[QUOTE=Fueger;38324232]Hey camaroni, how long did it take for you to find out you were prorec'd for your selection board?[/QUOTE]
Honestly not very long. After getting my package together and submitting it, I got an over the phone interview within a month. Mind you this was all during graduate school so things were kind of a blur then.
One benefit of working in the office...if you get called in at 2am on a Sunday and have to stay for more than 10 hours, you can rally up your shop and start a nerf war with the Os. Without the hassle of your commander wandering the halls.
Now they want us to work a 12 hour shift today. Fuck me right? :v:
I'm meeting with an Air force recruiter next week and I'm planning on applying to the USAFA (Air force Academy). Woohoo.
rip
Guys you have no freaking idea what terrible military is.
In Russia every single freaking kid is afraid to go to army. Why? Because it's not pleasing to be constantly threatened during a year with a chance to never return home.
Freaky shit, officially around 5% dead soldiers during a year is NORMAL LOSS for a place that never ever goes to any combat. [b]Scary shit[/b].
Talking about the required soldier reqcruitment for everyone who is 18 or older.
People say if you join the military on a contract scheme (get paid to be a soldier) it's better.
[QUOTE=MuffinZerg;38337367]Guys you have no freaking idea what terrible military is.
In Russia every single freaking kid is afraid to go to army. Why? Because it's not pleasing to be constantly threatened during a year with a chance to never return home.
Freaky shit, officially around 5% dead soldiers during a year is NORMAL LOSS for a place that never ever goes to any combat. [b]Scary shit[/b].
Talking about the required soldier reqcruitment for everyone who is 18 or older.
People say if you join the military on a contract scheme (get paid to be a soldier) it's better.[/QUOTE]
Hey how are your veterans doing?
Especially those that saw combat in Chechnya?
[QUOTE=Disotrtion;38337388]Hey how are your veterans doing?
Especially those that saw combat in Chechnya?[/QUOTE]
They can travel using public transport for free, have a lot of discounts at various places (while most shops use it as advertisement bullshit like "From 9am to 10am veterans get 5% discount!" which is sure not any useful to anyone), but not much apart from that.
[QUOTE=MuffinZerg;38337367]Guys you have no freaking idea what terrible military is.
In Russia every single freaking kid is afraid to go to army. Why? Because it's not pleasing to be constantly threatened during a year with a chance to never return home.
Freaky shit, officially around 5% dead soldiers during a year is NORMAL LOSS for a place that never ever goes to any combat. [B]Scary shit[/B].
Talking about the required soldier reqcruitment for everyone who is 18 or older.
People say if you join the military on a contract scheme (get paid to be a soldier) it's better.[/QUOTE]
Why is the death toll at 5% if there's no combat? Are accidents common over there?
[QUOTE=MuffinZerg;38337367]Guys you have no freaking idea what terrible military is.
In Russia every single freaking kid is afraid to go to army. Why? Because it's not pleasing to be constantly threatened during a year with a chance to never return home.
Freaky shit, officially around 5% dead soldiers during a year is NORMAL LOSS for a place that never ever goes to any combat. [b]Scary shit[/b].
Talking about the required soldier reqcruitment for everyone who is 18 or older.
People say if you join the military on a contract scheme (get paid to be a soldier) it's better.[/QUOTE]
Holy crap, the SASR trains people by throwing them out of trains and telling them to survive for a week without any interference, and then starts chasing them with dogs, and have less percentage of deaths than that.
[QUOTE=Cheshire_cat;38337771]Why is the death toll at 5% if there's no combat? Are accidents common over there?[/QUOTE]
Not accidents. Officially these are accidents, actually - not.
I don't know if there is a word for it in english. It's a happening where older soldiers dominate over newbies forcing newbies to do the work for them and many unpleasing things like spending a few whole nights guarding a post in a barren snow wasteland with -41 celcium outside. Murders and suicides too.
Actually I am telling you outdated data. That crap went out of control so the goverment took care (somewhat). Now people say it's pretty much good to be in the military if you are sent somewhere close to moscow. Good food, no domination over you, nobody will take your precious iphone away and you can even browse facebook in the evening, generally normal stuff.
