Lessons learned from the last selection board.
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- Опубліковано 31 лип 2024
- I recently had the pleasure of being a voting member during a PLC Selection board. In this video, I address the issues that the board considered as well as some tips to help improve your chances of selection. Don't hesitate to ask me any questions here. Semper Fi
Good Evening Sir,
I really appreciate your videos. They are very informative. Could you also make a video on tips for selection at an OSO for candidates that are prior service Marines?
I’ve heard that the boards are less competitive for air contracts, is this true?
Also, does the flight physical take place before or after selection/ocs? I think I may need lasik, and a waiver. So in short, can you be selected to attend ocs on an air contract with disqualifying vision? So long as you have plans to have it corrected?
Thank you Captain Dubon
Anthony Stroberger, that is not true. Allocations for both air and ground change board by board. I have seen selection boards where almost every air is guaranteed and some selection boards with a 15% air selection. It really depends on the allocation of the board and the amount of contracts that were submitted for the board. Currently, Reserves it the only component that has a very high selection rate. Air and Ground are at around 55-60% and law is at around a 30% selection rate. You cannot contract as an air applicant unless MEPS deems your eyesight within standards- I believe it is 20/40 UNCORRECTED. If your eyesights meet that standard and you pass the ASTBE (PLC) and NAMI (OCC) you can contract as an air applicant. I would recommend you get lasik or PRK at least 6 months before you contract as that is the waiting time you need after the surgery to be medically qualified. Hope this helps.
Sorry if you may have already covered this. But what does 50% vs 75% board mean?
There are 4 PLC boards held a year. One in October, 2nd in December, 3rd in February, and 4th in April. 50% board is the one in December and 75% is the one in February.
From your experience, how well do prior enlisted Marines fair as far as competitiveness on a selection board? The Marine is a 26YO male, running a 290+ PFT, has no out of reg tattoos, is maintaining a 3.52 GPA in college, and the only waiver he has is for dependents (wife/kids). He also has LOR from previous platoon commanders, company commanders, BCs, and multiple Sergeants Major.
Very strong chance. Boards love Marines. Just make sure that he emphasizes his accomplishments as a Marine above all else
@@warriorspath9511 Good to go. Also, would the applicant's spouse having a baby delay the depn. waiver process to the point that the applicant does not board for the projected class?
@@weaponizedcuriousity A dependent waiver is not complex. It is usually approved at the lowest level. Maybe one week- tops.
Hello Capt. Dubon,
If I don't make this board in December (240 PFT, E3 in the Marine Reserves, 2.5 GPA), what things can I do to improve to have a better chance on the 2nd board in Feb? Is the PFT the only thing that I can improve? Can I add more references for the 2nd board?
You cant affect GPA that much at this point but you can impact your PFT. Keep shooting for that 285+ PFT. That, combined with you being a Marine, should give you your best shot. I also recommend you ask your OSO what you need to do for them to rank you high. This would almost certainly get you selected- that your OSO ranks you high. Hope this helps.
I know this video was put out over 3 years ago. However, I was wondering if you have ever dealt with enlisted applicants from other branches. I am currently an enlisted member of the Army National guard (blackhawk mechanic), high pt scores (560, I know army pt tests are different), and decent college gpa (3.2). I am looking to get an air contract being as I already have my private pilot license and will have a degree in aeronautics.
Enlisted personnel from other services was not a big deal. I put plenty of enlisted from just about all the other branches. Go see your OSO.
Hello Capt.Dubon,
I am applying for the 10 week OCC (college graduate).
The only waiver I need is age waiver. No tattoo, no drug, no moral waiver, etc.
How long does it take to get processed?
Also what PFT score is needed to get such a waiver?
My GySgt told me I would need 280 or above PFT to get age waiver.
KrnSniper01- I am not sure how I missed your question so I apologize. Hopefully, I am not too late. A processing time for an age waiver depends on the level of it. For example 28-30 years old should take no longer than 2 weeks. 30-33- maybe 3 weeks. Yes, your Gy is right, you need a high PFT for an age waiver to be considered. A 280 seems about right.
@@warriorspath9511 Thank you very much Capt.Dubon!