Usafa2017,
I think you are wrong regarding CFA.
MOC deadline is Jan. 31st, but the last I knew candidate requirements is Feb 28th. Hence, why they call it March Mass Mailing. If it was 1/31 it would be called Finding out February. It usually takes about 1-2 weeks after they close to start major notifications. It is not 5 weeks.
I am ready for 1000 lashes from a wet Lomein noodle if I am wrong.
I would disagree with getting it done before yrs end. My perspective is don't wait past 14 days prior to the closing. Remember Usafa2017 is saying it closes 1/31, and I am saying 2/28.
Nobody on your MOC slate can be charged until every candidate has a WCS. They can be appointed and that is different. I.E. why people say you only need 1 nom. Yet, at the same time those appointed, unless principal can't be charged, which goes back to why it can be better to wait.
If you are a guy can only do 6 pull-ups and shoot 70 for BBall throw, you are hurting yourself from an apptmt perspective. I have never heard of a Falcon going this path because of their CFA. CGPA or SAT, yes regarding Falcon. CFA, no.
CFA is a small %, but still it is a factor, and something that you should not lose sight of regarding the WCS.
I wouldn't worry about CFA paperwork getting lost and needing a month to track it down. Do the CFA even 2 days prior, have the tester submit, call your regional the next day for verification of receipt. If they don't have it, contact the coach, and re-submit...wait for the fax verification. The RD's will work with you.
If you are really afraid of lost paperwork, get a copy of your results, send it to your ALO.
The L in ALO = Liaison. That is one part of their job. They can talk to the RD and work with you and the AFA to get it in.