Originally Posted by
tinman1
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Originally Posted by sailingfun
Keep in mind the competition for ANG slots can be very high depending on the unit. You have to pass tests and then go before a board. If selected you then have to get a top secret clearance which is a change. If you have any credit issues you will not be granted the clearance.
Once in UPT there is still a substantial washout rate. Many are high time pilots who fail to finish.
The civilian route may cost more but has a higher chance of success.
And you have to pass the physical, which is more stringent than an FAA medical.
This isn't a problem, I have already passed my DOD MERB and been cleared for a flight medical as I was in ROTC for a year in college before I needed to quit because it was taking up too much time (I started making B's
) so I decided I had the grades to do OTS if I wanted later.