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    New Fitness Rules

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    Posted · Edited by panchbarnes

    The whole thing was nothing but a typical AF good idea fairy experiment that does more bad than good.  The Lackland GS-13 who invented the program was able to persuade the GOs to go along with this thing that morphed into a promotion and force shaping discriminator.  Let's not forget the birth of the FACs who are made up of unqualified GS-6s that had more power over an airman's career based on how tight they want to pull on the tape or the visual inspection of the elbow angles.  

    It was never about health, everything we do in the Air Force is about promotion first and foremost.  How can I get promoted from this?

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    Promotion and PRF Information

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    1 hour ago, Homestar said:

    A RIF in 2021 would be politically disastrous for whoever okays that plan I would think.  Has the government furloughed during COVID?

    I started game planning in my mind what I'd do if they offered TERA in 2021.  I'd be 2 years from 20 at that point and would lose 2 bonus payments.  I gotta say, there aren't many great options.

    The RIF was set in motion when the USG decided to cut FY21 DoD budget in 2019.  Then in Summer 2020 we announced we are pulling out (STS) of Germany and sending some folks back to CONUS while starbursting then rest all over Europe.  We are also pulling chock on AFG.  With the AFG troops coming home, what will they be doing?  You factor in COVID, no one is leaving the military.  We don't have another war to replace AFG (yet) to keep everyone gainfully employed.

    Also this:

    https://www.eenews.net/stories/1063718995

    https://federalnewsnetwork.com/defense-main/2020/11/focus-on-military-families-defense-strategy-changes-likely-coming-under-biden-administration/   

    My bet is on Tammy Duckworth to be the next SecDef.

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    Promotion and PRF Information

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    34 minutes ago, MyCS said:

    I walked in and sat down. Grabbed a drink out of the wing king's mini fridge and sat the ice cold drink on his table without using a coaster (joking). The meeting turned into a huge apology festival with the wing king. He took part of the blame and mentioned that "douche" called his executive director being partially responsible too. My continuation paperwork was signed on the spot!

    He mentioned the NAF/CC I know and the NAF/CC for the wing. They totally wrecked him. Apparently, they both have interest in my next assignment. Wing king asked me to send him a list of assignment preferences. 

    Wing king might be trying to pull me over to work for him directly. We are not boys after this BS incident. I appreciate the Generals trying to push an assignment for me. However, I am content with my continuation paperwork just being signed. 

    Thanks again for the support guys!

    Shaazam, did you used to write for "Dear Penthouse Forum"?

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    A new force structure?

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    3 hours ago, FLEA said:

    I don't think they can. Space Force was signed into law and is now under title 10 correct? They would need to pass a bill through both houses again to get rid of it. 

    You may be right, I don't have the answer to your question.  I did find the below article just now...

    '“For the Air Force, I would expect trims in the F-35 buy in the outyears, slower bomber progress, [intercontinental ballistic missile] cuts,” he said. It’s also possible Democrats could try to scale back ambitious plans for the Space Force, such as growing it into a separate department like the Army, Navy, and Air Force.

    Harrison cautioned against pulling back investment in military space as a “knee-jerk reaction” to undo the Trump administration’s work. He expects the Space Force is here to stay, but that other pieces of the military space enterprise could face more scrutiny.'

    Overall, an interesting article.

    https://www.airforcemag.com/what-a-biden-administration-means-for-defense/

     

    A new force structure?

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    49 minutes ago, pawnman said:

    If it's a return to Obama-era foreign policy, I'm not sure how you could afford to make cuts to the military.  For a guy who was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize, Obama sure did like to commit the US to new conflicts.

    Don't worry, the GOs believe AI, 5G, Cloud, IoT, UPT Next, optionally-manned and other buzzwords will enhance warfighters lethality and efficiency, while allowing the DoD to right size manning structure and reduce financial obligations.

    I wouldn't be surprised if A1 is searching on the shared drive for the 2014 Force Shaping AFSC/YG matrix spreadsheet as we speak...

    /s

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    A new force structure?

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    On 11/7/2020 at 7:42 AM, pbar said:

    The sad thing is everybody are so emotionally invested in programs, we can't even have the discussion about what to cut.  People just lose their minds when you bring up their pet thing and refuse to even consider it.  For example, Service Academies, two ground branches, EUCOM, etc.  Just watch how much flak I will draw for mentioning those few items.  I personally think DoD could take a massive cut without significantly endangering our national security IF AND ONLY IF we were willing to make the hard choices. 

    In the run-up to the election, there were speculations of the new Space Force going away under the Biden administration.  Wouldn't surprise me as it's an easy target.

    Just like the  previous Democrat administrations, the Biden administration will be face significant pressure from the Left to reallocate DOD funding to social programs.  This administration will face bigger internal pressure than previous Presidents because of the recent civil unrest, the economy, and the proliferation of "social media as a weapon system©".

    I think we will see an amplified version of the Obama era foreign policy to contain our "adversaries" (JCPOA), lots of coalition building around the world.

