Pre-UPT Journal

14 May 2002
Passed the tests at MFS (they say the psychological tests don't count against you). I also received my dates for UPT! July 30th in Columbus, MS.

12 May to 14 May 2002
I flew down to Brooks AFB in San Antonio for Medical Flight Screening. They perform further medical testing to ensure candidates are okay to proceed to UPT.

18 Mar to 26 Apr 2002
Six weeks at the Academy of Military Science for commissioning.

26 Feb 2002
Dates for AMS! Sooner than I thought... March 18th to April 26th. Here we go!

18 Dec 2001
I was advised by the medical squadron that my vision waiver went through and I was approved for a pilot position! What a load off my shoulders. It did not look (pardon the pun) good for awhile there.

17 Dec 2001
I was advised by Col. Bainbridge that I had been selected as an alternate Navigator due to my pending status as a pilot.

06 Dec 2001
I interviewed for a Navigator position with Col. Bainbridge in case my vision waiver was not approved for flying. I would have considered it an honor to serve in that role, but had reservations about the future of the Navigator with our unit (C-17 rumors are getting stronger).

19 Nov 2001
I received word from the medical squadron that Randolph AFB had received my package and was processing it. It could be another 45-60 days (of waiting to see whether I could be a pilot or not).

22 Oct 2001
My blood work and vision waiver were completed, but I had to submit several other items which were not brought to my attention initially.

15 Sep 2001
I took my physical. I was told it would be approximately one month for drug test and blood work results to be completed.

20 Aug 2001
I submitted my B.A.T. test results to Col. Cayton (the Chief Pilot). He said they were pretty good and informed me I had been selected as one of the two pilots for the year.

19 Aug 2001
Had a board interview with five pilots from the unit. I did not think it went well at all.

24 Jul 2001
Submitted my application and paperwork for an Undergraduate Pilot Trainee position.