What can I do to make myself stand out when preparing and submitting my 153A packet?

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 15 Apr 2021 09:25:26 -0400

Alright, this is my first time posting on here, so here it goes. I’m SPC Stanfill an 88M with the Alabama Army NG, I’ve been in a little over 2 years and I just started putting together my 153A packet. What can I do to make myself stand out (I understand that my MOS and TIS are both awful for what I’m doing). Any comments regarding my packet will be greatly appreciated!!

Response by CPT Lawrence Cable made Apr 15 at 2021 9:35 AM

CPT Lawrence Cable — Thu, 15 Apr 2021 09:35:38 -0400

Does MOS matter? Most of the guys I know that went 153A were grunts, which certainly doesn't give you any experience unless you count hanging your feet out the door of a Blackhawk. As far as I know, your performance on the SIFT, ASVAB score, evaluations in your current MOS and LOR's for any pilots you know go a long way. If you don't know any pilots, I would contact my local aviation unit and arrange to meet some.

Response by CW3 Kevin Storm made Apr 15 at 2021 1:49 PM

CW3 Kevin Storm — Thu, 15 Apr 2021 13:49:09 -0400

If you want to be a WO, talk to one. I don't fly so I am not going to go into that area.
A couple of useful links: https://recruiting.army.mil/ISO/AWOR/153A/
https://recruiting.army.mil/ISO/AWOR/BASIC_QUALIFICATION/
https://usacac.army.mil/organizations/cace/wocc

This should help you get started. Is there an aviation unit near you? If so try to reach out and contact them for more information.

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Response by COL David Turk made Apr 15 at 2021 6:11 PM

COL David Turk — Thu, 15 Apr 2021 18:11:19 -0400

If Fort Rucker is still the school location, go there and poke around (ask questions) pilots and the school without being a pain in the ass.

Response by CW2 Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 16 at 2021 7:22 PM

CW2 Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 16 Apr 2021 19:22:19 -0400

Sell yourself, two suggestions as far as the packet goes; 1: make sure your LORs are very strong (9/10 times you’re writing them yourself and the endorser will make suggestions off your interviews). 2. Make your resume as strong as your LORs. Not sure exactly how they rack and stack/rate 153A packets as it’s not a direct PMOS transfer. Again, LORs and your resume should be heavily thought out. I was FQ-S on the March board and I personally think my LORs and resume were very well written and had a great impact on getting selected.