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I got an email from the registrar at the IQT schoolhouse in regards to TDY reporting instructions. I have been directed to stay at a hotel outside the base for two weeks and then move on base when on base lodging become available. I appreciate their initiative on taking care of me but the on base lodging looks fairly similar to a detention facility I toured overseas (not being sarcastic), only the roaches look slightly smaller here. I secured housing off base a month before I received the email from them. I read through this thread to get some info and then referred to the JTR to see if what I am doing (getting off base lodging on a TDY training course) is in fact allowed. Its alright if I don't get reimbursed for off base lodging, I just want to be able to sleep at night. Can anyone refer me to a paragraph or page number on the JTR because I am unable to find any guidance. Thanks for the help!

Ulysses is correct. They were both non-recs. Alright, I am gonna bitch. Despite what the bigwigs say, both of those 17s were taken from the T-1 pool of assignments. The outcome: those two T-38 students were "saved" from a bomber and in return two of the T-1 students that wanted C-17s got hosed. Is this fair? I don't know. I will say that if you are going to play ball with the T-38s and want to compete for fighters, you must be ready to face the outcome if you don't perform well. Getting "rewarded" with C-17s (that T-1 students were competing for) is not justified after going to multiple 89s. You know what, lets just take the guy at the bottom of his T-1 class and give him a fifth gen fighter..... Sorry for the rant guys.

Vance 17-06 T-38s (fighters rained like candy on carnival) F-35 F-22 F-16 X 4 F-16 Iraq C-17 Travis C-17 Charleston T-1s C-5M Dover CV-22 Hurlburt field EC-130 DM C-17 Charleston KC-135 MacDill KC-135 X 2 Fairchilds KC-135 Scott C-21 Scott KC-10 Mcguire HC-130J Moody T-1 FAIP

Is anyone familiar with the current C-130J ops tempo at Dyess vs Little Rock? Thanks!

Techsan, Is the above info common for all staff assignment locations? What are some of the more preferred locations or type of staff billets where dental appointments are not necessary haha ? How long are typical staff assignments? Thanks for your feedback!

Mcbush, Champ and hispeed: Thanks for the replies. Did you guys have to meet and be nominated on Training Review Boards to get started on training?

It seems that AC upgrade takes different amounts of time depending on the airframe you are in. Can heavy drivers give input on how long (on average) it took for guys in their specific aircraft to upgrade to Aircraft Commander?

Questions for drivers at Davis Monthan AFB: The 55th ECG houses the EC-130H. Are there are any other C-130 variants based out of that base?

Iowa, Thanks for the reply. For the ops tempo and deployments, what locations are the "good" and "bad times" based on? How long are typical assignments at places like Dyess? Thanks again.

Any C-130J or C-5M guys on here?

Thanks Longhorn! Do you guys still do 6months at ADAB?

Thanks Baileynme!

Any F-15C/E or KC-135 guys on here?

Why did they wait so long to fix this issue?

Seven F-16s??? Holy....

Raimius, Thanks for the reply. What type of mission does the Andrews unit currently have? Is that unit currently limited to Fairchilds and Yokota cuz I know some people really don't want Minot or Maelstrom Do the Huey typically live on base or Metro area? Thanks again.

Holy cow...is that a new trend?

Any C-5M or EC-130H (DM) drivers on here?

Learjetter, Excellent info! I am going to pass this on to the students in my UPT class. We haven't had many MWS briefs and all the info I am getting on here is valuable as hell. Thanks again for your time!

Learjetter, Can you shoot some info on the C21. (ops tempo, lifestyle, PCs locations, current state of the community, how assignments are devvied after etc. ). Thanks!!

Brabus, thanks for the reply! Is there any pressure to do remotes in the community right now? What are the possible PCS locations and how long are your assignments typically? Is the Big Blue planning to transition the Viper drivers to the F-35? Brabus, Di , McBush ,fuzz, jarhead and everyone else that has given commented so far: Thanks for taking the time to provide valuable insight to help the noobs out.

Thanks for the heads up Lstcause!

Any fighter guys and gals out there that would like to give their input?

Pawnman, Guineapig, Viper, Danger and his speed: Thanks for your input so far! Its great to hear directly from drivers themselves then someone that has a grudge against another community.

Whenever I have asked someone about their experience in an airframe, I have always heard nothing but positive things. I am sure most of all airframes are a blast to fly, but like anything else there has to be cons as well. Most students tend to decide on what they want to fly based on what they see at an airshow or a tv show, but there is always more to it when you get into the thick of things. If you are currently flying one of these airframes or have flown them in the past, could you provide current feedback and opinion on the following subjects? Honest rants and praise on these platforms much appreciated. 1. Ops Tempo/Deployment 2. Lifestyle/ Family Stability 3. Community morale 4. Advancements & Future of the airframe 5. Preferred PCS locations -------------- F-15E F-15C F-16 A-10 F-22 F-35 B-2 B-1 B-52 EC-130H MC-130H MC-130P AC-130W HC-130 AC-130U AC-130H C-130J C-17 C-5 C-21 KC-10 KC-135 RC-135 E-3 E-4 E-8 CV-22 HH-60 UH-1 U-28