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Jay_Pew said:
I'm a current Air Force National Guardsmen whose applying to the active duty to go Combat Controller. I just received a call from the recruiter I've been working with that MEPS has disqualified me for a stress fracture I had well over a year and a half ago.... I gave them all the proper documentation on the injury so I am completely in shock right now. I had great asvab scores and a really good PAST, and I was also already accepted Into the active duty by the recruiting Commander. My recruiter told me that my medical documents were going to be sent to the Surgeon General, which the recruiter said is a lengthy process to hear back from.

So I guess I'm trying to understand how a stress fracture that not only is healed but happened well over a year and half ago could disqualify me. I'm also curious if anyone has had any expirence dealing with getting a clearance from a surgeon general and if I should hold out with some hope I can still make it in or that it's going to be an uphill battle for me?
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I had a waiver package go through, time consuming.
You'll answer the same questions over and over.
Do you really want CCT? If so the time to get their isn't important, getting there is the goal.
Have you considered TACP as a backup? Is the stress fracture on a leg?
 
Good morning everyone,
Apologies for not posting my update that I said I'd get to in my last post, didn't want to post without the facts. Got diagnosed with a torn pectineus at the beginning of November and currently waiting to get an MRI to check for a possible sports hernia. Explained that I leave for selection in April and got the approval to train, as long as I don't stress that area. Trying to do as much as I can until I find out exactly what happened and where I can go from here. Started a rehab program for the injury and staying away from furthering the damage already done. Hopefully it ends up just being a tear and continue the program I'm on. Have a good weekend everyone.
 
DA SWO said:
I had a waiver package go through, time consuming.
You'll answer the same questions over and over.
Do you really want CCT? If so the time to get their isn't important, getting there is the goal.
Have you considered TACP as a backup? Is the stress fracture on a leg?
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Yes, I've wanted CCT since I first learned about it from fellow trainees at basic. I've spent my entire career thus far planning for this move.

You're abolsutely right, the time it takes isn't important, but being accepted medically is essential, and right now is the only thing holding me back. The stress fracture is on my left leg. It healed well over a year ago so I don't understand why this is causing me such an issue.

I certianly have thought of TACP as a backup, but if I'm not accepted medically, it won't matter what my backup career is because I'd still be medically disqualified.
 
Passed my official PAST on Dec 5th. An aweomse SERE gent administered it for me(so many thanks to that community)
I surpassed most of the events by a considerable amount, but am motivated to keep improving in every event.
Also, just completed part 1 of my flight physical, everything has gone smoothly so far.
 
Been a second since update. Just got an AFPC email today stating that my TIS (4.5 years) was considered, but there were a number of first term Airman looking at 1A9 for retention. No date for me yet and I have been moved to a second board for consideration. Will have word NLT 15 Jan.
 
First, to all Mentors herein, thank you so much- this site is invaluable.

After much ado, I finally have an interview with SNCOs for SOT-A in the NG. I am extremely excited about this opportunity and will do my best not to screw it up.

Any and all questions and comments greatly appreciated.

V/r,
RD
 
Was notified a few days ago that all 2 quotas for Comabt Control for the fiscal year were filled already. I will have to wait till next fiscal year to reapply for retraining. In the meantime I just finished my flight physical and will continue to get all the necessary paperwork together, that way may package is at the ready when the new quotas roll out. And as always, continue to improve my physical and mental strength.
 
Notified today that Special Missions Aviation wasn't going to happen this time around. My package, while medically cleared, didn't rack well against TIS for other applicants (I've got 4 years and some change). Giving myself until 1 Oct to get physically prepared to apply for retraining again after I hit the 5 year mark.
 
