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[steven123]

I'm hoping for Eagle Pass or Del Rio.....Those are the stations that my Bro has worked at and I've visited him in both and I can definitely see myself living there

del rio is my hometown.....you will be lucky if you get it.... its a nice town.

[BPA2Be]

del rio is my hometown.....you will be lucky if you get it.... its a nice town.

I visited my brother there, I like the vibe I got from the town, as I said I could see myself living there and starting a family.

[steven123]

My case went into the security office first week of March. However, I have not yet been contacted by my BI.

but he already completed your BI, talked to you and all the references etc?


i have completed all my requirements, except the BI, infact i have not even had anyone call me about a starting my BI. anyone have any idea of how long it will be before my BI will start?


compressed test- 03/09
oral -03/09
drug/fitness,medical-04/09

it does state on CASS that not all the papers have been recieved in order to start the BI. but they would contact me to ask me about that right?

[BPA2Be]

but he already completed your BI, talked to you and all the references etc?


i have completed all my requirements, except the BI, infact i have not even had anyone call me about a starting my BI. anyone have any idea of how long it will be before my BI will start?


compressed test- 03/09
oral -03/09
drug/fitness,medical-04/09

it does state on CASS that not all the papers have been recieved in order to start the BI. but they would contact me to ask me about that right?

That's the default setting on CASS, mine just changed from that to "Your case is in the security office" overnight.

[AlcatrazT2]

but he already completed your BI, talked to you and all the references etc?


i have completed all my requirements, except the BI, infact i have not even had anyone call me about a starting my BI. anyone have any idea of how long it will be before my BI will start?


compressed test- 03/09
oral -03/09
drug/fitness,medical-04/09

it does state on CASS that not all the papers have been recieved in order to start the BI. but they would contact me to ask me about that right?

I have not been contacted by my background investigator. If I haven't been contacted by my background investigator, there is no way my BI can be complete.

[Tachibana]

Hello everyone

This will be my last week at the academy. Best wishes to everyone.

See you guys out in the field, get some.

[Tachibana]

sorry double

[Section8]

Hello everyone

This will be my last week at the academy.

Congratulations on completing the academy. Did you do the Spanish Immersion part too? Do you have any tips for us waiting to go to the academy?

Thanks,
Section8

[sap123]

Hello everyone

This will be my last week at the academy. Best wishes to everyone.

See you guys out in the field, get some.

Im right behind you big dog. Stay safe and out of trouble on whatever leave you got coming to you.

[flyfrog]

Congrats to you both. I can't wait to get call from BI. Was academy everything you thought it was? Harder, easier? Hope to be in your shoes (11.5) in under a year!

[Tachibana]

Hey section8 and flyfrog

I did the Spanish. For Spanish try to learn some of the basics first like grammar, in particular conjugation, as well as numbers, alphabet, months and days. The program just throws you in; although it isn't too difficult without a good foundation you will simply be memorizing phrases.

The academy is definitely a memorable and challenging experience. Get ready by exercising regularly: run, push-ups...run...push-ups... and run. Also be ready to study after hours for your law classes.

You will meet a lot of good people during basic and trust them to watch your back.

Have fun guys.

Hey sap

what sector are you going to? Tucson for me.

[sap123]

Hey section8 and flyfrog

I did the Spanish. For Spanish try to learn some of the basics first like grammar, in particular conjugation, as well as numbers, alphabet, months and days. The program just throws you in; although it isn't too difficult without a good foundation you will simply be memorizing phrases.

The academy is definitely a memorable and challenging experience. Get ready by exercising regularly: run, push-ups...run...push-ups... and run. Also be ready to study after hours for your law classes.

You will meet a lot of good people during basic and trust them to watch your back.

Have fun guys.

Hey sap

what sector are you going to? Tucson for me.

Tachi: Check your PMs soon

To the others: Basically what the poster above me said. Come to the academy in good shape, stick together with your classmates, and try to have some fun with it. Remember, it's you guys vs. the instructors, so back each other up and help each other out. You'll get some memories and good stories out of it, even though you'll be dying to leave when you're in our spot.

[OEFvet83]

I don't speak spanish so FLETC will be about 5 months for me? And what happens immediately after graduation from the Academy? Will they give me a couple days leave to prepare my family to move to my duty location or will I go to work immediately? Thanks

[Solohammer]

I don't speak spanish so FLETC will be about 5 months for me?

About that, yes.

And what happens immediately after graduation from the Academy?

You'll be issued your pistol and out process the facility. The next day will be a travel day.

Will they give me a couple days leave to prepare my family to move to my duty location or will I go to work immediately? Thanks

You can take whatever leave you accumulate while at the Academy. You may also be eligible for some administrative leave as well. I'm not 100% on the policy on that. You'll be given more information as you near the end of your stay in Artesia.

[flyfrog]

Looks like my BI will be complete, minus my interview that I am trying to schedule the day I get back home (mid June). Hope it doesn't take to long to get to TSU/called/ART. Good luck all.