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Saw "Rock of Ages" last night, and I'd say it's probably one to catch from Redbox or Netflix. Or you could just go and see it on Broadway (which was the best Broadway show I ever watched). The only thing that kept me in my seat for the entire show was:

I think a lot of it comes down to housing availability and situation. In my class, there are 5 married guys, but only one has his family with him, and he is on base. In the class ahead of me, there were several people accompanied with their families who turned down Capital Village (their only choice) on base, because of the housing issues and moved off base. As for places "close to base" that are family friendly, unless you like living in a trailer down by the river (or find a house on AHRN or go through a realtor to rent), then you are pretty much relegated to the apartments (Waverly, Franklin, etc.) or Audobon Cove about 8-10 minutes south of base off of 45.

They broke us up into 3 groups (Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced). Beginner's were people who never deadlifted before and started with the bar (no shit). Intermediate was someone who had done one maybe once or twice and they started out with 15-20 lbs on each side (can't remember, wasn't in that group). Advanced were people who had been exposed to deadlifts and we started out with 35's on each side. The first set, everyone did 5 reps to show that they could demonstrate proper form. After that initial set, the weight was increased each lift by a set amount (in the Advanced group, we increased 30 lbs each set; can't speak about the other groups). When you approached for your next lift at the new weight, if the weight felt good for you during your one rep, then you would re-rack and move up an additional 30 lbs the following lift. At some point you would tell the assessment group that you were ready to do your 3-5 max. For me, I lifted one rep at 285, and then moved up to 315. Before I started my lift, I told them that this set would be my go set because I didn't think I'd be able to do more than 3-5 reps in correct form. So yes, it is up to the person lifting to call it quits. Fair for people who have never deadlifted in their life? Probably not, but maybe if this becomes the new FACT, during your in-processing to UPT they can let you know what the FACT will entail and you'll be able to stop by the base gym and have a trainer teach you the correct form. On the other hand, this is the AF, and sometimes, good sense doesn't make sense at all.

They started with a 3 minute plank, but in the initial classes everyone was passing that bar, so they moved it up to 5 minutes. It's not saying you have to hit 5 minutes, but they didn't want everyone to get to the max number. I heard rumblings, and who knows if they're true or not, that planks may increase again to around 8 minutes. Any person who can plank for 8 minutes, correctly, is a beast. Noted. It's down and back 6 times each sprint.

So, from what me and the other studs could gather, since the deadlift is such a difficult exercise to do correctly, they want you to do 3-5 reps of a lower weight, that they then extrapolate via a formula for your one rep max. I guess they don't want you to injure yourself doing too much weight for a real "one-rep" max. Planks work core, and a little back. Since most of your G-strain maneuver comes from Legs, Core, and Butt, they are assessing those particular areas with the exercises (as well as your anaerobic/aerobic condition with the sprints). Therefore, low time on the planks = shitty core and more work needed to strengthen that particular area.

I live off base, and to be honest, commute is almost non-existant. It takes me 8-10 minutes to get from my front door to the squadron. I love being off base and most of my class that was in the dorms, is moving off. Now for the guys that have families living on base, it can be hit or miss. If your only options are Capital Village, then I'd think long and hard about spending a year in those facilities. I haven't lived there, but have heard stories and they aren't the best. If you are able to swing a place at State or Magnolia, then you are in a tremendously better situation. But if commute was your only concern, I'd say it shouldn't be one. And if you are wanting a few drinks with your bros at the club after work, your class can always buy a "Fun-Bus" to shuttle people back off base. Well worth the money in my opinion. Edit:drinking related grammatical issues

It's different at every UPT base, from what I've been told. At CAFB, we are now doing a FACP, which is just an assessment. The assessment consists of 3-5 reps of your max deadlift weight, followed by a 5 minute plank, followed by two 300 meter sprints (down and back on a basketball court, w/ a 4 minute break in between each set). Looks like we are the guinea pigs for a potential new test somewhere down the line. Again, this was at CAFB. Anywhere else and YMMV.

