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I always find it funny when a few people try to convince the masses that a certain place doesn't suck. I mean reputations are earned for a reason. How many times do you think you have to convince someone that Hickam or Rota or Key West or Hurlburt doesn't suck? Likewise, how many people have a certain impression of Fayette-Nam or Laughlin, or Clovis -- it's probably for a reason... For some reason the argument is being convoluted to somehow attack a Gunship pilot's loyalty or an AFSOC person's motivation if they are adverse to moving to Clovis. If you are in the military (even the Air Force) you certainly have to follow orders, but you don't have to like it. It's not like the guys complaining about Clovis need to be put on suicide watch or something drastic. I can perhaps understand the sensitivities of the fella that grew up there and has family there, etc. -- but let me tell you, most reputations are earned. I was at the "remote base" Laughlin with Toro - it pretty much sucked. I did "make the most of it" - drinking heavily, lake Amistad, Pecos Canyon, driving to San Antonio, etc. But that doesn't make up for the fact that Del Rio sucked ass. After all most Viper guys have been hating on Clovis for decades - could they all be wrong?

Rumors I heard were that they will have a completely different mission set. But who knows - that kind of stuff changes quickly... EDIT: sure would be cool if we had a SIPR version of baseops.net.

Allright folks, sorry about my delay in getting this great information consolidated. Here is my first crack at it: Baseops PCS Advice Webpage Please check out my work and let me know of any corrections / addiions / deletions, etc. If there is a better way to organize this please let me know as well. Let's gather more lessons learned and add to this list. As soon as I get my server / software issues straightened out, I may turn this page into a WIKI so that you can contribute directly on the page...

Your UPT Base Intel office will be located within the OSS. Go to your OSS orderly room and fan out from there.

Actually, Gen Wurster (AFSOC/CG) changed the code of 319th pilots to AFSOC (regardless of what their MDS was prior to that unit). This also impacted other AFSOC units as well. Bottom Line: Even if you came from AMC to the 319th, after XX years on-station, your code will change to an AFSOC code. Hence, command opportunities, staff (AFSOC-specific) positions, etc. Like the above folks mentioned, the best way to find out the nitty-gritty is in the vault with your intel folks or pick up a STE/STU phone and call someone that knows. Unfortunately, both options are scant in a UPT classroom -- you may want to ask your flight commander to get you to the right information. --------- To answer the original questions "Is it going to be your basic climb, level off, drive for a few hours, land type deal or will the flights be more interesting?" -- MORE INTERESTING "What are the living conditions like while deployed?" -- This may sound cliche, but if you are in any AFSOC unit, your last concern is what the living conditions are like. More likely than not (I've done both sides) your living conditions will be much suckier than your AMC brethren. In fact, I kind of relish in the level of suckiness that I have deployed in. The reason AFSOC bubbas don't care about their lodging is because we know we will be closest to the fight and that is more important.

T-44 = God Box, and working on getting their planes glass-cockpit conversion (don't know status of the mod) C-12 = no God Box, we used to fly with suction cups (ala Sporty's) to cover certain gages/instruments. C-12s will fly no-heading ASR/PAR, and no-heading NDB approaches, but DO NOT fly no-heading TACAN/VOR One nice bonus (back in the day) was that VT-35 (C-12 Sqdrn) did not have any show-times earlier than 0730!

I beg to differ on this one. The problem is that there are several different definitions for "white jet" floating around out there. Some folks only consider AETC planes as white jets (including the orange and white USN planes...) -- Others lump in the OSA planes -- and lastly, some folks call anything that isn't an MDS as a "white jet". The real problem is the Gods at AFPC fundamentally misunderstanding the different planes (and different missions) that we all fly. In other words no big deal if the users of this forum don't understand what plane you fly or whether or not it is a white jet, etc. The big problem today is AFPC doesn't understand anything other than the mainstream planes flying the mainstream missions. Anything their pea brains don't know about is considered a "good deal" and therefore deserves to be followed by a "punishment" tour. <----- AFPC FOR DUMMIES...

I have not had this problem - having logged on multiple computers at multiple locations. All I can recommend is check your pivacy settihngs. Many of you may have your cookies being blocked or deleted each time you shut down, etc. I have tried both Vista and XP at work and at home.

The feature set changed as a result of the options that I selected -- result = better search, but slower and with different options.

OK - the search problem has been fixed. Now as few as 3-character strings will work (including PRK, UPT, C-12, etc.) - However, the change in search configuration will increase server load and users may experience delays (but still end up with the results you want...) Let me know if it is functioning better now (albeit with a slight delay).

The link on the baseops.net home page should take you to the MQF (.mil computer connection only) IRC LINK

Hotel put it well -- it is informal and kind of a family affair. One thing to note too, is that unfortunately the room is not packed with students from the junior classes showing support like it is at a AF UPT graduation. I remember packing it into the standing-room-only auditorium just for a track select or drop - let alone for an actual graduation at an AF base... At AF bases there seems to be a bit more tradition and as a graduate, your whole week is a special one with a lot of ceremonial activities. BUT, that is about the only drawback to the Navy program that I wholeheartedly enjoyed!