Northerner1012 said:
Notified today that Special Missions Aviation wasn't going to happen this time around. My package, while medically cleared, didn't rack well against TIS for other applicants (I've got 4 years and some change). Giving myself until 1 Oct to get physically prepared to apply for retraining again after I hit the 5 year mark.
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Bummer. Are you going specifically for SMA or are you looking at other flight jobs as well? Well, I suppose I mean, SMA on all airframes or a specific airframe?
 
amlove21 said:
Bummer. Are you going specifically for SMA or are you looking at other flight jobs as well? Well, I suppose I mean, SMA on all airframes or a specific airframe?
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Sir,
I was going to be working toward Helos or AC130s, depending on availability. As for going specifically into SMA, when I applied for retrain, I listed TACP, SMA, SERE in that order and I was marked eligible for SMA out of the three so there was no need for a PAST test when I went for my Flight Physical. When I apply again, I intend on listing the same three only this time I will have over 5 years TIS and will be approaching time to either reenlist or get out.
 
Northerner1012 said:
Sir,
I was going to be working toward Helos or AC130s, depending on availability. As for going specifically into SMA, when I applied for retrain, I listed TACP, SMA, SERE in that order and I was marked eligible for SMA out of the three so there was no need for a PAST test when I went for my Flight Physical. When I apply again, I intend on listing the same three only this time I will have over 5 years TIS and will be approaching time to either reenlist or get out.
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Not a sir, man. A, or Amlove is fine.

Keep at it, it'll work out if you're motivated.
 
amlove21 said:
Not a sir, man. A, or Amlove is fine.

Keep at it, it'll work out if you're motivated.
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Or Miss Jackson if you're nasty...
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Guys, I've said it before: this is my favorite thread on the board. Keep up the great work and please keep us informed. I can honestly say we all take an immense amount of pride in everyone of you who stepped up to the plate, especially those who passed.
 
Northerner1012 said:
Sir,
I was going to be working toward Helos or AC130s, depending on availability. As for going specifically into SMA, when I applied for retrain, I listed TACP, SMA, SERE in that order and I was marked eligible for SMA out of the three so there was no need for a PAST test when I went for my Flight Physical. When I apply again, I intend on listing the same three only this time I will have over 5 years TIS and will be approaching time to either reenlist or get out.
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While it may change, when I went through Aircrew Fundies in October, every single 1A9 was given 130's, and the instructors stated the only Helo drop was for the UH-1 and there had only been 2 or 3.
 
I Just recently passed a screening NSW/NSO PST and qualified for the AIRR(naval aircrew/aviation rescue swimmer) program for the Navy. I had originally trained up for CCT/PJ and had spoken with a USAF recruiter but was told I was a no-go from Miami MEPS for the hearing test. About five months later I talked to a Navy recruiter in hopes that branch/job requirements would be different medically. This time, I did a MEPS to MEPS transfer(of records) to Springfield because I'm rooming with a friend in New England. While at Springfield MEPS I was given a medical consult by a physician and cleared. Despite the potential career change, I'm excited to get things started and plan on being the best AWR or AWS that I can be.
 
Hello everyone.

I recently tore my rotator cuff and was told by my recruiter that it will be very difficult to get enlisted. He told me that since the injury is shoulder related it could take up to a year to get waviers. I am 4 months into physical therapy, which is going very good. My PT said that I am way ahead schedule. Also, my sports medicine doctor said that I am doing great as well. They both said that since I didn't get surgery I could have some issues here and there. But, they also said that surgery was not required for my specific case. They made it seem as if I am doing well. In fact, I have no more scheduled appointments with my sports medicine doctor, as well as him clearing me to start doing very very light weights (no overhead or behind the neck stuff). I do have some pain from time-to-time, but not substantial.

All-in-all, my recruiter told me to keep coming to workouts every week and get in the best shape possible, and hope that MEPS clears me after the next fiscal year starts. Also, I am working with the Marine Corps right now to obtain an Intelligence contract or a Fire Direction and Control contract (DD and CK enlistment options). I was looking into MARSOC or CI/HUMINT after my initial enlistment. However, I am open to all branches if an opportunity pops up, or a door closes. If I can never join, I will most likely be pursuing FF/Paramedic, LEO, or something else of that nature. I hope it all works out in the end.
 

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