<p>Boss, not sure your concerns here. The comparative implications above, I feel, definitely invite discussion. The following numbers are approximations based on my memory and could be off somewhat. The CG commissions approximately 50 or so aviators per year of which about half are trained direct commissions from other services. This means that roughly 10% of each graduating CGA class will eventually be afforded the opportunity to fly. Between Naval Air and Marine Corps air, one third of USNA grads end up flying and I would guess that AFA is up around 50%. So, if someone’s goal is solely to fly in the military, I would suggest investigating other services.</p>
<p>The greater CG retention rate means fewer openings each year. Does the CGA not now allow a few graduates go directly to flight school after commissioning? The two year fleet requirement means a more mature and more successful flight student. The Navy tried it several years ago and had problems getting USNA grads to commit to the extended service.</p>