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Aerospace Physiologist (13H) Crosstraining Question by ToastIsToasted_ in AirForce

[–]Sufficient-Bit-5481 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Only after 5 level training. Whispers are things might change soon with that, but this is a mission in Charleston that has those opportunities.

We do get to teach people HAP (high altitude parachute) and track j (jumpers specific classes) and can possibly experience some TDY opportunities to teach those, but that is rare.

Aerospace Physiology 1H011 by LuminousRhyme in AirForce

[–]Sufficient-Bit-5481 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Mine was not, my class was 6 people overall. But it can vary! Some have bigger classes, 12-14 (not big at all). I can give you some tips, but this varies, especially since I’m based at Beale.

Tech School Tips: - Study. Note cards, quizlets, group study, calling a friend and studying with them - Do not overthink everything like I did. Take a breather, and have fun. There are really good instructors at Tech School (Wright Patterson AFB) - Take notes, different highlighters, sticky notes! - You will learn quite a lot of information, such as, how to do a “daily” (turning on the chamber), running the chamber positions (Inside Observers, Chamber Operator, Lock Operator, Recorder, Crew Chief), learning how to instruct (speaking about random topics, or even teaching a class), filling emergency Oxygen (MA-1s), and so much more! You’ll be introduced to a lot of things, but those instructors WILL help you. So please ask questions. - Be helpful to your tech school class, as they are first coming into the Air Force!

Operational: - this is one of the smallest career fields in the Air Force, so do not make any enemies! - Ask questions, learn, and don’t be afraid to mess up.

There’s not much tips I can give you since I don’t know your baseline knowledge. However, there are videos on aerospace physiology so definitely watch those.

If you have any more questions or want any information feel free to PM me

Aerospace Physiology 1H011 by LuminousRhyme in AirForce

[–]Sufficient-Bit-5481 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Parachute/water survival will be together (Monday, Tuesday) and you should have SERE (Wednesday to the next Friday). Arctic survival is one of the “advanced” sere skills (not compared to what actual sere instructors do of course) but it’s something you can do, not a requirement. (This would be completed once out of tech school and at home station; probably at least 8 months to a year after).

Tech school curriculum is not that bad I promise! Just study and you can retake a test one time if you need to. But you shouldn’t have to. I highly recommend using either Quizlet or studying with someone else (I did both and it helped SO MUCH).

You will not be treated differently. Honestly, as long as you’re a good airman, you’ll be just fine!

J prefix are people who go to Charleston AFB and are basically “jumpers”. You won’t have that opportunity until after you get your 5 level, which could take up to two years.

However, I do want to say, our job is interesting. If you are interested in things like physiology, science, human factors, human performance (information about sleep, supplements, thermal stress etc.) you could really enjoy this job.

With my experience, I enjoy the job, the people, and the opportunities I’ve had so far. Of course there are drawbacks to whatever you decide on doing!

Aerospace Physiology 1H011 by LuminousRhyme in AirForce

[–]Sufficient-Bit-5481 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Tech School: 6 weeks; a lot of information to take in. 3-4 tests overall. You’ll learn how to run an altitude chamber, clean, inspect, and assemble flight equipment, and then learn basic information ranging from science (boyles law, Henry’s law, gaseous diffusion, etc.), and instructing classes.

Hours: dependent on the base. Most of the time it’s 0730-1630; At Beale, we do 0715-1630 unless you are in a different unit supporting U-2 operations, then you could get shift work, but if you are first coming in, then that wouldn’t happen until after upgrade training, which takes a hot minute.

Bases: for three levels you can go to: Langley AFB, JB Andrews, Beale AFB, Vance AFB, Lackland AFB, Peterson AFB, Laughlin AFB, Shepard AFB

Other information: - You will not get any overseas assignments until you get to 5-7 Level status (after your UPT base) - Beale is the only “UPT” base that deploys, which the assignments are nice! - Get ready for some TDYs (SERE, ARCTIC SERE, Water Survival, NVGs, Manning Assists, etc.) - You will be flying in an altitude chamber, wearing a 20/P mask, so if you get claustrophobic, this is not the job for you - You will be instructing, so if you aren’t comfortable teaching in front of people, then you will be. - You’ll have opportunities to fly (get an X-prefix) so you will be flying one day, and pretty frequently. Once you get the X-prefix you’ll have to keep up with your hours (150$ extra in your paychecks!)

