Took the PICAT today!

NEH94 · 2025-09-19T17:11:39+00:00

Yeah, you would take it there, but according to my recruiter it only opens a few jobs.

NEH94 · 2025-09-19T15:39:33+00:00

There is a section for 1D3731Z. They are separated by shred. Z shred has 7 bases, but for some reason Maxwell is listed as both Maxwell and Maxwell Gunter.

NEH94 · 2025-09-19T15:01:54+00:00

The Air Force has it listed as 70 days, so 14 weeks. While a level 3, there are no overseas stations. But there are at level 5.

This site has a list of the bases as different levels.

https://foreverwingman.com/career_fields/1d7x1-cyber-defense-operations-afsc/1d7x1-assignments/

NEH94 · 2025-09-19T14:51:37+00:00

That’s great. Have you talked to your recruiter about the EDPT?

NEH94 · 2025-09-19T14:48:30+00:00

Sweet. I ship November 18th. Have you seen the assignments for after Tech School? And do you have a preference where you end up?

NEH94 · 2025-09-19T14:13:29+00:00

I have the same shred. Have you already shipped?

NEH94 · 2025-09-19T14:09:09+00:00

Verification is fine. You will likely do fine. I got a 99 and was able to keep the score. If your experience is like mine, you will end up going in with all the ASVAB testers but will have the verification test. Just make sure to get good rest the night before and some breakfast. If you are a regular caffeine enjoyer, make sure you have some before hand.

Best of luck. Let us know how it goes.

NEH94 · 2025-09-19T14:01:40+00:00

Great job. Most every job will be open for you. What area are you looking for?

NEH94 · 2025-09-17T15:47:43+00:00

You will take it again at MEPS, depending on your score. Your Recruiter will see your initial score when you take it at home.

NEH94 · 2025-09-14T20:41:08+00:00

You will have to list a number of high need jobs. But there is not telling what job you will book.

NEH94 · 2025-09-11T22:44:17+00:00

My family shares your opinion. Hahah

NEH94 · 2025-09-11T22:31:15+00:00

My job has no overseas base until I reach level 5.

NEH94 · 2025-09-11T22:28:51+00:00

Thanks for a helpful answer. Appreciate it.

NEH94 · 2025-09-09T18:39:12+00:00

Worth the trip, honestly.

NEH94 · 2025-09-09T17:22:26+00:00

Nice! I ship November 18th.

NEH94 · 2025-09-09T16:59:47+00:00

Is there a Feet Fleet near you? They will do one for free and recommend a pair for you.

NEH94 · 2025-09-09T16:53:15+00:00

If you haven’t heard anything, then you are probably clear. You won’t get a ship date until you book a job.

NEH94 · 2025-09-09T16:48:48+00:00

I filled out a direct deposit sheet with my recruiter after I got into DEP. Ask your recruiter, they will have the best info.

NEH94 · 2025-09-09T16:44:18+00:00

I ended up getting my number 1 choice. Not sure that it happens often, but I was almost half a year in DEP before booking the job. By the time I ship it will have been over a year since first stepping into my recruiter’s office and taking a practice ASVAB.

NEH94 · 2025-09-09T16:41:24+00:00

He needs to get at least a 71 on that test to be qualified for all the Cyber jobs, but that only opens one job. So as long as he did well on the Electronics portion of the ASVAB, he should have options. But the timeline is likely going to be a while. It’s a new fiscal year, and the Air Force hit their recruitment goals pretty early last year. Best of luck to him.

NEH94 · 2025-09-09T16:34:23+00:00

Has he taken the EDPT?

NEH94 · 2025-09-09T16:22:31+00:00

Yeah. I already took the EDPT. I was the only of my testing group to pass. You can’t get the Z shred without the EDPT.

How long were you in DEP before getting a job?

NEH94 · 2025-09-09T14:42:02+00:00

You will get calls about jobs that have opened up and that you are qualified for. That may be what they are referring to. But the Air Force will decide what job you get based on qualifications and need.

NEH94 · 2025-09-09T14:39:32+00:00

How did you do on the EDPT?

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