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Your recruiter should be in contact with Col Stumbo. I'd advise not calling him directly unless you must.
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Hey guys, non prior reservist scheduled for AMS 15-04. It will be interesting to see how this OTS integration thing pans out with the current class in session…
One question that comes to mind: On the bottom of the uniform checklist it recommends a third pair of ABUs. Is it safe to say as a future flyer that this won't really be necessary for me? As with the recommended extra pair of boots, I assume they are nonessential.
Also, I'm planning to drive to Maxwell from Southern California if anyone is along the route and interested in road tripping (free storage in vehicle included throughout class). Cheers
I'll be headed over from Southern California as well, and alas, I have no car. They're still trying to cut me orders for this upcoming class but I haven't received a letter yet. I'm in Carlsbad, where you headed from?
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No, but I know someone who is a 4N. I don't really want to talk with the flight doc unless there's something we can do about it. Since the waiver's already at ACS, I don't know if it can be changed. From what I can tell, it looks like it might not even make a difference since all the language in the ACS guide, aircrew waiver guide, and MSD suggests consideration is based on likelihood of reccurrence, not how much fun I had in one night.
EDIT: The waiver's going to be kicked back anyways. No comment on CDT, GGT, or MCV in the waiver (three possible markers used to detect alcoholism, the AF requires comments on CDT).
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I was doing my IFC 1 at an MTF (really wished I'd gone to MFS for both IFC1 and MFS portion), when they pulled an old record and saw I was hospitalized in 2008. My blood alcohol at the time was 1.5 times the legal driving limit (0.115 IIRC). I was not driving, so I wasn't doing anything illegal. I don't recall any figures for C02, ALT, or AST. The flight doc was saying my BAC was "really, really high" and that she was worried about me having to sign some type of abstinence statement. I'm 27 now, and I've never had any issues or history of anything related to alcohol. The proximal hospitalizing event in 2008 required I stop by in ADAPT since the AF considered it, "an alcohol-related event", but they gave me a no diagnosis and sent me on my way with no requirement for follow-up or treatment.
I'm struck by how different the flight doc and I regard this issue. She seemed to think it was serious, and I do not. I wish I'd seen the waiver she submitted. I think she said it was a waiver for alcohol abuse, but based on my reading of the aircrew waiver guide that doesn't really fit. If it does, none of the recommended procedures were completed (evaluations for abuse/dependence). My waiver's pending approval, but what should I do if this is a showstopper? Can I just start over by going to WP and reaccomplish the IFC1 with a different flight doc?
EDIT: I was able to access the waiver via AIMWTS and there's definitely some incorrect/omitted information. My waiver's already been kicked from AETC to ACS. Any suggestions how to change the waiver? The way it is right now it seems way more negative. I don't even know if I'm supposed to be able to see my own waiver, not sure how to best engage with the flight doc. Any input would be greatly appreciated.
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Anybody heard from Portland (142nd FW) yet?
Yup! Interviews on the 4th and 5th. I drill up there if anyone had questions about the base.
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Same. Thought I had a shot at least, but to not even get an interview was surprising. Maybe my PCSM was too low at 89, or maybe they didn't like that I wasn't at their social. Only thing I can think of, but I'll hAve to re-examine everything now... best of luck to those who got the call.Got the no-go e-mail from the 176th this morning -- best of luck to the rest of you.
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Where'd you find the 164th opening? I didn't see it on their .mil or usajobs
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Fantastic. Thanks!
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I'll definitely follow up with whatever information I receive. My guess is that without an established precedent for waiver, what I'm facing is some hand wringing and head scratching. I'm uncertain if precedent exists or not. I'm also uncertain if the doc will believe this glial remnant "may interfere with vision", even if it doesn't at present moment. Hopefully no issue with vision = no problem with medical qualification. Even if this isn't an issue for vision, it may prove to be an issue for receiving medical clearance in a timely manner. I've perused the scientific literature and found nothing about pathogenesis/prognosis of this kind of thing, which suggests my search terms are wrong or this pathology is benign, stable, and uninteresting. I'm hoping it's the latter.
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Had my name on documents.
AMS (Academy of Military Science) Questions
in Air National Guard / Air Force Reserves
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Good point, I assumed you were a pilot select for some reason. It would be someone else who manages non-rated appointments, but your recruiter should have a bead on that for you. If not, I'd ask the guys in the training office at your gaining unit.