Still need the age waiver. Still a chance I don't get to go. We will see.

Congrats on the selection and thank you for answering the questions. This meant a ton. I’m excited to watch your journey!

@merrittorius

2 жыл бұрын

Glad you found value in it dude.

Congrats man! Starting my WOFT packet out of highschool and trying to learn everything I can. Your vids are very helpful!

@merrittorius

2 жыл бұрын

AWESOME!!

Thank you for you answer,you really motivate me,I'm 32,and just about sending my packet and confused about the age waivers,good luck for everything in Rucker!

Hey man, your vids are super informative - thank you . Best of luck to you and congratulations on being selected. I’m an active duty guy whose flight physical just got approved and I’m interested in the National Guard options . Would be great to chat some time !

@merrittorius

2 жыл бұрын

I'd say hit me up on IG or TT and send a message!

Congrats brother. I’m 29 15T in a Blackhawk unit just got my GT to a 121 and will be taking the sift next Monday the 7th. Then will be putting my packet together while I’m overseas! Congrats again!

@merrittorius

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks stud, age waiver is still in the air so we will see but grateful to be selected. Stay in touch on it! Go get it!!

@alantesnell7338

2 жыл бұрын

If you don’t mind me asking man, how’d you do on the test??

@merrittorius

2 жыл бұрын

@@alantesnell7338 63.

@alantesnell7338

2 жыл бұрын

@@merrittorius Congratulations!. Looking to take the test here ina few months, being deployed as an MP. Preciate the advise and motivation, sir.

@merrittorius

2 жыл бұрын

@@alantesnell7338 put in the work. You will do well

This is fire bro +1 for sure!

@merrittorius

2 жыл бұрын

🔥🔥🤝

Back when I went through, the oldest guy I met was 32. Many of us guard guys were about 26 (which felt old compared to the young guys) but we were prior service , now national guard, so we went on a slot for our guard unit. Best of luck to you brother.

@merrittorius

2 жыл бұрын

Greatly appreciate your insight and comment. Thanks a ton! How long did you fly? Do you still fly? 🙂

@lowcountrysouthcarolinaradio

2 жыл бұрын

@@merrittorius Started in 1982 private airplanes. Then got a private helicopter rating. 1985 Army Flight School. While at Fort Rucker i n your last days of finishing up flight school, a bunch of use took one of the weekend FAA test sessions for our comm. pilot/ instr. pilot license. (The written test, which we paid a fee). We did not have to take any flight test, as all of the documents from Army flight school provided you had all the flight time, etc. Then some weeks later, your FAA license came in the mail. No, not flying now. Spend my days now getting ready for the zombie apocalypse that is coming. Since I already checked out, I make sure all systems are go for my family, and circle. Semper Fi Brother!

@merrittorius

2 жыл бұрын

@@lowcountrysouthcarolinaradio that's awesome🤝🇺🇸 I appreciate you dude. Semper Fi!

The “what ya doing” out of nowhere scared the crap out of me lol

@merrittorius

2 жыл бұрын

Lol. That would be my brother in law stopping by. 🙂

Happy for you. Currently studying for the SIFT and getting my flight physical.

@merrittorius

2 жыл бұрын

How'd it go!?

@WilldaBear

2 жыл бұрын

@@merrittorius I never talked to my Warrant recruiter in person so he did not know that I wore glasses. After mentioning it to him, I'm currently looking for an optometrist that does a specific eye exam that I need done in order to be even seen by a Flight Surgeon. After that I will send the results to my nearest Flight Surgeon here in PA. So that cut into my time studying and booking a date for the SIFT at the base I drill at. Hoping my results don't disqualify me.

@merrittorius

2 жыл бұрын

@@WilldaBear I hope the Doc gives you good news soon Will. Hoping for the best for you.

Congradutaions brother!

@merrittorius

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Sky. Appreciate ya.

This information is great. I have a question that I’m getting a lot of mixed answers to. I have not served but I want to go the warrant officer pilot route and I have heard and read that you can enlist as that and don’t need any training but on the other hand I hear you do

@merrittorius

2 жыл бұрын

You can apply with nothing. I was next to a kid coming straight out of high school taking the SIFT. He was already selected to attend WOCS and IERW. He may have held a private pilots liscence already. I dont know. But you can submit a packet. I'm sure the folks you're talking to just know the odds of being selected are lesser without some kind of background in the military or specifically military aviation. THANKS!!

Congrats man! I'm in the National Guard, 15D but plan to re-enlist as a 15T then commission either as an officer or Warrant officer to pilot.

@merrittorius

2 жыл бұрын

GO GET EM! Any progress?

@Riggs195

2 жыл бұрын

@@merrittorius just graduated BCT and just saw this. Probably just commission after rotc

@merrittorius

2 жыл бұрын

@@Riggs195 LOVE IT Riggs. Awesome aspirations and goals. You're doing great things.

Hello sir! I am actually in Indiana National Guard OCS and am working on putting my packet together to board for aviation. Is there an alternate way to get in contact with you besides tiktok (don't have one) or is that best for you? I'd like to ask you about your packet and see what you might suggest for mine as well as the process in general. Many thanks!

@merrittorius

2 жыл бұрын

Shoot me an email. Michael.merritt.ouo@gmail.com

I am currently an active duty Marine in the airwing (non-aircrew) who's EASing in the next 5 months. I am in contact with an Air National Guard recruiter to follow the same path you are going through (I assume you're going Flight Warrant Officer in the Army). I should mention this is for the reserve component. Should I wait until post-EAS to go active duty or continue the path I am currently going? And any tips for the process would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.

@merrittorius

2 жыл бұрын

Would recommend calling around to multiple offices/recruiters. You want to speak with an officer or warrant officer strength retention billet person. I would think your best course is doing it while active. Theres nothing wrong with that from what I know but get MULTIPLE opinions.

First, congratulations on getting selected! I saw your previous video about the board questions and such. Second, I saw the background of your channel, who is that standing in those flight suits? I am curious to learn. Also, I am currently putting together a packet as well. Wish me luck!

@merrittorius

2 жыл бұрын

lol. those are SR71 pilots! Awesome picture right?

@merrittorius

2 жыл бұрын

good luck🤝🇺🇸

@MaCoop3r

2 жыл бұрын

@@merrittorius the notorious Blackbird! That is awesome! And thanks brother I appreciate that! Glad I'm not the only Marine trying to fly helos in the Army! I am very determined to do it!

@merrittorius

2 жыл бұрын

@@MaCoop3r yes dog. Please stay in touch!!

ayeeee thats whats up man

@merrittorius

2 жыл бұрын

ayyyyye

What’s the story behind the jacket? Is that an army flight jacket?

@merrittorius

2 жыл бұрын

Navy / Marine flight jacket

I know it take so long, how's the age waiver thing goes rn Sir?

@merrittorius

Жыл бұрын

All done 👍

Were you a naval aircrewmen?

@merrittorius

Жыл бұрын

Yes, Marine Corps but yes.

You get the waiver?

@merrittorius

2 жыл бұрын

STILL WAITING 🤣

Do you have to be active duty?

@merrittorius

Жыл бұрын

Not at all.

@booneboone9705

Жыл бұрын

@@merrittorius 🙏🏾