But away from moscow it's still the same stuff.
[editline]6th November 2012[/editline]
[QUOTE=WubWubWompWomp;38337888]Holy crap, the SASR trains people by throwing them out of trains and telling them to survive for a week without any interference, and then starts chasing them with dogs, and have less percentage of deaths than that.[/QUOTE]
I guess it rarely raches 5%. The percentage is much higher then the actual death percentage just so no matter how out of controll the situation is the deaths never reach that point.
We still have a powerful and great army in Russia. The yearly recruiting just got fucked up in mid 90's when prison rules somehow moved to the army. I don't remember how exactly it happened, but we suffer since then.
[editline]6th November 2012[/editline]
Yeah and a paid soldier gets around 20 000 rubles which is around 650$.
[QUOTE=MuffinZerg;38337929]Not accidents. Officially these are accidents, actually - not.
I don't know if there is a word for it in english. It's a happening where older soldiers dominate over newbies forcing newbies to do the work for them and many unpleasing things like spending a few whole nights guarding a post in a barren snow wasteland with -41 celcium outside. Murders and suicides too.[/QUOTE]
Hazing
Seems like our yearly recruitment is much more brutal then SASR training.
I do believe russian spetznaz travel to hell and back daily and even made friends there.
[QUOTE=MuffinZerg;38337957]Seems like our yearly recruitment is much more brutal then SASR training.
I do believe russian spetznaz travel to hell and back daily and even made friends there.[/QUOTE]
I wouldn't say that, SASR selection has a pass rate of 5%, they're just careful with safety.
[QUOTE=WubWubWompWomp;38338243]I wouldn't say that, SASR selection has a pass rate of 5%, they're just careful with safety.[/QUOTE]
Was a joke.
[QUOTE=MuffinZerg;38338264]Was a joke.[/QUOTE]
Yeah, I know, but being a spoilsport is fun.
What is the hardest part about being in the military?
[QUOTE=Coppermoss;38340911]What is the hardest part about being in the military?[/QUOTE]
Dealing with shitty bosses
[QUOTE=Coppermoss;38340911]What is the hardest part about being in the military?[/QUOTE]
[h2]
MY
DICK[/h2]
Hi guys.
I've recently decided that the Air Force is the branch for me. I've wanted to join since I was a child, but up until recently, I was considering other branches (The Marines in specific).
I haven't done ROTC or any College classes, so I am expecting things to be rough, which is perfectly fine. I'm looking for a challenge, both physical and mental in my life.
For the most part, I'm considering the Air Force above all because it will get me the experience I think I'm looking for, as well as some experience I may be able to use for future jobs. It also seems like the safest of the branches, which means my parents didn't hesitate to say they support my decision.
A little bit about me:
I'm 6 foot 4. I weigh 160 pounds. I hike/run/mountain bike on a daily basis to advance my cardio. I also shoot a variety of weapons every Saturday. Unfortunately, though I haven't been diagnosed, I suspect that I may have pectus, a genetic disorder to the chest which can cause shortness of the breath (I get tired really quickly when I run full sprint, and my sternum sort of glides inwards. Sometimes I have chest pains).
That brings me to the first question: Since it doesn't really bother me too much or at all, should I alert a doctor at MEPs or whatever it is that evaluates me?
Since I live in Virginia, will my flight be paid for to Lackland Air Force base in Texas? Will my family have to pay to see my graduation since they, too, would have to fly?
Even though I have glasses, am I still able to qualify as Pararescue/Helicopter Pilot/Aerial Gunner/etc? I'd really like to be working with helicopters, and preferably flying aboard them! Do you have to have corrected vision to pilot any sort of aircraft? I'd like to be a pilot of any sort, but it doesn't bother me if I don't become one.
Are there any swimming PT sessions? I can swim, but it's not one of my strong points.
If all else fails and I don't work on aircraft, is some sort of security job worth looking in to? I scored an 85 on my practice ASVAB, so I'm not particularly worried. I don't really want to get into something I wont enjoy, though.
