Application for Active Duty Form 160-r questions

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 25 May 2015 00:43:02 -0400

Hello, I'm getting my warrant packet together for 153a, and everything is going smoothly but im confused with DD Form 160-r Application for Active Duty. Im currently serving on active duty as 91H. I will list the areas I'm confused about.
Blocks 4a, 4b, 4c, 5a, 5b: do i put any of my current information? such as my branch is US Army, mos is 91H, component is regular army. OR do I enter information as if applying for 153a on reserve duty?
block 10: what is the difference between 'duty assignment' and 'area assignment'?
and is block 11 optional? im not really understanding what it's asking my preference on.
That is all my questions, hope i can get some answers! Thanks to anyone who helps in advance.

here is direct link to the pdf file: https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=1&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0CB8QFjAA&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.apd.army.mil%2Fpub%2Feforms%2Fpdf%2FA160_R.pdf&ei=D6diVeiCLdamyATp9oD4Cg&usg=AFQjCNFhdJS_z-1_ojTCtdyJtIUc92R50A&sig2=MREJu3gMJ9oZGU6Y0Pswog&bvm=bv.93990622,d.aWw

Response by GySgt Wayne A. Ekblad made May 25 at 2015 11:40 AM

GySgt Wayne A. Ekblad — Mon, 25 May 2015 11:40:45 -0400

Good luck with this SPC Private RallyPoint Member!

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made May 25 at 2015 5:55 PM

CPT Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 25 May 2015 17:55:30 -0400

Wow. I have never seen a PV2 put in a packet for WO. I know there isn't much really stopping you but were you able to get a letter of recommendation? I have never seen a person become a WO pilot that wasn't an NCO already. Please keep us abreast on the outcome.

Response by CW5 Sam R. Baker made May 26 at 2015 12:42 PM

CW5 Sam R. Baker — Tue, 26 May 2015 12:42:55 -0400

To respond to your question:

Blocks 4a, 4b, 4c apply only if you are reserve officer already, 5a and 5b do apply to your CURRENT MOS and service component. Block 10 is 153A for flight for assignment and then area is a particular location preference (post or country). Block number 11 is ASAP for all choices you make, so basically the form looks much like the example given in the recruiting packet which you should have a copy of.

Good luck in your application process, it is a little bit easier and I am not making that up, it was done with a typewriter and correction tape when I first applied. Digitalization has increased your ability to influence your packet quickly, the process used to take up to a year to get together which usually resulted in a expired flight physical.

Let me know if you have any other questions, I will attempt to give a answer.