11-04-2012, 01:24 PM
Just jumping in to add any information and support. Currently one month out from gaining my commission through USCG OCS. Around 9 years enlisted and this program is on another level. If I had to complete it again, it would be a tough decision to go back through the 17 weeks for a second time. The deprivation of what makes you human for so long is really trying. Gladly the bulk is done and we are in the final weeks and already have our orders (going afloat again, as requested). Being a commissioned officer is a special thing and not to be taken lightly, look at the relief that just happened....
Anyway, I saw some stuff about flight from there and we complete Navy flight school and had several members talk to us about going flight throughout the program. If you have a certain amount of civilian experience you skip the first part of the program (at least for USCG officers) but as was mentioned, one thing that was talked about was the differences in civilian and Navy flight but that overall his previous experience set him up for success.
Anyway, I saw some stuff about flight from there and we complete Navy flight school and had several members talk to us about going flight throughout the program. If you have a certain amount of civilian experience you skip the first part of the program (at least for USCG officers) but as was mentioned, one thing that was talked about was the differences in civilian and Navy flight but that overall his previous experience set him up for success.
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