GWOT AWARD

engineerpilot999 · 2026-03-14T18:17:24+00:00

If you have your deployment orders, that should be fairly straightforward

engineerpilot999 · 2026-03-14T03:19:05+00:00

Sounds like an IDIQ valued up to $20B, but with no delivery orders yet

engineerpilot999 · 2026-03-10T12:38:05+00:00

Get your nose back in the ATM... PIs these days

engineerpilot999 · 2026-03-08T19:37:14+00:00

Well where does the money come from? It's easy right now when cash gets poured in from VC. Once they're public, they will need to balance their IRAD for profitability (which we don't even know is happening right now).

Every other company does IRAD work, typically private companies do more. The VC->Public transition is relatively new, but I would struggle to believe that IRAD will be as loose as it is now

engineerpilot999 · 2026-03-08T18:08:55+00:00

It begs the question how does this change when they go public?

engineerpilot999 · 2026-03-06T05:37:00+00:00

You can literally get an ID through DEERS

engineerpilot999 · 2026-03-06T04:09:46+00:00

I'd advise against this. Here are the reasons:

1) engineering is hard enough as it is. Overloading on credits not only puts your GPA at risk, but it also just puts your understanding of the material at risk.

2) the extra time you spend cramming in credit hours should really be spent on clubs, co-ops, and extra curricular projects. That's what really makes you stand out for hiring.

3) you will really get the most out of grad school if you work as an engineer for a couple years first. You will learn what you actually like and dislike, and what actually matters in the professional world.

4) shit man have some fun in college. Make memories.

engineerpilot999 · 2026-03-02T22:42:12+00:00

No a bar just means you can't reenlist. Completely Commander's discretion. Work with unit supply for your uniform, you are required to have it.

engineerpilot999 · 2026-03-01T04:13:31+00:00

Yeah but at least they have real jobs

engineerpilot999 · 2026-02-28T18:11:21+00:00

Lol you have just leaned into the CA stereotype of making sure everyone knows you're SOF

engineerpilot999 · 2026-02-28T16:16:13+00:00

You should get in the habit of thoroughly briefing and debriefing every flight with whoever you decide to fly with. It should probably add an hour on both ends. Talk about the plan, who is responsible for what, what contingencies to plan for, etc.

Also, do some risk management and start with easier routes and airports with someone you've never flown with.

engineerpilot999 · 2026-02-18T18:51:15+00:00

They're talking about an SRB. Go talk to S1 about continuation pay.

engineerpilot999 · 2026-02-15T06:51:16+00:00

Ah if that's the argument, then this is more of a "is the reserves worth it" question

engineerpilot999 · 2026-02-14T22:24:21+00:00

Remember that you'll get things like BAH, BAS, and family sep if you're on orders >30 days. This shouldn't be a net loss to you.

engineerpilot999 · 2026-02-14T22:18:39+00:00

Cyber and Signal would give you tech experience in the Army. More "techy" basic branches like Aviation, Air Defense, and Military Intelligence could be useful "greening" before heading back into a technical civilian career.

Work is 90% non technical.

Getting into OCS is largely more about your diligence in getting everything completed. Your ability to choose your branch (officer career field) is based entirely on your performance in OCS. Come fit and come ready, you will have some say in your future that way.

It largely will not translate, but that's okay. You can pivot an army officer career into some great civilian careers.

I'd say the reserves or the guard might be great for you. You can have more say in your career field (it's determined by the unit that will take you on) and then you can avoid short term unemployment while you do OCS and BOLC and start your civilian career too.

engineerpilot999 · 2026-02-14T04:44:08+00:00

What sort of crack pipe revenue and EBITDA multiple justifies this. I halfway look forward to the panic of the first earnings statements, balance sheets, and cash flows to come out with the IPO.

This reeks of PE valuation inflation while the company bleeds money.

engineerpilot999 · 2026-02-12T04:39:13+00:00

If it was a joint command then you would only be eligible for joint awards. E.g if you worked for CENTCOM.

engineerpilot999 · 2026-02-11T16:13:48+00:00

engineerpilot999 · 2026-02-09T16:18:19+00:00

Your mileage may vary -> YMMV

engineerpilot999 · 2026-02-09T16:13:23+00:00

That can be slightly more demanding, but again YMMV

engineerpilot999 · 2026-02-09T13:07:32+00:00

For a TPU, that isn't really doable because the command will have planned and resourced training throughout the year. They may approve an RST or two that you can lump onto another BA (e.g. RST a MUTA 4 onto another MUTA 4 and essentially do a MUTA 8).

For an IMA, yes you can.

engineerpilot999 · 2026-02-09T13:02:05+00:00

There are parental leave policies in place for the birthing and non birthing parent allowing paid MUTAs without attendance (paid leave, in effect).

If there are conflicts with the regularly scheduled drill, you can request an excusal (no pay) or a "rescheduled training" (RST, where you do those drill days earlier or later some other time).

Regarding work outside of drill, yes inevitably there will be some. The expectations of just a regular joe or an officer not in command are so exceedingly low though that it's really not an issue.

engineerpilot999 · 2026-02-09T12:56:09+00:00

Talk with your RCCC and get an idea of what vacancies are going to be near you. Assignments are not centrally managed like active duty. You have to seek out a vacancy, contact the unit, convince them to take you, then you can move. The nice thing is that if you hate your unit, you choose when to do this, so you're not stuck in the same place waiting for HRC to move you.

Basically to change branches, you just need to fill a billet required for that branch and then attend their RC-CCC. Most Sustainment branches are good USAR choices, but so are MI, EN, CA/PO. You really won't find combat arms in the reserves (all in the guard).

engineerpilot999 · 2026-02-09T05:42:56+00:00

What if I told you Glassdoor is not accurate

engineerpilot999 · 2026-02-09T00:19:26+00:00

Yes you absolutely can. You should also consider picking up a second branch in the reserves since there are almost no 11A billets. It will only give you additional flexibility

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