SOS/ACSC information

[Danger41]

Someone in my flt at COT who had degrees from two Ivy League schools failed an OTS assignment. When asked about it the response was something along the lines of "I wrote a grad-school level paper but what they really wanted was a fill in the squares paper that a ten year old could write."

Sounds like one of the dumbasses at SOS that writes more than the allotted 2 pages because they "had more to say" (100% true story from when I went).

I agree with Gravedigger. If you can't do what is asked of you on one of those papers because the rubric is too complex for you, you're dumb.

And having a prestigious degree from an Ivy League school does not prevent one from being a a moron.

Wow...I'm getting really grouchy in my old age.

[SurelySerious]

I agree with Gravedigger. If you can't do what is asked of you on one of those papers because the rubric is too complex for you, you're dumb.

I'm pretty sure some of the instructors can't apply the rubric.

[Hercster]

I'm pretty sure we need to hear more about this brawl about someone's wife...along with pics...of the wife of course.

[Toasty]

I'm pretty sure we need to hear more about this brawl about someone's wife...along with pics...of the wife of course.

Heard about it, but we had bailed from the o-club early. We've only been here for 5 days, so I'm sure there were some previously established tensions brewing.

I'll bet $3.50 that it's a dude was banging a dude's wife while he was deployed on last assignment.

Edited April 27, 2015 by Toasty

[Napoleon_Tanerite]

Heard about it, but we had bailed from the o-club early. We've only been here for 5 days, so I'm sure there were some previously established tensions brewing.

I'll bet $3.50 that it's a dude was banging a dude's wife while he was deployed on last assignment.

A day's wages? That's a steep wager!

[TreeA10]

Funny I had a guy in my class that taught English and was an ROTC instructor but had to redo a writing assignment. He wasn't an idiot so I think it was the twisted grading rubric.

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When I attended SOS many years ago, I had been a classroom instructor and Emceed graduation ceremonies. I wasn't nervous speaking. However, I had to present a prepared briefing prepared by someone else. It was horribly written but we had to give it as is with no changes. So, it sucks no matter what you do. Our section leader critiques my performance and says I need to do better. My response to his comments was "FedEx couldn't deliver this speech." Idiot.

[pawnman]

I'm pretty sure selects have to fill out a 3849 and still 'request' school. That being the case, I imagine they can select that they do not wish to compete for any specific chool and accept the prejudice associated with it...this way they're not turning down an assignment per se.

We were told that it's not optional to fill out the 3849. If you are a select, you were required to submit one. This became a player because one of the selects is trying to dodge school for at least a year because they are mil-mil and the spouse is a year group behind them.

[nrodgsxr]

Wow the ACSC ILAs are F'n retarded. Protip: Take screenshots before all your submissions then request help from the helpdesk when you are stuck using the screen shots. I couldn't pass the joint forces module 5 ILA without help. It was just a damn guessing game.

[Smokin]

https://www.foxnews.com/health/2015/07/27/cdc-data-says-montgomery-most-sexually-diseased-us-city-group/?intcmp=ob_homepage_health&intcmp=obnetwork

Just going to point out that it is possible to have too much fun at shoeflag.

[Right Seat Driver]

https://www.foxnews.com/health/2015/07/27/cdc-data-says-montgomery-most-sexually-diseased-us-city-group/?intcmp=ob_homepage_health&intcmp=obnetwork

Just going to point out that it is possible to have too much fun at shoeflag.

Well, what else is there to do in Montgomery after the first week of SOS?

[tac airlifter]

Anyone at ACSC now?

[Square]

I must be missing something on the ACSC blackboard page... can't find which modules require a term paper after the squadron commander interview paper. Are those assignments listed somewhere?

[Krypto]

I was wondering the same thing.  I'm on the Applied National Security module and it involves writing a 5-7 page paper.  Anybody know if the other two applied modules have similar requirements?

