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Both the bomber and a couple MAF functional are saying this week, so we will see. Sent from my iPhone using Baseops Network Forums
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I thought the PT program was bullshit. But then again I am a fatty who only scores in the 80s. No wasted effort here! Sent from my iPhone using Baseops Network Forums
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So does that mean Tuesday July 11 isn't happening? AFPC has been lost comm since 30 June. Sent from my iPhone using Baseops Network Forums
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Yeah. Our wing does the day before public release. Some other wings will notify the Friday before. Sent from my iPhone using Baseops Network Forums
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Probably unpopular opinion here, but here goes. In a typical UPT class there are the top sticks who are easily identifiable, the anchors or the class who again are easily identifiable by everyone (and they know who they are), and then there is the center of Mass (around 75-80%). These middle of the bell curve guys could end up flying fighters or end up in an AWACS or Tanker or whatever else. Having been a flight commander at UPT, it's tough watching those middle guys go up on assignment night knowing their dreams are about to be crushed and they have no idea. I wish we would be more transparent about the MASS and make it public. Post the list maybe once a week and definitely let the studs know before assignment night. If they know they are 15/20 (ENJJPT) then they know it may go either way. But #18 knows it's gonna take a miracle. Less heartbreak in public in front of 300+ people and strangers. Always thought it was ironic back in 09-11 when we dropped guys Preds and told them to act professionally while crushing them in public with no foreknowledge. Some may disagree, but coming from a class with a ton of Preds, it hurt to watch guys get blindsided like that. Sent from my iPhone using Baseops Network Forums
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If Tuesday is true, the Wings should get the lists tomorrow right? The old Wing Exec said he thought it was typically the Friday before Public Release. Sent from my iPhone using Baseops Network Forums
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Simmer down now fellas. Seems like once a month everyone gets all keyboard warrior and starts measuring manhood. There are positives in most communities, no one has the market cornered for coolest job in the Air Force and UPT studs don't know what they want. Sent from my iPhone using Baseops Network Forums
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Explosion/Fire at Florida's Eglin Air Force Base
Duck replied to waveshaper's topic in General Discussion
Now we know where all those missing climate surveys were. Someone must have been close to finding out so the AF blew up the building to avoid answering the difficult questions. Sent from my iPhone using Baseops Network Forums -
The results are probably buried wherever those lost Air force climate surveys are... Sent from my iPhone using Baseops Network Forums
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I have heard no words and mypers hasn't been updated since end of June. Anyone else gotten any intel? Sent from my iPhone using Baseops Network Forums
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Ha ha. I figured. Best of luck. Sent from my iPhone using Baseops Network Forums
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I think the new C-5M still holds the time to climb record and it has 4 jet engines. I can probably talk to your UPT flight Commander if you want... Sent from my iPhone using Baseops Network Forums
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I remember being at my first drop at ENJJPT 10 years ago as a bright eyed casual awaiting pilot training and watching a grown man cry in stage because he really wanted to fly C models and got a Viper. Fast forward 6 months later and half the class was getting predators. It's all about perspective.
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Yep...and I'll be the asshole who says the unpalatable truth: upt studs are likely getting the long rehearsed BGC version from the few fighter pilots who are at UPT because they got "screwed." Things are much different than 5+ years ago, the fighter community cannot afford to send all but the lower performers to an ALFA tour (certainly not the case when I went through). And that's the pool of IPs studs are forming their opinions from/on. I only hope there are enough older reservists around who don't fall into this category, but I have a feeling that's not the case/they're part time, so exposure is limited with those guys. Caveat: I realize this is a general statement, not saying every single dude falls in this category, but you're lying to yourself if you don't think most fall into it, for the current time period at least. You are exactly right and on the flip side AMC is non-voling guys who didn't want to leave, thus filling studs heads with an overly optimistic view of heavy life. From my point most reservists are simply finishing up their 20 or planning their exit. UPT has changed drastically in the last 4 years. Sent from my iPhone using Baseops Network Forums
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Agree to disagree. But for you chitlins out there, just make the best and see the positives in whichever community the AF assignment roulette places you. Sent from my iPhone using Baseops Network Forums
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Not sure that many graduated from IFF. Sent from my iPhone using Baseops Network Forums
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We had a case a couple years ago where there were guys at ENJJPT decided they didn't want fighters but were non-vol'd to F-16s. No one wins in that fight. Air Force or the stud. Sent from my iPhone using Baseops Network Forums
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PCS Damage inspection - Do I have the right to see it?
Duck replied to Spaceballs's topic in Squadron Bar
Don't be surprised if they send someone out to your house to survey the damage and assess value. I had that happen on my last move. Sent from my iPhone using Baseops Network Forums -
I don't follow this either. Dopma in 1980 drives up or out, not the AF. Continuation/non-voluntary separation is not chosen at the promotion board but actually a separate (even though they run back to back and w/the same members I believe) Continuation board which decides who to offer continuation to based on SECAF guidance and desired end strength numbers. By masking IPZ/APZ all that really changes is passed over people won't be discriminated against at the board. Twice passed over = continuation or non continuation. Once someone accepts continuation they would still meet promotion boards APZ (masked) but not continuation boards since they have already been continued to 20/24, etc. I am pretty sure this is how this would work based on digging through the stupid promotion AFI. Sent from my iPhone using Baseops Network Forums
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Swizzle, how could people find out other ways after July 5th? Sent from my iPhone using Baseops Network Forums
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AFOQT in a 2 months, how are chances looking as of now
Duck replied to elvis's topic in What Are My Chances?
Man... some peoples kids. Sent from my iPhone using Baseops Network Forums -
Mypers updated... still no release date... Sent from my iPhone using Baseops Network Forums
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I've said it before, I'll say it again. Congress doesn't trust the AF to be good managers of money. (Ironic...) Sent from my iPhone using Baseops Network Forums
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According to MyPers Congress doesn't get it until after the public release date. Deputy SecDef is the approval authority. Not sure what is taking so long. Consensus at my base from leadership is that AFPC has it back from OSD but are sitting on it due to being busy with the Hawk board and other things. Sent from my iPhone using Baseops Network Forums
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Are you saying "no2bonus". "Donthate" it's just a question. I'm truly trying to "pickyourbattles". Sent from my iPhone using Baseops Network Forums