Military Law Forum

[maxpayne]

Well, here I am again - applied for the December Air Force DAP Board. This will be my 7th time to apply.

[usfvictor]

Just curious, did anyone out there get notified yet that they were not selected for the October AF JAG board?

Personally, I haven't gotten either. But i think they wait a few days after releasing the results to make sure ASJs have a chance to make calls. Although since I haven't gotten a call, my thought is ding for me.

[Anonymous User]

I just got the rejection ton email. Who do we email to get feedback on the application?

[usfvictor]

I just got the rejection ton email. Who do we email to get feedback on the application?

the gmail email address given on the email.

[71723]

Well, here I am again - applied for the December Air Force DAP Board. This will be my 7th time to apply.

At least we can both take solace in the fact that we're not alone. December DAP board will be #8 for me.

[maxpayne]

Well, here I am again - applied for the December Air Force DAP Board. This will be my 7th time to apply.

At least we can both take solace in the fact that we're not alone. December DAP board will be #8 for me.

71723 - It looks like you and me have been at it since early 2013. Haha! I went dark after being dinged yet again on the December 2014 DAP Board due to frustration and to a law firm change (had to take another bar exam in a different state for my new firm). Nothing has changed since my last application, except I added two more years of private practice experience. Doubt that will tip me over the edge into the accepted pool though. Good luck brother!

[bsktbll28082]

Bowing out of Army JAG. Heading to a government job- it's a better fit. Good luck to all!

[Anonymous User]

I know medical waivers have been discussed before, but it's been a while.

Has anybody gone through the medical waiver process recently for the Army? Specifically for myopia issues? Successful/not successful? Timeline? Steps through the process?

[TheSpanishMain]

I know medical waivers have been discussed before, but it's been a while.

Has anybody gone through the medical waiver process recently for the Army? Specifically for myopia issues? Successful/not successful? Timeline? Steps through the process?

Not for myopia, but I had to go through a waiver process with the Army years ago. When I did my initial hearing test, the results said I was deaf. (My hearing is fine, the tech didn't know how to use the "sit in a booth and press a button when you hear a beep" machine). I requested a retest, and then passed the retest. Not sure how helpful that is, but...

[Anonymous User]

I know medical waivers have been discussed before, but it's been a while.

Has anybody gone through the medical waiver process recently for the Army? Specifically for myopia issues? Successful/not successful? Timeline? Steps through the process?

I successfully went through the medical waiver process. Not for myopia but for a hearing issue - unlike the poster above, mine was real (partially deaf in one ear). It was fairly straight-forward, you have to reach out to your contact person and they will give you the instructions. I think something that helped in my case was that I submitted a few letters of recommendation: from my doctor (saying that it's actually not as bad as it looks on paper and that I can function perfectly fine); from a personal trainer at my gym (saying that he trained with me for X number of weeks and I have no difficulty doing PT); and from my former boss (saying that my work was not affected by my condition). I think myopia is fairly common for JAGs? Several people in my class had glasses/contacts.

[CharlieAvocado]

I know medical waivers have been discussed before, but it's been a while.

Has anybody gone through the medical waiver process recently for the Army? Specifically for myopia issues? Successful/not successful? Timeline? Steps through the process?

Going through it right now with Navy, should have an actual answer within a few weeks. PM me and I'll fill you in with more once I get an answer.

[wg6524]

Anyone have an idea on when we should start hearing about the Army board? Active and Reserve are what i'm trying to track. Looking at JARO and JAGCNet, it looks like they might post info around Christmas. Didn't know if anyone had an inside track on if the board had met or what the actual timeline looks like this year.

[pzpzhops2]

Anyone have an idea on when we should start hearing about the Army board? Active and Reserve are what i'm trying to track. Looking at JARO and JAGCNet, it looks like they might post info around Christmas. Didn't know if anyone had an inside track on if the board had met or what the actual timeline looks like this year.

If I remember correctly, last year the list was released online mid-December. I want to say it was the 18th of December.

[Subwoofer]

Are there any Army JAG selectees slated for the 202nd or 203rd that are currently going through the medical waiver process? I am slated for the 202nd and have been waiting three months for a decision, and am concerned about running out of time to make that class.

[thxrho]

Anyone have an idea on when we should start hearing about the Army board? Active and Reserve are what i'm trying to track. Looking at JARO and JAGCNet, it looks like they might post info around Christmas. Didn't know if anyone had an inside track on if the board had met or what the actual timeline looks like this year.

