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Yep. It met a few criteria/areas of interest on the "board". ATIS

Out looking for the tactical egg I gather? My bud was on the watch floor last night, had to BLUF it up for the Big Boss. Possible O2 contamination? Chem trail conspiracy? ATIS

https://www.foxnews.com/us/2017/10/08/vice-president-mike-pence-leaves-colts-49ers-game-after-players-reportedly-kneel.html "I left today's Colts game because President Trump and I will not dignify any event that disrespects our soldiers, our Flag, or our National Anthem. At a time when so many Americans are inspiring our nation with their courage, resolve, and resilience, now, more than ever, we should rally around our Flag and everything that unites us." "While everyone is entitled to their own opinions, I don't think it's too much to ask NFL players to respect the Flag and our National Anthem," he continued. "I stand with President Trump, I stand with our soldiers, and I will always stand for our Flag and National Anthem." I wish I had seen this real time, but the NFL already lost me and I was at the pool getting a workout in instead of watching the games. It would be nice to see 30K walk out at these games, someday...maybe. ATIS

Good stuff there 17D. I was curious about the black out period mentioned in 2049. ATIS

Blade Runner 2049: I'm a huge fan of the original 1982 Blade Runner, probably the top 5 of sci fi movies ever made. 2049..... 1) The quality of the filmmaking and cinematography is just outstanding. Visually just awesome, you need to see this on the big screen with the sound...period. 2) Story. If you aren't familiar with the original, you won't follow 2049. The 1982 story is just classic. Man-made slaves looking for "...more life...fu&ker" and trying to find the meaning of life before they are "lost... like tears... in rain". No spoilers here, but I was kept wondering what the answers were to particular questions raised as the movie moved along. 3) Harrison Ford does much better in this role than as Han Solo in the Star Wars remake. Ryan Gosling is terrific as well. Was I blown away, no....I am trying to put my finger on why. I think....like the original....this movie will grow on me as well. I just think the original story line from 1982 is a hard one to follow. I will probably find myself watching reruns of the original Blade Runner or Interstellar more than 2049. I'm glad I went to see it, and if you are a fan of the original....you will as well. Cheers ATIS

How about a little good news when it comes to gun laws and the Constitution. (And good news for some of us that live here). https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/dc-politics/dc-will-not-appeal-gun-law-to-supreme-court/2017/10/05/e0e7c054-a9d0-11e7-850e-2bdd1236be5d_story.html?utm_term=.3bc77fae837d ATIS

Been a lifelong NY Giants fan. After watching the jack-assery in the end zone yesterday by #13 (in addition to all the National Anthem crazy all over), it tainted the entire team. You bet there was a part of me wishing the rookie kicker for the Eagles nailed the 61-yard game winner...and I laughed out loud when he did. No respect for the Giant's coaching staff either. After what #13 did, they should have thrown his ass out of the game. Someone mentioned earlier the only reason to watch NFL football is to track your FF players...SHACK. I suck at FF (actually....I really suck), but my league is with a bunch of folks who I shared OIF/OEF with and that's the main reason I stay involved. ATIS

At least these folks are getting some interest in a follow-on platform, JSTARS not so much from the things I have been reading recently. ATIS

Can't I have a well organized history Hacker? Although "vile/dirty/squalid/ filthy" is not too far from the mark during some of it. Correction noted ATIS

