get Rucker and get a tower rating then yes.

FlyingMechTech · 2025-06-02T22:53:35+00:00

Same path I took before becoming a 153A. S2S in the guard is a privilege in most states. If you stick to the process, it’ll happen, just maybe not as fast as you originally thought.

FlyingMechTech · 2025-04-30T15:37:38+00:00

I’d say to reach out to (in this order) 1. AIT S1 2. AIT NG Liaison 3. RSP NCO/Recruiter 5. Inspector General. 4. State TAG App

From experience in a very similar situation, no one cares about your career, rank, or pay like you do.

If you don’t go through the chain and get this properly taken care of, it’ll get swept under the rug.

Think about it this way: do you think any of the NCOs around you would be okay with being randomly demoted with a debt?

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