Pima
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JAM,
I really can't fathom how you take this process so lightly. For competitive states where the MOCS talk, this is a HUGE issue.
This candidate or any candidate is risking being tied to a particular branch for at least 9 yrs. Sorry, but in CO, they share the wealth when it comes to noms. That means, if you place every SA on because you flipped a coin you can actually find yourself with one NOM and one alone to an SA you really don't want!
Next, let's go back to the interview process. "Sir, I decided I wanted USNA over USMA because I flipped a coin". I am sure that will go over well with the nom committee.
Jam, as an AD or AD/DS how many people do you know that were able to 5 and dive? I can tell you as an AD/DS in the flying world I never met one who got to leave at the 8 yr pt to the date. Heck, even our maintenance and intel friends didn't leave at the 5 yr to the day marker.
Yet again we got off topic, the fact is the majority of the posters here agree, don't flip a coin. This is a life decision that will impact you every which way from Sunday. Take the time, and apply for the branches you want to serve in. If you have no desire to be in that branch than don't put it down.
I really can't fathom how you take this process so lightly. For competitive states where the MOCS talk, this is a HUGE issue.
This candidate or any candidate is risking being tied to a particular branch for at least 9 yrs. Sorry, but in CO, they share the wealth when it comes to noms. That means, if you place every SA on because you flipped a coin you can actually find yourself with one NOM and one alone to an SA you really don't want!
Next, let's go back to the interview process. "Sir, I decided I wanted USNA over USMA because I flipped a coin". I am sure that will go over well with the nom committee.
Actually we agreed that is the actual system, except the TA is a tweaking, but it basically ends up at 3 yrs from the last time you apply for the TA. You seem to have forgotten the way it works is they NON VOL for a PCS, do not take TA after 2 yrs in, and do not accept O3 rank. That is how they dive at 5. When you separate from the military you can give notice a yr out, thus, if you you are to PCS during the yr, they won't do it since you are leaving. However, we go back to the fact that schools, PCS and promotions play into the equation with the diving.This is deja vu. Have we not had this conversation previously and determined this is NOT true? It doesn't make any sense - otherwise how would anyone be able to 5 and dive?
Jam, as an AD or AD/DS how many people do you know that were able to 5 and dive? I can tell you as an AD/DS in the flying world I never met one who got to leave at the 8 yr pt to the date. Heck, even our maintenance and intel friends didn't leave at the 5 yr to the day marker.
Yet again we got off topic, the fact is the majority of the posters here agree, don't flip a coin. This is a life decision that will impact you every which way from Sunday. Take the time, and apply for the branches you want to serve in. If you have no desire to be in that branch than don't put it down.
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