Pensacola A School

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Comment by Raymond (Kacey's Dad) Runyan on November 18, 2009 at 10:30am

Thanks. Great info.

Comment by NavyDads Admin (Paul) on November 18, 2009 at 9:51am

Raymond....


Try a search for: Naval Aircrewman Operator (AWO)

This from a Navy publicaton--- not much specific for AWO

The Aircrewman Program is a six-year enlistment program guaranteeing an initial flying assignment as a flight crewmember in fixed wing or helicopter aircraft and provides for training via various Class “A” Schools for a specific service rating within the Naval Aircrewman (AW) general rating. You will undergo some of the most demanding physical training offered by the military services in this program. You must volunteer for flying duty, be capable of passing a Class II swim test, and pass an aviation flight physical. You must be made aware that your entrance physical examination will be verified for flight qualifications at Recruit Training Command and Naval Aircrewman Candidate School (NACCS).
QUALIFICATIONS. You must meet all enlistment eligibility requirements, the following additional requirements.

■ASVAB. You must have a minimum score of VE+AR+MK+MC=210 or VE+AR+MK+AS=210. Your ASVAB scores will be reviewed upon classification at NACCS to ensure further qualification for a specific source rating.
■Age. You must be 30 years of age or less at the time of enlistment.
■Physical Fitness. While in Delayed Entry Program, but prior to shipping, Aircrew candidates must pass the Navy’s Physical Readiness Test (PRT) with a score of satisfactory-medium (sat-medium) for your age and gender (refer to OPNAVINST 6110.1). Aircrew candidates shall sign a Hold Harmless Agreement prior to being administered the PRT.
■Drug Usage. Use of illegal or controlled substances is cause for application disapproval due to the inherently hazardous nature of this program. Drug waivers will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
■Citizenship. Must be a U.S. citizen.
■Education. Must be a high school graduate.
■Normal color and depth perception.
■Vision must correct to 20/20 in both eyes and correction must be worn.
■In accordance with MANMED P-117, Article 15-92, applicants must meet the hearing standards for Student Naval Aviator (SNA) as follows;
Aircrew Hearing Standards
Frequency (hz) Decibel (dB)
500 25
1000 25
2000 25
3000 45
4000 55

■No speech impediment. All applicants will test for “reading aloud” in accordance with MANMED P-117 Article 15-95.
■Must meet aviation duty minimum and maximum nude body weights are 103 pounds and 245 pounds respectively.
■Hay fever, asthma, bee sting/food allergy reaction and chronic motion sickness are disqualifying.
Applicants for aviation programs are held to strict physical standards and therefore are less likely to be recommended for waivers.

SECURITY CLEARANCE. You must have citizenship and character requirements to be granted a SECRET clearance and meet reliability standards for assignment to the Personnel Reliability Program (PRP as specified in SECNAVINST 5510.30). A complete PRP screen is not required for enlistment.
SERVICE RATINGS. Men and Women enlisted in the Aircrew program will be assigned to one of the following service ratings within the Naval Aircrewman (AW) general rating: Aircrewman Helicopter (AWS), Aircrewman Operator (AWO), Aircrewman Mechanical (AWF), or Aircrewman Avionics (AWV). Assignment to a specific class “A” school for a service rating within the program will be made while assigned to Naval Aircrew Candidate School (NACCS) and will be based on the applicant’s test scores, personal desires, needs of the Navy, and continued eligibility for the Aircrew program. Aircrew Rescue Swimmer (AIRR) for additional information about the swimmer program.
TRAINING CYCLE. Trainees are normally assigned to Class “A” School immediately after completion of NACCS. The normal training cycle is:

■a. Recruit Training (Great Lakes, IL)
■b. Naval Aircrew Candidate School (Pensacola, FL)
■c. Class “A” School (Pensacola, FL)
■d. Survival Evasion Resistance Escape (SERE) School (San Diego, CA or Brunswick, ME)
■e. Fleet Replacement Squadron (FRS) various locales)
■f. Initial squadron assignment (various locales)
ENLISTMENT TERM. You must enlist in the U.S. Navy or in the Full Time Support (FTS) Enlistment Program for four years and concurrently execute an Agreement to Extend Enlistment (NAVPERS 1070/621 or NAVPERS 1070/622) for 24 months using the following narrative reason entry:

“Training in the Aircrewman Program and accelerated advancement to paygrade E4 in accordance with MILPERSMAN Article 1220-010. Accelerated advancement to E4 is authorized only after successful completion of Naval Aircrew Candidate School, Class “A” School, and Fleet Replacement Squadron training. I understand that this extension becomes binding upon execution and thereafter may not be canceled except as set forth in MILPERSMAN Article 1160-040.

