black hills tj Posted September 2, 2016 Posted September 2, 2016 I interviewed for my spot June 3, 2016. Got the call June 4, 2016. Just got back from my FC1. Still waiting for TFOT, etc. dates.
UncleFunyun Posted September 6, 2016 Posted September 6, 2016 TJ, did you get the e-mail saying they're trying to push guys through right now, and that we're supposed to be in TFOT by 9/21?
Kilabe26 Posted September 7, 2016 Posted September 7, 2016 21 hours ago, UncleFunyun said: TJ, did you get the e-mail saying they're trying to push guys through right now, and that we're supposed to be in TFOT by 9/21? I got that email (it was only for fighter guys I think). They revised the email and it is no longer a priority as the regular AF has taken some of the slots instead. Therefore, no big push anymore to send guys to the 9/21 iteration... too bad.
black hills tj Posted September 7, 2016 Posted September 7, 2016 I haven't received any e-mails personally, but I've been hearing all summer about how hard they are pushing. I haven't received dates still, so I'm still hopeful...although a bit pessimistic.
bb17 Posted September 7, 2016 Posted September 7, 2016 They called me about 3 weeks ago (a week before I enlisted) asking if I can attend OTS in 3 weeks (meaning this week or so). That seems incredibly hasty. I reminded them that I hadn't even enlisted yet and don't have a security clearance yet. The next available OTS class, they said, was in January so that's what I'm signed up for. So yes, it sounds like they are/were trying to push people through who had all their paperwork already in order.
black hills tj Posted September 7, 2016 Posted September 7, 2016 54 minutes ago, bb17 said: They called me about 3 weeks ago (a week before I enlisted) asking if I can attend OTS in 3 weeks (meaning this week or so). That seems incredibly hasty. I reminded them that I hadn't even enlisted yet and don't have a security clearance yet. The next available OTS class, they said, was in January so that's what I'm signed up for. So yes, it sounds like they are/were trying to push people through who had all their paperwork already in order. I will take your spot this month if you can't make it :)
black hills tj Posted September 7, 2016 Posted September 7, 2016 Scratch that...dates just dropped! Interview: 3 Jun 16 Selected: 4 Jun 16 FC1: 29 Aug 16 TFOT: 11 Jan 17 IFS: 21 Mar 17 UPT: 17 May 17
Kilabe26 Posted September 8, 2016 Posted September 8, 2016 15 hours ago, black hills tj said: Scratch that...dates just dropped! Interview: 3 Jun 16 Selected: 4 Jun 16 FC1: 29 Aug 16 TFOT: 11 Jan 17 IFS: 21 Mar 17 UPT: 17 May 17 Wow... you went to FC1 last week and you already got your dates dropped? Are you ANG? Or Reserve?
black hills tj Posted September 8, 2016 Posted September 8, 2016 I am ANG. I've been waiting for dates all summer long!
WVU11 Posted September 14, 2016 Posted September 14, 2016 Air National GuardApril 2016 selectedMay 14 2016 swear inJuly 18 2016 FC1/MFSSeptember 14 2016 received dates January 11 2017 TFOTSIFS exemptApril 4 2017 UPT, Vance
BEEPBEEPIMINAJEEP Posted September 16, 2016 Posted September 16, 2016 On 9/14/2016 at 1:26 PM, WVU11 said: Air National Guard April 2016 selected May 14 2016 swear in July 18 2016 FC1/MFS September 14 2016 received dates January 11 2017 TFOTS IFS exempt April 4 2017 UPT, Vance How do you get IFS exempt?
GettinThere Posted September 18, 2016 Posted September 18, 2016 On September 15, 2016 at 8:18 PM, BEEPBEEPIMINAJEEP said: How do you get IFS exempt? I believe by having your PPL completed.
Dynamite Posted September 18, 2016 Posted September 18, 2016 On 9/15/2016 at 8:18 PM, BEEPBEEPIMINAJEEP said: How do you get IFS exempt? In Active Duty and Reserves, you are automatically exempt by having a PPL or greater. In the Guard, this would be at the discretion of the unit sending you to UPT, regardless of you having your PPL.
