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[editline]30th October 2012[/editline]
don't join Air Force security forces
I've heard it's like
being in basic training 24/7
[QUOTE=Coppermoss;38244097]I'm really worried that there may not be a MOS that I really like. I have my heart on an aircrew position, but how many are left or have openings?[/QUOTE]
They come open all the time, as the military is not a static entity. People ETS all the time. If you are patient you can totally land 15T (UH-60 Helicopter Repairer aka Crew Chief) or 15U (CH-47). Army Aviation is great man.
So I'm leave right now. I miss being stateside. What sucks is that here I leave Cuba right after a hurricane just to come to the east coast just as it hits again. That's OK. We've already experienced the worst of it.
Where does the Army Aviation train at? Also, why did you choose the Army over the other branches? What was the most appealing thing about it?
[QUOTE=No Party Hats;38247335]thinking of enlisting when I grad, wanna be an mp[/QUOTE]
Being an MP is not fun in ANY branch. Especially the Marine Corps an Air Force. Choose wisely young one.
[QUOTE=Coppermoss;38250289]Where does the Army Aviation train at? Also, why did you choose the Army over the other branches? What was the most appealing thing about it?[/QUOTE]
Well, for BCT you will most likely go to Ft. Jackson, though Leonard Wood or Sill are also a possibility. For AIT, all crew chiefs and mechanics go to Ft. Eustis, Virginia, under first of the triple deuces (1-222, First Battalion, 222nd Aviation Regiment), 128th Aviation Brigade. I can tell you all about it if you are interested. Now, I chose the Army over the other branches because it could honestly guarantee me a job in aviation. I DEP'd in, reserved my MOS (15S OH-58D Helicopter Repairer), and six months later I was at BCT, and then in AIT at Ft. Eustis learning my MOS. However, your REAL training comes when you get to your first unit, when you hit the ground running to prove yourself a good maintainer/ crew chief. You learn how to do your job when you are actually actively doing it a lot better than you did at AIT, due to AIT's limitations. Aviation is a great career field, and it sets you up big time in the civilian world. You can get your A&P (Airframe&Powerplant) license that is worth a lot in the civilian aviation sector. Another reason why I joined the Army was that I wanted to work in rotary wing aviation. There isn't anything in the world quite like a helicopter, and it is really satisfying to watch your handiwork take off, or ride in if you are a Blackhawk or Chinook guy. Army Aviation is also the most relaxed branch in the Army. You pal around with warrant officers all the time. Warrants are great people, barring a select few that are not so great. You don't generally stand at parade rest for NCO's unless you get yourself in trouble. You gotta have thick skin though, we mess with each other all the time, it is kind of given. Anyways, if you have any further questions, feel free to ask. I can tell you all about every step of the way to being in Army Aviation.
How did you prepare for life in the military? What kind of exercise routine did you do before basic? How long is Army basic training? What was the dining facilities like? What was a normal Pt session like?
[QUOTE=Coppermoss;38270034]How did you prepare for life in the military? What kind of exercise routine did you do before basic? How long is Army basic training? What was the dining facilities like? What was a normal Pt session like?[/QUOTE]
1. do drugs
2. nothing
3. 12 inches
4. green weenie
5. smoke
[QUOTE=Coppermoss;38270034]How did you prepare for life in the military? What kind of exercise routine did you do before basic? How long is Army basic training? What was the dining facilities like? What was a normal Pt session like?[/QUOTE]
It really isn't possible to prepare for military life, there is nothing quite like it. I suppose that it helped that I was in a JROTC unit in high school, enabling me to enlist as a PFC (E-3). Just get yourself in the mentality to do things without question, and instill cleanliness, order, and discipline into your life somehow.
As for exercising before BCT, I went to my recruiting station's future soldier PT sessions, and we did some intense calisthenics. I would highly recommend running, pushups, and situps to prepare for BCT. The PT test is big stuff, and if you can already pass it or max it then you will be ahead in that regard. Also, learn the Soldier's Creed and Army Song before going to BCT. That will actually help out a lot.
Army BCT is around ten weeks, separated into three phases, being Red, White, and Blue phase. Dining facilities aren't bad, and they will make sure you are well fed. Once I get a camera I will try to do a video walkthrough of a DFAC to better illustrate what they are like. Think cafeteria.
With PT, when you get to the "big Army", it is always different based upon your command. In BCT though, PT is done strictly to Army PRT. It consists of ten warm up exercises, some conditioning exercises, and a main event, such as 60-120 sprints or pull up drills to name two. Also, in BCT expect to get smoked, a lot. It will only help you though, so don't get discouraged.
i'm considering joining the Canadian reserves or even full time, anyone know some important stuff I should also know before I go into this besides lol canada has no military
[editline]2nd November 2012[/editline]
I suppose I should stop smoking drugs first
[QUOTE=Parakon;38283358]i'm considering joining the Canadian reserves or even full time, anyone know some important stuff I should also know before I go into this besides lol canada has no military
[editline]2nd November 2012[/editline]
I suppose I should stop smoking drugs first[/QUOTE]
some reserve units don't care if you marijuana, active duty does, but if you're handling weaponry I'd recommend laying off the bud. advice transcends services, though, so advice from the US will likely apply to Canada.
