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Becoming a fighter pilot is not something that happens overnight. It takes time, dedication and perseverance if you want to succeed. A special type of person is required to join this elite group. Strangely, most people think, which is always a fighter pilot to fly for the most part, when in fact this is not the case. You need to train successfully as an officer. So you're an officer in the first place, even if you are staying in a fighter pilot. Your primary> The task is to defend the United States to its enemies, and any career aspirations are secondary to it.

There are three ways to train as an officer - service academy, Officer Candidate School (OCS), or Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC). As a high school student, you should apply a service academy if you want to become an officer. You can choose between the Air Force Academy, Annapolis (Navy and Marines), West Point (Army) or the U.S. Coast Guard Academy. Allput through rigorous military training, and receive from, and a Bachelor of Science. If you have an aptitude for advanced mathematics and science, then you have a much better chance of success.

If you plan on giving one of the academies, then be aware that the competition is difficult to enter. You need a high school grade point average of 3.8 as a cadet and a SAT score of 1300 This implies a minimum of 1050 for verbal and math. It 's a good ideaa strong record of extracurricular activities and to have, especially if these activities a lead or athletic ability.

So if a service academy in force, earn a commission and want to get a college education, the way is easy. It is not easy though - you need to perform very well in school, not only within the class. It takes a long time to work your way through the process. Determines not only the hand on a simple form and expectaccepted into a service academy. You need three letters of recommendation, extensive documentation and also to be appointed by Congress. To improve the chances of success, to prepare the application to start soon, and certainly no later than one year junior to start.

The bad news is that just because you are in service academy, pilot training slots still extremely limited. Accepted by the Academy is a piece of cake in comparison. However, pilots areThe question, especially now that all flows military fight, that pilots should take. So if you're interested, wants to be a fighter pilot, is a bit 'easier to get than otherwise for a slot. How long it takes, no one knows.

You may also find that the Reserve Officers Training Corps is the best option for you. This allows you to study at a college or university as normal, but add to the officer training requirements. At the top of your regular studies you have to visit the military training andCourses, spend at least one summer in a training camp and during the weekly meetings. Most of the times we live as a civilian, only using your military dress when actually attending military classes. If your training is completed by the officer, you can apply for certain programs, such as pilot training. The competition is fierce and you must pass some rigorous academic requirements, and medical tests to succeed.

For those who decide a little 'later in life to be afighter pilot, Officer Candidate School (OCS), sometimes called the head of the Training School (OTS), the best route. Within 4 months OCS will be a graduate with no background in the military and bring it to an officer. Again, you have the opportunity to pilot training school when you qualify as an officer, but the competition is so difficult. It 'also need to start training as a fighter pilot, before you turn 27, so that this third option is onlyfor a limited time.

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