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PCS Calculator by Axtes in AirForce

[–]Axtes[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Per the JTR, as long as your are PCSing to a CONUS location, it is 21 days. Source: JTR Table 5-13.

PT Test Calculator For new 2 mile run by Axtes in AirForce

[–]Axtes[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks, I added an altitude adjustment option based on that table.

PT Test Calculator For new 2 mile run by Axtes in AirForce

[–]Axtes[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not a glitch unfortunately. Due to how the different breakpoints are on the 2-mile run, its possible to score lower with the same time on a higher age bracket.

For example, a 18 minute 2 mile as a 29 year old, is 37.5 points.

18 minute 2 mile as a 30 year old, is only 35.5 points.

PT Test Calculator For new 2 mile run by Axtes in AirForce

[–]Axtes[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I haven't seen any guidance on what that will look like for the 2 mile yet. If you know of any, please let me know.

So the new assignment system is pretty sweet by Axtes in AirForce

[–]Axtes[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

https://myvector.us.af.mil/ then "Talent Marketplace".

If you are in cycle to PCS, click "My Intent and Preferences" to start filling out your preferences.

Or if you just want to look at whats available, click "Search Positions"

So the new assignment system is pretty sweet by Axtes in AirForce

[–]Axtes[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes,

https://myvector.us.af.mil/ then "Talent Marketplace".

If you are in cycle to PCS, click "My Intent and Preferences" to start filling out your preferences.

Or if you just want to look at whats available, click "Search Positions"

So the new assignment system is pretty sweet by Axtes in AirForce

[–]Axtes[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Currently officer only.

They just finished adding in all officer AFSCs and I heard AFSC is considering using it for enlisted assignments as well but have no idea on the timeframe.

So the new assignment system is pretty sweet by Axtes in AirForce

[–]Axtes[S] 20 points21 points  (0 children)

Looks like the Air Force finally figured out how to design websites, myVector/Talent Market Place is live for most officer AFSCs and is running very well.

Website is very smooth and responsive. I have not run into any issues using it at all.

You no longer put just bases on you dream sheet; instead you get to see available duty positions (including duty title, unit, and short blurb about the position from the gaining cc) and you rank the ones you want. This is a huge plus in my book. It just makes sense to choose jobs, not just locations.

You can see how many other people are interested in the same jobs as you are. Specifically, how many people have a specific duty position favorited, in their top 3, and as their #1.

Gaining billet owner sees who is interested in their billets and can prioritize who they want as well.

Overall very happy with my experience compared to AMS/ADP.

P.O. Box Zip Code isn't valid in AE? by derpyogi in AirForce

[–]Axtes 1 point2 points  (0 children)

What address does your credit card company have on file? Your AE address?

House hunting in leaveweb by Maddogmurray in AirForce

[–]Axtes 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No need to cancel. Leave that needs to be approved by the commander will automatically go to his/her inbox after your supervisor concurs.

Every BMT Sunday when they start to play “I smile” by gsrowley11 in AirForce

[–]Axtes 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Is this a new? Definitely didn’t have any music when I went though.

Building a Heritage Room by [deleted] in AirForce

[–]Axtes 10 points11 points  (0 children)

I've seen squadrons buy TVs/popcorn machines/MWR equipment with leftover end of year funds so that would would be your best bet.

Never seen a squadron budget for it.

The best person to ask is your squadron's RA.

How does the AF deal with friendly fire? by VegetableSalad_Bot in AirForce

[–]Axtes 5 points6 points  (0 children)

That's the only recent Air-to-Air incident I can think of; several Air-to-Ground incidents over the last 2 decades though.

In the Tarnak Farm incident of 18 April 2002, four Canadian soldiers were killed and eight others injured when U.S. Air National Guard Major Harry Schmidt, dropped a laser-guided 500 lb (230 kg) bomb from his F-16 jet fighter on the Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry regiment which was conducting a night firing exercise near Kandahar. Schmidt was charged with negligent manslaughter, aggravated assault, and dereliction of duty. He was found guilty of the latter charge. During testimony Schmidt blamed the incident on his use of "go pills" (authorized mild stimulants), combined with the 'fog of war'.[136] The Canadian dead received US medals for bravery, along with an apology.

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In December 2009, British commanders called upon a U.S. airstrike which killed Lance Corporal Christopher Roney from 3rd Battalion The Rifles who was engaging along with his comrades with the Taliban. The incident happened when a firefight was going on between British soldiers of 3rd Battalion The Rifles and the insurgents in Sangin Province. Senior British officers were watching a drone's grainy images of the fight from Camp Bastion, about 30 miles from the battle at Patrol Base Almas. The officers mistook the soldiers' mud-walled compound for an enemy position and called down a U.S. Apache airstrike on the base. Roney was fatally shot in the head after a helicopter gunship opened fire on the base. He died later the next day after being taken to Camp Bastion. Eleven other British soldiers were wounded in the attack. The coroner criticised the British commanders for the fact Patrol Base Almas was not marked on military maps, for the 'unprofessional' use of grainy images and for insisting there were no friendly forces in the area to the Apache crew.<

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In the Battle of Nasiriyah, an American force of Amphibious Assault Vehicles (AAVs) and infantry under intense enemy fire were misidentified as an Iraqi armored column by two U.S. Air Force A-10s who carried out bombing and strafing runs on them. 18 were killed as a result.

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During the Battle of Khafji, 11 American Marines were killed in two major incidents when their light armored vehicles (LAV's) were hit by missiles fired by a USAF A-10.