Thanks for any answers! Your support is great.
[QUOTE=stupidass;38346121]Hi guys.
I've recently decided that the Air Force is the branch for me. I've wanted to join since I was a child, but up until recently, I was considering other branches (The Marines in specific).
[b]You'll live[/b]
I haven't done ROTC or any College classes, so I am expecting things to be rough, which is perfectly fine. I'm looking for a challenge, both physical and mental in my life.
[b]You'll live[/b]
For the most part, I'm considering the Air Force above all because it will get me the experience I think I'm looking for, as well as some experience I may be able to use for future jobs. It also seems like the safest of the branches, which means my parents didn't hesitate to say they support my decision.
[b]That's what every recruiter/ad/infomercial/brochure will say about the branch that got printed on them, 'safest.'[/b]
A little bit about me:
I'm 6 foot 4. I weigh 160 pounds. I hike/run/mountain bike on a daily basis to advance my cardio. I also shoot a variety of weapons every Saturday. Unfortunately, though I haven't been diagnosed, I suspect that I may have pectus, a genetic disorder to the chest which can cause shortness of the breath (I get tired really quickly when I run full sprint, and my sternum sort of glides inwards. Sometimes I have chest pains).
That brings me to the first question: Since it doesn't really bother me too much or at all, should I alert a doctor at MEPs or whatever it is that evaluates me?
[b]If you haven't been diagnosed then don't mention anything of it. Let the MEPs doctors see if they can spot it. You're going to be looked at with your shirt off anyways and he'll be hearing you breathe so you better hope it won't be a huge red flag.[/b]
Since I live in Virginia, will my flight be paid for to Lackland Air Force base in Texas? Will my family have to pay to see my graduation since they, too, would have to fly?
[b]You will have a paid one-way flight ticket and a meal coupon for you to buy something at any of the airport restaurants on your way there. Your parents will have to arrange their own flight, graduation information will be provided by your company commander/drill sergeant for you to mail home or call.[/b]
Even though I have glasses, am I still able to qualify as Pararescue/Helicopter Pilot/Aerial Gunner/etc? I'd really like to be working with helicopters, and preferably flying aboard them! Do you have to have corrected vision to pilot any sort of aircraft? I'd like to be a pilot of any sort, but it doesn't bother me if I don't become one.
Are there any swimming PT sessions? I can swim, but it's not one of my strong points.
[b]to the best of my knowledge there is no aquatics training in AF, but fuck it, they're going to make you swim either way if they have it[/b]
If all else fails and I don't work on aircraft, is some sort of security job worth looking in to? I scored an 85 on my practice ASVAB, so I'm not particularly worried. I don't really want to get into something I wont enjoy, though.
[b]All decisions are made by the needs of the military[/b]
Thanks for any answers! Your support is great.[/QUOTE]
[QUOTE=MuffinZerg;38337929]Not accidents. Officially these are accidents, actually - not.
I don't know if there is a word for it in english. It's a happening where older soldiers dominate over newbies forcing newbies to do the work for them and many unpleasing things like spending a few whole nights guarding a post in a barren snow wasteland with -41 celcium outside. Murders and suicides too.
Actually I am telling you outdated data. That crap went out of control so the goverment took care (somewhat). Now people say it's pretty much good to be in the military if you are sent somewhere close to moscow. Good food, no domination over you, nobody will take your precious iphone away and you can even browse facebook in the evening, generally normal stuff.
But away from moscow it's still the same stuff.
[editline]6th November 2012[/editline]
I guess it rarely raches 5%. The percentage is much higher then the actual death percentage just so no matter how out of controll the situation is the deaths never reach that point.
We still have a powerful and great army in Russia. The yearly recruiting just got fucked up in mid 90's when prison rules somehow moved to the army. I don't remember how exactly it happened, but we suffer since then.
[editline]6th November 2012[/editline]
Yeah and a paid soldier gets around 20 000 rubles which is around 650$.[/QUOTE]
Damn. I know that the United States has the occasional hazing story, but Russia...
I can't even imagine that sort of thing.
