2025mustelse
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I was told by a s source that there are a lot of pilot slots out of West Point, but I’ve been unable to corroborate this information.
Yes, the Army has an Aviation branch. Primarily it is rotary-wing, but there is some fixed-wing. I don't know if it's still the case, but at one time the Army had more platforms than the Air Force.I was told by a s source that there are a lot of pilot slots out of West Point, but I’ve been unable to corroborate this information.
To answer your question simply....YES, USMA does Commission pilot billets with the accompanying additional ADSO. I believe it is like Branching any other specialty, you need to go thru the "new" branching process, use Bradso if needed and then complete the flight school and medical. As stated by @raimius, the numbers of acft both rotary and fixed are pretty high, but again as an Officer you primary duties after your first tour will likely be supervision, training, or administration, the majority of Army pilots are Warrant Officers.I was told by a s source that there are a lot of pilot slots out of West Point, but I’ve been unable to corroborate this information.
yup. every Army flyers want to try out for the 160thAs mentioned earlier, USMA has approximately 100 slots for flight training annually. 10% of the Army's fleet comprises of fixed wing aircraft including a small number of VIP jet aircraft.
No attack fixed wing aircraft allowed by an USAF/Army agreement.
But be advised, BRADSO no longer applies for this one reason regarding aviation selection. As of 10/1/20, flight school (IEFT) commitment is 10 years after receiving your wings. Closer to 11-12 year total obligation. BRADSO is only additional 3 years over your 5-6 year obligation for attending USMA not IEFT.
I imagine a few cadets are allowed to branch transfer into another military service upon graduation. No idea if flight school would be guaranteed.