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That’s part of my argument/opinion: the things that are part of the METL need to be done in the MWS. For everything else that doesn’t require time in the actual jet, the sim should be the answer if we’re concerned about pinching pennies. The closest thing I’ve seen to an actual companion trainer in recent history was for the U-28 community. I am in agreement that you should be able to utilize the most cost effective solution to train the DLO…but I think the reality of most combat aircraft is that even the administrative coming/going isn’t easily trained in a proxy aircraft.

Isn’t that the point I made? You can’t do mission essential tasks outside of the mission essential airplane. For the things that you don’t need an MWS for, go to the sim.

I was playing devils advocate in my response to Pooter. My real belief is that if you have trained someone in the basics, why not put them in their MWS sooner? You can practice 6K setups in the T-38 all day…but why do that if you could drop someone into their F-XX and actually train? I get the notion that we shouldn’t be deferring basic training items from UPT to FTU to ops…but there is something to be said for doing the job in the actual airplane you’re going to do it in. Basic stick/rudder airmanship at UPT. Then why not get them to their FTU sooner? I’m classifying basic airmanship as the minimum proficiency level to advance to the next block of learning. For the SOF folks: there is no AMP-3/4, fixed gun engagement, nap-of-the-earth LL in the T-6 or T-1 program…so why extend their time another 3-6 months? I get that any time in the jet is valuable, and it’s cheaper in a trainer…but this is the cost of doing business.

I know the real answer is more nuanced…but I’ll ask: why even fly the more expensive jet unless it’s needed for combat operations? If it’s more cost effective to train in a fuel efficient and less maintenance intensive jet, why even fly the MWS? Do you think there is any merit in teaching the METL item in the actual aircraft they will execute it with? If yes, where does the crossover in benefit occur? Why not get people with the UPT basic stick and rudder skills to an MWS and plop them in a sim to grow into the mission?

The county sheriff already had a press conference and said he won’t enforce the ban because it’s 1) unconstitutional 2) a stupid ducking idea.

Triple turning 3 days a week, then rolling right into a student XC, only to come back on Monday to the same grind. If you’re a flight commander, tack on the endless amounts of counseling right after formal report. Gets old.

It’s easy to spot a redneck…they get all bent about their meats. No STS.

So you’re telling me I can become rich AND above the law at the same time? Count me in!

Anybody else watch the congressional hearing and now wanting an invite to this closed door session that Grusch is going to spill all in? Show me the aliens bro.

The “Irish pub” there was always generous on the pour.

Yes it is. Externalities undeniably have an impact on your outlook in life…but at the end of the day, YOU decide how YOU want to feel. I want to believe this as well. Let’s hope it never comes to that.

I don’t think I’m communicating effectively because you aren’t understanding what I’m saying. 1. I have not accused @Grabby of being a shit bag, nor have I questioned his contributions in service. 2. Becoming an AF pilot is beneficial to both the service and the individual. 3. Whether you believe it it not, hating your job does affect those around you…and it can be cancerous.

If you publicly state that you despised your MWS, and think your time spent in service was only worthwhile to build hours for an airline…then ya, the service IS better off with you not in it.

It’s military service, not an airline or some fuck-fuck aircraft owners group. If you wanted more financial security or a bigger say in what you were flying, that’s fine…do it somewhere else. The AF doesn’t pass you a 10 year ADSC in a dark alley somewhere. In the same way that you’re aware of the ADSC, you acknowledge the existence of the phrase “needs of the Air Force.” If that doesn’t sit well with you, then don’t do it. For those who choose to gamble their fate against military service, I sincerely hope it works out. My career hasn’t gone the way I envisioned, but it is what it is.

It’s not a shitty personal jab. I’m glad you’ve gained clarity after service. You didn’t think it was worth it, and that’s fine. In the same spirit, I think it’s better for the service that you moved on. I haven’t discredited what you did, nor was I being sarcastic about the appreciation. That being said: the institution doesn’t need people staying beyond UPT ADSC when they are clearly unhappy with their lot in life. Bring on the downvotes folks. You know the rules when you go to UPT…nobody’s fault but your own if you get dealt a subpar hand. Not everybody gets their #1, and we can’t all be stationed at some tropical island in some flying club.

Separation and retirement orders in 2024 after certain dates won’t be approved due to a lack of available funds. I think the dates are 1 Jan and 1 Apr respectively.

First it’s a back door stop loss (ref: stopping retirements and separations after 1 Apr), now this: WHarticle

Thanks for your service. That being said…it sounds like the AF is better off without you.

An aircrew friend went to work for Gulfstream. Said individual provided critical, pointed feedback to a coworker regarding substandard performance. Said individual was subsequently ‘counseled’ by HR. The quote: “Listen…this isn’t the military. You can’t verbally punch people, you have to pet them.”

I think the downvotes are warranted. Yes, we know he’s trolling…but it’s very bush league. We know Chang is better than what he’s posted recently. Slipping in his old age.

Recruiting is down? Astonishing given efforts like this:

Is this the same government that allows squatters to pirate someone’s home, and then forces the owners to endure lengthy waiting periods before eviction action…oftentimes without further reprisal to the criminals? Or is it the other government that forces me to spend exorbitant amounts of money for a pool fence to prevent trespassing kids from drowning on my private property? Or perhaps it’s the other, other government that wants me to gain their permission before cutting down dead trees on my land? Loud music, gunshots in residential, trash burning…maybe you should stop being a tight wad and move out of the slums.

See, fundamental difference…the government shouldn’t really have a say either.

The same reason why we don’t have a cure for AIDS, why most Wall Street brokers underperform the S&P yet remain propped up, and why bqzips mom hasn’t posted her OF for free to us loyal BaseOps patrons…it’s more lucrative not to.

“No justice, no peace!”