    Pure speculation on my part.

    Promotion and PRF Information

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    MEMORANDUM FOR SECRETARIES OF THE MILITARY DEPARTMENTS

    SUBJECT: Promotion Selection Board Guidance

    This memorandum provides guidance for your use in preparing instructions (precepts) for promotion selection boards convened under your authority in accordance with title 10, United States Code.

    As indicated in the National Defense Strategy, China is leveraging military modernization and predatory economics to coerce neighboring countries to reorder the Indo-Pacific region to their advantage. As China continues to seek economic and military ascendance, it will continue to pursue a military modernization program that tries to displace the United States to achieve global preeminence in the future.

    Recognizing this challenge to U.S. National Security interests, the Department must grow an officer corps that includes strategists and leaders who excel in their knowledge of the political-military affairs and U.S. strategic interests in the Indo-Pacific region.

    You are directed to review and revise promotion selection board precepts and convening orders, as applicable, to emphasize the importance of having senior leaders with Indo-Pacific region experiences. Provide copies of the revised documents to the Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness. This memorandum will be effective for promotion selection boards convened on or after January 1, 2021.

    Edwards AFB Info

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    It's been a while since I was there, but off-base many people live in Tehachapi.  Lancaster and Antelope Valley is just a big crime infested shit hole.  Criminals and dirtbags who can't afford living in LA lives in Lancaster/Palmdale.  So you see a lot of crazy crime in the area.  But there is a small pocket of decent neighborhood in Lancaster west of the Antelope Valley Freeway.  Rosamond and Cal City are both right outside the base (~30 min drive I think) but are really small *towns*.  I'm guessing on-base schools are the best but there isn't much to do on-base for fun. There used to be a mobile home park on base when I was around but that sweet deal is no longer available.

    Personally, stay away from Lancaster, it's a shithole.

    For fun, plenty of outdoor activities especially in Tehachapi.  You can also drive to LA or Vegas for the weekend.

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    The Next President is...

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    Speaking as neutral observer:

    The fact that the general consensus is and all of the YouTube video highlights showed that both men were equally as bad is a win for Trump.  You kind of expected Trump to be who he is in this kind of environment, but the general public didn't expect Biden to be part of the "Shit Show".  So now you've plant the idea in everyone's mind that Biden is just/kind of like Trump, then the advantage goes to Trump.

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    What is right with the Air Force

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    Posted · Edited by panchbarnes

    I think this is a step in the right direction, let's how the execution plays out

     

    ‘We’re not going back,’ Air Force leadership says telework is here to stay

    I think they are looking at the model of going into the office a couple of days a week and the rest work from home, something to that effect...  Obviously, ops will have a tougher time to execute this.  I see  this more beneficial for staff weenies.

     

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    Top leaders of the Air Force are fully adopting telework and engraining it into post-COVID plans, seeing it as a way to save money for the service and increase productivity in some areas.

    “We’re not going back,” Air Force Vice Chief of Staff Gen. Stephen Wilson said Wednesday at the Air Force Association Virtual Air, Sea, Space and Cyber conference. “We’ve had an 800% increase in our ability to do this teleworking digital experience. Nobody wants to go back to what we were doing. So, how do we take this challenge and use it as an opportunity to move us forward?”

    Gen. Arnold Bunch, leader of Air Force Materiel Command, echoed Wilson’s commitment stating that working for the Air Force will never look the same again.

    Teleworking is being adopted in new ways in the total force as well.

     

    Promotion and PRF Information

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    15 hours ago, 14N Guy said:

    Forgive me if this is a stupid question, but why would an increase in GS retirements impact the O-5 (or any) promotion numbers?

    My point was I don't think COVID has an impact to this year's promotion number; however, there is a lot of uncertainties right now with COVID and the election that may affect future boards and end strengths.  I should have been more concise.  I don't have inside knowledge on the promotion numbers.

    Promotion and PRF Information

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    On 8/10/2020 at 11:34 AM, CaptainMorgan said:


    They’re probably deciding on a new, lower promote rate due to COVID.
     

    Doubt this is a valid statement since the Army just released their O6 list after Duckworth's hold.

    However, been hearing rumbling of funny stuff with end of year funding and GS employees are anticipating mass early retirements (due to funding) come next summer.

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    What's wrong with the Air Force?

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    1 hour ago, Hawg15 said:

    Well for one, I didn’t join the South North East Asia Military. The flying sucks. It isolates people from their families, it’s an ordeal to move there, especially with pets, and isn’t like American culture. Germany was an awesome assignment, but much more American. I feel bad for the dudes on AD if/when they can DM and trap you between moody and Korea. The AF needs to clue into the fact people don’t want to live in the middle of nowhere/10,000 miles away from their family members. If we can put fighters in one of the largest cities in America (Phoenix), then clearly they don’t need to be in tons of shit holes like Moody, Shaw, cannon, etc. 

    *AHEM*

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