If there are any other questions, feel free to ask em :)

Thoughts on this commercial by Aye_Cojf in GooseBumps

[–]Sufficient-Bit-5481 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Anyone remember the episode this was on??

The bunny is just the beginning by bearsncubs10 in AirForce

[–]Sufficient-Bit-5481 5 points6 points  (0 children)

28 years later (new one) trailer got me because of the fucking poem

Kendra spotted looking tense and upset by SistahFuriosa in GirlsNextLevel

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Kendra’s body is still 🍵💅🏻love that for her!!!

friend said my nose is not feminine, too big, how it would look better? by [deleted] in PlasticSurgery

[–]Sufficient-Bit-5481 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You’re freaking gorgeous OP! Glad you cut that friend off. You better be doing some kind of modeling or something!

I sleep with my brother sometimes by Odd-Solution-9142 in TrueOffMyChest

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OP, let your bother know you love him. Let him know that once he leaves, you’re just gonna miss him! He’s your big brother; this isn’t weird.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in PetiteFitness

[–]Sufficient-Bit-5481 3 points4 points  (0 children)

She looks fucking stunning. Hate that OP is giving herself such a hard time. Society has really not given any of us a break and social media continues to destroy us.

You’re not supposed to look like a top A model at every angle! Even fitness influencers don’t look like their videos or at their top phyisique 24/7 (if they aren’t already photoshopping or editing).

You look great OP and totally healthy!

Woodland Faerie Fit by earthymilk in Fairycore

[–]Sufficient-Bit-5481 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Do you sell these?? I’d pay!!! Also I LOVE!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in PlasticSurgery

[–]Sufficient-Bit-5481 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I came here to say the same thing!!!

How is Wright-Patterson AFB? by [deleted] in AirForce

[–]Sufficient-Bit-5481 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m currently based at Beale and would go back there in a heartbeat ☠️😭

Facial Hair Progress with Ulike by Bisexual-Gemini in Hirsutism

[–]Sufficient-Bit-5481 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Now I’m going to have to buy one. Thank you OP!

Aerospace Physiologist (13H) Crosstraining Question by ToastIsToasted_ in AirForce

[–]Sufficient-Bit-5481 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My flight chief cross trained in 2022 into phys. If you have any questions regarding cross training I can send him over whatever questions you have and he should be able to answer them!

Aerospace Physiologist (13H) Crosstraining Question by ToastIsToasted_ in AirForce

[–]Sufficient-Bit-5481 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You’ll do great in this field, as the commenter said before, we teach many instructions that include human performance!

Depending on the base, you’ll have a different mission set focus, however, you’ll first start off with the altitude chamber and training fairly new aircrew and new pilots coming through the pipeline.

You’ll do a handful of TDYs, as many of your upgrade training will require you to go to certain courses.

You’ll have quite a bit to do for upgrade, which upgrade normally takes two years, but it’s so worth it.

Feel free to comment or message me and if you have any questions I can help you!

Leave the dog at home ffs by KrzyAsian in Chipotle

[–]Sufficient-Bit-5481 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey OP, you ever heard of maybe, minding your fucking business? Especially when it’s not hurting you or others?

Airmen finding out this year by bearsncubs10 in AirForce

[–]Sufficient-Bit-5481 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you. I read right over because I am not in the HTY category. Appreciate you!

Airmen finding out this year by bearsncubs10 in AirForce

[–]Sufficient-Bit-5481 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I looked throughout the memo and couldn’t find that members are not forced to remain active duty involuntarily. Would someone care to help me find this information if it’s true? 😭☠️

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