LookieRookie Posted January 29 Posted January 29 https://www.dvidshub.net/video/950666/air-force-standards-update-tabs-gen-david-w-allvin-air-force-chief-staff what a joke. Preaches a team and not being individualized with his nerd GO lightweight embroidered jacket with a nickname. 1 1
kaputt Posted January 29 Posted January 29 8 minutes ago, LookieRookie said: https://www.dvidshub.net/video/950666/air-force-standards-update-tabs-gen-david-w-allvin-air-force-chief-staff what a joke. Preaches a team and not being individualized with his nerd GO lightweight embroidered jacket with a nickname. What a friggin nerd. Also that’s the same logic the Army used to can flight suits for pilots back in the day. 1
DirkDiggler Posted January 29 Posted January 29 Tab 2 - Jan 25 CSAF Update to DAFI36-2903.pdf I usually try to give people correcting uniform wear the benefit of the doubt since it aggravates me when I see people who look like a bag of ass in uniform. That being said, I didn’t think I’d ever see the CSAF pushing official guidance on gig lines. We really must have all the big problems in this organization figured out if this is what the top dogs are focusing on…..
M2 Posted January 29 Posted January 29 Quote Video by Staff Sgt. Cheyenne Lewis Roberts, Staff Sgt. Alexander Merchak, Staff Sgt. Anthony Nin Leclerec, Tech. Sgt. William OBrien, Tech. Sgt. Joel Pfiester and Tech. Sgt. Lance Valencia Seriously, it took this many NCOs to put together this shitty little two-minute video?!? Secondly, those "duty identifier patches" are a fucking joke (although I do like the one that says 'Dirt!' WTF is that all about?). Isn't that what career badges are suppose to represent? Do you really need a billboard on your shoulder stating you work at Finance?
M2 Posted January 29 Posted January 29 God bless the dirty heathens of the US Army, nothing says "I don't give a shit about anything!" than dropping cases of MREs at 100' AGL!! Army MRE Air Drop.mp4 1
MCO Posted January 29 Posted January 29 39 minutes ago, M2 said: Seriously, it took this many NCOs to put together this shitty little two-minute video?!? Secondly, those "duty identifier patches" are a fucking joke (although I do like the one that says 'Dirt!' WTF is that all about?). Isn't that what career badges are suppose to represent? Do you really need a billboard on your shoulder stating you work at Finance? Career badges are impossible to decipher. Give rated wings, kill all the other badges and give them basic tabs not broken out but broad. CE, WX, SF, ATC, etc. don’t make 10 different identifiers for each career field. Gives people pride and makes it easy to see what they do. Pilots do it with flight suits, let everyone else have a little morale and pride as well, within reason. 4
Swizzle Posted January 29 Posted January 29 45 minutes ago, M2 said: God bless the dirty heathens of the US Army, nothing says "I don't give a shit about anything!" than dropping cases of MREs at 100' AGL!! Army MRE Air Drop.mp4 2.46 MB · 0 downloads They're designed to be free fall-airdropped! And its fun!! Its is, or was, one of those pesky design, not-so-gold-gold-plating requirements of MREs. Ask any good Herk Bubba for a beef stroganoff or chili-mac (or choice) MRE as the training drop if you find yourself DZCO. PI for better tasting airdrop, if recoverable. Hit the RAM PI if it has lemon poppyseed poundcake. Also, some MREs look like BLU-97 or CBU-87. They're not so fun to eat, inshallah. Army was probably dropping 'Frankfurters, Beef, Menu #6' MRE - gross. Those are the IDGAF airdrops. Drop score...off DZ, unrecoverable.
