>>686228071
When do you leave for MEPS?
Where are yo going for MEPS?!

the gas chamber sucks. have fun man, welcome to the chair force

>>686228572
Army fag here. I leave for basic on the 6th

MEPS leaving June 6th

>>686228071
I'm getting out in 100 days, good luck fucker! Nah, but really it's been fun, I think most people enjoy their service.

I'm going into something medical have a 4yr background in it. How's the service in the air force

Meps sucks. like horribly. good luck fucker.

prior Army gun bunny. 25th ID

>>686229428
Why would you say that, and any tips

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>>686228883
do 6 years and get out
or 4
>whatever

its a shit show unless you are a exercise fag
go to school while you are in its free
>take full advantage
ive been in 5 years
if you get a good job its still a fuck all
friendship is what you cherish
and drinking will consume you
dont get caught up in the pussy
get your CCAF

>>686228071
What AFSC?

>>686229753
HE DOESNT EVEN HAVE A JOB YET HES ABOUT TO GO TO MEPS

>>686229683
Everything he says.
Source: I'm the SAF.

>>686229683
MEPS in Lansing Michigan. I have friends already in the Air Force. I also am an exercise fag. Why so much drinking and (lack of) pussy

>>686229621
you get to meps early as fuck. everyones confused because they don't know whats going on. you sign in or some shit (its been a while so i don't remember everything) and you just start doing tests. ASVAB, color blindness test, make sure your paperwork is correct and then a full physical. if one thing in your paperwork is out of order they stop the process and you just sit there until your group finishes. then you have to call your recruiter and tell them what happened. for tips i would recommend the simple shit: have all your paperwork in order, don't bring pocket knives, don't be a retard and just follow directions. i actually swore in twice because i was a dumbass and went to the wrong room. i also went thru meps 3 times because my paperwork wasn't correct

>>686230196
What is a CCAF

>>686228071
join the infantry you faggot.

>>686229845
not OP but i had my job reserved before i went to meps

>>686230454
>CCAF
A real shit show. Try to get into test pilot school in Colorado or California if you want a real good time doing your job. Also AFRL was a good time for a desk-job rdt&e.

I'm really interested in joining the air force, but still can't decide if it would be the right choice for me.

>22
>worked as a computer tech for last 5 years
>Associates degree with entry level certs

1) cant decide whether to go back for bachelors before joining, or take advantage of free education while in

2) bought a house 1.5 years ago so would need to sell or rent while enlisted, renting it might be a cluster fuck

3) had knee surgery when I was 16 so I hope that doesn't disquallify me??

> any advice appreciated

>>686230558
i did lol not OP though i leave in 12 days

>>686230989
You get free education benefit even as a civilian airman as long as it's related to your eventual position. As long as you can do all of the pt stuff the knee shouldn't be an issue.

>>686230989
you can always go back to school when you get out with the GI bill and post 9/11.

>>686231124
That's it boy! Canadian infantry here. The infantry course is one of the hardest in the army (excluding sof 'n shit)

Tough times, but so rewarding once you look back at it. Also good memories

>>686230849
I was looking at being a sensor operator how's that life. Real OP here

>>686231757
i went US army going airborne after AIT

2A6x6 - got out 4 years ago.

BMT Protips:
-Lay low, the longer they(the TI's) go without knowing your name the better.
-Remember to have fun, it's a once in a life time experience. Yeah its going to suck a lot at times but try to keep a positive attitude and it'll be over before you know it.
-Stay away from shitty people. You're starting a new life. You don't want to start it off on the wrong foot by getting involved with dinguses.
-If you think it's a bad idea dont do it. A lot of people get recycled(held back) and kicked out during BMT. Being held back a few weeks is the last thing you want.


Tech School Tips:
-DONT BUY A CAR
-Start saving your money
-DON'T GET MARRIED
-Stay focused, a lot of ppl go wild during tech school and get into a lot of trouble.
-Dont be a dingus

Job tips
-Dont be a stellar airman. Just do your job and that's it. Once you start being a super hero they start expecting a lot from you and give nothing in return.
-Keep saving money
-Do your 4 years and get out.
-Use your GI bill.

OP here. I'll be starting off as an E3. Anything I should know before signing the contract. Tips you wish someone told you.

Whatever you do, do not join Security Forces

>>686232296
Thanks alot. I'll follow these tips to the bone.

>>686232435
idk about air force but starting army basic as an e3 meant you had more responsibilities. dude it will be easy, just don't be a jack wagon

>>686232296
great tips. Thanks!

what do you do if you want to get around but have no car where your stationed, is it possible to take your current one with you to where you go?