Should I focus a lot on running before I enlist? I do run, but probably not enough for the Marines, I lift weights frequently, but I've heard they favor endurance mostly over strength.
[QUOTE=SpaceGhost;38283821]Should I focus a lot on running before I enlist? I do run, but probably not enough for the Marines, I lift weights frequently, but I've heard they favor endurance mostly over strength.[/QUOTE]
Look at the max scores for the fit test, and aim to get as close to all of them as possible before the test.
What does it take to become a helicopter pilot in the Air Force? I've heard you have to go through college first, and does it really matter if you're nearsighted?
[QUOTE=WubWubWompWomp;38284250]Look at the max scores for the fit test, and aim to get as close to all of them as possible before the test.[/QUOTE]
I need to focus on running more that's for sure, pull ups, push ups, and abdominal exercises are easy, I just don't want to lose strength, because it seems like there is a major amount of cardio exercises done during boot camp, almost to where it seems a bit excessive.
[QUOTE=SpaceGhost;38284302]I need to focus on running more that's for sure, pull ups, push ups, and abdominal exercises are easy, I just don't want to lose strength, because it seems like there is a major amount of cardio exercises done during boot camp, almost to where it seems a bit excessive.[/QUOTE]
Just keep in mind that all of the fit test will be done under fatigue - you don't get much rest between the tests, and if one has to be redone - for whatever reason - all of them have to be redone as well.
[QUOTE=inertmudkip;38284292]What does it take to become a helicopter pilot in the Air Force? I've heard you have to go through college first, and does it really matter if you're nearsighted?[/QUOTE]
To be a pilot in the Air Force you need to be an officer, and therefore have a degree. It does matter if you are nearsighted, your vision needs to be correctable to 20/20. Now, if you want to be a helicopter pilot, the Army is a much better choice. Our primary aircraft are rotary wing. We have the most rotary wing aircraft out of any service. We also have our Warrant Officer program, which no other branch has in regards to aviation. You don't need a degree to be a warrant officer. If rotary wing is your thing, the Army is the place to be. If you have any more questions, I can ask my pilots anything.
[QUOTE=Zillamaster55;38247323]Yeah, one of my scout leaders was a Col. in Afghanistan. He said it's probably the most useless camo in the world, you stick out like a sore thumb around rocks.[/QUOTE]
Once you get ACU's semi dirty/muddy from actual field training they work alright among the rocks and dirt. Multi-Cam works great though compared to ACU's.
But yeah, brand new ACU's are generally fucking faggotty and retarded. Me and everyone else I knew hated ACU's in my unit and we were happy like kids in a candy store when we got issued Multi-Cam.
on my family day pass. Holy shit it feels weird to type.
[QUOTE=mikadillio;38290790]on my family day pass. Holy shit it feels weird to type.[/QUOTE]
What post are you at?
[QUOTE=Savyetski79;38290844]What post are you at?[/QUOTE]
Fort Benning.
are recruiters not around on fridays or something, I called and left a message this morning and haven't heard back this sucks
They have to process through hundreds of applications & applicants, they'll probably get to you on Monday. Expect your application process to be as long as 6 months. "Hurry up and wait"
On average, out of 100 recruits, how many wash out in Basic? (Marines)
[QUOTE=SKEEA;38288611]To be a pilot in the Air Force you need to be an officer, and therefore have a degree. It does matter if you are nearsighted, your vision needs to be correctable to 20/20. Now, if you want to be a helicopter pilot, the Army is a much better choice. Our primary aircraft are rotary wing. We have the most rotary wing aircraft out of any service. We also have our Warrant Officer program, which no other branch has in regards to aviation. You don't need a degree to be a warrant officer. If rotary wing is your thing, the Army is the place to be. If you have any more questions, I can ask my pilots anything.[/QUOTE]
That's all I needed to know, thanks.
[QUOTE=Zillamaster55;38291663]On average, out of 100 recruits, how many wash out in Basic? (Marines)[/QUOTE]
Ive been told a ton a ton of times that it is a lot easier to get in than it is to get out unless you REALLY want to. I just talked to a guy who got back from basic a couple weeks ago and he said the only people who didnt graduate like everyone else either had a medical or personal problem
fucking finally
MOS qualified
im gonna go infantry and shoot the bad guys in the face now
Finally finished with the hell that is SERE, and im headed off to little rock.
[QUOTE=capgun;38298993]Finally finished with the hell that is SERE, and im headed off to little rock.[/QUOTE]
How many times did you get bashed?
[QUOTE=milktree;38294301]Ive been told a ton a ton of times that it is a lot easier to get in than it is to get out unless you REALLY want to. I just talked to a guy who got back from basic a couple weeks ago and he said the only people who didnt graduate like everyone else either had a medical or personal problem[/QUOTE]
Well that's relieving, I guess :v:
Time to get in shape.
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