Hello to all. I am a prior service Marine looking to submit a woft package. What can I do to bolster my packet to be selected?

LCpl Seth Thompson — Tue, 06 Oct 2020 04:35:05 -0400

Also I’m 31, birthday in February and going to have to lose weight since I’ve been out since 2011. I’m open to all opinions and flying is the only thing I want to do for the rest of my life but civilian side is outrageously expensive and I’m miserable being a civilian.

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 6 at 2020 2:18 PM

LTC Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 06 Oct 2020 14:18:41 -0400

Not sure what you're referring to in the "woft" package. My guess if you'd like to fly as a Warrant Officer, just contact an Army Recruiter and see what is required. I'm sure they have pre-requisites, and passing the W.O.C.S. is required for entry into flight training. I graduated from O.C.S. and it's a physically and mentally demanding course. And I'm certain (I've been told too) that W.O.C.S. is also similarly demanding... just get in shape, starting out slowly, running, pushups, sit-ups and keep improving each week.

If you can only run 1/2 mile without stopping, then do that & walk for 2 other miles. Add a half a mile each week until you're able to run for 30 minutes straight without stopping. At that point, it's all about pace- If you can run for 3 miles in 30 minutes (10 minute per mile pace or better), you can probably speed up you're time to run for 2 miles in under 18 minutes easily (and beat the new ACFT standards). Just keep on improving & don't give up no matter what.