>>686228071
Do not put Security Forces or Services as your potential AFSC or you will get them instead of anything else 100% of the time

>>686233281
Just what I was wondering. I'm expecting to get commissioned in as an officer and I just got a brand new fucking car and I don't want to sell it qq

>>686233281
yes. sort of. if your married and you get stationed overseas (hawaii) then you can ship it to your duty station and back on government expense. but if your stationed state side then you gotta drive it to your duty station

>>686228071
Nothing to fear from MEPS unless you're blind, deaf, overweight or didn't clean you asshole for the Dr to play with..

>>686229845
Yep, this is a thing now (so long as he wraps up tech)

>>686233738
road trips are fun :^)

What are the best jobs in your opinion. Scored an 86 on asvab. How's being a contractor?

>>686228071
Just got out of basic a little over a month ago. People will tell you to not volunteer for anything, they're pussies who want to make it easier on themselves and skate by. Volunteer for everything you can and be good at what you're doing. Make a name for yourself and stand out, it'll make it tougher for you but if you're not a bitch then you'll be better for it. BMT is a joke nowadays, it's way too easy. Make the most of it because this is a once in a lifetime experience. And don't put general anything for your AFSC, you'll get boned every time. If your asvab score was decent you can get a solid job (unless you want security forces). Good luck, faggot. Try not to be one of the ones that kills themself.

I failed my first MEPS because I couldn't complete the duck walk. If you fail at something, take it seriously and dedicate your time to what you failed. Also, everyone in every other branch is going to say "chair force" and laugh at you, the military as a whole has an extremely tame and cheesy sense of humor, it's almost child appropriate, at least for what I can vouch for in the AF. You'll learn to find humor in it when you see how incredibly depressing and mentally conformed everything is.

Also, by week three in your BT, everything gets a lot easier.

prior service fag here, currently in the middle of SOWT training as a contract e-4.

>Have Fun
>Don't be a superman
>don't hang out with shit bags

>>686228071
Same here, Scored a 86 on my ASVAB

>>686232296
Actually... Id do the exact opposite.
Have fun at bmt, the mtis are fun as fuck, i actually think being cocky and fun is a requirement fir mtis.. the more they know you the better. Dont be stressed because they yell, theyll yell even if everything is 100% perfect just to have a laugh with other mtis later.

Also, stick with douchebags all the way, just don't do drugs or anything illegal, dress better than them, and follow instructions by the book. Your career will be more rewarding since you'll get better assignments than your peers, as opposed to seeing them get the position you want. Be a leader and mentor them. They'll get out in 4 years, you'll make it to e9 if that's what you want.

SIR TRAINEE

>>686234491
How's the job and what do you do. My uncle got a job at the Pentagon making 100k

>>686234829
Reports as ordered

>>686233281

You can use public transportation or you can rent a car, even if you're not 25(perk of being military). If your car is within a certain distance of the tech school base I believe you're allowed to get it. Just keep in mind that you'll be going elsewhere after you finish tech school. Where you're going depends on your job and availability, and you wont be knowing what base you get till a few weeks before finishing school.

How was deployment?

>>686234869
Did 4 years in the Marines as a 0331. Got out as a Cpl and since I didn't have shit else to do I figured I'd might as well re-enlist somewhere else. Randomly chose special operation weather team & security forces as fail safe should I not pass selection. Thankfully I have, still got another 19 weeks of training left so not out of the woods yet.

>>686235708
Are you enjoying it so far

>>686233281
Bmt no car.
Tech school, you can have it there, but you can't drive it outside a 300 (i think) mile radius, so if your car is that far away, someone will have to ship it to you.
First duty station: if you're overseas it may be hard to take it. If you're state side, drive that mofo. Also try to avoid TMO to ship stuff, rent an uhaul and make money with a do it yourself move

>>686235911
yeah it's cool I've learned a lot so far and I haven't even made it yet. Might get better or worse if I end up making it to teams,

>if

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thank you for your service and protecting my way of life sir! HUAH!

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>>686228071
Yeah, if you're planning on getting out once it starts getting tough....

fucking don't.

>>686236262
Devil
>why u no MARSOC.jpg

Hey, anyone who's actually in the Air Force wanna confirm something for me ?


This pot head was discharged from the Air Force because he supposedly failed a "test they give you
that confirms you've learned your skills," that comes way after basic training and schooling, he was
already in his office and what not and working and he says thats the reason why he's no in it.

