herkbum

Thread revival: https://warontherocks.com/2018/01/forever-deployed-combat-dwell-reform-mq-9-crews-beyond-overdue/

Is this time as well. Formal training is also exempt. Our Technicians are furloughed, will report Monday with expectation of being sent home if agreement isn’t reached. Us AGRs are business as usual.

Almost 26 yrs in the ANG and I’ve never been anywhere that I didn’t volunteer to go.

I understand how the pt totals work. But the AD retirement for a DSG is all WOM until I see some proof. I get a lot of “I know someone who knows someone” that did it. I have also heard it mentioned before about giving a DSG an AD retirement somehow has an effect on big blue’s end strength number or something-maybe unfunded or unexpected expense since big blue didn’t have vis on this individual. Seems a little far-fetched, but who knows. I think the resistance for us is at our JFHQ level. I’m an AGR, so this doesn’t affect me. But I think folks that have the points should be able to retire with the benefits.

Is this written in a reg somewhere? No DSG in my state, to my knowledge, has been able to be granted a full AD retirement once they have accrued one. Only AGRs have been granted the retirement. We are arguing that it is possible, but have no written proof, and usually meet resistance from the state level. Granted we have not actually filed paperwork since none of our folks has reached the mark yet (we are trying to lead turn it). But a few will reach the mark in the next year or 2 and we believe they have rightly earned a full AD retirement. With a very large number in the next 3-7 years (nature of current mission). We know other states have done this, but no one has provided any documentation. I can’t argue the point to state leadership on WOMs. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Thx for the craniums up and assist yesterday.

I see you looked it up before I could. I wish they would close the borders of the midstate. Place is growing way too fast.

We have some really good stuff to pull from. Already pinged the SIO.

That’s a great idea, never thought about it. Would create a nice video for our pilot recruiter in the squadron. Will have them do it Monday.

I need to get some kind of plan together. That light is getting pretty bright.

Don’t give away the business plan we discussed today!

Naval Aviation Leadership, I know you are all familiar with the recent VAQ pilot incident with sky writing (drawing). The Air Boss just finished the Field Naval Aviator Evaluation Boards (FNAEB). He stated, it was clear their actions were impulsive and immature, but both were very forthright and remorseful for the embarrassment they caused Navy and Naval Aviation and for violating the trust we place in our aircrew. Although all in the endorsing chain considered revocation of the right to wear their insignia, unanimously the COC recommendations were that both pilot and NFO be retained, but remain in a probationary flight status for a period of time. Air Boss concurred with those recommendations and imposed the following remediations: a. Probationary flight status for a period of six months. Failure to satisfactorily complete b-d below, or any similar lapse of judgement in the air or on the ground, where their actions/behavior don't align with our core values or treating our people with anything less than dignity and respect, will be grounds for revocation of the right to wear their wings. b. They will provide an introduction to each of the "Change the Culture" briefs scheduled for next week in Whidbey Island, addressing the event, the ramifications and embarrassment it caused, how it is counter to the culture we desire, and contrasting their actions with the excellence and discipline our aircrew exhibit daily in operations around the world with a full understanding of the strategic effects their actions might have. c. They will present a more detailed brief to all junior officers (O-4 and below) at Whidbey Island covering same topics. d. The pilot, with instructor orders to VT-9 in Meridian, will conduct the same presentation separately with both the instructor cadre in Training Wing One and the student naval aviators. I ask that you discuss this situation with your O-5 leaders and aviators within your units. This is one of those situations where the many can learn from the few. Our actions can have significant consequence well beyond our units... especially with social media these days. This event deserves some discussion time in the ready rooms to recage our aircrew professionalism. Happy Thanksgiving and thanks for what you do each day. V/r, Trigger RADM Roy "Trigger" Kelley Commander, Naval Air Force Atlantic

Whatever they call it, I was told this has CNO interest/oversight

Confirmed- it’s actually “Tess” Tickle. One of ours was a RAG IP with him.

I heard they are facing an FEB this coming Monday. Sounds like the USN means business.

API 1, 2, 9, flying on the line 3 &4, fly no more 5 will keep you alive 6 & 8, the flying's great

Yep, we’ve picked up a few USN and USMC recently; all have been affected.

Nope, talking about the promo to O-4. I can’t remember the requirement wrt SOS and O-4/ROPMA. Your unit should be able to provide the info. My unit requires SOS completion for promo to O-4. Your switching of service is very likely to cause a delay in your promo.

Are you talking to your unit? They are the ones with the control.

I am an ANG guy and did get the increase

WINPEX seems incredibly slow at startup, but stays logged in over a much longer time. EPEX spins up quickly, but will log you out after a fairly short period of inactivity. As anything else, multiple pros and cons for both.

Shack

$160 increase in upcoming les

Been in the ANG for almost 26 yrs and we have never used the terms IPZ or APZ, at least not in our OG. Position Vacancy is used for an “early” promo. Other than that, it’s typically when a promo packet is put up or you meet ROPMA. Each unit handles their promo timelines differently. We have hired many folks off AD (from USAF, USN, USMC) that had been selected for next rank, but hadn’t pinned, that ended up having to wait to get promoted. Leadership has to think about Force mgmt-how you fit into unit rank structure, how it affects other folks, how long you plan on staying in the ANG. It is very different than AD and there are only so many positions.