AIRCREWMAN PROGRAM SCREENING. For program moral conduct eligibility requirements (if you have prior civil/criminal offenses) see your local Navy Recruiter for type of offenses which may disqualify you or to determine appropriate waiver authority you may require.

Comment by NotAChance on November 16, 2009 at 7:06pm

oh good grief! I haven't bee on navyformoms or navyfordads since I left for PIR 11-13-2009... THIS IS HORRIBLE NEWS!!! My daughter arrived at Corry Station the following day to start A School... I hope the new arrival sailors have been briefed on this. and to think I was worried about a hurricane! My condolences to the family of Sailor Tyler A. Jefferson. :(...

Comment by Raymond (Kacey's Dad) Runyan on November 14, 2009 at 7:56am

Finally Kacey was released from her med hold in GL and will on her way to Pcola on Monday. She starts 'A' school on 11/23. Her extra time in GL turned oput to be a great experience and an easier time for adjusting to Navy life. She recieved her 2nd stripe, was selected as Section Leader, and was appopinted her ships Yeoman. Not bad for the 1st 90 days. She is excited about her new post and is looking forward to 'A" school. How about a warm round of applause? We remain .......
Proud Colorado Parents

Comment by David R on November 13, 2009 at 11:42pm

Our Navy Family has lost a sailor in P'cola:


November 13, 2009


Student shot in West Pensacola

Kris Wernowsky
kwernowsky@pnj.com

An active-duty member of the Navy was shot to death Thursday in West Pensacola.

The body of Tyler A. Jefferson, 18, was found with multiple gunshot wounds in the 500 block of 49th Avenue near Beech Street, Escambia County Sheriff’s Office spokesman Ted Roy said.

Jefferson was enrolled at the Center for Information Dominance at Corry Station in the A-school, where new graduates of basic training begin to learn specialized training for their Naval career, said Gary Nichols, a spokesman at Corry Station.

Comment by M on November 4, 2009 at 10:57am

Robert,

My Son is also an AIRR candidate.

Prior to offering a contract the Navy performed an Entrance National Agency Check and credit report. If everything matched what he had disclosed he was offered a contract accordingly. Example: With a wreckless/wet wreckless he would likely not be offered any positions requiring Top Secret clearance. As an AIRR/AW he only requires a Secret clearance.

Bottom line if he disclosed initially and nothing has changed he only needs to remain honest and consistent. If he didn't accurately disclose his encouters with law enforcement then he could lose his contract or worst case be discharged for fraudulent enlistment.

Honesty is the best policy. A security clearance investigation is an inquiry into an individual’s loyalty, character, trustworthiness and reliability to ensure that he or she is eligible for access to national security information.

Best of luck. I'm in the process of having my Son clear-up some credit issues that were not on his credit report when he initially signed up. Hopefully he passes RSS before it becomes an issue. It's a very challenging process so the Navy will do what it has to do to meet their needs/numbers.

My Son recently told me one of the Sailors went to COs mast for stealing something from the NEX and did not lose his school, while another Sailor was given the boot for a lesser offense. The guy with a young wife and child with high PT scores was allowed to remain. When all is said and done there's still a human element.

Take care,

~M

Comment by Otto Mueller on November 3, 2009 at 8:24pm

I agree. I doubt he has much to worry about. One thing about it, the security checks made my son nervous enough that he'll think twice before doing something that could get him in trouble with the navy. So, maybe there is a good side to this?

Comment by Robert Markowitz on November 3, 2009 at 7:53pm

He chose Air Swimmer when he enlisted, all I can think of is that it did not show up until now. It had for me to imagin kicking him out know.

Comment by Otto Mueller on November 3, 2009 at 7:43pm

Robert, did he choose air swimmer rescue before he went to boot? I know they went thru security cks before my son went to his boot and A school. I don't know about security clearance for this specific rate, but I can't imagine the Navy is un-aware of what went down before he went this far. I know this doesn't answer specifics, but hope it helps ease your mind that this issue may not be as bad as it seems.

Comment by Robert Markowitz on November 3, 2009 at 7:04pm

Let see if anyone can help answer a question. My son got a DUI a few months before he was going to boot camp. He went to court and the charges were dropped down to a reckless driving, with 3 years unsupervised probation. He has gone thru boot camp, and onto Air rescue swimmer school, and is just about to graduate. His is now having his security clearance checked out and he is worried that they will kick him out because of the reckless driving charge. Dose anyone have any information what will happen or were to look for it. Thanks

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