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That is part of the centralized management philosophy that drives a lot of AF stuff - in the flying world, for example, a lot of day to day things that your junior LT CDO could approve require O-6 level approval. No matter how big picture the people interviewing are, or how good a person the...

Other nation's armed forces do occasionally fall under different grooming standards because of their different chains of command and traditions.

Don't know how it works now but one of the forms I had to sign during the med screening to get into ROTC was basically a blanket authorization for anyone they contacted to give them copies of my records etc.

Most people might "stuff and mount" an "elephant" after enough beer. Or after marrying her in some cases.

What USMarineMike said + when I went through at least, WS-2 and 8 (I think), basically the stroke test and the mile swim were the only ones you could pink sheet for. Failed a different event and was just rolled back 2 weeks into remedial swim, passed and continued. From what I saw (Fester would...

I don't think anyone's making the above case. However, incidences such as Katrina show the possibility of a localized many on one type of situation if we end up with marauding armed looters. In that case an AR would certainly be helpful. Or if you live in one of the Southwestern states and one...

Also http://www.marines.mil/news/Pages/photos.aspx http://www.af.mil/photos/index.asp http://search.ahp.us.army.mil/search/rv4_images/rv5/ (borked right now) http://cgvi.uscg.mil/media/main.php?g2_itemId=77427 http://www.defense.gov/multimedia/multimedia.aspx

'2' Had an E-8 with 4 kids who popped for coke 2 months from retirement. Punishment was a short confinement and I believe immediate ADSEP. At one of the hearings he begged to be sent to Leavenworth, etc etc if it meant his family could keep their health/other retired benefits. Nobody could do...

A lot of times people start threads on topics ony to have them become hard to find without using the search function. If only there was a way to cause certain threads to remain or 'stick' to the top of each forum http://www.airwarriors.com/forum/showthread.php?t=140717&highlight=aviation+movies...

This. Always used my last name (very common, and I don't have any certificates to risk) until I found out that they would accept "on file" too. Same thing goes when reserving VR/IR low level entry times - pilot is always "on file" (most of the time with the schedule coming out late you...

Ask one of your instructors what "due regard" and "MARSA" mean. FAA violations against mil aircraft are sent to the head of the service concerned (CNO, CSAF, etc) who then sends it down through the chain. While most flight violations are considered bad according to military regs as well and...

It would seem they are slightly more than private organizations, though - my understanding of the convenants is that you are generally automatically subjected to them if they are on the deed when you take posession. An ideal solution would be similar to states with right to work laws - while...

Many of the old EF-4/111 WSOs transitioned to the F-15E as WSOs; we also have the RC-135 as Flash mentioned and the EC-130 variants. Beyond that there are staff jobs for EW planning, test, coordination, etc. as well as the new AF nav school teaching all the navs the EW syllabus will create a lot...

Sorry for your loss. Hope they catch them. That said, according to http://www.nraila.org/statelawpdfs/ALSL.pdf the only type of permits required in AL are for concealed carry which you weren't doing. In most states following US constitutional guidance, you don't need any type of paperwork to...

http://www.airspacemag.com/multimedia/videos/Jetting-Through-the-Grand-Canyon.html Too bad this wouldn't be allowed today.

If there was any more to the story with justification for legitimate charges, etc. wouldn't the SEALs have taken the NJP instead of risking greater punishment (and a criminal record) from a court martial conviction?

From an Al-Qaeda training manual captured a while ago in Britain (http://www.justice.gov/ag/manualpart1_4.pdf) page 16: [CENTER] Already standard tactics.

Yep, the reflective belt flair policy is spreading: http://militarytimes.com/blogs/flightlines/2009/11/01/hate-reflective-belts/

Nope, a new set of insignia have been approved to recognize the years of TRACOM service :D

Whooosh...

Sorry, most people here will be a little wary of posting that kind of stuff on the internet, especially after their 'sensitivity' training in Warner Springs, Maine, Fairchild, or Ft. Rucker.

'2' - several friends that got clearances back in '07 got them fairly quickly since the new contract required the company to complete some % of all clearances within 90 days.

From http://www.bostonherald.com/news/regional/view/20091107neighbors_aim_to_silence_old_ironsides_cannons_quiet_riot/srvc=home&position=0 Apparently if your high priced condos were built in the past decade next to a ship that has been around since the 1700s and firing daily since 1975 it is...

