What advice do you have for strengthening a 153A packet?

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 24 Jan 2020 20:53:03 -0500

I was not selected at this board and I want to make sure that does not happen again. What are your tips/tricks?

Response by CW2 Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 24 at 2020 9:22 PM

CW2 Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 24 Jan 2020 21:22:14 -0500

See if you get a reason for NS from proponent (whomever told you your packet was board ready). Look at SIFT and any other test scores, NCOER’s and PME level.

Response by WO1 Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 25 at 2020 1:57 AM

WO1 Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 25 Jan 2020 01:57:23 -0500

Without your packet details can only offer generics: Best APFT, Decent college hours, Good college GPA, variety Army Schools, Professional write ups on ppw...etc..If youd like, I'll look over your packet and give you better advice. I was selected 1st time Go at the Nov 19 board.

Response by CW2 Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 25 at 2020 7:15 AM

CW2 Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 25 Jan 2020 07:15:51 -0500

I would say to make sure that your military experience and schools matches 100% your ERB. Timeline MUST be 100% correct. For example, I was a tank commander from 20 [login to see] 0228, I can easily back that up with my ERB under Assignment Information. You may already have a very strong packet, just may need to be technically strong. Send me your packet, I could take a look at it. My personal email is [login to see]

Response by WO1 Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 25 at 2020 8:09 AM

WO1 Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 25 Jan 2020 08:09:30 -0500

SGT,

I would say most definitely your PT score hurt you. The senior warrants I spoke with said they rarely see people get picked up with anything less than 270.

Very respectfully,

Jacob

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 25 at 2020 12:27 PM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 25 Jan 2020 12:27:00 -0500

I was selected on my second look. I revamped my resume, took another DA photo, and cleaned up my ERB. Keep in mind they only have 2-3 minutes to look over your packet, so don’t make your resume into a book. Articulate your words, and get straight to the point. I was blessed to have some great warrants help me out. Don’t be afraid to get another LOR from a senior aviator either. You’ll be fine brotha. Good luck !!

Response by CW4 Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 25 at 2020 2:52 PM

CW4 Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 25 Jan 2020 14:52:57 -0500

The reality is that, often there are NS for little to no reason...strong packets or not.

If you don't see glaring clerical errors, as some have noted below, then chances are you're one of those NS I mentioned. Resubmit for the next board.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 25 at 2020 5:22 PM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 25 Jan 2020 17:22:13 -0500

You can pm me I’ll look at it.