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http://www.asma.org/asma/media/AsMA/pdf-policy/2015/AsMA-Pilot-Mental-Health-Working-Group-Recommendations-September-2015.pdfRead pages 4 and 6-10

http://www.af.mil/News/ArticleDisplay/tabid/223/Article/626481/af-announces-kc-46a-preferred-reasonable-alternatives.aspx

http://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech-View/Article/626037/statement-on-the-us-military-strategy-in-the-middle-east-and-the-counter-isil-c

It's actually docdro.id/kCfNqTe The f is hard to see. They should've used go.usa.gov as a link shortener.

Good article on this at: http://www.sousaffs.org/FLarchives/FL-2015Fall.pdf Go to Page 3

Can someone take a look at this app and give a report? https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/med-standards/id1018687273 I don't own anything Apple, and it doesn't have an Android version yet.

I know this isn't directly related to the F-22 but the Oxygen problem made me post this here. If somebody knows a better thread, please let me know. Requesting somebody in the know go to: http://www.sousaffs.org/FLarchives/FL-2015Spring.pdf Skip to page 9 and read the article titled "Hypoxia by Design." Here's the opening paragraph: I'm curious about any thoughts or insight into this problem.

For civilians, the Recruiters email the application package for you. So... ask to see a copy of the email? Talk to the Recruiter's boss? These seem like douche-y moves but but Recruiters have a trend of screwing things up.

England has flying water closets? [emoji14]

Remember to never drink too much Kool-Aid and keep your perspective through the narrative. http://meganhmackenzie.com/2015/10/14/exclusive-access-to-marine-corps-study-shows-it-misses-the-mark Still a very interesting read.

The test with correction is what counts because that's what you'll wear in the seat. You should be performing better with your lenses. Either your eyes aren't used to the new prescription or the prescription isn't what it should be. Read the info linked below. It's a little outdated but still accurate. http://www.afforums.com/index.php?threads/depth-perception-information-updated-23-sep-2012.42225/

Sounds about right. You definitely need a FFD/MEB, followed by a flying waiver. The Public Health techs that screen you for deployment, and the Doc that processes your DD 2795 SHOULD catch it, but they might not. (You feelin' lucky, punk?) Everything for the MEB should be done at least 120 days before your depart date to allow the flying waiver to route (which needs ACS review), and then to allow the deployment waiver to process through CENTCOM/USAFCENT (or whoever the gaining COCOM is). This is probably doable, and what I recommend you pursue. Otherwise, you're kinda rolling the dice with your career. If you are already seeing a TRICARE network Allergist, or saw one in the last 90 days, half the work is already done. Talk to the local MSME, talk to your FS, and make them prioritize your case. Be persistent and proactive. The condition is listed in the flying waiver guide as "Urticaria, Angioedema, and Anaphylaxis." Don't get discouraged by these standards. The FCII waiver approval rate for Anaphylaxis is remarkably good (~85%).

Epi-Pens are a red flag for patients needing an MEB. Do you (or whoever you are asking for) already have an ALC? Assuming so, that will need a deployment waiver.

I believe this is covered in 11-402. Medical bit is 48-123 Ch 6. If he stays in same airframe/weapon system, he's treated as a trained asset, getting an FC IIC (rotary only) rather than an IFC I, meaning local medical processing and better chances of waiver approval (lesser standard).

That article has some heavy, heavy spin. See the original (which is still sensationalist): http://www.thenewstribune.com/news/nation-world/national/article37740387.html

Why do most service members kill themselves? http://docs.house.gov/Committee/Calendar/ByEvent.aspx?EventID=104022 Surprisingly, not deployment or PTSD.

http://www.defense.gov/News/News-Transcripts/Transcript-View/Article/622454/press-conference-by-secretary-carter-at-nato-headquarters-brussels-belgium

What? Why would you repeat the PHA? Just use what you have. Okay, get it signed during your upcoming appointment at the AD MTF. That's probably not gonna cut it. The 422 needs to be current within 1 year and have a statement saying you are cleared for Commissioning (AFI 10-203 para 2.14.3.2.). You likely need a new 422 which the AD MTF can initiate. I already told you, this process is documented in the AFRC/SGP Consolidated Program Memorandum (aka CPM); look at page 12. Make sure they are using the most current version--it was updated in Jun 2015. It's available through the portal page at: https://www.my.af.mil/gcss-af/USAF/ep/globalTab.do?channelPageId=s6925EC133F3C0FB5E044080020E329A9 You provide these three documents to your RMU (or maybe the AD MTF, but they probably don't know what they're doing). They will upload them to PEPP and send them to AFRC/SG for certification. Again, this is a higher standard than the AD process because AFRC has authority to set a higher standard (AFI 48-123 para 1.2. and Attch 2).

You need a PHA, 422, & 2807-2. The alternative is a 2808, which takes much longer. RMU is indeed Reserve Medical Unit, as opposed to AD MTF being an Active Duty Military Treatment Facility.

AD and Reserve have different requirements for Commissioning (AFI 48-123 Attch 2). Because your healthcare isn't actively managed by the military, Reserves has a higher exam standard to verify you meet physical standards. Exams are documented on a DD 2808 and must be certified by AFRC/SG via a medical system called PEPP. There is a faster alternative explained in the AFRC/SG Combined Program Memorandum (CPM) that only requires a 422, PHA within 12 months, and a 2807-2. Talk to the RMU about this process. Also I'm skeptical you'll get scheduled for the FC1 before the board ends. You may need to wait for the next round. Hope for the best, prepare for the worst.

http://www.defense.gov/News/News-Transcripts/Transcript-View/Article/622168/remarks-by-secretary-carter-at-a-troop-event-at-naval-air-station-sigonella-ita

I've done multiple surveys through Survey Monkey that were disseminated through official channels. This one does smell fishy though.

http://www.defense.gov/News/News-Transcripts/Transcript-View/Article/622168/remarks-by-secretary-carter-at-a-troop-event-at-naval-air-station-sigonella-ita

That was my question: Which SG? It's probably AETC/SG, but you need to know for certain.

Per AF Times, SECAF push a survey to the field about TIB. Here's the (presumed) link to the survey via JQP FB.