Recent content by HammerHeart

I am currently untrained and I am on a PAT platoon. I'm in artillery and want to VOT-U to Mar Tech. I am awaiting a meeting with the bpso but it seems as though my time is running out and I don't want to be stuck here for another 2 .5 years. I know I'm at the mercy of the system but I want to...

Hello,I just have some questions about the OT process that I haven't been able to find answers to on here. So far from what I understand I have to be accepted for a VOT-U before I complete my dp1 course. However, recently I was told that another person on my troop who is trying to OT was denied...

Hey jolly, I'm hoping you could post some of the answers in here. I have primarily the same questions and would like to know the answers to them. Thanks.

Sorry for reviving a topic that has been repeatedly posted. I'm just looking for some clarification on the courses I'd have to take.

Hello, soon to be Artillery soldier here just looking for some information before I head to basic. From what I've looked up so far in regards to the positions Artillery has to offer, the FOO parties and the Recces seemed to stand out the most for my interests. What I've gathered so far is that...

Thanks for moving this to the right area. I imagine that if I ask for a change from artillery to infantry my enrollment and BMQ dates will change, right?

I recently received a job offer for artillery, and in my haze of excitement and relief, I took it. Artillery was my second trade choice after Infantry. It's been a day since I've received the offer and now I'm starting to second guess Artillery as my preferred choice. I know I'll take a lot of...

Does anybody know if this holds true? I had my allergist write me a letter stating I ate cashews/pistachios in front of him with no reaction, along with no evidence of anaphylaxis which would necessitate an epi-pen. It was also written that I still have a skin reaction of 1+.