OK folks, I spent some time integrating the above feedback into the Little Rock Schoolhouse page. Please take another look at the newly updated page and let me know what is wrong, unclear, way off, or needs clarification. Please take a good look at the MPD portion (I have never seen or done MPD so I went 100% off your feedback). Also, please take a look at the billeting gouge on this page -- it is somewhat disjointed with gouge dating back to 2002 and 2005 -- I just want to clearly explain the billeting policy, non-A policy, etc. Any other feedback would be appreciated. Link: Little Rock FTU Guide

Yep, me too -- I just finished my final exam on Friday night (in hopes of having time off on the weekend). It is still better than doing the two separate courses, though (in my opinion).

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True, however whenever we mention this type of logic, the "bosses" go into their littany of "the money comes from a different pot..." They are hammering us for parking fees at the airport when we are forced to go TDY, yet have no problem flying around a nearly-empty plane or generating a line to fly one or two VIPS around the world -- and when we mention that we need to be stewards of the taxpayers' money, all we get is the "different pots of money" argument... Ufortunately I think that many units think that as long as they have the right documentation and can pass an audit, they don't really care how the money is spent.

These are the three "posts" where our guys are stationed at (in different parts of the city).

Stuttgart - hands down! My bro was stationed there recently (and I went to visit) - fantastic area - truly a big city feel to it, but NOT the big military-town atmosphere that K-town has. Lots of stuff to do, excellent transportation system. One of the best Christmas Markets in all of Germany. Plus, more centrally located than Ramstein - so you are closer to Garmisch, Munich, etc. I would give one of deez nuts to get over there... Not to mention the joint staff credit at EUCOM (but, as I always say, location trumps all...)

For honesty's sake - (remember Capt Soft Sandy??) Simply PM me (or Toro) your @.af.mil email address and what plane you fly (or used to fly - for you staff weenies) and we will post it on your profile for you. Rest assured your official email address will be kept private.

Has anyone at Moody actually seen her in/at/around the MSS there? I am curious as to whether she is doing the 9-3 thing (shoe clerk hours) each day or hiding somewhere...

In case the previous link does not work, I have posted it on baseops.net for all to share (thanks to Rotorhead for creating the slideshow). Link: American Anthem Slideshow

I am requesting help in updating the Little Rock Schoolhouse Guide page at baseops.net (link = Little Rock Page) I have received many questions about the Little Rock Schoolhouse and unfortunately can only point people in the direction of this webpage. It has been many years since I went through the RTU and would like to update the information I currently have out there. "Back in the day," there were these courses for pilots: Copilot Initial Qual -- for initial pipeline guys and for those coming from other airframes without the minimum PIC time requirement. Syllabus was: academics + sims, then all Pro sorties flown from the right seat followed by a Pro checkride then Tac events all flown from the right seat followed by a Tac checkride. AC Qual -- for guys upgrading from copilot OR those from another airframe with minimum PIC time, etc. Syllabus same as copilot except all events flown from the left seat. Somewhere on or about 1999-2000 the two checkrides were combined into one large Pro/Tac checkride. Changes that I head of but cannot confirm (and need help with the details): -A pro checkride is accomplished in the simulator? (for CP and AC?) -There is a new MPD syllabus? --For initial pipeline guys, what is their new syllabus - what is done in the right seat, left seat, etc. --How many checkrides, in what seat, plane or sim? -Are there any other new syllabi? What to guys do cross-flowing from other airframes? What about copilots upgrading to AC? -Any new billeting rules / requirements? -Any new finance / tdy pay issues at Little Rock? -Anything else that needs to be updated. I will be more than happy to credit any contributors by name. You can post changes in this thread or hit the "contact" button above. Thanks in advance!

Sorry, forgot to include: Garmin-196 to fly with - also plugs in great with Falconview / PFPS (direct "push" of flight plans, points, etc. via usb cable) and we've wired into the power supply on board so no need for batteries.

My primary GPS for the outdoors is the Garmin 60csx -- totally badass GPS receiver. It has the super-sensitive antenna able to pick up satellites under a thick forest canopy and even indoors - I have the street maps loaded as well as topo maps for where I go hiking and other points of interest such as trail heads, etc. I used Falconview at work to plot my hiking (over a 1:24K map), created a form-70 (at 1 KCAS speed) and then transcribed those points into the GPS (using the software) for detailed and accurate waypoionts to back up my map reading. Also, the gps is truly waterproof - so I can take it kayaking as well. It fits add-on memory cards to you can upload whatever you want to it. It also does route-computation for the car and fits comfortably in a pouch on the front of my pack or in my pocket. For the car I have a TomTom Go510 (received it as a present) - it works great, touch screen, voice, all the typical car stuff.

OK - due to popular demand, I have enabled the CHANGE DISPLAY NAME feature. Click on MY CONTROLS (near top of page) In the left-hand margin, click on CHANGE DISPLAY NAME