xaarman

Every solution is possible with enough money. It's hard to put yourself back in UPT, but the T-6 is a stupid simple plane. Like really, really simple. Even the T-1 isn't that complex after flying -135s. There needs to be something in the middle from going to T-6 direct C-5. I mean, you don't even do TOLD in the T-6, you get max torque for the day when you step! I do believe the T-1 program is something the USAF got right. Crew mentality, multi engine scenarios, variable daily TOLD, shoots every type approach, reverse controls for AR, etc. We can go back to the T-X and teach all of that in the MWS, but it's gonna be going from a plane that cost $2k/hour to fly to something that's $25k/hour or more... for all 1200ish student pilots UPT graduates every year. edit: wait, this is the A-10 thread?

We have helicopters?

The more things change, the more things stay the same?

Haven't heard that, should would be nice. This is the last update I got: https://www.govexec.com/pay-benefits/2015/03/lawmakers-seek-reverse-cuts-some-travel-allowances/106434/

So for anyone who has to go through this process, it is a process. They sent me the wrong form. Called them up, the VA said that the Letter of Eligibility was sent out two days after I got my current letter (dated 10 Mar 15) and to stand by and the actual Letter of Eligibility should be arriving in the next few days. On the plus side, I called 800-827-1000, hit option 2, didn't like what I heard, hit 0 for representative, then 3 for education benefits, and someone picked up after 30 seconds. That was nice.

It's still here. For me, solicitations arrived in November with a RNLTD of May 2015.

Did you fill out all of your school info? It wants the dates I graduated high school, all colleges, and all jobs I had before I joined the military? It also says to upload supporting documentation? Anyone else go through this mess? It's for the VA Form 22-1990.

The best thing about Cali is you can drive 3 hours in any direction and go from beautiful scenic beaches to 100 year old redwoods, skiing to death valley, world class wineries, huge cities to being out in the middle of nowhere, 5 star steakhouses to Chinese Vegan restaurants and everything in between. It's 70 +/- 15 almost year round and most of the time sunny. I guess if guns are a major hobby, but if you can live there and not pay California taxes, it would be perfect. Then again, I've run across people in the military who say they want all four seasons and get sick of perfect weather, so whatever floats their boat I guess. California is almost 40 million people, more then the entire country of Canada. You're gonna find weirdos everywhere.

It's on the bottom right of the 4 boxes available after checking Post 9/11, and I have to check something. Did you see a different screen when you registered?

So, on this form: https://i.imgur.com/edjLZHH.png I check "Not eligible for any other benefits" ? WRT to Skywarrior, I should be doing it in April (5 hour program) and I'll let yall know how it goes. Heard good things about them.

I joined under the MGIB (and paid into it) and have not touched anything regarding either GI Bill since. Are you saying keep going on the 22-1990 and select the MGIB? I was hoping to use the Post 9/11 GI Bill if I ever separated - no kids/wife right now though.

Does anyone know how to generate the Letter of Eligibility to use at an ATP school? I'm in VONAPP, generating an Education Benefits form (Form 22-1990) and then it asks me which of the following I'd like to use: Post-9/11 GI Bill, Chapter 33; Montgomery GI Bill - Active Duty, Chapter 30; Veterans' Educational Assistance Program (VEAP), Chapter 32; Montgomery GI Bill - Selected Reserve, Chapter 1606; Reserve Education Assistance Program (REAP), Chapter 1607. I select Post 9/11, and it wants an effective date and a notice saying all these other events are irrevocable. Anyone done this before? Is there an easier way? The Education Center on base was no help and said it is all done through the VA. I'm still AD, looking to have Uncle Sam pay for the ATP program.

Video is private, can't play the embedded or by going to Youtube.

Where's the writing guide for those who aren't #1 of everything?

PM sent.

I don't think we're going to agree, so here's to a shitty winter and waiting for that riding season to start up again. Here's a funny video of a guy explaining how to change his oil:

It's as enforceable as telling a fat airman no candy. Unless the Commander or First Sergeant catches them in the act, it's nothing more then a he said/she said debacle. They aren't breaking any off base laws, SFS won't care (it's not a criminal issue), and nobody has time to micromanage someone like that.

