Author Topic: Any military, or ex-military officers here? (Read 2625 times)

Fuse · « **on:** August 24, 2006, 12:44:24 pm »

I'm just curious if there are any military officers in FA. I am preparing to submit a package in about a year for a pilot slot through OTS and despite all the information and advice I have from others, I'm always looking for more views and opinions (and LOR too!).

Bellthazor · « **Reply #1 on:** August 24, 2006, 07:56:31 pm »

I was a radar tech onboard an S-3 Viking antiSub aircraft. I might be able to answer some questions.

Broin · « **Reply #2 on:** August 24, 2006, 08:25:22 pm »

I have a close friend who is a 3 star general in the marine core and also a close relative who is a Captain in the Airforce flying F16's... Actually I think he may have bumped up a rank. If you can let me know what your questions are I can ask him

NoCry · « **Reply #3 on:** August 25, 2006, 04:03:08 am »

3 star general!

now i am intrigued Mr Broin!

I was a fusilier in Her Majesty's Army.... (which for those not in the know is about as far away as one can get from an officer....)

Anonymous · « **Reply #4 on:** August 25, 2006, 06:49:23 am »

Quote from: "NoCry"

3 star general!

now I am intrigued Mr Broin!

I was a fusilier in Her Majesty's Army.... (which for those not in the know is about as far away as one can get from an officer....)

Cadets?

NoCry · « **Reply #5 on:** August 25, 2006, 08:31:48 am »

TA during a drunken first 2 years of uni.

Fuse · « **Reply #6 on:** August 25, 2006, 09:12:08 am »

I'm not exactly sure what my specific questions are, as most of them have been answered. I guess I'm just still looking for advice and trying to answer the "is it worth it?" question. I have a very well paying job, yet I hate it. A military pilot career has been on my mind and giving me the gut turning feeling when I think about it for years. A 16 would be my first choice, but I certainly wouldn't be locked into a fighter. I think what I really would like is to talk in person with a few pilots and check out a base or two to get a better idea of the daily grind.

So is this captain willing to have a few drinks bought for him and offer a LOR? =)