A lot of people have claimed bullshit and some even said that it was a drug test he failed that got him kicked
out but to this day I give him the benefit of doubt.

air force easy as fuck and privileged as shit. its the harvard of the military. be prepared to walk through pt and skate.

Do 4 years and be an AFROTC fag with me

>>686236206
dumb question, say you get stationed out of the country , say Europe. I chose to bring my f350 truck, are we subject to thier emission laws, other random shit like that. Obviously parts harder to get etc, do most people in that case just buy a different vehicle or motorcycle I'm sure would be my next go to probably

I'm on my 7th year of service in the Air National Guard. Look it up man. All the perks of regular Air Force, but significantly more choice and freedom.

Also, if you can try to get something with a security clearance. I use my clearance as part of my day job, and I make about $90k.

>>686236590
>went for scout sniper instead
>failed miserably
>lost motivation for anything else after a degrading ass chew out by their course instructors
>same two instructors get relieved of their position a month after i failed due to improper training of prospects

Not using that as an excuse because I know i'm a terrible shot but still fuck those guys,

>>686236923
in the air force you take two test. one for job knowledge and the other for usaf history etc..all designed to gauge you at higher level. if you fail the exams twice. your on your way out. Especially true since downsize is happening at a crazy rate.
>source
>AFROTCfag

>>686236923
probably pissed hot. if your already at your unit and you can't perform your job correctly, they usually just move you to a shitty desk job

>>686236923
Its called EOC (end of course) for CDCs (career dev. Course). You can fail it a few times, but if you go above some threshold bye bye. Most of it won't help you in your career.

Currently living the dream in tech school, can answer questions

Separated a few months ago after 10 years. Have fun with that shit show. Well you won't know better so have fun. As many have said before, just don't do dumb shit and you will get by.

>>686237344
field? mos?

>>686228071
Did you join to fight for your country?

>>686237298
Popular thing to do is buy. Buying/selling cars often in the air force is a thing

>>686228071
afforums.com

>>686237298
you conform to their laws i believe. where i went had no smog laws. but it did have a safety check and i had to get my car checked every few months. something that we don't have in california

>>686236923
How long was he in?
There are tests associated with promotions in rank, and you're only allowed so much time in any lower rank. If you can't be promoted due to failure, at some point you will be discharged.

>>686238479
well I guess its a good thing I am already in that habit, but kinda what I expected.

>>686238551
that's shit, where I live, rural as fuck Washington state we have nothing, no inspections, emissions, its great. But that is what I figured, thanks

>>686228071
hope you're not doing a mission critical job (i.e. flight line)

>>686237587
where? afsc?

>>686239431
why not anon?

>>686237430
check. do you yearn for combat?

>>686237432
I think he failed both

>>686238582
He was in for less than a year.

>>686238262
Ultimately yes but also for a better civilian job

>>686239505
1N3X1, if you know the AFSC you'll know the base I'm on

>>686238262
>fight for your country
>fight
yea right, this nigga going to the air force to chill

Always get trips

>>686240008
Damn man one away frrom quads

>>686240008
oh, either monterey or fucking norad. admirable skill set. create your own algorithms for fun?

>>686239584
It's all about conditions. Pay is based solely off rank. Flight line jobs dont pay extra but you work longer hours (unless you're on F-35), outside, whatever hours you get told to work, and at the end of the day you not likely to get rewarded unless you've never gotten into trouble.
Always remember that doing more work just means more chances to fuck up.

>>686239648
everyday, did some time in sangin with 3/7

>>686228645
What's your mos gonna be. Armyfaggot here , been in for a minute.

Just got discharged after 3 years of service a week ago. Ask me anything.

Nice op...good luck

>>686240360
>more work
>more chances to fuck up

Shitbag detected. Your a fucking idiot, go spread your cancer somewhere else .

>>686240727
drugs? or are really that bad at your job

>>686228071
Don't get into a relationship before you go. If you're already in one, break up. Trust me.

Aspiring to enlist here,
What AFSC's do you guys recommend? I'm so far looking at very arbitrary things, like
Loadmasted
Aircraft Structural Maintenance
Low observable
In flight refueling
Aircraft armament systems
Photographer

I have a pretty good electronic and mechanical understanding and like working with my hands but I also want to be able to do somewhat cool stuff or at least consider flight positions. What do?

Also why does SF have a such a bad rep other than glorified security guard.

10 year air force vet here.
Air Force is easy just go to school and keep the drinking at bay. Other than that welcome to pc circus.

>>686240258
Fuck that shit I'm stupid as fuck. I'm just here to learn a language and get my pay. Still got like 9 months left before I dlpt though.

