Rough Draft of 30 Minute Presentation

Lesson Plan Here

Third Interview Questions

1. What is most important for a recruit to gain entry into a Navy pilot program?
2. What are the academic requirements to become a Navy pilot?
3. What are the physical requirements to become a Navy pilot, and are there any exceptions?
4. During BMT, is there anything that you can do to point yourself in the direction of becoming a pilot early on?
5. Do you have a say if you get stationed on a carrier or on base? If so, how do you choose?
6. The Navy describes a pilot as someone who has to be at their best at all times, especially under pressure. What additional training is given to ensure that you are the person for that kind of job?
7. How do you attend the Naval Postgraduate school to be paid fulltime, and still be in training to become a pilot?
8. Is it possible to choose what kind of aircraft you'd fly, or is it something that is decided as a result of your additional training in Pensacola, Florida?
9. How do the pay ranges vary in the aviation program?
10. What can I do as someone coming out straight out of high school and straight into the Navy, to ensure my success in the ranks of Naval Aviation Officers?

Blog 11: Mentorship 10 Hours Check: What is most important for a recruit to gain entry into a Navy Pilot Program?

1. My Mentorship is being done at my Recruiter's Office, at home, at the Naval Air Station in Lemoore, and at the Gym. 
2. I have two contacts, my primary contact being Petty Office Robert Valladares. My secondary contact is my Navy Recruiter, Petty Officer Eliseo Abaya.
3. So far, I have accumulated 12 hours of mentorship. From my DEP meetings at my recruiters office and to learning and actually physically and mentally prepping for Navy BMT and lifestyle change with Petty Officer Valladares. 
4. Of the 12 hours I have done, I'll start with my recruiters office. While here, we recite and memorize the Sailor's Creed, and the 11 General Orders of a Sentry. These are core values that must be learned in the Navy, and are also vital to success in Navy BMT. Here at my DEP meetings, we also go over various things we will learn in BMT such as how to prepare for the processing days, and learning about the equipment and vehicles in the Navy. For example, we once learned about various aircraft and their roles in the Navy's combat force. At home, I've talked with Petty Officer Valladares and his experience in BMT, and what I can expect as I go in. We've also talked about what life is like after graduation from Navy BMT, how to get stationed in my area of preference, and various benefits that will be available to me. Recently, I've been inside the Naval Air Station in Lemoore, and was able to experience first hand what my future will be like. Finally, my favorite part is the Physical Training. Petty Officer Valladares graduated BMT with the Special Forces Division, and so the PT exercises we do are above what is supposed to be expected, and so I strive to be at that level with his help.

Senior Project Update

(1) For my independent component, I've started learning memorizing and learning the Basics of being a Navy Sailor. This is also necessary to learn for my mentorship, and my career in the Navy. I'm also currently trying to figure out my new EQ, which in turn, might also affect my independent component.

(2) (3) Another recent piece of research that I've found important was the AZ Specialists in Naval Air Station Lemoore. This is also goes with evidence of what I've been working on. See recent posts.

Thanksgiving Mentorship (Follow Up)

Over Thanksgiving Break, I went to the Naval Air Station in Lemoore to be with my sister and her fiancee for Thanksgiving. I was lucky enough to have my brother-in-law take me to work with him and show me around his squadron's hangar. They've recently replaced their old F/A-18 jets with new F/A-18E Super Hornet's, which are distinguishable by their rectangular air intake tucked under the front of the wings. While at work with him, he showed me the engine of on of the Hornets, and I was able to pick up on a few things while there. This was a really good experience for me, and what that I'm thankful for. I now have a better idea of what to expect as soon as I graduate BMT and pursue my career in the Navy.

Thanksgiving Mentorship

This Thanksgiving, I'll be going to the Naval Air Station in Lemoore with my older sister and brother-in-law. Since my job in the Navy is going to be an AZ Specialist as an Air Maintenance Administrationman, my brother-in-law is going to take me inside the base to show me around. I'll be getting to know the environment that I'll be working in once I graduate BMT. I'll probably be able to do some interviews while I'm there. I'll ask people who are doing the job that eventually I'll be doing for an interview.

Science Fair Proposal

1. My topic is Preparation for Navy Basic Military Training.
2. Many new recruits lack the physical and mental discipline required to successfully pass Navy BMT. "Some of the recruits had real trouble with physical fitness and passing the PT test, but the biggest problem was that many people showed up with no discipline at all."  Seaman Recruit Geoffrey Hoey Hoey, Seaman Recruit Geoffrey.

"Navy Basic Training.” Navy Basic Training. N.p., n.d. Web. 05 Nov. 2012. <http://usmilitary.about.com/od/navyjoin/l/blnavybasic.htm>.

3. If mandatory PT Tests are given once a month during the DEP process, the Navy BMT PT Test will have a higher success rate.
4. Once a month, I will do the Navy BMT Test on myself. The test will involve a mile and a half run, two minutes apiece of push ups, and curl-ups achieving a rating of "good' or better. Upon achieving a "good" score or better on each section tested, I'll be able to determine that I would pass the Navy BMT Test. To test this, I will use a stopwatch to time my mile and a half run. While doing my curl-ups, I'll use my stopwatch to count to two minutes. For pushups, I'll use a stopwatch there as well. I will need a scale to determine my weight to make sure I don't lose too much weight and stay above 130 lbs.
5. Anatomy and Physical Psychology.