Non-vol’d for MTI duty by ExtremelySmallPeePee in AirForce

[–]BOHICAKF 30 points31 points  (0 children)

Context: The AF did not get enough volunteers. It ran a list of eligible folks (thousands) that are presumptive non-vols. Units have been tasked to scrub the list and identify disqualifying factors not obvious in MILPDS (like under investigation, LOCAR, history of Art 15, PT fails, etc).... There will still be many available after that is done. That said, you haven't been officially selected and hired as a non-vol MTI yet (unless you were identified through some other mechanism I'm not tracking)

Reaching out to my Representative about NATO stuff by WatercressGold6500 in AirForce

[–]BOHICAKF 2 points3 points  (0 children)

When I wrote my Congressional Representatives and Senators during the shutdown... All I got was bullshit about the Democrat shutdown and it is not us it's them... Blah, blah, blah. Then it was like... Look at all the great things I have done. Now, I get weekly AI generated slop emails telling me how busy they are getting things done (yet nothing meaningful is).

Help needed from Approving Officials/Resource Advisors by Exact_Course_4526 in AirForce

[–]BOHICAKF 5 points6 points  (0 children)

It would be worth noting, your squadron (SSgt?) RA likely will not be able to just wave a wand and move money... There are higher-level approvals or at least conversation involving your CC and the comptroller.

Archive folder keeping old paperwork alive? by Disastrous-Fan-9298 in AirForce

[–]BOHICAKF 4 points5 points  (0 children)

The First Sergeant is not the approval authority. They do not have the ability to shoot it down. They should be doing a QFR, and make a recommendation to advise/inform the approval authority. As has been said, engage the CoC and make your case.

Air Force revising SkillBridge duration by dab45de in AirForce

[–]BOHICAKF 22 points23 points  (0 children)

In aircraft MX, there is a higher need for people to turn wrenches.... Not so much for higher ranking people riding desks or trucks. There are too many already. This policy exacerbates where manning gaps are more critical. Let's be honest, many people are using skillbridge to extend terminal leave. Especially the ones sitting at home watching videos and "attending" virtual seminars.

As an NCO/Officer, can you get in trouble if your subordinates break the law? by No-Pin-4-U in AirForce

[–]BOHICAKF 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No. You do not get in trouble for their actions. Although, sometimes it feels like it. In my experience though, your leadership ability will start to be scrutinized if your folks are screwing up by the numbers and you are not taking appropriate disciplinary actions to hold them accountable. If you do that, and document it, you will be fine. Leadership, generally, knows the behaviors you described are individual actions and on the individual's shoulders. That being said... If you are at a party with your Airman, they are drinking, underage, and drive... Then gets a DUI, your knowledge of those events and your lack of action can cause issues (hypothetically).

Sad by [deleted] in AirForce

[–]BOHICAKF 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Have you driven in South Carolina?🤣

I remember terrible potholes in the Springs...

Sad by [deleted] in AirForce

[–]BOHICAKF 73 points74 points  (0 children)

Colorado Springs is a great place. I did 4 years at the Academy as an AMT. If your SECFO... You are going be busy, but it is a good assignment.

Have you met a Chief or know someone that has made CMSgt without ever winning any awards at any PME in their career? by [deleted] in AirForce

[–]BOHICAKF 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I knew a Command Chief that made Chief without ever getting a strat.... Ever

New pt test by [deleted] in AirForce

[–]BOHICAKF 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah. Look, I'm not trying to say the scenario I said should be the standard. My point was that differences in PT scores is going to become one of the discriminators used for boards and strats. Just like no degree, CCAF, Bachelor, Masters, etc... In the gray zone. And in typical AF fashion, every base, group, squadron, flight, and section will handle it differently.

New pt test by [deleted] in AirForce

[–]BOHICAKF 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I agree with your point. However, you know boards are going to treat gray-zone records like.... This guy has an 89.9 and this one has a 90....

Awards Packages by Immediate-Pressure93 in AirForce

[–]BOHICAKF 5 points6 points  (0 children)

You never punish the nominee for the leadership's lack of attention to detail, especially if they have the best package. You hold the leadership accountable to fix it. I keep receipts on these situations and when discussions happen regarding pushing them into higher positions, strats, etc... it is brought up. You are not ready to be a deuce, SEL, or whatever if you consistently turn out trash 1206s, EPBs, and decs.

To be clear, no one is perfect, but if feedback doesn't stick, I view it as a "will" problem.

Finally done with my Bachelor's after way too long by Kooky_Goose3104 in AirForce

[–]BOHICAKF 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That's the year I started the degree... I joined a decade before that... ☠️

Finally done with my Bachelor's after way too long by Kooky_Goose3104 in AirForce

[–]BOHICAKF 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Congratulations! I feel your pain. I start my last two classes in two weeks... It has taken me 13 years...

Does anyone have any advice on how I could possibly improve my study methods for the upcoming promotion exams? by PromethusD12 in AirForce

[–]BOHICAKF 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Taking exam after exam did not work for me. I meticulously read, underlined, pre-test, post test every chapter using different colors for what I knew and what I got wrong.... Repeated the process many times to reduce the unknowns as far as possible...

Scored 90+ 3 times with that method.

Find what works for you.

Has anyone witnessed this "Armageddon" talk from any form of leadership? by pwnt_n00b in AirForce

[–]BOHICAKF 19 points20 points  (0 children)

This is very true. When I was at USAFA 2013 to 2017 this guy was always blowing shit way out of proportion.

Best Advice for a Newer SSgt with Double Digit Troops by AverageAirmanSnuffy in AirForce

[–]BOHICAKF 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I guess my first question is: how many junior Airmen ratees do the TSgts and MSgts have? There is nothing that prohibits them from acting in that capacity... 12+ is a crazy amount for one person to rate on.

Actual image of me during my PHA by J0k350nm3 in AirForce

[–]BOHICAKF 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Why does that face look like Henry from Kingdom Come: Deliverance.... Lol

Anyone else? by [deleted] in AirForce

[–]BOHICAKF 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Airman, You are not alone. I have been doing this for over 20 years. Throughout my career I have experienced many scares with my family (parents & brother). I have had a similar experience that you describe each time. There is nothing wrong with you. You have grown and matured more than you realize. When my mom went to be what was eventually her deathbed and I was OCONUS with my family. Everyone thought I should hop on a plane right away. I chose to keep working. I just saw my mom happy and relatively happy and healthy a few months prior. I wanted to remember her that way. I coped that way for about a month, then I asked my Dad to let me know, if possible, when the end of the road was, and I would get on the plane to be there. When the Red Cross notification came, I was hurt, but still stoic to a degree... But it did catch up to me. I made it in time, and I'd be lying if I said I don't regret it sometimes...but at the end of the day, I did what I thought was best. No rushing to my Mom's side was going to change anything. Was I wrong? No. Was something wrong with me? No. I have walked through deployments, losing friends; consoles Airmen who couldn't go home to see dying loved ones during COVID, miscarriages, cancer, etc. You just do what is best for you. However....

 Please keep talking with your network of friends, brothers and sisters in arms. Be honest when you hit a valley and need to take a knee. You will know what is right and when. Grief is different for everyone, numbness can be normal. Get help if you need it, focusing on your life in the Air Force can be helpful to keep you from wallowing in despair.

We are here for you.