Why am I so scared of BMT? Is it normal to be?
Yeah it's normal to be scared. Our flight didn't shit for a good 1-1.5 weeks just because they were so nervous. It's only 8 weeks of repetition. I was more scared of Tech School than BMT tbh.
[QUOTE=CabooseRvB;38322774]Hey look, the Rangers released a new promo video.
[media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=qC301ZbdEyk[/media][/QUOTE]
Fuck rangers, We did a 12 mile ruch march this morning on the most shitty trail, I beat all the hooah hooah rangers....
Also shitty 12 mile ruch march in the rain so 45 pounds came out 65 pounds.
embrace teh suk
[editline]7th November 2012[/editline]
this is not an ideal pageking
[QUOTE=stupidass;38346121]Hi guys.
I've recently decided that the Air Force is the branch for me. I've wanted to join since I was a child, but up until recently, I was considering other branches (The Marines in specific).
[B]Gay for wanting marines. Double Gay for airforce good luck getting a job in that branch.[/B]
I haven't done ROTC or any College classes, so I am expecting things to be rough, which is perfectly fine. I'm looking for a challenge, both physical and mental in my life.
[B]ROTC dosn't teach shit that's what basic training is for, its basic.[/B]
For the most part, I'm considering the Air Force above all because it will get me the experience I think I'm looking for, as well as some experience I may be able to use for future jobs. It also seems like the safest of the branches, which means my parents didn't hesitate to say they support my decision.
[B]HOOAH DOUBLE HOOAH MILITARY HOOAH, its a brochure it will say anything to get you in.[/B]
A little bit about me:
I'm 6 foot 4. I weigh 160 pounds. I hike/run/mountain bike on a daily basis to advance my cardio. I also shoot a variety of weapons every Saturday. Unfortunately, though I haven't been diagnosed, I suspect that I may have pectus, a genetic disorder to the chest which can cause shortness of the breath (I get tired really quickly when I run full sprint, and my sternum sort of glides inwards. Sometimes I have chest pains).
[B]Can you do push ups? Or core? cardio is important but so is strength.
Also no one cares if you shot weapons before again basic training throw everything you think you know out of your head.
[/B]
That brings me to the first question: Since it doesn't really bother me too much or at all, should I alert a doctor at MEPs or whatever it is that evaluates me?
[B]You don't suffer from shit if you want to join the military.[/B]
Since I live in Virginia, will my flight be paid for to Lackland Air Force base in Texas? Will my family have to pay to see my graduation since they, too, would have to fly?
[B]You fly free they pay their own, if they don't turn up they hate you and you should quit life.[/B]
Even though I have glasses, am I still able to qualify as Pararescue/Helicopter Pilot/Aerial Gunner/etc? I'd really like to be working with helicopters, and preferably flying aboard them! Do you have to have corrected vision to pilot any sort of aircraft? I'd like to be a pilot of any sort, but it doesn't bother me if I don't become one.
[B]Warrant officer in the army requires 20/20, if you want to do cool shit like Para rescue consider the army/marines for all your hooah im in a combat branch needs.
[/B]
Are there any swimming PT sessions? I can swim, but it's not one of my strong points.
[B]I had to swim in a lake in full kit during basic. You will either make it or drown.... im not kidding.[/B]
If all else fails and I don't work on aircraft, is some sort of security job worth looking in to? I scored an 85 on my practice ASVAB, so I'm not particularly worried. I don't really want to get into something I wont enjoy, though.
[B]Look at all MOS and branches again security is considered a bullshit boring detail, so if you want that to be your job then I guess MP's etc.[/B]
Thanks for any answers! Your support is great.
[B]I wish I was still extcited for the military :([/B][/QUOTE]
I think I need to talk to my cousin who has been in the AF for 17 years, and see what he says.
[QUOTE=Ccharlton;38352393]Fuck rangers, We did a 12 mile ruch march this morning on the most shitty trail, I beat all the hooah hooah rangers....
Also shitty 12 mile ruch march in the rain so 45 pounds came out 65 pounds.[/QUOTE]
Fuck rangers you say?
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