Eh, it can be interpolated that the rule applies to all military, but if you blow off training, the scope of the consequence (restriction of riding) isn't listed. It's just 100% unenforceable to say SSgt Smith, you can't take your motorcycle from your off base house to the 7-11 to the end of the block. If my Commander came to me with this issue, I would recommend administrative documentation (LoC/LoR/escalating) before I recommended an unenforceable action. BUT I will say did glance over that part, and in my current organization of 80+ riders, no one has pressed to test this far in the weeds thank god.

Nah. In Table 4.1, it says the following: Prior to operation of a motorcycle. (T-0) Pending completion of initial training, commanders may authorize operators who possess a valid motorcycle license, endorsement or riders permit to ride subject to any restrictions imposed by such license, endorsement, or permit. Tier 0 (T-0)—Determined by respective non-AF authority (e.g. Congress, White House, Office of Secretary of Defense, Joint Staff). The waiver authority is non-applicable, or external to AF. My current base only offers the MSF course 2-4 times a year, depending on funding. If the last course offered is in June, and someone in-processes in July who has a motorcycle, riding experience and a valid class M license, we have a memo we draw up that works in lieu of an MSF completion card. If they have no riding experience, we do not give them the memo, hence the "may authorize to ride" discretion part. The Commander briefs you because it is a high risk activity, but at no point does he "approve" you to ride. He only ensures you have done the proper training IAW DoD requirements. I mean, whats to say a Commander instituting a rule that if a rider does something deserving of punitive action, he's going to disapprove of you riding off base as punishment? What about not letting you drive a car off base? I think you may be interpreting the rules wrong.

91-207 doesn't give the authority for commanders to take away your riding privileges off base. It's also 100% unenforceable.

^ on base only.

First off, let me be clear and say I 100% believe the AF motorcycle program is nothing but CYA. I have submitted plenty of answers on surveys to actually improve the program, and instead all we got was more mandatory parking lot courses. SFS can/has denied people entry to base for failing to show their MSF completion card or lack of insurance. Punishment is administrative by whatever your commander deems necessary for not following an AFI. Also, they'll get knocked in the motorcycle safety inspection paperwork. The LODD and denial of SGLI threats are false and a pet peeve. Every single NCO believes them, but backs down when you present them with facts. They all had a friend that was an airman at another base that they heard they did a LODD and got stuck with all the medical bills blah blah. LODD has to prove gross negligence in order to deny benefits. Not negligence, but gross... like if you're bragging to your friends how you're not gonna follow any AFIs, post pictures on FB of you stuntin' down mainstreet in a t shirt and sandals, and pulling wheelies on the freeway, then then get in an accident, then they might have a case. The SGLI will never be denied unless extreme circumstances occur (ie prison/treason/desertion) https://www.monterey.army.mil/legal/wills/sglideny.pdf edit - more reading material: Overview of LODD: https://www.jber.af.mil/shared/media/document/AFD-110223-065.pdf and the reg, 36-2910:

the MSRC is the same as the advanced riders course with a few minor tweaks/changes to make it more sportbike oriented. At my current base, the ARC, MSRC, or BRC2 counts as the 5 year recurrent training.

It depends. It's mostly to prove that the wing did their due diligence on the rider. For example, Offutt WG/SE gave out laminated, hollogram authorized rider cards used to get on base, which you needed a class M license and proof of insurance to get. At my current base, there is no record required, but we do anyways because it shows compliance with: "3.7.2. Operators of government and private motorcycles authorized to operate on an AF installation shall possess a valid license, issued by civil authorities to operate motorcycles on public highways" should any inspection occur. All we did was upload a copy into AFSAS.

Some Western countries are welcoming them back. https://www.aljazeera.com/indepth/features/2014/09/denmark-introduces-rehab-syrian-fighters-201496125229948625.html