It seems as though the common theme here is to wait to submit your app and internal recs until your app is "pristine".

I just separated from the military a couple of months ago, picked up a 121 job flying MD-11's, and just started IOE. Would you all recommend submitting my app now or wait until I have a few hours of 121 experience in the MD-11 so that when my app is graded I will receive a higher score?

Thanks!