I respectfully disagree with you sir, it worked for me... as a matter of fact the unit never said anything about it really - and later expected that...saying that if you were serious about getting in, you'd apply to every board you could - many of the guys on my board applied to a lot of units. I guess it just varies from unit to unit... luckily I got to an awesome unit at a great location with an awesome airframe.

But for every unit that says you should enlist, you'll find a unit that takes mostly outside guys.... for every unit that wants you to visit, you'll find one that doesn't allow it... for every unit that wants a local, you'll find one that takes mostly outside guys....

If I was asked that question about shotgunin' apps... I'd point out there's no guarantee my "hometown" unit will hire me - I would be stupid to not expand my chances to serving, regardless of what the board thought.... if they have a problem with it, oh well! Maybe that's not the unit for me!

The interview goes both ways - you're interviewing them as well.