US Army, WOFT..?

Question

How exactly does the WOFT program work for someone trying to join straight out of High School? (A summary would be great, but a good link works too)

Thanks.

Answer 1

If enlisting for WOFT, the applicant must-

1. Meet the basic eligibility criteria for enlistment as modified by this enlistment program.

2. Possess documentary proof of having received a high school diploma or higher education degree. It is preferred that applicants have at least 2 years of college. (HSDG status is under the definition of this regulation.)

3. Be at least 19 years of age and not have passed their 29th birth date at time of RA enlistment.

4. Regardless of enlistment type (PS, NPS, and so forth), meet the provisions of AR 600-9.

5. Be not taller than 76 inches or shorter than 64 inches in height.

6. Agree to accept appointment or commission as a warrant officer for an indefinite term in the USAR and serve on Active Duty for not less than 72 months after successful completion of Flight Training.

7. Undergo a complete type "A" medical examination for class "1" flight prescribed by AR 40-501. Report of such examination will include electrocardiographic tracing and optomology consultation. Class "1" flight physical are required to be approved by the Aeromedical Center, Fort Rucker, AL, before RA accession.

8. Not have attended or have been eliminated or graduated from previous course of military-sponsored flight or preflight instruction program.

9. Be a U.S. citizen.

10. Possess a favorable National Agency Check (NAC).

11. Meet all prerequisites and processing requirements established under this program.