Are ARMY Aviator LORs specifically required for a 153A application?

Sgt Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 09 Feb 2022 23:38:42 -0500

Good afternoon, I am currently a Marine Sergeant serving active duty. I am completing my WO application and need to verify information. I work in a Marine Aviation unit and have very good standing with the officers here. I can get letters of recommendation from numerous pilots from O3-O5. Do I still need to look for an Army Aviator LOR?

Response by Sgt Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 10 at 2022 11:57 AM

Sgt Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 10 Feb 2022 11:57:10 -0500

Sgt Private RallyPoint Member Below is a previous post with information. You can search on "153A", then click on "Answers" to find other posts.

https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/would-it-be-more-beneficial-to-seek-out-an-army-cw3-cw5-for-my-153a-lor-vice-an-in-service-field-grade-aviator-for-my-woft-packet

Would it be more beneficial to seek out an Army CW3-CW5 for my 153a LOR vice an in-service field...

I have been an Aircrewman in the Navy for the last 7 years, currently flying as a Crew Chief on a C-37a, and just have a few quick questions about the following link which subsequently holds the following paragraph: " If the unit commander or above is a field grade aviator, the aviator interview may be part of the commander's endorsement. In this case, the commander's endorsement must contain the same statement required for the aviator...

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 10 at 2022 2:59 PM

MSG Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 10 Feb 2022 14:59:08 -0500

Better to have and not need than to need and not have.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 10 at 2022 7:42 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 10 Feb 2022 19:42:00 -0500

Those are commissioned officers. They're completely different than warrant officers.

The fact that you can see them in the daytime is a clear indicator that it's the wrong type of officer. The Army does have Aviation commissioned officers as well if you want to go that route