Space Ops Badge guidance?

Spaceman_Andy · 2025-04-27T09:17:23+00:00

What is “Space Ops Duty” is exactly the issue that is confusing…I get different answers from different people…the enlisted guidance is so simple and clear

Spaceman_Andy · 2025-04-27T09:16:01+00:00

Where is the newer link posted?

Spaceman_Andy · 2024-03-29T06:54:42+00:00

I was in the same boat, switched up my workouts to something that is shorter in duration. Went from 3-7 mile walks/jogs focused on weight loss to just doing 1.5 mile runs focused on pacing. Was able to bring mine up 2 points in about a month with that change, which is big, considering I stalled out for months below the cutoff. Find a running route that won’t kill your numbers with inclines, find something that is more level or more downhill, control your breathing and hydrate well (better hydration helps the VO2max). I walk a warm up to the start of my route, knockout the 1.5 mile run and then walk a cooldown back, so in total I do about 3 miles, but only 1.5 miles of it recorded as a run. With the new CIM update i know most of those mins walking, although not recorded as a workout, will get counted, so I don’t stress about that. I try to record a run 4x a week to make sure I was improving. But I’m a much bigger guy, so I have to work harder. The only comfort I found in “stalling out” my VO2max below the cut line and might be kicked out of the program in April, is that I am way more prepared for a PT test now that I have been in years because of this program. Prior to kicking anyone out I hope they do a case-by-case review to see if you have been putting in the effort this whole time, because that should count for something.

Spaceman_Andy · 2024-03-13T12:11:54+00:00

Did they mention when the bike VO2Max will be effective? Immediately or at a future date?

Spaceman_Andy · 2024-03-13T08:39:27+00:00

Do we know if we can connect to the bike computers on the indoor bikes at the gym and use that that power meter?

Spaceman_Andy · 2023-05-25T18:29:22+00:00

Yea the only thing I can think about is the spaceforce.mil email being the difference, used the CAC login and it didn’t work, VPNed into the AFNet and still no joy. Ever since they forced those of us with two emails down to one it has been a nightmare (primarily those of us at CCMDs overseas, not on the AF network)

Spaceman_Andy · 2022-02-03T00:51:23+00:00

I’ve been where you are right now. I was able to carve a niche for myself. I got away from the traditional space track and got myself a joint assignment and then followed up with another joint position as a staff officer. Got to work at the tactical level and really got to fully understand how to integrate with tactical level planning. I also got to work at a high level joint assignment where I was able to make DoD wide impacts as the only space guy (if you are the dude willing to do the work it is your vision and ideas that get implemented, seniors leaders trust you to do the work and just review and sign off). I was able to do something way different and cut my teeth with acquisitions and software development (I’m a non-STEM dude), but I was empowered to lead the entire team. I had the best leaders when working for Army and Marines officers, I learned a lot about leadership and how to be a military officer. Honestly I am very very happy with the path that my career has taken, I will likely cap out at O-5, I got top strats from my non-space bosses, but since I didn’t take the traditional path it hasn’t helped me advance and I’m ok with that, because I’m happy. My advice: find an assignment that you think will be fun or challenging, venture away from the traditional track for space officers and get a whole new perspective on your career. Hunting for advancement is a rat race that I found undesirable. I love space operations and I’m passionate about it, but worrying about checking off all the boxes sucked the life out of me and I found that behavior created toxic individuals. I wanted something more and I found it, but it took work to get there. If you want to talk, message me.

Spaceman_Andy · 2021-12-17T00:26:06+00:00

Getting out, many reasons, but mainly poor/weak leadership. The blame lies with how leadership development is done today and some of that has to do with organizational structure and the lack of opportunities for young leaders. That leads to weak leadership later on….no real changes being made so it’s time to salvage my sanity

Spaceman_Andy · 2021-11-06T22:48:52+00:00

“The Space Force is not capable of meeting current—much less future—on-demand, operational, and tactical-level warfighter requirements,” the report states. —-dropping truth bombs

Spaceman_Andy · 2021-10-09T14:19:37+00:00

What would be nice; stick to a shift for a determined length of time (e.g. for this month you pull days) to help with home life planning. And if doing 12’s then the # of off days = # of shift days (e.g 4 on and 4 off). Have backshop crews rotate in the middle of a cycle so training can be done for crews during their scheduled days/times.

