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Why you gotta be throwing out all those dissertation-like big words? Didn't you hear that the CSAF said we shouldn't concern ourselves with a graduate degree until O-6? How many O-6+ officers do you think you're preaching to here? If it isn't a familiar word in the 11-2 series of AFIs or 60:1 rule math based problem, I'm probably not going to understand your point. (Truth be told, I probably won't understand the 60:1 math rule problem either.) You know what'll be more to my liking? Having a discussion where you acknowledge that your ideals have problems too. -9-

This! It's reassuring to see a senior leaders viewpoint that jives with common sense. Hit me up if you find yourself passing through Osan... The first round is on me. (Though, as long as it's not within the next 30 days of course.) -9-

Per JQ Public on facebook: -9-

Awesome! Just in time for my arrival next week for my remote to Osan! I am especially thankful for the 2200 curfew, as forcing me to be in my room at night is extremely helpful in changing my sleep patterns to accommodate the 15 hour time difference. I also look forward to goal development planning, more AT/FP, SAPR and alcohol briefings as mandated by 7AF/CC during in-processing. But seriously, two questions: 1. How on earth do they expect to enforce this? Or is it mainly used as justification to throw the book at someone who has an alcohol related incidentI? 2. Is it "all military members" as the sign above states or is this an AF specific policy as reported in the article linked earlier in this thread? It's complete BS if this is AF only. And it seems that TDY personnel on the ROK are exempt from this policy. WTFO? -9-

Alright dude, let's call a spade a spade. It's hypocritical to state "I love serving my country" followed by "... In my previous assignment ... I would have separated." Truth be told, your enjoyment of serving your country only occurs when you enjoy what you are doing. Not that there is anything wrong with that; I'd argue that most if not all of us are the same way. But don't use the "I bleed red, white, and blue" rationale when there are clearly strings attached. I've also noticed that assignments usually get less fun with age. How long have you been a part of this new job you love? -9-

Or you could ask any '01 dude whose in an overage AFSC.. they'll be pushing their O-5 PRF's forward this fall at about the same time as the RIF board is deciding their fate. -9-

What's so bad about the rotator vs. flying commercial? On the surface, it seems that going direct to Osan instead of connecting through Narita and ending up at Incheon would be the way to go. Please elaborate. -9-

FG or someone else in the know... I'm leaving to Osan this summer on a 1 yr remote and I'm planning on moving my family to a designated location while I'm OCONUS. With that said, I have a few questions... According to the JFTR U5120 H: 1. Does this mean that I get travel days and per diem to accompany my family to their designated location (i.e. not charged leave)? And is the travel time based upon driving 350 miles/day plus one additional day to fly back to my PDS? 2. I believe that I'm allowed the standard house hunting PTDY time to relocate my family. Can I use this in conjunction with house hunting? 3. If my family chooses to fly to the designated location and I drive the vehicle, does this still apply? If so, will there be a change in travel time to the designated location? 4. I'd like to fly from the designated location direct to the outbound rotator, but the JFTR above states that I'm only allowed to return to the PDS meaning that I'll need another flight from my PDS to the rotator. Can this be avoided? The only answer TMO could give me was a LICWO letter and tell me that I'd have to pay the difference in airfare (if any). Thanks, -9-

Has anyone had any first hand experience with Ruger's SR-762? The few reviews I've read have a bunch of good things to say about it. I've been researching semi-auto .308 battle rifles and on the surface $1600 (street price) seems to be one of the best values out there for a piston .308 (especially considering that I initially had my sights on a SCAR heavy). If you have any good or bad stuff to say about Ruger's offering, I'd like to hear it. -9-

Ask for the weight tickets you provided back, copy them on the nearest copier, and then provide two sets of weight tickets (one for the PPM and one for the TDY enroute). If he won't accept it, take it up with his supervisor. Press it higher if you're still not satisfied with the answer and you'll eventually get someone who can tell this asshat to stop being a douche. I would hope that anyone in a uniform who has done a TDY enroute will sympathize with you. -9-