[Square]

Just FYI, I put in a ticket to student services to try to get a list of paper assignments for the balance of the program.

Response was to "[r]eview the student handbook to get an overview, but you cannot have access to the material until you are enrolled into the courses."

So not all that helpful, given that here I was trying to get a sense of workload down the road in order to plan my life.

[pcola]

Yes, IIRC, each applied learning module had a paper and multiple blackboard posting requirements.

[drewpey]

Applied leadership, 2 week course

1x 3-6pg paper (done before start) that is revised during course, peer reviews and group discussion.

 

Applied National Security, 1 week course

1x 1500-2000 word paper due at end of week.  no discussion posts.

 

Applied Warfare, 2 week course

1x 900-1200 word paper, discussion posts

 

Applied Joint Warfare, 3 week course

1x 850-950 word paper, discussion posts, article submission, 1 page synopsis.

 

Each course is relatively easy.  You should be able to accomplish any of these courses in a few hours a week while distracted with real life.  That being said pay attention to the last course as there are lots of due dates and the assignments aren't laid out very well which causes some confusion after a few beers.  Just sign up for the classes and do them.  They are actually easier than the online masters courses.  The time consuming stuff are the ILAs in the CBTs.  Those are huge time sinks in the joint courses.  Read the forums first to get some direction before attempting.  Best of luck.

[pcola]

Well, I guess the results of the DEDB are released to Wg/CCs.  Anybody else hear their fate?  I think public release is tomorrow.

[Herk Driver]

Well, I guess the results of the DEDB are released to Wg/CCs.  Anybody else hear their fate?  I think public release is tomorrow.

Official notification to individuals is today at 1400z.

[Craftsman]

Where are people staying off base for SOS, if they bring their families? Trying to see if there are any hotels that give a break with out a non-a. Thanks!

[Hercster]

We stayed at the Hometown Suites in Prattville.  Not the Holiday Inn, but I broke about even taking my family with me and you get the tax back after each month.  Heard of some guys renting a cheap apartment also.

[osulax05]

A few friends of mine stayed at the Taylor Oak apartments off exit 9. Furnished and not too bad for the short time you are there. 

[gswolfpack]

I just had a drop late notice IDE school slot pop for the National Intelligence Institute.  I am a pilot on the fence between this and the airlines and tomorrow is the deadline for an answer.   Anyone have gauge for this school that has been?   

[pcola]

I just had a drop late notice IDE school slot pop for the National Intelligence Institute.  I am a pilot on the fence between this and the airlines and tomorrow is the deadline for an answer.   Anyone have gauge for this school that has been?   

Sorry, no gouge on this school, but if you're on the fence between this and airlines, seems like a no brainier to me. This school is going to net you minimum 4 more years on AD, maybe more. You've got the year of school, followed by a three year school ADSC. Your post school assignment will most likely be staff. Assuming you still want an airline job, you'll probably want another post staff flying assignment to gain some recent currency. You'll be looking at another 2 years PCS ADSC, and possibly a requal ADSC. That will put you at, what, 17-19 years in following your next flying assignment? If anything, I'd think this "opportunity" would make the airlines the easy choice. YMMV

[Karl Hungus]

On May 10, 2016 at 3:39 AM, gswolfpack said:

I just had a drop late notice IDE school slot pop for the National Intelligence Institute.

Were you an IDE select on your O-4 promotion board?  

Seems that drop-down IDE "opportunities" are becoming a lot more common.  IDE-selects are bailing left and right. The AF isn't retaining near as many "HPOs" as it thinks it is...

[di1630]

Why does anyone other than the careerists want to do school in-Res?

Has the USAF brainwashing worked to make you think going to one of these schools will make you a better leader/further your career that much?

For F's sake, pass. If you were on the fence about getting, being sent away for a year non-flying doing f-all should only push you more.

"Yeah but it's great family life"....you can simply stop doing the BS at home station to do that as well.