Guest nsplayr Posted January 30 Posted January 30 (edited) 15 hours ago, DirkDiggler said: That being said, I didn’t think I’d ever see the CSAF pushing official guidance on gig lines. We really must have all the big problems in this organization figured out if this is what the top dogs are focusing on….. ^this We are challenged at the strategic level with near-peer competitors, technological disruption, our acquisition system is too slow and doesn't give us deep magazines or depth of forces/platforms, and our end strength is likely too small to effectively do what is being asked of us by Congress...these are challenges that the CSAF can lead the charge on. What "CSAF #23" is focused on lately is *so* far below that level, it's literal navel gazing. Worrying about f*cking gig lines when you are the senior ranking officer in the entire service, YGTBFSM. That "problem," if you can even call it that, can be solved effectively at about the E5 level; O10s need not spend a single solitary moment on that one. We will apparently gaze at our own navels while we continue to fall behind where we need to be to fight and win against America's foes. I once heard the canary in the coal mine of impotent leadership is that when they know they can't actually positively affect the big stuff, they start focusing on the small stuff, because at least then they can look and say, "Look here, I did that." We need to get #23 some god damned Viagra. This letter is focused on many of the right things. The latest one and all of it's associated PDFs and videos badly, badly missed the mark. Edited January 30 by nsplayr
dream big Posted January 30 Posted January 30 19 hours ago, DirkDiggler said: Tab 2 - Jan 25 CSAF Update to DAFI36-2903.pdf 26.82 kB · 11 downloads I usually try to give people correcting uniform wear the benefit of the doubt since it aggravates me when I see people who look like a bag of ass in uniform. That being said, I didn’t think I’d ever see the CSAF pushing official guidance on gig lines. We really must have all the big problems in this organization figured out if this is what the top dogs are focusing on….. Dude exactly, when the E-9s push this crap, especially in a deployed environment, I tell them I assume that everything else must be going great, otherwise you have your priorities completely jacked up. When you are an E-9 or Commander, you only have so many “swings at the bat” to make meaningful impact, if you just wasted it on uniform wear then… Finally, and this instance is proof, E-9s only push this crap because they are enabled by their Commanders. Finally, I’m all about correcting folks if they look like a bag of a$$ in uniform, that doesn’t need command level guidance especially from the CSAF. 1 1
raimius Posted February 4 Posted February 4 Anyone see the "DAF Contested Homeland Operations" memo? Seems like some execs were having a competition to fit the most buzzwords and acronyms in a single memo.
Biff_T Posted February 5 Posted February 5 On 1/29/2025 at 12:31 PM, LookieRookie said: https://www.dvidshub.net/video/950666/air-force-standards-update-tabs-gen-david-w-allvin-air-force-chief-staff what a joke. Preaches a team and not being individualized with his nerd GO lightweight embroidered jacket with a nickname. It looks Iike he has Army wings? What a dumbass. 1
SocialD Posted February 5 Posted February 5 On 1/29/2025 at 3:40 PM, kaputt said: What a friggin nerd. Also that’s the same logic the Army used to can flight suits for pilots back in the day. What a dumbass and a stupid reason for dumping the duty tabs. I thought they were a great call, made it easier to figure out who I was talking to. So are they stopping AFSC badges as well? Not my problem anymore, haven't missed it a bit. 1
Skitzo Posted February 5 Posted February 5 What a dumbass and a stupid reason for dumping the duty tabs. I thought they were a great call, made it easier to figure out who I was talking to. So are they stopping AFSC badges as well? Not my problem anymore, haven't missed it a bit. I blame the CFMs approving them. Some on the approved list were I swear the actual AFSC. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
17D_guy Posted February 5 Posted February 5 6 hours ago, Biff_T said: It looks Iike he has Army wings? What a dumbass. Having done GO/VIP support for more years than I care to remember while I was on AD I learned GO's can individualize their uniforms in ways no one else can. Super annoying when having to explain that shit to Amn. BREAK BREAK Got this from one of my Capt's who did some amazing stuff on the cyber side. Good to know the fuck-you games haven't changed. "My assignment dropped last Monday, and it was to a CyberOps Sq that I didn't bid on, nor did they bid on me. I had matches on all my bids (pretty high ones as well) but AFPC was not helpful. So last week I talked to just about everyone I could (Major Gen name, Group CC, new CC, old CC, AFPC, people in, people out) to see if I could get at least my 2nd bid which was the 90th. AFPC said there were slots open there, but didn't want to fill them because they can't give every CC everything they want (even though we matched). So very frustrating to say the least. My supervisor was really helpful and was really seeking justification, and they kept flip-flopping on "well we have plenty of people with his skills", which my supe said no you don't, and "well we really need him". Wife and I decided we are going to 7-day opt..." So, now I'm helping my boy prep his resume and job hunt for a first gig in the low $100K's. He'll def be making more than me within 5 years, probably 2 if he tries even a little. Good job AF! 3 2
disgruntledemployee Posted February 5 Posted February 5 Typical AF. FAFO. They WILL never learn. Honestly, I don't think they want to. Had a bro that sought a job, didn't get it, but somehow found out the back handed deal that went to someone else. They called it out and ended up with a dream job. Leverage is a thing, apparently.
Guest nsplayr Posted February 6 Posted February 6 5 hours ago, 17D_guy said: I had matches on all my bids (pretty high ones as well) but AFPC was not helpful. That sucks to hear. BREAK BREAK I am way out of the loop on how cyber or maybe just active duty in general now does assignments, but WTF is matching your bids? Last time I was on active duty it was "Go to Cannon or GFY" and I chose the second option. Joined the Guard, which was a fantastic choice because now I've lived somewhere great for 10+ years, could probably do another 10 more here if I wanted. I didn't really wanted to hang up my uniform anyways, it's just that active duty was about as flexible as a boulder. Can anyone ELI5 the match/bid system referenced above?