It only took a few days to get the price list and ordering instructions sent to my .mil email. Maybe you'll have a welcome home gift upon your return from deployment? -9-

I grabbed a Mark AR and some accessories from this program in Dec. Savings hovered around 40% from their 2013 Mil/LE price list; I haven't seen the 2014 price list to see if anything has changed. Once I submitted my order, it took about 4 weeks to receive everything. They never forwarded any tracking numbers so I had no idea it shipped until it showed up on my doorstep. Good deal overall, I would order more if my wallet could take the punishment! -9-

Wait.. What? There's an ADSC for a 4 week course? -9-

Apparently it wasn't just me that didn't understand the difference... it was also the authors of the PSDM. From PSDM 13-130 attachment 10: "9. Officers approved for VSP are not authorized Transition Assistance Program (TAP) benefits."

A few items of interest/questions from this debacle that's slowly unfolding... 1. It looks like there isn't any current ADSC's that would prohibit one from applying for VSP if eligible (to include the bonus).. correct? And you even get to keep the portions of the bonus you have earned if you're RIF'd; does this also apply to VSP? 2. Both VSP and RIF programs will allow you to keep your post-9/11 GI bill transfers even if your ADSC isn't complete as long as the transfer was initiated before you knew you were separating. 3. According to the PSDM, VSP'd dudes don't get TAP but RIF'd dudes do, FWIW. 4. We know by now that the VSP payout will come out of your mil retirement if you end up earning one in the guard/reserve. Does the same hold true for the RIF payout? 5. There is some really confusing language in PSDM 13-130 regarding those eligibles who might be PCSing or deploying during the RIF timeline, to include voluntary and involuntary extending DEROS for those eligible and OCONUS. From what I read, expect unprecedented assignment shenanigans if you're RIF eligible and working/expecting a summer/fall PCS or deployment. Additionally, expect even more AFPC shenanigans if you're retained, as they'll need to fill all those last minute empty billets by those who GTFO. -9-

This. My experience is exactly the same as Pancake's. In fact, based upon his example, I initially thought we were from the same wing. The main discriminator for IDE in res? Your strat and push from the wing. If SOS DG doesn't get you a DP and the wing's top push at your O-4 PRF, then there isn't much it is going to do other than be a final discriminator if you sit on the cut line at your next promotion board. -9-

Serious question... how does a FTE actually fly in a single seat airplane? -9-

Speaking of type ratings.. once upon a time AD types could use the one-time certification benefit associated with TA for type ratings (along with incurring an additional 3yr ADSC). Anyone know if this is still possible? -9-

The same goes for dudes whose ASD was between 1 Oct 2012 and the release, since they're limited by 20 YAS but weren't able to sign. For you, di1630, I estimate that cost you about $20K. -9-

Chang, Holy hypocrisy batman! In no less than 30 hours, you went from: To this: And then ended on this: So, the bonus is all about the money, but my motivations for taking it shouldn't be about financial gain. And even though the last 12 years have sucked, I shouldn't blame the Air Force for that and military life is good due to the sole fact that retention is high. Really? Now you might argue that I'm taking your quotes out of context, but I don't think I am. And I'm willing to bet most of the members of this forum would agree. -9-

If that truly is the root of the problem, then why are so many Majors offered continuation? -9-

Thanks for the pep talk, coach! Just when I thought we ran out of kool-aid, you make some more and totally redeem yourself! -9-

While I initially thought what you describe above was completely plausible and scary as shit, I then realized that Big Blue NEEDS dudes to take the bonus. We all know that the only way AFPC can make an attempt to manage the rated force is by using the bonus as a crutch. If they started handing shit sandwiches to those who signed up for a few more years, then no one would sign up. -9-

Oh, I see what you did there. -9-

Keep in mind that the F-35 is also the Harrier's replacement. All the Marine Harrier pilots I know aren't impressed. -9-