r/MilitaryAviation

I have a strong interest in applying to be a pilot in various US branches. I’ve spent some time digging around on forums and found several mentions of how the Navy and Marines only guarantee you one flying tour, usually that being your first fleet one following primary.

Is this the case in other branches as well? How likely is it for someone to get shafted like that? Every veteran pilot I’ve spoken with has more than one tour flying. Is this one of those deals of a sour review floating to the top or is it really just random chance with the “needs of the x branch” after that first tour?

First I thought it was just leaving according to schedule, but then it turned out it has returned to do some practice, than left "late" to it's destination. Is that normal in government/military aviation?

I passed my last written yesterday now i am starting my o&p prep.

For those of you who have already taken your A&P Oral & Practical, what’s the best way to study and prepare?
I keep hearing two different things:
Study all the ACS codes / subject areas
Mainly focus on the codes I missed on my written exams
What did y’all do that actually helped? What material, oral questions, practical tasks, or areas should I make sure I’m solid on before meeting with my DME?
Any advice from people who recently passed would help a lot. I’m trying to be prepared, not just memorize answers.

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