>>686241076
This(unless you're married already). Focus on what your doing.

>>686241076
Why do you say that. I'm in a really of 5 plus years.

>>686240978
Neither.
Minor disciplinary infractions.

>>686241132
You get what they give you. Air Force just throws you in what ever slot they need the most. It's not like other services that guarantees jobs. Air Force don't need you, you need the Air Force.

>>686240914
I've been at my unit long enough to promote twice, and in that time the only people who've ever really been rewarded were the lazy fucks who made a point to do the least amount of work possible. Meanwhile the hardest workers get jack shit, since ten times the work means ten times the mistakes, and that's all anybody looks at

>>686241366
Okay, that changes things I suppose. Usually one will end up cheating on the other. Even in basic training. They find ways.

>>686241440
Yeah but I can go for garunteed job or garunteed aptitude, I'm willing to the wait the 6-12 months.

>>686241132
avoid anything with the word aircraft

Been in for about 9 months now. Still waiting on training and my casual job is a joke so I basically get paid to drink and sleep. Good times.

>>686241729
Same enlist guy here, why do you say that? Aircraft loadmaster for example is pretty awesome jf you're okay with the sitting in a jumpseat travelling all day and night lol

>>686241132
If you want something cool, look up Unmanned Aerospace System (UAS) Sensor Operator.

You're basically the cameraman for the drones, get to wear a flight suit, get flying status benefits and get to watch people die.
Have a buddy who currently does it and loves the shit out of it.

Don't believe the hype, sign up for security forces, but make sure you go to college for something else entirely. This way you get a lifetime of amazing stories based on your 4-6 year enlistment and can still be a productive member of society upon separation.

>>686241492
I understand you perfectly . Right now there's a fucking incompetent fat fucking e6 yammering away about something stupid while I'm typing this. Don't get discouraged just work hard and ignore the retards if you can. They always ALWAYS step on their dicks, just a matter of time.

Are any of the medical MOS good?

>>686242339
That's where all the cute chicks work.

>>686241440
Sorry to bust your bubble but your choice of dream Mos jobs are a pipe dream. They will fill slots of maintenence and other shit jobs first because of low manning. Guys like load masters never get out. Also waiting for a year is a gamble the military changes their mind on shit everyday. Good luck though

>>686242339
Lots of responsibility. Takes a better man than me especially if you end up being a line medic.

>>686228071
Don't talk unless spoken too. Yes sir, yes ma'am.

Wear underwear, you'll be grouped up in s room of 10-15 other dudes and doctors will come in and make you preform exercises.

You'll have your blood drawn, a piss test preformed while a dude looks at your dick, breathalyzer, hearing and vision done. You have a private exam with a gender same doctor.

You'll wake up at 4:30 am and probably won't get done until 3 pm

When I did mine everyone was a complete asshole. I showed no respect and they hated me. It was very slow, we only had around 30 other dudes and 20 girls.

It will go faster or slower depending on the MEPS location and how many people are testing that day.

Wear casual clothes and wash your body.

Bring your head and expect to wait

>>686242583
Don't forget to wipe your ass.

>>686242033
Maybe loadmaster is different, but the maintenance fields are all shit. The responsibility of keeping a fighter jet from killing the pilot and possibly everyone around it is not reflected in your benefits. not to mention you will lose some or all of your hearing and depending on the airframe have serious leg/back problems later in life

>>686242544
Are the line medics on the front line? (not scared just asking). Also what do you mean it takes a better man.

>>686242846
yeah they gonna look at your butt hole

>>686242540
The military changes their mind as in they can just reject me in my waiting time? Even when I'm all sworn in and all just waiting for a training slot.

>>686242860
What?

>>686243019
you won't swear in until you have a slot at basic

>>686243019
Just don't trust what they tell you unless it's in writing. I did make recruiting school. Lol

>>686242846
>>686242992
>>686242583
Yes, they will look at your asshole to check for hemorrhoids.

Forgot to put that in.


It's just a quick 3 second peak, my doctor was a real pimp. Told me some funky ass stories about other recruits.

Make sure to wipe your ass or don't shit that day.

>>686243063
tl;dr
>high stress
>low reward

AF fag here, if you don't have a job reserved be4 going to MEPS or you go in as open, you fucked up

Airman studying at the DLI in Monterey. AMA

>>686243382
What I still can't hear you age equipment and F15 running at the same time!

>>686243116
Welp, better off myself now.

