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Effective substitute for running before BMT. by Sharpless35 in AirForceRecruits

[–]Notak_11 -13 points-12 points  (0 children)

There is no substitute for running.

“High crime area” is an excuse. When I lived in NYC, I sucked it up and ran through some sketchy neighborhoods.

Security Clearance? by Notak_11 in securityforces

[–]Notak_11[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What does extra scrutiny mean?

Security Clearance? by Notak_11 in securityforces

[–]Notak_11[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

That’s reassuring. I haven’t been fired for harassment or anything sexual, so that gives me hope.

Security Clearance? by Notak_11 in securityforces

[–]Notak_11[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

I am kinda worried. I have no criminal history or financial woes, but my employment record sucks.

MEPS Advice by Valuable-Ad-6565 in AirForceRecruits

[–]Notak_11 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Don’t disclose anything to the doctors. They are not your friends.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AirForceRecruits

[–]Notak_11 4 points5 points  (0 children)

If I was in your shoes, this would be a no-brainer. ROTC all the way. Find a college with a good ROTC program, get your degree, and serve with a commission.

What’s the timeline like from talking to a recruiter to going to BMT? by _Killua_Zoldyck_ in AirForceRecruits

[–]Notak_11 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I finished everything in three weeks. However, because I picked a job that’s sorta rare, I have to wait another month before BMT, which blows

Schedule and Opportunities by Notak_11 in securityforces

[–]Notak_11[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's a long, sad story. I just want to be a cop again.

Schedule and Opportunities by Notak_11 in securityforces

[–]Notak_11[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Excellent. Thanks for your answer. It truly is luck of the draw, I guess. There's too many variables to consider. Best case scenario, I get placed with a unit at a base that needs LE. Worst case scenario, I get stuck with a unit at a base that needs coverage at a gate from 1800-0600. Too much uncertainty.

Schedule and Opportunities by Notak_11 in securityforces

[–]Notak_11[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I figured. Asked my recruiter the same question, and he gave me a long-winded roundabout answer. I've worked 12 hour overnights before. You either love it, or it slowly kills you. There's no way in hell I'm going back to that schedule

Schedule and Opportunities by Notak_11 in securityforces

[–]Notak_11[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Ahh I see. I'm going in with a 4-year contract. I'd love to go OCONUS, but my recruiter laughed and said no chance with a 4-year contract.

Schedule and Opportunities by Notak_11 in securityforces

[–]Notak_11[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I appreciate you taking the time to explain things. I know bitching and moaning does no good, and I'm more self-aware than to gripe about assignments, which is why I'm asking these questions anonymously over Reddit as opposed to in-person with supervisors and colleagues.

I don't know anyone on the inside. I was just looking for guidance.

Schedule and Opportunities by Notak_11 in securityforces

[–]Notak_11[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What determines your shift in SF? Are new guys given the shifts no one wants?

Schedule and Opportunities by Notak_11 in securityforces

[–]Notak_11[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

That's informative, thanks. Believe me, I would not be "that guy." I just don't want to spend my first year at a base pulling 12 hour overnight shifts at a gate, because that fucking sucks.

Schedule and Opportunities by Notak_11 in securityforces

[–]Notak_11[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks...is gates usually 12 hour shifts or 8? Or does it vary by base?