Boomer6 Posted February 6 Posted February 6 31 minutes ago, nsplayr said: That sucks to hear. BREAK BREAK I am way out of the loop on how cyber or maybe just active duty in general now does assignments, but WTF is matching your bids? Last time I was on active duty it was "Go to Cannon or GFY" and I chose the second option. It's the classic Jurassic Park illusion of control. You use a shitty website to search job listings that you have the quals/year grp/knee pads for, and rank your top choices. If the CC who posted the listings also swipes right on you then you get a match. AFPC takes this match and does the following: 2 10 2
ClearedHot Posted February 6 Posted February 6 9 hours ago, nsplayr said: That sucks to hear. BREAK BREAK I am way out of the loop on how cyber or maybe just active duty in general now does assignments, but WTF is matching your bids? Last time I was on active duty it was "Go to Cannon or GFY" and I chose the second option. Joined the Guard, which was a fantastic choice because now I've lived somewhere great for 10+ years, could probably do another 10 more here if I wanted. I didn't really wanted to hang up my uniform anyways, it's just that active duty was about as flexible as a boulder. Can anyone ELI5 the match/bid system referenced above? The pendulum constantly swings back and forth form take the assignment or GTFO to lets make everyone happy and bid on jobs. In the 90's pilot retention was very low they and the "take the assignment or GTFO" approach was not working so they opened a bid system. AFPC had a webpage where they posted the open jobs and you could bid on them, once you hit bid it would spit out a sheet for your commander to sign. If the losing CC didn't reclama within 7 days they assignment was yours. I know seven dudes who departed Moody for Hurlburt in two months using that system. The system swung hard the other way at the O-6 level back around 2014 when there was a mass exodus. USAF assumed every O-6 wanted to be a GO so everyone was screened for OG/CC and WG/CC. Then O-6's started writing letters declining command and asking not to be considered. As I recall in 2014 timeframe on the order of 40% of the identified HPO O-6's declined command. Rather than address the issues causing the declination and exodus, CSAF issued a dictum, EVERYONE will meet the command screening board, if selected and you decline...GTFO, I think that lasted two years. In that period AFSOC alone lost 63 O-6's in one year, which is a LOT for a small command. Break Break The cud chewing herbivore running USAF is telling everyone what is most important to him as we refocus on being warfighters. Air Force Tells Commanders to Hold Standards Reviews Every Quarter CSAF has determined that one of the best ways to determine your ability to thrash the enemy is to hold four "reviews"....read - stand in formation and be inspected every quarter, at least one of these reviews MUST be in your service dress. I am so glad I am out of this clown car.
brabus Posted February 6 Posted February 6 “Character of war…must be fully prepared to execute operations from austere and challenging environments…our airmen represent a key competitive advantage over our enemies”…you know what really captures all that into one succinct package? Uniform inspections like we’re in ROTC! Fucking idiots. 1
Shakermaker Posted February 6 Posted February 6 Sat in a wing staff meeting yesterday, wing leadership is all in on it. When he started to give the "if I can't trust you to wear the right patches, how can I trust you to make the right decisions in the aircraft.." speech I swear I could hear the boots song playing in the background and my desire to reach out to the embassy kicked in. 1 more year of this BS. 1 2
Boomer6 Posted February 6 Posted February 6 Anyone have serious ideas on why we're doing uniform inspections? I have trouble believing the general's actually believe they're is a connection to uniform inspections and defeating china.
ClearedHot Posted February 6 Posted February 6 2 minutes ago, Boomer6 said: Anyone have serious ideas on why we're doing uniform inspections? I have trouble believing the general's actually believe they're is a connection to uniform inspections and defeating china. They are the older generation...if your gig line is straight then everything else must be good as well. I am not saying we don't have standards but we should have just as much focus on innovation and warfighting. Most of these clowns are cud chewers...Alvin and Slife...are NOT warriors. 1
Boomer6 Posted February 6 Posted February 6 2 hours ago, ClearedHot said: They are the older generation...if your gig line is straight then everything else must be good as well. I am not saying we don't have standards but we should have just as much focus on innovation and warfighting. Most of these clowns are cud chewers...Alvin and Slife...are NOT warriors. If generals with their level of education and training truly believe the gig line corresponds to tactical/strategic success then we should all start learning mandarin.
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