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Exactly.

No, I am doing exactly to a T what the Air Force told me to do. I'm telling them to ask the people who left that career field. I am realistic with them and tell them that when the guys in my class went UAVs they were promised a follow on and from what I hear, there is no promises this time. I am afraid the AF would crucify me publicly if I told someone to walk. Plus it's not my decision to make for them. I will not however let the Air Force lie to them or be dishonest about what they are going to do. I already know what the dudes in the reserves think about Creech and Cannon because I have had extensive talks with them about it. So at least I know that when one of my studs takes those wings at graduation they know the reality of the situation and are not getting the old AF bait and switch. Hope that clarifies.

I have encouraged my students to evaluate what they are getting at assignment night. If they are happy with the big possibility that they may never fly a manned AC outside of ENJJPT, then I tell them go for it. I tell them to talk to the many dudes we have in the reserves who got non-vol'd into RPA service and see if that is a life they are satisfied with. If not, assignment night comes before graduation for a reason, and I tell them to faithfully serve the ADSC they got from ROTC/USAFA and part ways with the AF.

It's so great we are passing over so many fighter dudes. I mean all I ever hear anymore is how overmanned we are in 11Fs... /sarcasm off. Who is running this s#itshow?

Not official, but my two cents. Don't push for getting BAH for spouse location, take the w/dependents BAH at wherever you get assigned and for the love of God live as close to base as you can find that is safe (class party house, is a great way to make friends). You will have super early mornings and a 30 min drive sucks. Just my opinion as a UPT instructor, some others may disagree or have other opinions.

And the pendulum swings back the other way.

That sucks man. I thought we were trying to get rid of herk guys! Good luck next time!

Has anyone else noticed having a sad story seem to help getting out? The people I know who got out with extended ADSCs seem to have pretty valid reasons for an early Palace Chase.

Intent to hire letter?

Clear cut to me. You don't give up the TEB as long as you serve your time in the Guard/Reserves. Thanks for the help man. My app is at my functional right now. Hoping for a clean cut.

Yeah I deleted it.

Any updates on TEB and Palace Chase?

Not sure how long enlisted. He is at 18 years and passed over twice. Wants to get TERA but continued to 20. That's all I know based on what he told me.

I know a dude 11M 2ABZ prior enlisted, took pilot bonus putting him at 18 years = no TERA

Yep forgot about that one.

The UPT direct UAV pipeline is about to open back up according to the CSAF.

Well ENJJPT 15-06 just proved your good students get good drops theory wrong. Although good kids, not the strongest class I have ever seen. Here are some highlights, that I can remember: F-22 T-38/F-22 follow on F-15E F-15E F-15E F-15C F-16 A-10 A-10 T-38 FAIP T-6 FAIP B-2 C-17 Elmendorf C-17 McChord KC-10 McGuire Internationals: 2 Italian EuroFighters 3 German EuroFighters 1 German Tornado Only one guard guy who went F-16s

Is the TEB adsc being looked upon negatively? Does anyone know?

The guard was never designed to be the same or work the same as Active Duty. If there is no difference I am willing to bet the Guard would have the same retention problems we have on AD.

My guess is former WSO? Hence F-15E time and only senior pilot.

Ladies and gentlemen, the next generation.

SPS was grounded for a week too.

Thank goodness more people don't believe in God. Heavens gonna be too crowded by the time I get there.

Shack.

Not sure I am tracking but, it would just be a requal.