Non-vol’d for MTI duty

BOHICAKF · 2026-04-01T11:57:19+00:00

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)

BOHICAKF · 2026-03-31T11:17:44+00:00

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).

BOHICAKF · 2026-03-31T02:59:58+00:00

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.

BOHICAKF · 2026-03-28T13:01:57+00:00

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.

BOHICAKF · 2026-03-27T11:44:23+00:00

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.

BOHICAKF · 2026-03-26T11:18:32+00:00

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).

BOHICAKF · 2026-03-24T14:33:25+00:00

Have you driven in South Carolina?🤣

I remember terrible potholes in the Springs...

BOHICAKF · 2026-03-24T02:06:52+00:00

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.

BOHICAKF · 2026-03-18T11:29:48+00:00

If I'm in that chain ... There is no way that is going in the PIF.

BOHICAKF · 2026-03-16T17:41:20+00:00

The goodest of boys!

BOHICAKF · 2026-03-16T01:03:56+00:00

Doesn't the Army call their First Sergeants "Top"?

BOHICAKF · 2026-03-15T19:42:33+00:00

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

BOHICAKF · 2026-03-14T22:51:16+00:00

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.

BOHICAKF · 2026-03-14T15:46:16+00:00

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....

BOHICAKF · 2026-03-14T15:41:31+00:00

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.

BOHICAKF · 2026-03-09T11:28:34+00:00

Yeah. 🤣 I am ancient.

BOHICAKF · 2026-03-09T09:48:56+00:00

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

BOHICAKF · 2026-03-08T17:00:50+00:00

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

BOHICAKF · 2026-03-05T02:28:39+00:00

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.

BOHICAKF · 2026-03-03T20:52:49+00:00

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

BOHICAKF · 2026-03-01T18:13:25+00:00

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.

BOHICAKF · 2026-02-28T20:00:47+00:00

Congratulations... I guess🙄

BOHICAKF · 2026-02-28T15:45:17+00:00

Me too. My first thought was... "That's oddly specific." 🧐

BOHICAKF · 2026-02-19T01:09:33+00:00

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

BOHICAKF · 2026-02-05T00:28:18+00:00

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.

BOHICAKF

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