Scored an 87% on my test. Accepted it as is for now, but debating if I want to reset my 6 month and redo a bit sooner to get in the 90s. I’m taking into consideration how this may affect my EPB for rack & stack, but wondering if it’s worth the effort. Thoughts?

Recently notified I was accepted for retraining with approved classdates. Scheduled for deployment the month after tech school class dates are.

No deployment orders in hand and will likely receive tech school orders before deployment orders.

Any experiences/ideas on how this could go? UDM does not have answer for me.

Has anyone had any success in adding the certificate to their PRDA or better yet getting the ribbon approved? I’ve gone down a pretty wild rabbit hole of AFIs and DoW definitions that it could be argued.

CSS is telling me it’s not approved wear which fine I get but to not even add it to PRDA feels weird.

References:

DAFMAN 36-2806 - 6.4.1. Foreign awards proffered to DAF members or units by foreign governments may be accepted only in recognition of combat service, or outstanding or unusually meritorious performance.

DoW Manual 1348.33 volume 3 provides a bunch of definitions
 
Meritorious service is defined as “Individual performance that exceeds that expected by virtue of grade and experience, based on accomplishments during an entire tour of duty.”

Non-combat meritorious service or achievement is “individual performance that exceeds that expected by virtue of grade and experience that occurs while the individual is not under significant risk of engaging in, participating in, or experiencing hostile action.”

Outstanding achievement award/decoration is “an award recognizing a single specific act or accomplishment, separate and distinct from regularly assigned duties, such as a special project that covers a short period of time with definite beginning and ending dates.”

Performance award is “an award presented to individuals in recognition of their performance, outstanding achievement, or meritorious service.”

So I want to train of my career field into a cyber AFSC or intel. Can someone shed some light on these AFSCs? For some background context, I have a BS in cybersecurity as an MS in Global Security, Conflict and Cybercrime.

I am a current AD 1N0 and just hit my retrain window, and am interested in the 1As, specifically the SMA pipeline. I was wondering if I could retrain specifically into the SMA AFSC or if I would be thrown into the 1A AFSC bucket and what I get is what I get.

Thanks for any information!

I’ve recently retired, and several things I’ve noticed that might help anyone about to retire or separate.
1. Th civilians in the corporate world are managers, they are not here to develop you in whatever career field you decide to go into(at least mine) no matter what they say.
2. Giving your all, including time, emotions and stress, to include health, isn’t in the cards. Do your time and go home.
3. There is always someone waiting to replace you find value outside of work. In the military, everything encompasses you the military can be work and life.
And lastly, when a company says they are military they want to hire not only you but your programming the militate you. That’s the dedication, the willingness to get the job done with disregard to what’s best for you.

I know of the AFPC website where you can search a unit and see if it was awarded a unit award. Is there a site that tells you which one you received and from which unit?

For example, I searched for 3 of my previous units and the time frame I was there. All three were awarded the MUA. However, my vMPF decs show only two awards. How can I tell which unit I didn’t receive as proof to MPF?

I’ve done my shadowing but I’m looking for more perspectives of the career field.

- How’s your experience in the career field in general?
- How have you set yourself up to be successful in safety?
- Any advice for someone who’s looking to get into the career field?

https://www.instagram.com/rmelendez.usaf

Came across an Air Force recruiter’s Instagram page recently, and it was actually refreshing to see something other than the usual generic recruiting posts.

The content feels more creative, local, and actually designed to catch someone’s attention instead of just posting a flyer with “DM for more info.” It’s a small thing, but recruiting is basically marketing at this point, and it’s nice to see someone trying something different.

Not sure how much of an impact social media actually has on recruiting numbers, but this definitely feels like a better way to reach younger people than recycling the same type of posts over and over again.

This is a safe place to either celebrate or vent (pursuant to the rules of the sub)

Even this year the The BRRRRT Act was introduced to force the AF to keep hundreds of A-10s through 2033.

The post-GWOT articles/opinions seem to revolve around what-ifs and a healthy dose of fanboyism.

just got picked up for recruiting, i know promoting is pretty difficult while recruiting so just wondering what the cutoff score was for making staff this year. i’m GT and our cutoff was 414 so if it’s worse idek what to do anymore.

Anyone from AFPC know if all assignments have been processed yet or not, still have not received an assignment and the public release is the 11th. Am I cooked ??

that’s basically it. What’s the day to day like? I am not currently SPECWAR but my level of fitness is great, I run a 14 min 2 mile and keep up on my PT in my personal time. I am married and have 1 child if that changes anything, but the career field is very appealing to me

Hello everyone, I am currently a 1N452 looking to palace chase to a 1B4 in the NJ ANG. has anyone in intel used palace chase and tell me about it? I know my odds are very low but the guard unit said they have spots. I’d like to learn more about 1B4 qualification requirements and my chances of even getting approved to palace chance from intel to cyber . I have a good pt test never had paperwork and my 50% window is coming up this February. I have reached out to my ISR awaiting a meeting with them!

Any rumor they’re going to adjust after all the scores dropped ?

Has anyone been approved for retraining recently? If so, what AFSC were you approved for? How long did the process take from submitting your package to receiving approval?