I Had to Take a Psych Test to Fly F-4s...

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I had to take a psych test to fly F-4s, and those results were finally released through my Freedom of Information Act request:

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“Summary of test results for:

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1. Inclined to take excessive risks, even where none exist.

2. Appears to be chronically narcissistic, and has high opinion of himself---for no apparent reason. One instructor's comment: "Thinks he is God's gift to Naval Aviation."

3. Frequently displays lack of respect and deference to authority figures.

4. Believes that any landing approach he can walk away from is a good one.

5. Has a false and unsupported feeling of superiority, especially after consumption of alcohol.

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6. Apparently has political ambitions, and states that he aspires to be the Mayor of Olongapo.

7. Not well suited for any other career path, after F-4 squadron assignment; does not get along well with superiors, Black Shoes, Submariners, and shows only grudging respect for U.S. Marines---especially those who are Naval Aviators.

8. Overly aggressive---states he wants to have a full ordnance load, even while flying in CONUS on training missions. He once zoomed to 50,000 ft. and fired a Sidewinder at the sun, to see if he could hit it.

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9. Resists complying with established Naval protocols and etiquette---once left a calling card in the tray at an admiral's home that said: 'Hot Dog Nelson----have parachute, will travel.'

10. After receiving a poor Fitness Report, instead of promising to correct his deficiencies, pointed out to his CO several misspelled words in the report.

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11. Fails to use proper decorum in wardroom or officers' mess. Instead of politely asking the senior officer at a table if he could be seated there, he grabbed a spoon and simulated a ship's bell on the Commander's water glass, saying, "Fighter pilot---arriving!"

12. When invited to join a senior officer's family for breakfast, he replied, "I've already had a Fighter Pilot's Breakfast---a puke, two aspirin, and a cigarette. Thanks anyway."

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13. When the interviewer inquired what he usually wore to bed, he replied, "Nothing but my g-suit and flight boots. You never know when you have to launch."

14. When asked what approach speed should be used in the F-4, he replied, "Whatever is necessary."

15. According to his statements, he thinks night refueling is asking the O'Club bartender for another round.