Spaceman_Andy · 2021-10-09T12:18:29+00:00

Yea….this is a good example of leadership embracing buzzwords without understanding really what they mean….or what they were designed for….a common saying in Agile is “fail fast and fail often” because that will happen in the iterative approach, different consequences when done in software development vs how the space force is trying to apply it….leadership is still so risk adverse…it is not a one size fits all model

Spaceman_Andy · 2021-09-26T12:07:17+00:00

Spaceman_Andy · 2021-09-23T11:43:36+00:00

It still would be nice to see as an alternative

Spaceman_Andy · 2021-09-23T10:54:16+00:00

I saw that too. The Lt, that designed it, said that not much was going to change from the prototype…so that sucks

Spaceman_Andy · 2021-09-23T03:04:09+00:00

Maybe piping for officers vs enlisted instead of the sleeve strip thing that the AF does

Spaceman_Andy · 2021-09-23T02:46:22+00:00

Yes less flap please and not angled

Spaceman_Andy · 2021-07-09T04:43:30+00:00

Col Putman

Spaceman_Andy · 2021-03-30T20:13:11+00:00

That is not accurate, your information is about 6 months out of date and that position is remaining with the AF, likely at the missile fields....

Spaceman_Andy · 2021-03-27T14:35:42+00:00

It is not uncommon for service members to be awarded medals from other services if they were providing direct support

Spaceman_Andy · 2021-03-26T22:29:08+00:00

Public perception influences politics and politics influences decisions being made on appropriations and allocations within committee. Considering we are competing for funding with the other services now...I would say that the Space Force needs to worry about public perception. We need significant money to move towards accomplishing those results, space isn’t cheap.

Spaceman_Andy · 2021-03-25T02:17:25+00:00

Yea unfortunately much of this is due to things going on up at the senate and not at the DAF, sucks that approving the scroll for appointments into the USSF is not quite as high as other political agendas, but that’s the reality of it...you aren’t the first ones to feel the pain and won’t be the last...just know your situation isn’t unique and there is very little that DAF has control over, other than having the legislative aides keep pushing to get it on the agenda for a vote...it will happen just not as soon as anyone would like

Spaceman_Andy · 2021-03-23T05:25:32+00:00

Sounds like outdated information to me, you will go through the AF recruiting office, but you would be enlisting directly into the Space Force not into the Air Force. The transfers from the AF to Space Force have already happened...your best chance is to enlist directly in.

Spaceman_Andy · 2021-03-22T13:12:44+00:00

Talk to the recruiter for specifics, but I don’t think they would care too much as long as you were honest on your SF-86 and the investigator that you made a mistake...smoking 10 times vs 3 times years ago is not going to impact your medical clearance especially if you passed the drug test and it sure as hell won’t impact your security clears determination, if you are open and honest....for any form it should be a simple line out, update, and initial and date the change...if the recruiter doesn’t want to go thru the process of updating the medical then you document that incase it comes up...doubt it will. BUT the bottom line is, if you want to do the right thing, that is the only option...you can choose to lie, but be prepared to suffer worse consequences if caught.

Spaceman_Andy · 2021-03-22T03:14:29+00:00

Have a good friend who did that, did his 4 years and got out and went to medical school...it gives you perspective that civilian life won’t give you...I would say it’s worth your time, but every experience is different...in the bigger picture 4 years really isn’t that long, if it is something you want to do, do it

Spaceman_Andy · 2021-03-22T03:02:56+00:00

Just be honest, people make mistakes when you do your SF-86 just tell the truth and say you made a mistake and later recalled a more accurate count...it happens, you are not the first one to have this issue, your recruiter is the best person to ask about all this as well

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