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    AMS (Academy of Military Science) Questions

    in Air National Guard / Air Force Reserves

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    If you will ever use a mess dress again in the future, I suggest buying it now, getting it properly tailored, and stashing it in someones car. It was a pain in the ass to get to the rental place to get measured, and the suits are about 20 years old and smell like it.

    This. Just pony up the money and buy it. You're going to need it again in the future, you're reimbursed for it and it's worth your time to not have to fight the rental place.

    Gun Talk

    in Squadron Bar

    Posted

    too lazy to google...what's the process like?

    I made a trust. Definitely the way to go. No fingerprinting. Also, there can be multiple beneficiaries on the trust for when you kick the bucket.

    Also, most people are e-filing their Form 4 items now....people seem to be getting stamps back in around 120 days. I'm about to test this claim. All my other Forms have been mailed.

    Everything you could ever want to know here:

    http://www.ar15.com/forums/f_6/17_General_Class_3.html

    AMS (Academy of Military Science) Questions

    in Air National Guard / Air Force Reserves

    Posted

    Also, nothing about having to take a PT test. And it's about 30 days out now...

    You'll need a PT test....pretty sure. I'm doing one next weekend. (currently enlisted)

    AMS candidates will be administered an official Air Force fitness test no earlier than two months (60 days) prior to an no later than one week (7 days) prior to their

    departure from home station for their respective course.

    I'll be there 23 MAR as well. See you guys there.

    Investment showdown -- beyond the Roth, SDP, & TSP

    in Squadron Bar

    Posted · Edited by JTAC

    24 yr old, 1Lt Pilot:

    8,500 in Roth TSP

    10,000 in Vanguard Roth (SP500 Index)

    4,000 Emergency Fund

    No Debt/Payments

    Renting a house with two friends

    2K/month going towards investments of some kind

    Thinking about waiting for the next market correction to get into stockpiling some good companies at good prices for the long term. Otherwise, I'm not really sure what the best investment vehicle is for me right now. Any suggestions if you were in my shoes?

    Buy a house. Rent to friends. Profit.

    Even if you don't rent to friends, you're not really maximizing your "2K/month going towards investments" if you have to throw away a couple hundred in rent every month.

    Investment showdown -- beyond the Roth, SDP, & TSP

    in Squadron Bar

    Posted · Edited by JTAC

    My limited opinion of financial advisors is they are over-glorified insurance salesmen disguised as financial gurus, usually with no formal math/financial background.

    This. After graduating college with a degree in Finance, I can't explain to you how gimmicky 99% of "financial advisors" are in most offices. A financial advisor is a sales position.

    Exceptions to every rule, of course.

    Gun Talk

    in Squadron Bar

    Posted

    I've watched JM for a long time now. Excellent shooter and downright impressive to watch.

    I can't believe he shoulder-fired that Barrett....that thing's a heavy b$@tch.

    Pararescueman earns Silver Star

    in General Discussion

    Posted

    ...damn. Could be just the wording of the article but they made it sound like he was calling in air strikes as well. Maybe I'm out of the loop but I didn't realize any PJs got JTAC qualified.

    g. Units and organizations that have a reasonable expectation to conduct terminal attack control in order to accomplish their assigned missions need to have individuals available trained to the appropriate standards to perform this activity (e.g., JTACs). However, experience has shown that there are, and will likely continue to be, instances where terminal attack control will be requested by personnel/units that do not have JTACs present. In these instances, JTACs, FAC(A)s, and/or CAS aircrews should attempt to assist these personnel/units to the greatest extent possible to bring fires to bear in support of their combat operations.

    Chapter I, 2g, JP 3-09.3

    F-15C Sniper pods?

    in General Discussion

    Posted · Edited by JTAC

    Here's another brain buster for the guys here that have safety-wired their mission switches to the COIN position: One's ATO does not need to say "CAS" in order to shoot bullets at the ground. Crazy, right?

    So we're going to start doing AI with 20 mm strafe? :thumbsup:

    Someone please enlighten us "retards"... in what scenario, other than CAS, would necessitate an Eagle shooting bullets at the ground?

    Granted, this question doesn't really contribute to the whole "SNIPER on F-15C" convo, still.....

    Gun Talk

    in Squadron Bar

    Posted

    Pretty sure I watched the ANA perform this kind of test in Astan with their M-16/M-240s.....replace "stairwell" with "mountain", though. Also, I didn't see the "use your weapon as a walking stick with your finger in the trigger guard until you AD" test.

    I've ran a KSG a couple times and have to say...they are pretty nice. Still not an 870, though.

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