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Originally posted by BoeingBoy:
Thanks dude! I was just getting worried because my recruiter was tellin me to enlist and go that route because it does not happen much anymore.

i have no idea numbers wise what is getting accepted, however don't let the recuiter push you away from what you want. i went through several recruiters before i found one that would come close to telling me the truth. you are going to have to do most of the work on this one

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Originally posted by eddiec215:

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Originally posted by BoeingBoy:
Thanks dude! I was just getting worried because my recruiter was tellin me to enlist and go that route because it does not happen much anymore.

i have no idea numbers wise what is getting accepted, however don't let the recuiter push you away from what you want. i went through several recruiters before i found one that would come close to telling me the truth. you are going to have to do most of the work on this one

Here are the active duty board results from May. You can get some idea about the numbers that are selected. Civilian board results don't get posted.

http://www.usarec.army.mil/hq/warrant/boards/WOMayboard06.html

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Originally posted by MedictoPilot:
The questions aren't that bad. Look over the most recent edition of a military flight aptitude test book. I had an older edition and was expecting some math, but there was really none to be found on my test. It's just all common sense stuff, like eddiec says. I don't think that 'study' is even the right word, you just have to familiarize yourself with the types of questions

Thanks for the replys. I'm glad the physics stuff isn't on there. Memorizing equations is not my idea of a good time. Thanks again.

Yalepilot, for some reason my internet will not allow me to view that link. However thanks for the effort. By the way Boeingboy is my other account, I was accidently logged onto it when I sent that message.

EddieC, a problem with my recruiter now is that, he wants to be a warrant officer too. What do you recommend in a situation like that, just trust him and continue the process?

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Originally posted by BoeingBoy:
EddieC, a problem with my recruiter now is that, he wants to be a warrant officer too. What do you recommend in a situation like that, just trust him and continue the process?

i don't know what to say about that, but based on the number of people going through wocs, there plenty of room for the two of you. it will definately make a a good resource because most recruiters don't know anything about the program (at least that is what they say). If he is a decent guy i don't see why he wouldn't help you along. but absolutely find somebody that you are comfortable with.

Thanks Jersey, I have contacted the WO recruting in Ft. Knox, Just so I can enter into this ordeal with a bit more information so I dont get sweet talked haha. Are you an Aviator? How do you know the stuff about WOCS?

The civilian board for June had 20 civilian applicants. 10 got selected. 10 did not. (might be 1 one way or the other, trying to remember the letter I got)

If you apply through a recruiter's office, USAREC will send a list of the board results directly out to the recruiting battalion HQs the day after the board. Your name will be on there, as well as all the others selectees and non-selectees. I don't know if that 50% is standard or if it fluctuates. Mr. Howell at USAREC would be the best person to answer that question. He's a great resource and was always willing to take the time to answer questions.

Thanks Dave, and everyone for giving there time. Thats awesome that you guys want to help others get to where you are!

[QUOTE]Originally posted by RuckerHopeful:
Thanks Jersey, I have contacted the WO recruting in Ft. Knox, Just so I can enter into this ordeal with a bit more information so I dont get sweet talked haha. Are you an Aviator? How do you know the stuff about WOCS?[/QUOTE

i am in flight school now at rucker. my other name is eddiec215

Jersey, Your a lucky man, I wish I was there with ya haha! I still must finish one more year at military school .

Best of luck to you RuckerHopeful. The process can be very long and frustrating. I think they make it that way to see if you'll stick with it! Two lost physicals. One lost grade determination waiver. Delayed Battalion Board. From start to finish was about 6 months for me. Stay positive and keep your eyes on the prize!

I definitely recommend getting in touch with Mr. Howell for any and all questions that the recruiters can't answer for you. He's a great resource and always willing to help. If I can answer any questions about the process, let me know!

Thanks Dave, I think it will be a tough and frustrating road, but I know it will be well worth it! The good things in life don't come easy right? haha

I'd give my right arm to get into WOFT. I absolutely love to fly and would be the best damn pilot the Army has ever seen .

I'm an aircraft/flight junkie that owns every flight sim that exists. I actually wanted to get into the Air Force but I jumped into the Army because I was impatient. AF wouldn't take me after that.

I think it's a great job. Anyone getting into it is a lucky man/woman. I'm 35, with 6 dependants....so they won't let me .

Good luck to all of you that get a chance.

Hello, I'm just starting out on putting together my packet with my recruiter. I'm currently getting ready for the AFAST but haven't done MEPS yet (shouldn't be a problem). I've been reading of a lot of guys with very high ASVAB scores and some say that the scores don't count as much as how well the packet is put together. BUT, do you think I should keep rolling with my 78 QT with 116 GT ASVAB scores or should I retake the test and try to get a higher score. I don't care how long, or how much it takes. I just want to fly a helicopter. Also, should I ditch the recruiter and try to put the packet together myself or just keep working with him? Someone was talking about putting it together yourself shows initiative and effort but before that statement, I thought the only was was to go through the recruiter.

I don't think it's possible to do it yourself as a civilian. You don't have the ability to schedule yourself for physicals at a military post. You certainly can't schedule a board interview for yourself. You've got to stick with a recruiter. If you think you can test better on the ASVAB, maybe give it a shot!

Good luck to you!

Well, I'm curious. If the score already qualifies, how much more will it help to study and try to improve by hopefully 10 or so points? Would a better application of my time be to prepare for the AFAST and just keep going forward?

Yeah, I wasn't sure where I would have started if I tried to do it from here on out anyway.

general question, if you are interested in the warrant officer flight program but as a reservist or in the guard, is there any active duty obligation following flight training?

I've got another question.

I've picked up somewhere that if you've at some point done voluteer work then it helps your chances of being chosen because it serves as a show of character. I've never done voluteer work before, not because of bad character or anything I just have never put any thought into it. Do you think it would help to do some volunteer work now that I've been talking to my recruiter and have already had stuff about me put into the system.

Would they say: "He did this just to get into WOFT... reject him"

or would they more likely say: "He did this because he wants into WOFT that bad... Maybe he'll do good in the program!" (assuming I can get the rest of my packet strong)


Oh and also, I did my initial physical Friday. I've got to bring some information or a letter describing a situation where I was on ritalin for two weeks in the second grade before they will pass me. If I would have known back then that it would be bad for me now, I would have refused the stuff. If this doesn't pass, then I can't get into the military period... much less WOFT.

Vortamock,

Keep working for your AFAST, you can always go back and retake the ASVAB. Make sure you eat well and get plenty of rest the night before, as difficult as that will be.

Whatever you do to help fill out your resume is helpful, how you sell it is all up to you. You could sell it as trying to beef up your application or you could sell it as something to do with your spare time to help others, it is up to you.

Bring the paperwork on the ritalin, the age you took it isn't so much the issue as the reason it was prescribed. What will help is that it was only for two weeks and it was back in the 2nd grade.

In my opinion, getting through the process says more about your desire to fly and possible suitability than anything else. For every guy that completes a packet, there are almost literally a hundred guys that never get to that point.

JTsauce,

If you apply to the National Guard or Army Reserve for a flight slot, your only obligation is to them. The only active duty time you will incur is for training and of course any mobilizations for operations (Iraq, Afghanistan, Kosovo, etc.)