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[Junglejett]

Anyone doing the IRR thing for points only? If so, what kind of "work" is out there? For an enlisted aircrew dude!

[JarheadBoom]

I haven't done a whole lot of looking, but I've seen very few IRR jobs for enlisted aircrew. In fact, the only one I can think of is at Scott; it's a non-flying position, and it's apparently been unfilled for several years. I know the AFRC 1A functional manager sent out an email about it last year, trolling for interest. I don't know if he got any bites.

[Chida]

There's CAPRAP. You serve as a Cat E reservist in the PIRR, attend CAP (Civil Air Patrol) events and provide mentoring to cadets and squadrons. You're generally assigned to one squadron. This is only for Air Force reservists, though. You can then also do ADLS courses for additional points when you're in the PIRR.

[HerkFE]

Chida, on 12 March 2012 - 02:52 AM, said:

There's CAPRAP. You serve as a Cat E reservist in the PIRR, attend CAP (Civil Air Patrol) events and provide mentoring to cadets and squadrons. You're generally assigned to one squadron. This is only for Air Force reservists, though. You can then also do ADLS courses for additional points when you're in the PIRR.

Do you know where to go to get more info on this? My wife hits 20 next month and is ready to go but she has mentioned that she wouldn't be opposed to doing some IRR stuff for points. We are going to join CAP anyway (Went to our first meeting last week......I know, flame away) so that would be good if she could get some points too.

[HERK_Nav]

Check your PM

Chida, on 12 March 2012 - 02:52 AM, said:

There's CAPRAP. You serve as a Cat E reservist in the PIRR, attend CAP (Civil Air Patrol) events and provide mentoring to cadets and squadrons. You're generally assigned to one squadron. This is only for Air Force reservists, though. You can then also do ADLS courses for additional points when you're in the PIRR.

All (I think) of the FEMA courses will get you points, too.

[flyc5]

Can you get points for the FEMA courses as a drilling reservist? How do you go about submitting?

[Surf70]

Cat E program has its benefits. You can become a Cat E by contacting AFRC. The good deal about it is there is no commitment, i.e., no drill requirements, no UTA's, no 15 day etc. And you can get as many orders as you can handle, for both pay, and points. The only time it is for points only is if you attend a training event and you are not on orders. It is great for a bum, I wish I would have done it years ago. You are pretty much a free agent, and you are still in, etc CAC card, and all. It is called PIRR, participating inactive ready reserve, and it is a good deal if you dont want to punch and still like to do duty every now and then, and do not want the commitment of UTA's etc...
For an airline guy it has its perks... And for an Enlisted Aircrew it does too, you can work staff jobs on orders, no supervisor approval etc... However, the AD unit will be your supervising agent, for OPR, EPR once they cut orders for you, but you still belong to AFRC. You do loose your flight pay unless you have met your gates, I believe. It is a good deal like I said, and alot of guys down it because some say it is for points only, which is not true. If you are on orders you get paid just like everyone else does, and it also adds to your retirement. PM me for more info... Yes you can volunteer for as much orders as you want too. I know Cat E's that have been on AD for years. I think it is one of those best kept secrets, and it is unfunded so no chance of being cut...

Edited by Surf70, 14 March 2012 - 01:13 AM.

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flyc5, on 13 March 2012 - 08:34 AM, said:

Can you get points for the FEMA courses as a drilling reservist? How do you go about submitting?

Check with your unit... for most of our reservists we had them do a 40A and attach the cert and submit it to their unit.