BlahuKahuna
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Pima, can AFROTC cadets swap UPT bases? I know here, if two firsties want to swap bases and do the paperwork, it's a pretty quick process.
Curiosity question about ENJJPT and AFA cadets. AFROTC cadets must compete for the slot at a national board. I can't recall the statistics, but I believe they take the top 10 or 15% of those selected for pilot. Thus, the question is it just asking for ENJJPT or do they compete?
I believe that AFROTC cadets that want ENJJPT will meet the board very soon...or maybe they just met. I just recall reading that it is done early fall.
Being top rated is hardly a guarantee of ENJJPT. I was number 1 or 2 in my squadron with great grades and leadership positions but my 2008-2009 AOC wasn't exactly an advocate of me (unlike my AOC after him). I got stuck with Laughlin while 4 other squadron mates got ENJJPT. There were a plethora of people rated lower than me by the board order of merit who received ENJJPT. Looking back, that board was a bit plagued with brown-nosing.
Sorry again: What is ENJJPT? I assume Pt is pilot training.
That’s a good lesson to learn early in your career. I think you will find going forward there are a lot of inequities like that in the AF. The plum assignments don’t always go to those you think they should. I’ve told my son that all you can do is prepare yourself the best you can and hope for a fair shot.
+1
This advice applies to all the branches and the civilian world as well. Learning the lesson early is actually a good thing. Control what you can and don't worry about the rest.
Why are you "out" of training?....assuming I can get back into training..