No inside track here. I looked back at the announcements from 2013 and 2015 and they both came out the Friday before Christmas.

Just checked my application and it still says "under completeness review." I haven't heard anything from my FSO - should I reach out?

[stopthepuck22]

Anyone have an idea on when we should start hearing about the Army board? Active and Reserve are what i'm trying to track. Looking at JARO and JAGCNet, it looks like they might post info around Christmas. Didn't know if anyone had an inside track on if the board had met or what the actual timeline looks like this year.

No inside track here. I looked back at the announcements from 2013 and 2015 and they both came out the Friday before Christmas.

Just checked my application and it still says "under completeness review." I haven't heard anything from my FSO - should I reach out?

I reached out to JARO last week - I had this issue the last time I applied as well. They stated that it won't change to "pending board decision" until late November / early DEC.

[thxrho]

Anyone have an idea on when we should start hearing about the Army board? Active and Reserve are what i'm trying to track. Looking at JARO and JAGCNet, it looks like they might post info around Christmas. Didn't know if anyone had an inside track on if the board had met or what the actual timeline looks like this year.

No inside track here. I looked back at the announcements from 2013 and 2015 and they both came out the Friday before Christmas.

Just checked my application and it still says "under completeness review." I haven't heard anything from my FSO - should I reach out?

I reached out to JARO last week - I had this issue the last time I applied as well. They stated that it won't change to "pending board decision" until late November / early DEC.

Thanks!

[Anonymous User]

Anyone have an idea on when we should start hearing about the Army board? Active and Reserve are what i'm trying to track. Looking at JARO and JAGCNet, it looks like they might post info around Christmas. Didn't know if anyone had an inside track on if the board had met or what the actual timeline looks like this year.

No inside track here. I looked back at the announcements from 2013 and 2015 and they both came out the Friday before Christmas.

Just checked my application and it still says "under completeness review." I haven't heard anything from my FSO - should I reach out?

I reached out to JARO last week - I had this issue the last time I applied as well. They stated that it won't change to "pending board decision" until late November / early DEC.

Thanks!

My reserve application status was changed to Pending Board Decision today when I checked.

[TheSpanishMain]

It looks like the reserve results are usually posted in January, and the active results are posted in mid-December.

[Anonymous User]

I applied for both active/reserve. My status has changed to board decision pending

[Anonymous User]

Are there any Army JAG selectees slated for the 202nd or 203rd that are currently going through the medical waiver process? I am slated for the 202nd and have been waiting three months for a decision, and am concerned about running out of time to make that class.

I am in the same boat. Check your PMs.

[Maples24]

I know medical waivers have been discussed before, but it's been a while.

Has anybody gone through the medical waiver process recently for the Army? Specifically for myopia issues? Successful/not successful? Timeline? Steps through the process?

I am going through the waiver process with the Army for myopia. No final word yet. PM me and I'll fill you in.

[thxrho]

My reserve application status was changed to Pending Board Decision today when I checked.

Thanks Anon. I just checked again - now I'm "Pending Board Decision" also (active duty application).

[Anonymous User]

Let's say you applied to two different branches (AF and Army) and got accepted by both within a month or so (i.e. before starting MEPS or going through training). If you can suppress the urge to flame me for even suggesting such a thing, read on.

What is the appropriate response here? Can you accept both and then reject one? For one thing, you wouldn't know you'd been accepted to the 2nd branch until after you were already presented with the 1st offer. There's a "letter of intent" or "statement of intent" process involved as well, so you could verbally accept and then fail to submit your written statement, right?

[Anonymous User]

Thanks Anon. I just checked again - now I'm "Pending Board Decision" also (active duty application).

Different poster here. My status still says "Under Completeness Review." I wonder if that means anything more than the system hasn't updated for everyone.

What is the appropriate response here? Can you accept both and then reject one? For one thing, you wouldn't know you'd been accepted to the 2nd branch until after you were already presented with the 1st offer. There's a "letter of intent" or "statement of intent" process involved as well, so you could verbally accept and then fail to submit your written statement, right?

You should find out the results for Army and AF around the same time during the holidays. Just getting into one is hard enough. Having to select between two of them would be a great problem to have IMO. My advice is to be honest with them and explain your situation. Lots of people apply to more than one branch, so they'll probably understand. I doubt they would rescind their offer.