We appreciate your understanding of the importance of this. Visitation while students are attending Technical Training School is not limited as far as the friends and family visiting. After week four, airmen are not required to wear uniforms off duty and can visit during any off-duty period. Once you are stationed at your base it is very much like any other job. Visitors are not normally restricted, but as with any workers, airmen have priority work and required duty hours.
Traditional Reservists participate one weekend per month, and two weeks per year. IMAs have a more flexible schedule, but serve approximately the same amount of time. Individual military departments, including the Air Force Reserve, do not maintain files or records pertaining to individuals no longer serving.
We'll be happy to provide local recruiter contact information, however we are required to first document your eligibility. Please give us a call at so we can run through some qualifying questions. Then, if appropriate, we'll get you in touch with the Reserve Recruiter for your area.
AFRC advisors work at a national desk and don't have access to local job vacancy information. Your local Air Force Reserve recruiter would be able to tell you about specific jobs, especially once he or she has your aptitude scores and physical profile. To get your local recruiter's contact information, please give us a call at so we can cover qualifying questions. Then, if appropriate, we'll get you in touch with the recruiter for your area. If you are new to the Air Force Reserve, your recruiter will help you select an Air Force Specialty as you complete your initial processing.
Your initial military service obligation MSO will be for six years of participation one weekend a month and two weeks once a year , plus two years of inactive status you are no longer expected to attend drills, but you could still be activated by the President. Subsequent enlistments can be from two to six years. Generally there is no set deployment schedule for the Air Force Reserve. It isn't unusual to not be deployed at all. If you get deployed once in six years, that would be typical, but it could be more than that.
Most likely your mission will be of a logistical or support nature. However, there are some specialties, such as Security Forces, that are more combat-oriented; and all Air Force Reserve members have to be willing to bear arms as circumstances require: for example, if you were assigned to an installation that came under attack.
We can answer some general questions here, but the first step would be to contact an Air Force Reserve recruiting advisor by calling They will run through some qualifying questions, then if appropriate, put you in touch with an Air Force Reserve recruiter in your area.
There is other paperwork, all of which takes one to two months to complete, at which time you select the specialty you want to be trained in, get scheduled for Basic Training and Technical Training, and then you sign your contract and take the oath.
It's usually three to six months from the time you swear-in to the time you go to Basic Training and Tech School. Basic Training is eight and a half weeks and, depending on the job you select, Tech School could be anywhere from five weeks to a year. After you graduate from Tech School, you return home and start training at the Air Force Reserve Unit you are assigned to within a reasonable commute of where you live.
Training is then one weekend a month, and two weeks once a year. This continues for the rest of your six-year commitment. After the six years, you are no longer expected to attend monthly and yearly training, but for two more years you could still be activated by the President. At the end of your six years of participation, if you find you've enjoyed serving in the Air Force Reserve, you could reenlist for anywhere from two to six years, and keep reenlisting until you have completed at least 20 good years, at which time you would be eligible for retirement.
An Air Force Reservist normally participates a minimum of one weekend per month and two weeks once per year. Reservists must also be prepared to be deployed by Presidential authority as occasion requires. These activations are infrequent for most members. The Air Force Reserve ranks are split into two tiers: Officer and Enlisted, with different grade designations. The AGR program gives reserve members the opportunity to serve a four-year active duty tour in a specified capacity.
To be eligible, members must:. You must meet all qualifications for both organizations. Your Air Force Reserve recruiter will have more information. Initial paperwork takes from one to two months, depending on how available you are to fill out forms and to get the test and physical completed.
Once you are sworn in, it's usually three to six months before you actually go to Basic Training and Technical School. Basic Training is eight and a half weeks, and Tech School is from 5 weeks to a year, depending on the job you have selected.
Once you graduate from Tech School, you return home and start drilling one weekend a month and two weeks a year at your Air Force Reserve unit. The Air Force Reserve has units operating in locations across the United States and around the world. In most cases, reservists are assigned within commuting distance of their home. However, depending upon the availability of jobs and other factors, you may have an assignment farther away than the nearest Air Force Reserve unit. The Air Force Reserve does not require you to move.
You will be assigned to an Air Force Reserve Unit close to where you live. If you need to move at a later date for personal reasons, you can transfer to another Air Force Reserve Unit. It includes most of the same job specialties, and its members wear the same uniforms, hold the same ranks, and share a common culture.
However, Air Force Reserve members serve on a part-time basis rather than full-time. True, this means on the one hand, reservists earn less money and have fewer benefits than those on active duty, but on the other, they are able to stay in their local communities aren't required to move in order to serve , and they have time to pursue college or other educational and civilian opportunities.
In spite of only serving an average of 39 days per year, Air Force Reserve members are entitled to an impressive number of benefits in exchange for their service. A major benefit is GI Bill money to help pay for college or trade school, along with use of base facilities, low-cost life insurance, dental insurance, and ultimately a full-pension retirement at age There are training opportunities being paid while you train , chances for travel, and the satisfaction of service to country; but all done on the side, so as not to interfere too much with one's civilian interests.
It's really the best of both worlds military and civilian for those who don't need full-time employment, but can benefit from an additional paycheck and many other advantages serving only part-time. You have to be a U.
To be practical, you would need to apply before you turn 39 because the process takes the better part of a year, and in most cases you have to be commissioned before you turn There also needs to be a vacant position available.
