IP's wheel and deal for a 38?

[Guest PalmettoGuy]

I realize that the number of T-38 spots depends on what the AF sends down the pipline, and there are no guarantees, but what about this situation?

A student shows the work ethic, drive, and good attitude to make it through 38's, but there were only 1 or 2 38's dropped in the class. Are the IP's able to get him in a 38 one way or another (assuming he finishes high enough in the class where he would get a 38 in an average drop)? Could they send him through 38's with the following class or trade with another base (although I guess most other classes/bases would not want to give up a 38 spot). How often does this happen?

Thanks

PG

[Toro]

They only way you could go into 38s with another class is if you washed back. Unless that was due to a medical condition, I wouldn't hold your breath for a T-38.

I've heard of commanders trading assignment drop aircraft between bases, but never Phase III aircraft.