I am currently in AFROTC commissioning in May and heading to UPT at some point after that. (Hoping for quick EADs)
I have been trying to get into the right mindset for UPT. I, like many guys going to UPT have been wanting to fly fighters for the AF for as long as I can remember.
So my question is this: What is the best way to approach the competitive aspect of UPT? I am going there determined to achieve my goals, and will give 110% to get there but I don't want to be that guy who steps on the other studs to get what I want.
I have heard that it is an intense competition and it's dog eat dog, but also that you need to help each other out and pass on all the valuable info that you get regarding rides,IPs, ect. What is the best way to balance the two?
*Note: I would be honored to be allowed to fly any airframe in the AF, I don't mean to imply that any type of jet is inferior/superior to another, fighters are just my personal goal.
Thanks for any insight/comments/advice on the subject and sorry if this is a FNG question to ask.