OT: I'm eligible for advancement!

Poli · 06-29-2004, 01:45 PM

Woo!

I found out today I'm eligible for advancement to E-6! I previously believed I wouldn't be eligible until March of 2005. The advancement exam will be in September. I should find out the results in November or December. Looks like I need to get studying! Wish me luck!

AE

NoMyths · 06-29-2004, 01:52 PM

Is that the arts and crafts ward?

Passacaglia · 06-29-2004, 02:18 PM

You sunk my battleship!

Coffee Warlord · 06-29-2004, 02:19 PM

Just wait, give it a few more years, and we can call him Chief Enthusiast

rkmsuf · 06-29-2004, 02:20 PM

when are you taking on DeNiro in that helmet breath holding contest?

FrogMan · 06-29-2004, 02:25 PM

woohoo!!!

FM

sterlingice · 06-29-2004, 02:30 PM

I think this was done by that asshole E-7 so he can boss you around directly

SI

scooper · 06-29-2004, 02:48 PM

If you'd quit hanging around racetracks, you'd probably be an admiral by now.

Poli · 06-29-2004, 02:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by scooper

If you'd quit hanging around racetracks, you'd probably be an admiral by now.

Poli · 06-29-2004, 03:36 PM

Example of a question on a test:

Which of the following solid-state devices has both gain and fast switching capabilities?

1. Zener diode
2. Tunnel diode
3. Junction diode
4. Point-contact diode

Kudos to the first person that gets it.

WSUCougar · 06-29-2004, 03:38 PM

rkmsuf · 06-29-2004, 03:38 PM

I really don't want to win Kudos

sterlingice · 06-29-2004, 03:44 PM

It's not Zener because I remember studying those and don't remember anything resembling "fast switching". So it's one of the other three. There's my contribution.

SI

DanGarion · 06-29-2004, 03:48 PM

And check mate!

Poli · 11-13-2004, 02:13 PM

Update: 103 electronic technicians will be promoted from E5 to E6. Cross your fingers, please.

Swaggs · 11-13-2004, 02:17 PM

Congrats and good luck, AE.

sterlingice · 11-13-2004, 02:18 PM

Yeah, GL.

SI

Passacaglia · 11-13-2004, 02:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Passacaglia

You sunk my battleship!

It's weird when it takes you a while to understand your own jokes.

JeeberD · 11-13-2004, 02:22 PM

Best of luck to you, AE...

Airhog · 11-13-2004, 10:04 PM

Thats got to be a tunnel diode Ardent.

TLK · 11-13-2004, 10:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JeeberD

Best of luck to you, AE...

ditto.....

Dutch · 11-13-2004, 10:23 PM

Good luck AE. There were a few Navy folks running around with me in Turkey. So I've seen some of the study material for your tests.....good Lord is all I can say! It's a foreign friggin' language. Good luck!

duckman · 11-14-2004, 10:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ardent enthusiast

Example of a question on a test:

Which of the following solid-state devices has both gain and fast switching capabilities?

1. Zener diode
2. Tunnel diode
3. Junction diode
4. Point-contact diode

Kudos to the first person that gets it.

I'm very rusty with my electronics knowledge, but I'll go with junction diode.

Anyways, I hope you are one of the 103.

Poli · 11-16-2004, 02:08 PM

Heh. I didn't make it. I don't know the details (where I ranked in the promotion list) as of yet.

WSUCougar · 11-16-2004, 02:17 PM

Sorry to hear it, my friend. When do you get another crack at it?

Poli · 11-16-2004, 02:20 PM

March is the next exam. I've been studying for it anticipating I wouldn't be advanced this time.

stkelly52 · 11-16-2004, 02:26 PM

Sorry ardent, but don't sweat it. no body makes it the first time they are eligable.

MizzouRah · 11-16-2004, 03:11 PM

I know you'll get there soon! Heck, you'll be two pay grades above me, well once me.

