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  1. I'm going to retake the AFOQT soon, last time i took it was jan '12, so it was the old version. did the content of the test change? I don't see any new study guides yet or anything like that, so I'm not sure. I'd like to focus my studying,and I heard some sections matter more than others now. any insight would be awesome.
  2. personally, I've had a better experience with HR block's Software. it handles all the complicated situations really well!
  3. well, it is legal. private companies and government agencies have the right to limit the distance their employees commute, especially when there is a certain alert requirement. I agree with that. I'm thinking after HST/seasoning and all the full time stuff is done, and ur only flying a few days a month, how does it work then. now, am I confused when i think that after HST a fighter pilot will revert to traditional status? every app package says that in CAPS, so that means I have to work a full time job outside of ANG unless a i get full time employment from the unit. which means for the units that don't require a max distance, that might be orlando florida or somewhere else. honestly, I'm probably going to move up north anyway, I'm not a fan of florida and its depressing job market and depressing people :) the question actually came about because a friend of mine is also applying to the ANG, but in the health administration area, he's a PhD candidate in that area. their commitment is truly part-time, so commuting would be his way, as it wouldn't be worth it to move for a weekend a month.
  4. Im applying to pilot slots, mostly fighter units, and all the open ones are in the northern part of the states, and I live in Orlando, FL.
  5. how does communting work in the guard/reserve units, for those that live a long distance away? all the units I'm applying to are a good 1000 miles plus from home. im talking about if you have to pay for it out of pocket, or if you are able to either get reimbursed/grab a trasport floight out of a nearby base.
  6. Sorry I had just finished watching a rerun of topgun, so that was on my mind. anyway, i'll skip CAP in the future. im realtively new to this forum, so i am not too sure what ppl are familiar with!
  7. Thanks. the whole reason I'm doing AFR/ANG is so life goes on, if I don't make it. that way I'm not totally reliant on getting a slot. Thanks. its good to hear from someone in a similar background. there is always ignorant people anywhere, but my experience with everyone has been super positive. I am part of an organization called the "Civil Air Patrol", which is an air force organization. filled with former and current AF officers and enlistees, many of whom were fighter pilots. my experience with them was amazing, and I've grown so much in CAP with their support and mentoring. even my little sister, who became a cadet with the squadron, and wears a headscarf, was accepted very well, not for political correctness or anything, but because she was a a good member and a fast runner. good point, regrading how my faith pushing me for the better. not to be cheesy, but I guess its like how maverick's reputation pushed him to be better! gotta add a TOPGUN reference :) yup, that's how it is. what sucks is ppl that do that for the worse, like Taliban. they change the religion to fit their extreme ideology. Amazing Story. gives me confidence. I wonder why he signed his emails the way he did. I guess fighter pilots are supposed to casue trouble for every bdoy else - see maverick :) He was in the Tunisian Military.
  8. Thank you all for the replies. I really appreciate it. that's kind of details i was looking for. you are right. it isn't computers that make the difference, its actions. I hope my actions could make the difference. I won't be broadcasting my belief, but I don't think I'd want to hide or lie about it, when asked. Sorry you had to live is Saudi, I wouldn't want to live there :) I heard so many horror stories out of that country. tell me about it. I'm hoping and praying that one unit bites and gives me an interview. we'll just have to wait and see. I've been involved with CAP for sometime, so I could at least meet people who are current or former AF, especially pilots. I've met a couple of them, and I'm hoping they could be helpful to me in this process. M2, that's a really good question. my dad, who is an ex military officer, ironically in an anti-aircraft unit, taught me from a young age that religion is flexible. its not supposed to be an obstruction to your daily life. so for example, Salat (prayer), is something i may not be able to do on time in a combat environment, because I just won't be able to. and that's fine. i can delay or bunch up if i am not able to. for sawm (fasting the day) it isn't that hard, nonetheless, you are able t delay if you are sick, traveling, in combat, or if it causes hardship. I've delayed my fasting several times before when i was traveling or sick, so it is not a big issue. same thing with the last ten nights and all the other issues. if i was in an office environment, nothing would change, if i was on the flight-line or in a combat zone, i can delay as needed. in any case, i can make my religion work around me with no issue. abilities and luck is the big challenge :) lets hope that i am in upt sometime the next couple of years.
  9. hey everyone, this question is aimed towards those are/were involved UPT boards, but I'd appreciate the general input too. I have been, for some years preparing to apply for a UPT slot, I am 23, and I graduate in December, with a business degree from Embry-Riddle. I have a ton of work experience, for my age anyway. I can't take AFOQT until November unfortunately, so I won't have that number until then, but I am doing pretty good in the practice test. I will most likely apply to the ANG, and possibly the AF Reserve. I am Muslim. I am not naive. I know the mood is generally against Muslims and anything to do with them, thanks to the bastards in the ME and traitors in our own country here. in case you are wondering, I am genuinely a patriotic person. I am very involved in politics. in fact, I am on a first name basis with a number of state reps and senators (generally republican). I am also very involved with the Civil Air Patrol (deputy commander of a 120+ member squadron). I really do want to serve, and I love aviation. I am NOT doing this for Airline hours, as I have no interest in an airline pilot career. I want to do this because I genuinely love this country, its military, and flying. my question is: will my religion effect my chances of being selected for UPT? I know the official answer is no. is that also the unofficial answer? I would appreciate blunt honesty above everything else. Thanks!
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