Guest nickythefish Posted December 31, 2005 Share Posted December 31, 2005 I've heard of dudes doing their seasoning at locals other than their guard unit. My particular unit (A-10s) says they guarantee a two year seasoning period and lately I've been tossing around the idea of trying to do a year of that seasoning in Korea or Germany. Any thoughts from more experienced guys than myself on this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bergman Posted December 31, 2005 Share Posted December 31, 2005 I did a few weeks of seasoning with other units; we had others who flew with Hawaii for 2 90 day TDYs (don't know how I missed out on that good deal). Granted, that's in the mighty Stratotanker not A-10s. I don't think you'll have a problem flying with other units, but you might run into some trouble getting your unit to pay for either A) TDY expenses or B) PCS entitlements to go somewhere for a year. You never know until you ask, but I suspect money will be the answer. Also, any particular reason why you'd like to leave your home unit during seasoning? That idea might not be well received for a new guy. I could see trying this once your seasoning days were gone - in an attempt to get another year of orders from AD or something - but IMHO you'd be better off being snacko at your home unit and becoming 'one of the boys'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B-O-double-Z Posted December 31, 2005 Share Posted December 31, 2005 nTf, What you are proposing probably isn't possible, and notwithstanding that, is a bad idea. To do your "seasoning" in Korea or Germany, other than a short excusion for a couple weeks, would require you to join active duty. That would be a big deal, and you may never get back in your unit again. They (your Guard/Reserve unit) paid for your training, and they'll be expecting your services upon completion of said training. I'm suprised your unit is even willing to commit two years of seasoning to you. That's way beyond what they are obligated to do. Six months is the norm. If I were you, and I do know a little about the subject, I'd concentrate on getting through training, get back to your unit, and start earning your keep there. To use an old adage..."dance with the one who brung ya." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scoobs Posted December 31, 2005 Share Posted December 31, 2005 Is it possible to deploy with AD units? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nanook Posted January 1, 2006 Share Posted January 1, 2006 Unless I'm way off the mark the seasoning money is now unit funded instead of school tour money (at least in AFRC), so if it's that way for the ANG you might have trouble getting even six months worth. Our guys aren't getting much...too much money out of our RPA pot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bergman Posted January 1, 2006 Share Posted January 1, 2006 Originally posted by scoobs: Is it possible to deploy with AD units? Yes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest rumblefish_2 Posted January 2, 2006 Share Posted January 2, 2006 I'm going thru seasoning now, and it's a major point to fly as much as you can with the folks that hired you so you can get to know their way of doing business. If you wanted to fly in Korea or Germany for an extended period of time, well, you probably should have joined AD. Get to know your bros and have fun during seasoning. If they hired you then they want you to contribute to the unit after the 2 years you spent in training taking up one of their billets. You'll have plenty of opportunities to go to cool (or not so cool) places in the next 20+ years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trailmix Posted March 24, 2006 Share Posted March 24, 2006 Anyone know how long F-16 seasoning at guard units is... typically speaking? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest jriggoMOANG Posted March 24, 2006 Share Posted March 24, 2006 I cannot speak for all units, however the Iowa F-16 unit and the SD unit told me two 254 day seasons periods. Basically 2 years is what I was told. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spit21fire Posted March 25, 2006 Share Posted March 25, 2006 At my unit, the 150th, it usually runs about 6 months. For us it is not a set number of days, but a curriculum that has to be finished. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest rumblefish_2 Posted March 25, 2006 Share Posted March 25, 2006 Originally posted by J.R. ANG: I cannot speak for all units, however the Iowa F-16 unit and the SD unit told me two 254 day seasons periods. Basically 2 years is what I was told. This about right for F-16 units. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sledy Posted October 19, 2008 Share Posted October 19, 2008 This about right for F-16 units. Thread Revival: With the cutbacks, anyone know if they're still doing the 2 254 day cycles or just 1? My initial orders are for 1 and was just curious if they add the second one on later. Thanks in advance. Sledy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buddy Spike Posted October 21, 2008 Share Posted October 21, 2008 Thread Revival: With the cutbacks, anyone know if they're still doing the 2 254 day cycles or just 1? My initial orders are for 1 and was just curious if they add the second one on later. Thanks in advance. Sledy AFRC is only giving 360 (270 seasoning + 90 MQT)+Admin days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest darrin Posted October 21, 2008 Share Posted October 21, 2008 Thread Revival: With the cutbacks, anyone know if they're still doing the 2 254 day cycles or just 1? My initial orders are for 1 and was just curious if they add the second one on later. Thanks in advance. Sledy Does anyone know how long seasoning is for Herc units? Thanks guys! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest r6pilot Posted October 21, 2008 Share Posted October 21, 2008 Does anyone know how long seasoning is for Herc units? Thanks guys! And to add to this... is it different between AFRC and ANG Herk units? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carpetbagger Posted November 4, 2008 Share Posted November 4, 2008 AFMAN 36-8001, AFRC Supplement 1 explains the Seasoning Training Program (STP) for AFRC units and the attachments have the "authorized" number of STP days for each rated crew position. The AFRC A3 Training site on the portal has a "Seasoning Training Guide" that explains this further. Basically, STP is "unit funded," but uses money that is programmed in advance (project 726 school tour funding or a UFR when the money runs out) then allocated from AFRC, so it is not really unit funded like a squadron TDY might be. The mandays don't take away from the units' limited pot o' money. Many folks get a lot more STP days than the reg allows due to availability of funds. I've seen folks authorized 120 days that end up with 250+ when the orders get issued. Most fighter units get 270+ for a pilot, most heavies get 120+ for a new pilot/nav/ewo and 45+ for a new AC upgrade or retread. Most of the enlisted positions get 120+ for initial quals. When the programmed money runs out, so does the STP. STP is a desired end product for rated/non-rated development (most career fields have STP, including non-flyers), but should not be looked at as an entitlement. Contact your wing training office for more information. If you are in school, work with your training folks to make sure they put in the request for your "authorized STP." Most places do this automatically as part of your MQ courses (MQ, Survival, etc.), but I've seen some slip through the cracks due to a lack of understanding about the program. Money not spent = money never spent again, so spend ALL of the available training dollars and this program will expand into an even better program than it already is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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