Keep your TS/SCI current and see if you can get your 6 year (formerly 5 year) clock punched just before you leave...mo better. You may not use it in your next job, but it keep other avenues open. Get online and take whatever free DAU courses you can ACQ101/Test 101/SE 101 type of stuff. I have a long sorted history but have ended up at a mid-high step GS-14 level in a program that has skin in the game and is on the front line every time things in the world get a little crazy (TLAM). The contacts I made flying Operational Test as a 03 started the networking that lead to where I am now. I still get to go out on ships and evaluate aviation folks in my Reserve gig (and I haven't polished my Bates flight boots since the early 2000's), and fortunately the folks at Bragg have let me come back on occasion to play their game as well. That ability to sit in a room and "talk the talk" with folks, still have POC's in warfighting areas helps a lot. There are a lot of former Navy types (mainly surface/Black Shoe) in the program offices that support our product, which helps a ton. If you leave AD before you retire and take a GS job....buy back your service into FERs, and make sure you let them know of your prior service for leave calculations. For those that are retired, they know the game they have to play with double dipping. GS-15 and above. Folks have been pushing me to "put in your KLP package and reach for the ring". I have seen very few 15's (Test and Program Management types) that are actually working systems and problems vice PPT's and managing time cards. SES, it's all management of money/people, and "no in the trench" work. Price you pay for moving up (just like the military). While every acquisition problem has its issues of the three legged triad; Cost/Schedule/Performance....and it drives me crazy, I can honestly say I am happy to be at the highest level possible managing the testing and the teams that put a terrific product out to the warfighter and results are clear. I see a lot of folks dying in three sided cube farms at many of the bases I travel too just pushing tin and waiting for 20. The hard truth of DoD acquisition: "Leave for a day everything changes, leave for a year, nothing changes". If you can roll with that in mind, the security of a GS DoD job isn't bad. Stay away from the P-gon. Those folks look like they want to suck start a shotgun. ATIS

Wonder if there is any U-28 front or back seat experience flying in the demo/eval crews? ATIS.

Would love to see the "raw" results/notes from both of those groups to compare and contrast. ATIS

There is a niche for this type of platform, folks do know this. In my opinion, we are in an acquisition environment now (unlike the early days post 9/11) where funding either a new start program or updating an existing program of record is the biggest challenge facing this effort. Appetite to support a large ACAT program and fund a PMA/Joint PMO/SPO to manage Cost-Schedule-Performance until IOC/FRP (Full Rate Production) is a "dry hole". The special communities may be able to squeeze out a small footprint and manage it, but they have a lot of expensive items competing for their limited resources as well. The bigger "Blue" this gets, the less the chances I believe of it being realized. I would have dragged my balls through 100yds of broken glass to fly CSO in this solution, especially if they started the program like the first days of the U28 program...which I was uber fortunate to be a part of. Cheers ATIS

Excellent advice right there....most excellent. Cheers ATIS

Navy post flight school: 1. Fleet Squadron (rank: 01/02/03): Learn to fly your aircraft and fight it (words from my first Skipper). I did that in spades...only 03 in the command that could lead strikes and held many quals other squadron higher ranking folks didn't have. I did all that great stuff at the detriment of my ground job....which in reality is worth just as much for your future. Don't make that mistake. I was the best NFO in the aircraft, but my 80% ground job made me #2 behind a so-so guy in the aircraft...but brilliant at his ground job (and highly visible). I will put a big bumper sticker on this by saying some CO/XO's weigh flying and ground job differently...learn to read your managers and leaders to find out which way the wind blows. 2: Shore tour (03): This could be flying or non-flying depending on "needs of the Navy" and your desire. I wanted Operational Test...so I went to Pax River and continued to fly (not as good a gig as the schoolhouse/RAG, but sure beat sitting a desk). Plus I networked like crazy and that is the best part of my flying tour in Pax. Most folks that go on to be carrier shooters via disassociated sea tours are P-3/P-8 folks that need some "sea time". Being land based squadrons, Big Navy pushes the P-3/P-8 community to take these shooter tours. They are on the competitive track for them. Carrier aviators, not so much, there are better places to go. 3. Once done with your Shore tour, you most likely have either gotten out (end of your obligated service for aviation) or have made it to LCDR (04) and earmarked for a Deptartment Head tour, they try to get you to school and then you head off to flying again as a DH. 4. Post DH tour, again you are back on shore duty either flying or not. 04's are in leadership now so pure fun flying is limited...but still available. Again, this is the time the Navy will look to send you to school to make you a more productive sailor and you will want to do this to better your chances for 05/Squadron Command. 5. Squadron Command or 05 fodder: If you make 05 and select for command...great. If you don't, there are tons of 05 "hard fill" billets out there for you to suck up (COTF/Air Boss,/Air Ops/ship staff/shore commands, etc.). Not a bad deal and that gets you to 20. Of course in all the steps above....if you show up to the command, and do a good job you normally track with your FITREP to move to the next rank. As a DH in a squadron, you really need to break out as #1 or #2 in Operations and/or as the Maint Officer. If you don't, you aren't going to screen for command (but may still make 05). Navy has it's politics as well, but not nearly as complicated as the USAF way. Getting the FITREP you want is always a political side step, but once your bed is made you quickly find out which track you are on (superstar headed to squadron command, a line flyer, or a piece of FOD....and I have seen plenty of all three). If you want to fly Maritime Patrol in the P-8, come to the Navy (and get your 737 type rating). If you want to fly helo's, you want to go Navy (more opportunity). Jets...toss up there. The flying is a blast off the boat (well except for "those" days). If you want to fly a lot on your tour...seriously look at CVW-5 forward deployed in Japan. Awesome living there (when we were actually home), but I flew a ton more than my CONUS squadron mates from training and we never ever worried about spare parts or flying hours. VMFA is on these boards....he can give you the USMC perspective....but I think (if I may be so bold to state a opinion) is that their aviation situation is pretty bleak/worn out (but there is nobody I would rather have in the CAS stack with me back in the day). Questions...hit me up. Cheers ATIS