If there is, the Officer Accession recruiter will contact the applicable commander with your information resume, etc. If so, you and your recruiter will put a package together and submit it to a board, which meets twice a year.
Shorter officer schools are conducted for those who receive Direct Commissions Medical Professionals, Chaplains and Attorneys. The recruiter is the focal point for all of your processing into the Air Force Reserve. They will meet with you to determine your qualifications.
You will be asked questions regarding your medical background, law infractions, drug use, education, family status and other issues relating to eligibility. It is imperative that you provide accurate and complete answers for efficient and effective processing. The recruiter will also assist you with paperwork, the selection of a particular AFSC and unit of assignment and advise you on entitlements and benefits. Your recruiter cannot help you resolve legal issues or influence attorneys, law enforcement agencies, or judicial authorities.
They cannot represent you in establishing residency or U. They cannot prescribe a weight-loss or physical fitness program. Finally, they cannot assist with corrections of military records. Commissioned Officers COs require at least a bachelor's degree to apply and go through a demanding qualification process, including approval by Congress.
They are similar to top management in the corporate world and focus on leadership and administration. COs have more administrative and social responsibilities, but enjoy higher status and more authority, pay and privileges in the overall chain of command.
Enlisted members are not required to have as much prior education as COs, although many have college degrees. They focus more on the technical aspects of jobs and most are trained in an Air Force specialty. Enlisted members can become non-commissioned officers NCOs , which puts them in positions comparable to civilian middle management. NCOs are greater in number and closer to daily operations, but always function under the direction of COs. Yes, there are limited opportunities available for retired Air Force Reserve members.
However, if you are over the age of 60, or have already begun to receive retirement pay from the Air Force Reserve, you are no longer eligible. Retired members of other military branches and their reserves are not eligible. A requirement for all military personnel, including those in the Air Force Reserve, is to be willing to bear arms in defense of our country.
Illicit drug use will be screened through drug testing when you arrive. Another thing you can do to prepare yourself is to become fluent in military time.
The Air Force uses a hour clock in order to be very precise and avoid confusion. Knowing that is really pm might keep you from scrubbing the latrines with your toothbrush someday.
BMT is eight and a half weeks long. Each week begins a new phase of training. For one thing, BMT is currently 7 weeks long. Social distancing and other precautions are enforced to keep you and others safe. Air Force. Pay for BMT depends upon your rank.
After BMT, there are many opportunities for extra pay on top of your annual salary, and any promotions you receive will also mean more pay. The Air Force provides many basics for all recruits who arrive for basic training, including:. Below is a list of other items that will make your time in BMT go much smoother:. Tobacco products are forbidden at BMT, as is personal food and drink items. Bring clothing that errs on the conservative side. The rules stipulate that you must be dressed appropriately at all times.
Military-issue glasses will be provided based on your prescription. In addition to the above, National Guard and Reserve recruits will need to bring two copies of their orders and Common Access Cards as well. In brief, it involves a lot of physical activity and classroom time, and not a lot of sleep.
Week 0 is a lot like the first day of school. In terms of medical, there will be a general health checkup and blood work, along with vaccinations. Say goodbye to those beautiful flowing locks and get ready to work. And now it begins. Monday of Week 1 brings with it the initial physical assessment to show your MTI where you stand. Week 1 is also when your weapon is assigned and analyzed.
This is also the time for introductory classes on behavioral expectations and successful integration into your training group, and will include lessons on topics like appearance, cultural sensitivity, and suicide prevention. Week 1 begins individual and group drills.
This is when the real fun begins. Week 2 takes the pace up a notch. Drill exercises will teach you how to move crisply as a group, with weapons and without, and teach postures and movements like parade rest, present arms, fix bayonets, and more. PT will continue to ramp up, with strength days increasing in reps and intensity.
Week 3 is a big one. Classroom sessions will turn to topics like basic leadership and character, cyber awareness, and public relations. Week 3 is when extra duty begins. These are team tasks like laundry, chow running, inspecting beds, guarding the roads during exercises, and dorm monitor. These positions may be volunteered for or assigned to you by your MTI.
Leadership and mentorship training will continue, with the overall goal to help you become a responsible team player and potential future leader. Intro to combatives in Week 5 begins hand-to-hand combat training. Your progress with overall skills development will be measured, including another look at your weapons and weapons maintenance know-how. Classroom time will focus on preparation for combat and include topics like the Air Force code of ethics and combat stress recovery.
Can non-US students apply to the U. Yes, authorized international students are allowed to apply to attend the Academy. If you are a citizen of a country other than the United States, click here. What is the Air and Space Forces commitment after graduation? Graduates who complete pilot training have a longer service commitment. The Department of the Air Force policy in effect when newly-graduated second lieutenants enter flight training determines the length of their commitment, which is currently 10 years after completion of training.
How can I support the U. Air Force Academy Foundation and the Association of Graduates play a vital role in raising private funds to support and develop programs for the U.
Air Force Academy that would not otherwise be fully funded by the government. Donations amplify these organizations ability to help fund strategic and important programs. For more information, or if you wish to donate, visit the endowment website. How does U. Air Force Academy differ from a traditional college?
We provide a world class education, while also developing cadets through military, athletic, and character outcomes in a deliberate 47 month plan.
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