BEEPBEEPIMINAJEEP Posted September 18, 2016 Posted September 18, 2016 2 hours ago, klee0612 said: In Active Duty and Reserves, you are automatically exempt by having a PPL or greater. In the Guard, this would be at the discretion of the unit sending you to UPT, regardless of you having your PPL. Oh, I see. I hadn't heard of this. Thank you!
alphadeltaIII Posted September 20, 2016 Posted September 20, 2016 On 9/7/2016 at 4:54 PM, black hills tj said: Scratch that...dates just dropped! Interview: 3 Jun 16 Selected: 4 Jun 16 FC1: 29 Aug 16 TFOT: 11 Jan 17 IFS: 21 Mar 17 UPT: 17 May 17 Wow thats fast. I got hired November 2015, and did FC1 on Aug 15, 2016. Still no dates, and I don't even think my unit has my fc1 results yet. Did you do your fc1 at Wright-Patt?
black hills tj Posted September 20, 2016 Posted September 20, 2016 14 minutes ago, alphadeltaIII said: Wow thats fast. I got hired November 2015, and did FC1 on Aug 15, 2016. Still no dates, and I don't even think my unit has my fc1 results yet. Did you do your fc1 at Wright-Patt? Yeah, I was at Wright-Patt for my FC1. Dates dropped the next week. Don't be afraid to hound the folks at your unit for dates.
alphadeltaIII Posted September 20, 2016 Posted September 20, 2016 14 minutes ago, black hills tj said: Yeah, I was at Wright-Patt for my FC1. Dates dropped the next week. Don't be afraid to hound the folks at your unit for dates. Me and the guy I got hired with have both been asking tons of questions from people at our unit, but it always seems like nobody knows anything, and then they send you to ask someone else Were you prior enlisted by any chance? Didn't know if that helped speed up the process any.
black hills tj Posted September 20, 2016 Posted September 20, 2016 1 minute ago, alphadeltaIII said: Me and the guy I got hired with have both been asking tons of questions from people at our unit, but it always seems like nobody knows anything, and then they send you to ask someone else Were you prior enlisted by any chance? Didn't know if that helped speed up the process any. Yes, I was already enlisted in my unit. So that may have helped a bit. Which unit did you get picked up by?
tingle_dingle Posted September 22, 2016 Posted September 22, 2016 (edited) On 9/8/2016 at 9:42 AM, black hills tj said: I am ANG. I've been waiting for dates all summer long! When did you put your packet up to the Guard bureau? I just got my FC1 results back, and he said he's going to put the packet together before too long. He said it takes a while for him because he has to get signatures from all sorts of people, but once he sends it up to the NGB that it takes on average 5-10 weeks. however I have seen on here that it can take as little as a couple weeks for some people. just curious what your experience was. I also got hired in April, and will be IFS exempt. Hopefully I can go soon! Edited September 22, 2016 by Ang135futurepilot
black hills tj Posted September 22, 2016 Posted September 22, 2016 54 minutes ago, Ang135futurepilot said: When did you put your packet up to the Guard bureau? I just got my FC1 results back, and he said he's going to put the packet together before too long. He said it takes a while for him because he has to get signatures from all sorts of people, but once he sends it up to the NGB that it takes on average 5-10 weeks. however I have seen on here that it can take as little as a couple weeks for some people. just curious what your experience was. I also got hired in April, and will be IFS exempt. Hopefully I can go soon! I am honestly not sure exactly when my packet went to the NGB. I made sure I had everything tied up on my end ASAP after I got the nod. I rode the recruiter and training pretty good this summer to try to get things moving quickly. Sorry I couldn't be more help there! 1
nashalboxer Posted September 24, 2016 Posted September 24, 2016 Interviewed/Hired: Sept 2015Sworn in: April 2016FC1: July 2016Baby: Due November 2016:DOTS: scheduled April 2017IFS:ExemptUPT: @ Columbus Sept 2017ANG Not sure why the long delay but at this point I'm just happy to get dates.
bb17 Posted September 24, 2016 Posted September 24, 2016 (edited) I'm going Reserve: March 2012 - AFOQT/TBAS June 2015 - MEPS Physical Sept 2015 - Interviewed Sept 2015 - Offered Job March 2016 - FC1 June 2016 - AFRC sponsored application submitted August 2016 - Enlisted Jan 2017 - OTS IFS - Exempt UPT - ??? Edited September 24, 2016 by bb17
roto Posted September 25, 2016 Posted September 25, 2016 Does anyone have experience with being an alternate that was later moved up to a primary? Almost 1 year has gone by since that interview, and I just got a call saying I got the slot. I'm concerned that I have a lot less time than the usual salectee because of the circumstances. 1
mp5g Posted September 25, 2016 Posted September 25, 2016 1 hour ago, roto said: Does anyone have experience with being an alternate that was later moved up to a primary? Almost 1 year has gone by since that interview, and I just got a call saying I got the slot. I'm concerned that I have a lot less time than the usual salectee because of the circumstances. Yes. Over 1 year for me. 1
black hills tj Posted September 27, 2016 Posted September 27, 2016 On 9/24/2016 at 8:53 PM, roto said: Does anyone have experience with being an alternate that was later moved up to a primary? Almost 1 year has gone by since that interview, and I just got a call saying I got the slot. I'm concerned that I have a lot less time than the usual salectee because of the circumstances. Congrats, Roto! Which unit?
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