CB 12-10 drop: T-38s: F-15E F-16 x 4 (1 ANG) F-22 MC-12 U-28 T-6 FAIP F-2 (Japan) T-1s: C-17 x 4 (Charleston, Travis x 2, McChord) C-130H X 2 (Louisville, Little Rock) C-130J (Little Rock) HC-130 (Moody) KC-135 x 6 (Mildenhall, McGhee Tyson, Kadena, Fairchild, McConnell x 2) T-1 FAIP I may have gotten a location mixed up...

Guard, prior enlisted Interviewed - Jun 2009 Selected Alternate - Jul 2009 Primary DQ'd, given slot - Nov 2010 FCI Wright Patt - Apr 2011 RS Waiver apprv'd - Jun 2011 AMS - Sep 2011 SERE - Jan 2012 IFS - Feb 2012 Water Survival - Apr 2012 UPT - May 2012

Screw Denver. Pueblo's where it's at.

Well here's an interesting twist to the story. https://www.airforcet...illness-050712/

God that sucks. 6 weeks was long enough.

I don't know, I think this one can definitely contend even though he didn't write it: Yea thanks for your service to ######ing Ebay where you bought the uniform bitch... The only place you have served was in your boyfriend bedroom where he shot a load in your mouth and called it a war zone

Don't worry, you'll have about 6-9 hours a day to study once you start on Monday morning.

I bought an LC9 about 4 months ago and love that gun. Now, putting it up against a Kahr, I'd take the Kahr because it feels a little more put together than the LC9, but that isn't to say the LC9 is a bad gun. I was looking for a sturdy, cheaper concealed carry weapon, and I definitely got that in the LC9. I've worn it multiple times with an IWB holster, in shorts and a t-shirt, with absolutely no problems. Agreed with what HeloDude stated about the safety. However, it's right there next to your thumb if you want to have it on. To me, it doesn't make that much of a difference. I've practiced drawing and flipping safety off so many times that if I actually had to, I don't think I'd forget to turn off the safety but YMMV.

Every time I read about Jill, I get pissed off. She should take the sage advice from 7:25.

Noted. Thanks for the info. Guess I'll just have to get both sometime this year.

StoleIt, I'm trying to decide if I want to get an AR or a SCAR next. It looks like you own both. Can I have your thoughts on which way you would go and why?

Love the comments section. Tim sounds like a real winner. Maybe it's our friend from Commutair. Tim (unregistered) April 06, 2012, 21:26 What, they couldnt direct the plane to the forest or something? Or they were scared for their lives and just pressed the eject button. Dont know, maybe or maybe not, but probably someone is dead on the ground (hope not) and they alive and well. That's not right, especially for army men who supposed to protect civilians, not drop planes on them. EDIT: fixed a format error

Like Brabus stated, you'd have a better shot at an FTU/UPT/IFF. In my prior life as an ARMS guy at the 149th in San Antonio, I processed a ton of AFA cadets for Fam flights when they were on breaks throughout the year (Spring Break, X-mas, Summer, etc.) Don't know what they have going to get that set up, but just know that it is possible.

Nice J.D. I'm sure that's exactly the answer he's looking for. When you headed down to Laughlin by the way?

I agree with the studying quizzes as much as possible during the first week, but I think it's a huge mistake not to chairfly before your dollar ride. Now, let me preference this with the fact that I had about 100 hours of prior time, so I was a little more used to procedures than some of the guys with no time. That being said, there will be a lot going on the first time you go up. In my opinion, it would be to your advantage to be as familiar as possible with the procedures so that while you are enjoying your ride, you are already getting into the routine of how things are done. This will put you that much more ahead of the "power curve" when you get into your later 200 block and 300 block flights. IMO, the biggest thing they are looking for to advance someone through IFS is being able to apply the procedures correctly while being safe.

I tried the 21 year at a bar once. Best scotch I've ever had. Balvenie knows their shit.

Getting there a day early really won't make that much of a difference. In-processing usually only takes an hour at most, if there is a line at medical. Only if you want to get there a day early would I suggest doing that. As for the patches, you will only be wearing a nametag and an AETC patch on your flightsuit. If you don't have an AETC patch, then one can be provided to you by the cadre at IFS. Your shoulder patches will be your Flight patch and your 1 FTS Squadron patch that you receive once you solo.