Really not looking for fueling or something tediously boring mechanical or some shit, man. I mean it's still AF and everything associated with it but I'm going to kind of assume if I don't get somewhere near my dream sheet, it's the shithole everyone isn't signing up for thAt I'm going to end up with. Logic in that is that any other jobs in betwee, are also other people's dream jobs, no one that isn't open intentionally asks for the shit jobs. Sounds like the lottery of if I'm going to hate myself or not.

>>686242887
Usually yeah. I'm a scout and we have our own medic that's completely organic to us. He does everything we do for training or deployment plus any cls shit if necessary. Very intelligent , very weird and usually strong as fuck despite of their appearance. And what I meant was, that it's an enormous responsibility , combat or otherwise. It's ok if your scared tho, just don't let it affect your judgement.

>>686243019
Well there are a few ways to bypass this.

Join the army, where your job is guaranteed.

Don't swear in at MEPS, they'll make some bullshit excuse.

Find a job and have your recruiter lock it in. It could take months to get it, beware.

I've heard shit from buddies in the marines and airforce who had the chair pulled underneath them after their basic was done.

It's a gamble but generally if you score higher on your ASVAB, the better job you would get.

Lower ASVAB scores are generally assigned to maintenance, labor and combat moses.

Scored a 91 mechanical on asvab. Wanted Hvac got Ammo. Fml but I still had fun and made lifelong friends and even this dumb ammo troop got out and got a college degree.

>>686244276
What he said

>>686242046
Don't do that.
>>686242037
of predator pilot...enlisted job now... 125k reenlistment bones every 5 years
>>686241132
on that list I would say in-flight refueling (though you wont get to do shit for like 4 years
photographer...or anything in public affairs cause chill as fuck
and thats it.
maybe 1C5x1...what i do, its a hit or miss. Half of us have chill job sother half deploys all the time.
1C6, or what ever space systems is is cool.
any of the IT things.. client systems.. programming... ect

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>>686228071

"No"= neumorous opportunities.
That's all you need to know to make it through MEPS

Navy fag here.

>>686244694
Oh yeah I forgot they just made that an enlisted slot.

Either way, both a really fucking cool jobs.

>>686244276
"Have my recruiter lock it in?" how would one work this out.

Having my recuiter keep an eye out for slots and get me to uproot everything as soon as it opens and go for it right then and there or?

>>686244913
Yo how was basic? I heard you PT inside buildings and do all your shit indoors?

I was going to join the navy until I heard of that, instead I joined the Air Force.

>>686244276
Nigga I scored a 91 and I'm a scout. While its correct that combat mos have lower requirements it would be dumb to assume it's full of idiots. Unless your in the infantry. Last deployment an 82nd bang bang was pulling security on a tree 20 meters from him in the middle of a street , with his sniper rifle WITH the optics cover on....

OP here. My recruiter said that I pick my job at MEPS. He said that he couldn't pick it for me and that they give me a list of job that I chose. I get to pick whatever Jobs that are available at MEPS. He also said that guaranteed contracts are hard to come by and it's best to go open general. How do I get a contract before MEPS or before basic

>>686245233
Recruiters can "lock in" jobs for up to 7 days.

It basically puts a hold on the seat until you swear in and sign the dotted line.

After you sign that contract make sure to confront, that it's the job you wanted.

If it's not the job you wanted then you need to tell the MEPS liaison that you need to speak with your recruiter.

You can have any job you want in any branch, but that doesn't mean they'll say you can have it at the signing.

Some recruiters will look out for your specific job, others won't.

>>686245233
Ha ha I remember I was in dep for 9 months because I had a ton of tickets and bullshit when I was a kid. The recruiter called me up one morning and told me to get on the bus to meps or I wasn't getting in. I packed my bag and left and the the rest is history.

>>686245783
Holy fuck BEFORE. I went to recruiting school a few years ago . Never EVER go open , it's 100% possible to lock your job down before you go to meps. Don't let that asshole Fuck you anon. Pick the job you want .

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>>686245669
A 91 percentile and your a cav scout. That totally seems plausible.

I bet people laugh at you.

>>686244694
You know the one AFSC that hasn't been affected by "right-sizing"? Security. He'll still get a bonus in the 40k range and if you arent a shitbird, its a fun job. Also he can work mids and go to college like a normal person while hes in.

>>686245370
What? Too hard for ya? Lol
Yeah, you PT indoors but not because it's too hard outside. They do it so that you can learn how to live for 6months at a time on a ship. In close ass quarters with no personal space.
You do everything in doors to learn how to be cooped up. It makes sense.

Air Force basic might as well
Just be a summer camp or some shit. What it is, 5 weeks?