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7 hours ago, TMILL said:
Except for "Iran taking control of one"...(I never heard the end of that one so it may be more fiction then fact.)
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Technology would have to change all the time to stay ahead of hackers. Seems like it's way easier to just keep the doors locked and put pilots in the seat.
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I'm no computer guy but wouldn't it be "easy" to hack into a planes computers and do whatever you want with it if there were no pilots on board?
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17 hours ago, TMILL said:
A problem you may run into is your fam being on your TDY orders. They were only on my pcs orders so that could stay at my previous location or move to my new one. I was not entitled to a TLF based on that info according to AFPC and finance.
Sent from my iPhone using TapatalkIt's tdy enroute so I only have one set of pcs orders. The tdy portion is simply box 7 of the pcs orders
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5 minutes ago, jice said:
This is the crux of the issue. I've seen a lot of folks on this thread say that the CC can order a member to use a particular type of lodging, but what is the legal basis here?
all I've ever seen in the JTR is on page O-13 of appendix O... "
However, for training, the training location commander, not the AO, decides if GOV’T QTRS use by a uniformed member is directed and if one of the two M&IE rates based on GOV’T dining facility/mess availability is appropriate. "
The other question is who determines if lodging is suitable?
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11 minutes ago, ihtfp06 said:
Is it a pet friendly TLF? If not, buy a goldfish and move off base. Also, what authority does the CC at Kelly have to order you to stay on base? Is there even lodging at Kelly, or are you at Lackland?
Edit to add: Is it an IHG Army/Candlewood/Holiday Inn managed property? I've got a policy letter somewhere saying a non-A is not required to decline utilizing privatized quarters.
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Lodging is on Lackland and training is at Kelly. I have no idea what authority he has to order that. Im looking for some references in the JTR or other regs that approves all of this. I can't find anything when I search
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8 minutes ago, HossHarris said:
Take it out if the lodging managers hands. Talk to your flt/cc then schoolhouse/cc. They should fix this quickly. It's their reason to exist.
ya i havent conversed with lodging at all...its all been through the chain of command. They unfortunately have stated that Ill be staying in the available 1 bedroom setup. Which for many many reasons won't work well for 3 people to include a baby.
Im an O-3 going to C-5M ACIQ for what its worth
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14 minutes ago, HossHarris said:
Nope.
Tell them it's unsuitable and ask for a non-A.
Or, self certify that it's unsuitable and stay where you want.
There is a lodging afi that may help, also the JTR.
I already asked for a non - A and was denied by lodging management. They are out of 2 bedroom TLFs... The schoolhouse commander has ordered that all students stay in gov't quarters...
Long story short, as of today I have been ordered to stay in a 1 bedroom TLF with both of my dependents. Because the base hotel manager deemed that "suitable" What reg justifies this?
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quick question:
Who/what reg decides what size (# of bedrooms) TLF you are "eligible" for when TDY enroute??
Lackland is trying to stick me, my wife and 8 month old (all on my orders) in a 1 bedroom TLF for 5 months. Can they do this?
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10 hours ago, The-osu said:
Did they change who's running the place down there? Granted I had a Non-A when I went through years ago, but it was entirely a reservist show and they could have cared less where you lived as long as you showed up at brief time.
If there was one place worse than Randolph lodging, it would have been the Kelly Inn, that place was a dump. Unless you really liked cockroaches, then you'd be just fine.
It's still a reservist run program so I don't know who is requiring it but it's definitely a thing right now
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8 minutes ago, Herk Driver said:
There used to be a piece of the JFTR that gave the schoolhouse CC the ability to set per diem for said schoolhouse and if you lived on base or refused on base quarters then you were stuck with that determination. Not sure if that transferred over to the JTR when re- written several years ago.
A quick google search and Cntrl+F and you could probably find your answer.
Sent from my iPhone using Baseops Network ForumsOnly thing I can find is "however for training, the training location commander, decides if govt qtrs use by a uniformed member is directed ..." page O-13
So does mean students are required? Or what?
the word "directed" is used on page O-8 when talking about how you can still get reimbursed the same as govt quarters but no more...
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Can a schoolhouse commander require students to use on base lodging? Is that in there anywhere? Because it's happening at Lackland for C-5M PIQ and ACIQ
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5 hours ago, LookieRookie said:
What does a FAIP have to do with a T-1 direct?
Non T-38 UPT guys go to B-2 after their first tour.
misunderstood what y'all were talking about. I do know that T-1 FAIPS right now aren't being considered for the B-2. So I highly doubt T-1 students will be either.
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14 hours ago, LookieRookie said:
U-2 crossflows come with around 1000 hours from another MWS. T-38 directs go to PIT and act as IPs. A T-1 direct wouldn't be able to go to PIT and wouldn't get the "IP" experience. At least that's the reasoning I was told.
A T-6 FAIP who never flew the 38 (flew T-1 in UPT) went out to Beale for the U-2 and was made a 38 IP after a very short time...
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8 minutes ago, bb17 said:
Don't know the answer to your question but I live in town, so if you need any recommendations let me know! Have fun with the C-5 squadrons at Lackland - awesome guys there for sure!
Are Alta Roxbury Apartments in a safe and nice part of town?
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any tricks for TDY to Lackland for ACIQ? Im planning on living off base with the wife and baby in a furnished apartment for $60 a day. Anybody know how to get a non A letter other than "get lucky?" Is it true the dining facility is closed so per diem is full rate for meals?
