Air Force Training hold over?
A friend of mine is at his Air Guard MOS training and has finished his school. He says they have him on hold because he cannot pass his fitness test, fails the sit-ups. He has been there on hold over since before Thanksgiving, how long will they hold him over before they release him or discharge him I have not known of someone to be held over for months just to pass their fitness test.
How do I handle my sons washing out of basic training and his refusal to go back? I am a veteran of the US Army and was very proud the day he told me he wanted to join. Once he got there he did not put forth the effort and washed out.
How do I handle my sons washing out of basic training and his refusal to go back?I’m in a similar (but not identical) situation. My middle son wanted to join the military for a very, very long time, and I couldn’t be prouder. My youngest still wants to join, but he’s still two years away.He had a few setbacks, but finally these were all cleared up and he was on a clear path to enlisting.He decided against it. In his words, he decided that the military is not for him. He wants to be a police officer instead.What can you do?My advice: Parent the kids you HAVE, not the kids you WANT.My son decided that the military is not for him. This tells me that he doesn’t yet see the bigger picture: you’re a military member first, and a career second. I’ll admit, it took me a while before I could see that in my own career. When I first went in, it was because there was a specific job I wanted to do. By the time I found out that I would not be doing that job, I realized I was there to be an Air Force officer first, and a job second. So I decided that I would be the best Air Force officer I could be, and the Air Force would put me where they needed me, and it would all work out for the best. Sage advice from a 20 year old, because somehow it did all work out for the best, despite becoming a disabled veteran and not having the fulfilling military career I had hoped for.My son doesn’t see it that way.While it’s disappointing to me, since I know that the military would take good care of him, and would be great for his personal growth (and if he still wanted to be a cop, he could literally walk into any police academy when his term was up), I can’t make him understand what I understand. I can’t make him think like I do. He is his own man. He thinks for himself. He may regret his decisions later on, but hindsight is 20/20. Foresight, not so much.So be there for him. Support him in whatever he decides to do. And don’t consider his washing out of Basic as a failure. Consider it a learning experience. It may teach him something that will become clear later on down the road.
What happens after tech school in Air Force Reserve / I want to join the Air Force reserve but?
I really want to join the Air Force. I am 20 years old and I am married, I am also a female. The only thing that holds me back is that i want to know pretty much what happens after tech school with the reserve? And how do promotions work after tech? There’s just a lot I want to know.
Basic training, National Guard, what's it like?
I myself am in the National Guard for Pennsylvania. I joined when I was a senior in high school and 2 months after I turned 18 and as of right now, I have almost been in for 2 years. I mostly joined because I wanted to serve within the state for disasters and what have you, but I was well aware of being deployed overseas. Remember, it is the Army and they have full control of you. Only thing different about the National Guard is that you are STATE AND FEDERALLY owned. Meaning that you can be deployed CONUS (continental US) or OCONUS (outside of continental US) at any time, mostly for state disasters, combat deployments in the middle east, etc. But about basic training since I just recently just went there in Jan 2012: I am myself am 5'0, 110 lbs and a 19 year old male. I was in somewhat good shape, I could do a lot of pushups before basic but the running and situps was a problem for me. During basic, they will do everything they can to turn you from a civilian who is out of shape to a Soldier who can pass the APFT (Army Physical Fitness Test) that consists of 2 minute pushups, situps and a 2 mile run. Depending on your age and gender, each standard is different to pass (60 pts minimum in each event). The Drill Sergeants will seemingly be harsh and mean but deep down inside they will be training you and making you deployment ready and a US Soldier ready for anything. How you can help yourself prepare is start waking up early (5am), working out til you cant workout anymore and push yourself harder, being used to be being yelled at, being more disciplined in life in general, and just being able to be mentally and physically strong in general. How its like being the national guard is that you are only part time, and drill once a month for a weekend and 2 weeks in the summer besides deployments. And do not worry about being changed, the only change you will see is how much stronger you can become, how much more friends you make, how you can learn to push yourself and how to be mentally fit for anything. Hope this helps out a lot! Soldier to possible soldier.
Can I transfer to air force from army before I leave for basic?
I was trying to shop around for my options in the military. I tried to talk to an air force recruiter first but they weren't at the recruiting station so I talked talked the the army recruiter next door. I talked with them for a bit and we discussed what job I would choose if I decided to join the army. They sent me to MEPS to get my ASVAB scores and physical to see if there would be any problems. I scored 98 on my test but it turns out I'm slightly colorblind (I have never had problems distinguishing colors in the past, just can't pass the Ishihara test). The colorblindness limited job choice incredibly. They said that colorblindness could not be wavered like most things can. Later my recruiter called me and said they could file an "exception" (I have no idea how this is different from a waiver) but I would have to sign up to the army that day. I didn't like that. They refused to explain why they couldn't wait until a later date to file the exception. I wanted to tell them to "stick it" because all of this didn't sound right. They kept threatening that I wouldn't have another chance for a career in the army and I eventually gave in to pressure and signed up. I regret signing up; I feel like I was unfairly pressured into joining (I knew I wasn't good under pressure; that's one of the reasons I'm looking to serve). The Air force was my first choice, everyone I talk to recommends that I join the air force(no matter what branch of service that they attended). I am scheduled to leave for basic training Dec. 29th. Recently, my brother told me that I may be able to switch branches even though I have a contract with the military. I'm attempting to talk to an air force recruiter now(waiting for a callback). Is there anything you can recommend me to say or do? Is transferring to the air force at this stage possible?
Joining the Air Force Reserves halfway through college?
I will be finishing up my sophomore year in college at the end of this school year and I m wondering if it is to late to join the Air Force Reserves. I m a computer science major and was hoping to go into some sort of electronics or cyber security job in the air force. Here s my dilemma, I never done ROTC and it has never interested me. I would like to enlist as most of everyone else, starting at the bottom and getting out at the minimal year contract and go from there, if I wish to re-enlist, I will decide then. Is that an unwise or foolish action? I m also afraid I will extend my schooling by a few years and not finish even close to on time. This is of concern because I go to school out of state and don t want to be gone from home for years. I m thinking I can take a semester off for BMT and tech school, and then adjust accordingly for when I get deployed to active duty. I read that Airmen need to serve a minimum of 4 years in active duty, does that mean I will be deployed and be away from home for 4 years at one time? So to summarize: Im interested in attending the USAF reserves to better my chances to get a job in the Comp Sci field, pay for schooling and patriotism. Im afraid that I will have to be away from home years at a time and it will hinder my progress in obtaining a B.S degree in comp sci? Also, I recently heard about the Air Force National guard. Does that branch(if applicable) apply to my situation better?
Should I join the Air Force with a Master of Architecture degree?
I just graduated with a Master of Architecture and joining the Air Force has always been in the back of my mind ever since I was about 12. My uncle is a Vietnam veteran, Army Airborne. I always hear mixed things about military life and would like testimony from someone in the service, preferably Air Force. I wish to serve as gratitude towards the country that has given me so much, because my uncle served and if feels right, and the possibility of financial benefits from being an officer. What are the differences between active and reserve? I think the best job available would either be Healthcare Facilities Architect or Civil Engineer. The one thing my wife is worried about would be combat deployment. Any recommendations?