Originally Posted by ToTheTabs

Being a cadet won't help you with base selection, other than the fact that you might have a slightly higher seniority # than others within your own class if it comes down to 2 people wanting 1 open spot.
That being said - MSP is attainable either right of training, or within a month or 2. Looking at the current list, it looks like some people at the bottom there are either currently on IOE, or just finished.