Todd

Fritz · 11-16-2004, 03:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ardent enthusiast

Update: 103 electronic technicians will be promoted from E5 to E6. Cross your fingers, please.

Bah, think of all the doorknob ET1s you know.

Out of curiosity, 103 out of how many eligible ET2s?

Poli · 11-16-2004, 03:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fritz

Bah, think of all the doorknob ET1s you know.

Out of curiosity, 103 out of how many eligible ET2s?

I'm not sure. The percentage of those that made it hasn't been released yet.

Raven Hawk · 11-16-2004, 06:59 PM

{loudspeaker feedback}

The following people will not be promoted:

Ardent Enthusiast.

Thank you, have a nice day.

{loudspeaker feedback}

Sorry to hear it, bud. Good luck next time.

sterlingice · 11-16-2004, 07:06 PM

{from snpp.com}
Attention workers, we have completed our evaluation of the plant. We regret to announce the following lay-offs, which I will read in alphabetical order: Simpson, Homer. That is all.
-- The power plant is under new management, ``Burns Verkaufen der Kraftwerk''

SI

Poli · 11-19-2004, 09:11 PM

I did far better than the other three in my office on the exam. I did better than 70% of other electronic technicians that took the test. That made me feel good.

As for the final multiple (which factors my test score, awards, evals, and such), I finished 22 points off the pace. That was still good for first in my shop, which really ticked off a guy who has taken this test before.

Oddly enough, I only got 3 questions out of 10 on sexually transmitted diseases (this section was testable under "basic military knowledge"). Apparently, FOFC hasn't taught me nearly enough.

vex · 11-19-2004, 09:30 PM

The Afoci hasn't been around much lately.

06-29-2004, 02:18 PM	#3
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06-29-2004, 02:30 PM	#7
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06-29-2004, 03:36 PM	#10
Poli FOFC Survivor Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Wentzville, MO	Example of a question on a test: Which of the following solid-state devices has both gain and fast switching capabilities? 1. Zener diode 2. Tunnel diode 3. Junction diode 4. Point-contact diode Kudos to the first person that gets it. __________________ Cheer for a walk on quarterback! Ardent leads the Vols in the dynasty forum.

06-29-2004, 01:52 PM	#2
NoMyths Poet in Residence Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Charleston, SC	Is that the arts and crafts ward?

06-29-2004, 02:19 PM	#4
Coffee Warlord Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Colorado Springs	Just wait, give it a few more years, and we can call him Chief Enthusiast

06-29-2004, 02:48 PM	#8
scooper College Benchwarmer Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Cinn City	If you'd quit hanging around racetracks, you'd probably be an admiral by now.

06-29-2004, 03:38 PM	#11
WSUCougar Rider Of Rohan Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Port Angeles, WA or Helm's Deep	2/3 __________________ It's not the years...it's the mileage.

06-29-2004, 03:38 PM	#12
rkmsuf Head Coach Join Date: Dec 2001	I really don't want to win Kudos __________________ "Don't you have homes?" -- Judge Smales

06-29-2004, 03:44 PM	#13
sterlingice Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Back in Houston!	It's not Zener because I remember studying those and don't remember anything resembling "fast switching". So it's one of the other three. There's my contribution. SI __________________ Houston Hippopotami, III.3: 20th Anniversary Thread - All former HT players are encouraged to check it out! Janos: "Only America could produce an imbecile of your caliber!" Freakazoid: "That's because we make lots of things better than other people!"

06-29-2004, 03:48 PM	#14
DanGarion Coordinator Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: PNW	And check mate! __________________ Los Angeles Dodgers Check out the FOFC Groups on Facebook! and Reddit! DON'T REPORT ME BRO!

11-13-2004, 02:13 PM	#15
Poli FOFC Survivor Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Wentzville, MO	Update: 103 electronic technicians will be promoted from E5 to E6. Cross your fingers, please. __________________ Cheer for a walk on quarterback! Ardent leads the Vols in the dynasty forum.

