Would good LORs and NCOERs be enough to offset an AFS waiver (10 years AFS) for 153A board?

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 16 Oct 2019 08:33:14 -0400

Response by WO1 Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 16 at 2019 8:38 AM

WO1 Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 16 Oct 2019 08:38:51 -0400

I just got selected with over 12 years AFS time. The only way to find out is try. The greatest saying I’ve ever heard was “if you go empty handed and leave empty handed then you really haven’t lost anything”. If it’s something you really want try and if you don’t succeed then keep trying. Ensure your packet is perfect all T’s crossed and I’s doted. The packet reflects you!!!

Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 16 at 2019 12:25 PM

1SG Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 16 Oct 2019 12:25:56 -0400

With the current shortage on WOs and a strong, documented leadership background through the evals, I would think you have a fighting chance

Response by CW2 Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 16 at 2019 2:02 PM

CW2 Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 16 Oct 2019 14:02:53 -0400

I've heard the Flight Warrants are a little more "picky" with AFS waivers, but that's just what I've heard, I have no concrete data.
As for a Tech Warrant application...I have 15 years AFS and an approved waiver so.....

Response by CW2 Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 16 at 2019 5:26 PM

CW2 Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 16 Oct 2019 17:26:59 -0400

Cant speak for aviation, but I was at 15 years when i was picked up. AFS waivers don't seem to be a huge disqualifier by themselves. One way to find out though!

Response by CW2 Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 19 at 2019 12:36 AM

CW2 Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 19 Oct 2019 00:36:53 -0400

When it comes to waivers I would say what matters most is how badly they need to fill those slots. The Army has been short on pilots for years so they are less likely to be picky. I had a Ranger in my WOCS class who was 10 or 13 years in picked up for 153A.