I've seen CAG staff and others dual qualed in multiple platforms. Basically they were exceptional in one TMS (typically the one they were "birthed" in), and NATOPS safe for flight/bring the bird back aboard the carrier in the other. Tactically proficient in the second (or more) platforms : "no chance Paddles". In this aviators experience; airborne ISR/CAS is something I wouldn't mix with RPA (keep your drink neat). ATIS

Dunkirk tonight. So So IMO. Cinematography was good. Story line and phasing of movie takes some getting used to. Dialog hard to hear/understand at some points. If you know the history of this situation, you can make it all work. Anyone that doesn't (like my smoking hot blonde wife sitting next to me)....she would have been lost if I hadn't explained what happened in a historical sense at Dunkirk (before the movie). For the flying parts, most excellent Spitfire action that any aviator will enjoy.....up to a point. Not going to spoil it, but any of you will know when to suspend a little physics. Cheers ATIS

It's not just Big Blue there shipmate. We are all taking a bite of this sandwich. ATIS

Everyone should read this book. Blew my mind the rice bowl of politics that translated into a total Shit-show for the first few days of Linebacker II B-52 Ops. Is this required reading for Maxwell? Heck, Navy folks should read this as well. https://www.amazon.com/Eleven-Days-Christmas-Americas-Vietnam/dp/1893554279 ATIS

I'm just impressed the thing didn't jam after 100rds (forget the suppressor part), which has been my experience shooting this weapon maintained by many different services with varying levels of upkeep. Regardless...looks like a rip of a good time. Cheers ATIS

Rogue Heroes: The History of the SAS, Britain's Secret Special Forces Unit That Sabotaged the Nazis and Changed the Nature of War Excellent read on the start of the SAS in the North African desert though Europe and the end of WWII. It's a solid and quick read. Amazing stories on the personalities that were the foundation of the SAS...both good and bad. I was pretty amazed on the things they got away with (both with leadership and in combat). Cheers ATIS

ESFJ [The Supporter] ESFJs are people persons - they love people. They are warmly interested in others. They use their Sensing and Judging characteristics to gather specific, detailed information about others, and turn this information into supportive judgments. They want to like people, and have a special skill at bringing out the best in others. They are extremely good at reading others, and understanding their point of view. The ESFJ’s strong desire to be liked and for everything to be pleasant makes them highly supportive of others. People like to be around ESFJs, because the ESFJ has a special gift of invariably making people feel good about themselves. The ESFJ takes their responsibilities very seriously, and is very dependable. They value security and stability, and have a strong focus on the details of life. They see before others do what needs to be done, and do whatever it takes to make sure that it gets done. They enjoy these types of tasks, and are extremely good at them. [X]

Embarrassed to this day the Navy ever participated in the making of that movie. Here comes Sasha. Glad he was able to step out of the jet and take his exit. ATIS