11-13-2004, 02:17 PM	#16
Swaggs Coordinator Join Date: Oct 2000	Congrats and good luck, AE. __________________ DOWN WITH HATTRICK!!! The RWBL Are you reading In The Bleachers?

11-13-2004, 02:18 PM	#17
sterlingice Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Back in Houston!	Yeah, GL. SI __________________ Houston Hippopotami, III.3: 20th Anniversary Thread - All former HT players are encouraged to check it out! Janos: "Only America could produce an imbecile of your caliber!" Freakazoid: "That's because we make lots of things better than other people!"

11-13-2004, 02:22 PM	#19
JeeberD General Manager Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: The Town of Flower Mound	Best of luck to you, AE... __________________ UTEP Miners!!! I solemnly swear to never cheer for TO

11-13-2004, 10:04 PM	#20
Airhog Captain Obvious Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Norman, Oklahoma	Thats got to be a tunnel diode Ardent. __________________ Thread Killer extraordinaire Yay! its football season once again!

11-13-2004, 10:23 PM	#22
Dutch "Dutch" Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Tampa, FL	Good luck AE. There were a few Navy folks running around with me in Turkey. So I've seen some of the study material for your tests.....good Lord is all I can say! It's a foreign friggin' language. Good luck!

11-16-2004, 02:08 PM	#24
Poli FOFC Survivor Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Wentzville, MO	Heh. I didn't make it. I don't know the details (where I ranked in the promotion list) as of yet. __________________ Cheer for a walk on quarterback! Ardent leads the Vols in the dynasty forum.

11-16-2004, 02:17 PM	#25
WSUCougar Rider Of Rohan Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Port Angeles, WA or Helm's Deep	Sorry to hear it, my friend. When do you get another crack at it? __________________ It's not the years...it's the mileage.

11-16-2004, 02:20 PM	#26
Poli FOFC Survivor Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Wentzville, MO	March is the next exam. I've been studying for it anticipating I wouldn't be advanced this time. __________________ Cheer for a walk on quarterback! Ardent leads the Vols in the dynasty forum.

11-16-2004, 02:26 PM	#27
stkelly52 College Benchwarmer Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Seattle WA	Sorry ardent, but don't sweat it. no body makes it the first time they are eligable.

11-16-2004, 03:11 PM	#28
MizzouRah Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Troy, Mo	I know you'll get there soon! Heck, you'll be two pay grades above me, well once me. Todd

11-16-2004, 06:59 PM	#31
Raven Hawk College Starter Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Thunderdome	{loudspeaker feedback} The following people will not be promoted: Ardent Enthusiast. Thank you, have a nice day. {loudspeaker feedback} Sorry to hear it, bud. Good luck next time. __________________ Owner of The Shreveport Pride in The CFL

11-16-2004, 07:06 PM	#32
sterlingice Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Back in Houston!	{from snpp.com} Attention workers, we have completed our evaluation of the plant. We regret to announce the following lay-offs, which I will read in alphabetical order: Simpson, Homer. That is all. -- The power plant is under new management, ``Burns Verkaufen der Kraftwerk'' SI __________________ Houston Hippopotami, III.3: 20th Anniversary Thread - All former HT players are encouraged to check it out! Janos: "Only America could produce an imbecile of your caliber!" Freakazoid: "That's because we make lots of things better than other people!"

11-19-2004, 09:11 PM	#33
Poli FOFC Survivor Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Wentzville, MO	I did far better than the other three in my office on the exam. I did better than 70% of other electronic technicians that took the test. That made me feel good. As for the final multiple (which factors my test score, awards, evals, and such), I finished 22 points off the pace. That was still good for first in my shop, which really ticked off a guy who has taken this test before. Oddly enough, I only got 3 questions out of 10 on sexually transmitted diseases (this section was testable under "basic military knowledge"). Apparently, FOFC hasn't taught me nearly enough. __________________ Cheer for a walk on quarterback! Ardent leads the Vols in the dynasty forum.

11-19-2004, 09:30 PM	#34
vex Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Tulsa	The Afoci hasn't been around much lately.

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