They waived the requirement to have commercial and instrument ratings; navs that get accepted will go through the new course being stood up for those going into the new UAV - only designator (started some test classes with officers taken from various non-aviation fields). Basically they are...

Now navigator types can control UAVs as well: http://www.af.mil/news/story.asp?id=123175665

Isn't that called "Air Force Security Forces":D? I think the AF allows E-5 or above to become AFOSI agents as well - while both those career fields obviously have a lot more training than the average airman, allowing those who hold a CCW to use it would impose some modicum of...

Guys who have gone through pilot training keep the pilot designator (AFSC) (they are starting up a non-rated UAV career track/allowing navs to fly them). The initial promise for those taken out of cockpits was that they would be allowed back into the air after 1 tour; however as with many...

$5k would probably cover only a few hours of flight time in a T-6/T-34 so the Navy would still come out ahead financially by screening people out in IFS. On second thought, since that would make sense, maybe your prediction is right.

CWU-64/P http://www.tpub.com/content/logistics/84/15/13/01-225-4742.htm

The main reason that is happening is the removal of PT testing from units - tests will all be conducted by civilians from the base gym, so they are a lot more anal about form, etc. PACAF has already transitioned to this; word is at some bases it's difficult to find open equipment at the gym...

SAR effort suspended - AF now believes he did not eject: http://www.shaw.af.mil/news/story.asp?id=123173235 Prayers for the surviving pilot and both families.

Why don't you ask the recruiter? I'm sure if you tell him you recently smoked up, he can probably put 2 and 2 together and conclude that you'll probably bust Operation Golden Flow and advise you of the current ramifications.

exhelodrvr was trying to bring some culture most likely: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Barber_of_Seville

Why don't you enlighten us on what is "messed up"? Many of the people on this thread are Navy officers (notice the wings under some of the names, people who have several years as an officer and have completed flight training usually wear some form of those). That means they have a lot more...

At NPA they told us that as well - the students were only allowed to control in VMC though in order to get certified. Many of the instructors/pilots preferred to follow the controller exactly during VMC, since if you "correct" his mistakes the senior guy looking over his shoulder may not notice...

Standard for the NMCI guys. If it's anything beyond Word and Internet exploder they get scared. Try this for the CAC software: http://www.futenma.usmc.mil/OWA.htm

Actually the T-43 is used to train all the heavy AF navs (P3 NFOs flew in it as well when they went through Randolph). Basically 12 of those flying 1970s simulators (2B47 for the NFO types) with barely functional radar and nav equipment. They'll be phased out when the AF moves all nav/EW...

NQX and NPA with some bad weather heading in: T-39 appreciation flight:

'2' While T-6 briefs usually involved the instructor discussing stuff with you and your responsibility was to show up with the designated knowledges/procedures and mission products, T-1 and T-39 land is designed to develop your mission commander skills. From the moment you step into the...

Same building as the movie theater - 2 buildings behind the NEX food court on mainside.

Not if he only brought the lower (yes, considered the weapon for registration purposes but don't see how it could be a weapon by itself unless you want to beat someone to death with it)

If the MSNBCNNAljazeeraMMXRealNews investigative team had been around during WW2, we probably would not have won that war either - nightly news dispatches mewling for an investigation on the incineration of 400,000 German civilians in the firebombing of Dresden and praise for Hitler's efforts to...

Or, since a shoe bomber prompted universal shoe searches, they thought they would make the TSA take a step further on the traveling public :eek:

Depends on the site - some (eg NMCI webmail, FWB) have CAC as the only requirement while others are on the NIPRNET and therefore require a military network address as well.

Wow... if I buy ammonium nitrate fertilizer will they charge me with bomb making when they find the diesel in my truck's tank?

Another minor threadjack on the topic of buying AR15s - friend is trying to sell a Bushmaster Superlight for $700. Any positive/negative experiences with Bushmaster?

If pilot training is anything like SNFO training was, will the studs be allowed to use any of the sweet electronic gadgets?:D

Probably why they put the 3rd amendment and Takings Clause in there.

The DITY move is not considered a direct reimbursement (hence the taxability) but rather the government paying you x% of what they would have paid per pound/mile to a contractor to move your stuff. The reason they ask for expenses is the IRS allows a deduction of moving expenses from the income...

Most military aircraft with VOR/TACAN capability have HSI-format displays (i.e round compass card with pointer that displays what radial you are on) instead of CDI-only from GA avionics (someone feel free to correct me on this, GA experience limited to IFS '172s). We can fly point-to-point by...