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3 hours ago, Sprkt69 said:
sometimes people have to learn the difficult way
Lol I know it's not at all how it works in the real Air Force but what I described is how it works for FAIPS at cbm that's all
im done talking about it though it doesn't matter anyway. That dude complaining about his buff will have to get over it
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6 hours ago, ViperStud said:
The rankings "hardly ever change" from the raw score, which is NOT transparent to everyone. It comes from a meeting of the commanders (i.e., the group rack-and-stack) and all you are ever told is exactly where you rank relative to everyone else.
You are so naive, you just perfectly described your standard rack-and-stack. No doubt the sacred Excel file is a big input, but the CCs go to bat (or not) for their people and the result is a ranking they all agree on and release to the masses. Of course you never see everyone's raw data and the sheet used to gonk it, now why could that be? You crack me up.
Every base I've been to has some kind of queep tracker. Sometimes it's a click- here Excel file, sometimes it is called a pilot resume or pilot snapshot. They are all used for input...input to the group rack and stack where all the CCs get together to rank the masses. There is subjectivity to them, which is precisely why you never see each other's raw data.
na man it's all a numbers game. A commander has little or no say in where you fall. Just like UPT except it's way less than the 20% flight commanders ranking. I'd say it's like 10%.
Bottom line a commander can't say "he's my guy" and then have his record that's sitting in front of the other commanders say something completely different.
Or it's all just a scam to make us think it's fair haha and they just shred our docs and laugh about them at the round table.
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6 hours ago, HU&W said:
So your commander isn't in the group of commanders that scores what the Lt's write about themselves to determine who should fly which plane? You lost me.
Yes he is but his score can't be an outlier or he has to explain himself. Therefore he grades it just like anyone else
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13 minutes ago, Boomer6 said:
So..if your commander cares about you he will help your write it...but there's no favoritism?
Lol no because it gets scored by 6 other people. He helps you submit the best possible product you can. Then lets the process take care of the rest.
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1 minute ago, HU&W said:
So, a strat based completely on how well a bunch of Lt's fill out what amounts to their own 1206/PRF. That, with zero leadership input or independent assessment? What could possibly go wrong?
Ya. If your commander cares which mine did he helps you write it. It actually works really well maybe the other bases should look into it. Eliminates all the favoritism shit that is being complained about above
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25 minutes ago, ViperStud said:
I'm sure you do, probably far more than a dude with 15 years in. GMAFB.
FWIW, such a process is not the standard at other bases, particularly the base in question (Vance). That process is also far from a perfect gonkulation merit. Who decides the pts assigned to an SOS DG vs EQ check ride vs Habitat for Humanity build? I'm sure it's all perfectly weighted in a way that prioritizes the mission over queep. Curious - is everyone's score and the computation used to get it released to the masses? There is zero room for CCs to exert influence?
No we never see the scores but we get told exactly where we ranked...at least my sq cc told us if we asked. They all sit around the table with the OG at the end and agree on the rankings. They hardly ever change though from the rank after the original scoring.
Just curious have you ever talked to Steve schiele or afpc at all about the entire process?
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49 minutes ago, ViperStud said:
You're adorable. Second statement is irrelevant - FAIPs are requested by and will continue to go to all platforms for various reasons. Plus, Jaded is right. Hey, let's sprinkle a little quick-clot on that gushing artery...everything will be fine!
Your first statement shows a complete lack of understanding of the assignment process. Rankings derived from "merit" vs the "rack-and-stack" are two very different things. Merit is an objective measure. UPT MASS scores are close to merit (factoring in daily rides, checkrides, test scores) but even they contain some subjectivity (Flight CC ranking) which can swing rankings. The rack-and-stack is an extremely subjective system that considers CGOQ/Y awards, progress towards advanced degrees (yes, it still gets factored in by many CCs), PME completion, volunteering, self-improvement, etc. There are some flying factors (checkrides, daily contributions) but generally the additional duties reign supreme. FAIPs are rack-and-stacked by their CCs and, ultimately, the OG. Commanders love to be fellated; many allow such actions (or personality clashes & PFAs) to cloud their judgment when ranking people. You come off sounding like a complete ass kisser who probably commands little respect from your peers.
Wrong at least for Columbus. All FAIPS put all their accomplishments and failures both in the jet and as an officer on an official form. All kinds of stuff is on that form. That form is then ranked using a points system by every sqcc in the group with NO names on any form. therefore nobody knows who's who. Then they are put in a pile from top to bottom and that's the rack and stack. Merit = the quality of being particularly good or worthy, especially so as to deserve praise or reward. So ya it's based on merit. If you bust your ass more than the other FAIPS AND play the game well you will be ranked high
but at the end of the day someone has to finish last and that's when people get butt hurt about not getting the fighter they think they deserve
And ya I actually do know a ton about the assignment process.
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6 minutes ago, matmacwc said:
The person with 4 years experience, in general.
Exactly. So why not give more fighters to the younger guys if you're trying to fix a long term problem. Like I said lots will have to fill AETC billets later as well
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20 hours ago, Boomer6 said:
You must think AFPC and big blue dole out assignments based on merit and effort put forth in the job. If that were the case maybe people wouldn't be climbing over each other for the door.
That's a great way to look at it. No need to fix the issues that are driving the mass exodus when you can fill cockpits with any stud with a pulse because you can "lock them in" for longer than you can a FAIP.
They do dole out assignments based on merit to FAIPS...those who rank last get buffs or E8s
Who's a better F16 pilot at 5 years in...? A student who's flown them for 4 years or a faip who's flown t-6s for 5 years??
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Fair enough, like I said I don't know computers I just assumed the technology is there to do it.