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05-20-2008, 10:15 PM | #1 |
Donating YT 4000 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: ATX
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| I think I've decided about the military! After researching a whole bunch, I've decided to go talk to the Air Force recruiter and attempt to get accepted to OTS (officer Training school) I checked out the AFOATS website and based on the schooling dates the earliest I could probably get in would be in January since the last training they have listed for this year starts on June 24, and I know there's no way I would have everything ready to go then. I fit into the AF's weight chart for my height, but I'm not really in shape right now, so thats definitely something I'll be working on, if any one has any hints please let me know. i'm going to start studying for the ASVAB test as well. I took a few sample ones online and scored 100% on Arithmetic Reasoning, Word knowledge, paragraph Comprehension, and Mathematics knowledge. I did okay on general science, but def. need to brush up. I didn't do so hot on electonics information, auto shop, mechanical comprehension, or assembling objects. The officer job i want doesn't require high scores on those sections, but i figure the better I do on each section the higher chance I have of getting in and getting the job I want. I read that only about 60% of those that apply to go OTS get in. Anyone have any advice on how to ensure I'm part of that 60%? I know I will have to meet w/ 3 people that are high in command and have an interview. If anyone has any advice at all, I'd greatly appreciate it! and as for the dogs (so no one thinks i'm giving them up), laney would stay with mom and i'd have to find a place for Slade while i'm in training.. but if i don't go til January, I would have plenty of time to make those arrangements. Once I'm out of training I would live on base housing, but since i would be an officer I would get an actual house and be allowed to have the dogs! Of course I'd have to make arrangments if I was deployed, but AF deployments only last 4-6 months once every few years, so it would be that bad I don't think.
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05-20-2008, 10:48 PM | #2 |
Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Florida/Canada
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| I do not have any advice.. not sure of the american military at all.. but I am glad to hear you chose air force to go..keep us updated.. I am interested in how you do and when you will get in....anne |
05-20-2008, 11:04 PM | #3 |
Donating YT 4000 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: ATX
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| Thanks, I'll definitely keep everyone updated! I know AF is the hardest branch to get into right now since they were recently downsizing. I guess if I don't get accepted, I'll go Army. I definitely won't go coastguard or navy, I'd never pass their swimming test. And I just don't picture myself as a marine.
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05-21-2008, 12:51 AM | #4 |
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| My son just joined the NAVY, But he has his mind set on being a NAVY SEAL, he graduates high school this June, and his training starts this August, I'm very proud of him, I think the military life is invigorating... Make the most of yourself, reach your highest hights, not everyone has the opportunity to reach their potential... Good luck, keep us posted on your success!! |
05-21-2008, 03:03 AM | #5 |
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| Wow, I wish you the best of luck! I hope everything works out with your schedule and you can get everything situated. Thank You for wanting to be in the military. My hats off to you.
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05-21-2008, 04:23 AM | #6 |
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| Good luck! I know many people who are in the military, it has many benefits and it sounds like you've done your research and know it is the right thing for you. Study hard, and you will do well, I'm sure!
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05-21-2008, 04:44 AM | #7 |
Donating YT 2000 Club Member | Good Luck! I don't know anything about what you want to do, but I wanted to say I wish you the best! Hugs-Kay & Jaxon
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05-21-2008, 05:03 AM | #8 | |
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I couldn't do the military life, Im way too rebellious by nature! LOL But I admire and support everyone who defends our country!
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05-21-2008, 10:49 AM | #9 | |
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05-21-2008, 11:14 AM | #10 | |
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05-21-2008, 01:00 PM | #11 |
Bailey's Mom Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: NC
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| Good luck and bless you for wanting to serve our country.
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05-21-2008, 01:13 PM | #12 |
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| military My father was in the Air Force for 25 yrs...we had a very interesting life..we were not rich, but never lacked for anything..got good medical and dental care. Never appreciated that until I had to pay for it!!!LOL Best wishes to you and whatever you choose to do..I wanted to join the AFtoo..but in the 60's most of us got married... |
05-21-2008, 01:15 PM | #13 |
No Longer a Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: PORTERVILLE, CA
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| My advice: Get it in writing. Don't just accept their word or what they tell you about any agreement regarding what you want, where you will be going, what you will be doing and what you are getting. It will have no value if it isn't in writing. And there won't be a darn thing you can do about it. So....get it in writing. Recruiters have quotas they are targeting and are there to enlist you. What happens to you after that is usually of no concern to them. |
05-21-2008, 01:26 PM | #14 |
Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: NYC
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| wow you are awesome! I could never. I wish you all the luck and best!
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05-21-2008, 01:26 PM | #15 |
YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: CA
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| Deployment rates depend on the job you do, and the base your at. Just letting you know, and the time frame of how long you go for depends on where you go. (my husband has been in the AF for 6 years active and just switched over to reserves) And when you get to your base, you only go right into housing if you're married otherwise you have to live off base as an officer.
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