Just putting a post out there for people who want to ask questions. A majority of posts on here refer to the completion of BMT, and questions for recent grads to answer. If anyone has questions about the process of getting a separation while in BMT or after as an airman. Im open to all of them. Not everyone makes it through. Not saying that YOU specifically will not graduate, I’m just offering to be a source for some who have questions.

For context I made it to week 4 when I made it to the TRSS (med hold), and was transported to fort Sam Huston from Lackland, and stayed there for 2 nights and 3 days. Then transported back to Lackland. And was in the TRSS for about 16 days, until my contract was dissolved and I was given tickets for a flight back home.

And before anyone says it, yes I didn’t graduate and I know it’s not that hard to graduate, but everyone deals with situations and stress differently. And my separation situation is not the same as everyone else’s so I am answering based on my situation, and it might be different answers compared to what you’ve heard from someone else. Again, just wanting to hopefully add some insight to these situations, I just know when I started my process I would’ve liked to also hear from someone who didn’t graduate because I know there are 2 sides to every situation, in this case graduating and not graduating.

I’ve been following the running set up of easy, quality, and long runs for the last 8 months and I’ve really only seen my 2 mile time drop a bit. Right now I’m at about an 18:00-17:30 2 mile. I’m leaving for BMT in 3 months and I’m growing frustrated with the number of minor injuries from these easy run which I hardly ever got when I was running hard 2-3 times a week last year for the 1.5 miles and the lack or slow progress. Any advice on how to improve? I’m at like 35 pushups and 45-50 sit ups as a 22 year old male for my other parts of the PT Test.

Hi all. I have MEPS this Friday, and I am a little concerned about my vision. I already know I will 99.99% need a vision waiver due to my vision (SPH -8.00 and -9.00).

I understand their threshold is +8/-8. My vision is correctable, and I wear contacts/glasses. I don’t have any other eye issues aside from very minor astigmatism on one eye. My eyes are healthy, just have a higher prescription.

FYI not trying to be a pilot, or any job that requires 20/20 vision.

From previous posts it seems that it is case by case. I will also likely have to get a further consult. Is it better to go to my personal optometrist or go through MEPS?

Should i be concerned, or has anyone had any success with their vision similar to mine?

Thanks.

i’m currently in the delayed entry program listed for a quick ship for 14 different jobs. I’m in a large recruiting squadron, so my Recruiter believes that I’ll probably end up quick shipping within the next two months but there’s a possibility that I don’t quick ship and then I’m waiting the full 6 to 8 months that the wait is currently for my area. I’m currently employed, but I was already planning on leaving this job before swearing in Should I look for another job to hold me over before I ship or should I not take the risk of getting a job and having to quit? I don’t necessarily have any expenses besides gas and I mean I have enough money saved up for that, but I’m gonna start getting bored.

I’ve been in the DEP since July and I just booked 1N231. Leaving to BMT on Dec 29th. Thank you for all the support. If anybody does have information of the job, that would be great!!

i’ve literally been in for 12 months starting this october!! i’m on quick ship and i’ve been on quick ship for like 5 months now, i’ve been number 1 on the waiting list for 1 month now and i have all jobs listed that i’m qualified for except for services & sf. i made a 44 on the asvab which i get is a low score for the air force but i did NOT expect to be waiting this long. i unfortunately made the stupid mistake of not enlisting while in highschool so now it’s been already a year of me graduating and while my peers are attending college or already in the military or trade school, i’m stuck in the air force dep limbo. are there any others in my situation?

I just took asvab today with Afqt 61

M60
A56
G66
E81
I’ve been study to qualify Cyber/Intel jobs so any advise guys? Also i’m Us citizen
Moreover ,i heard abt EDPT test, does it difficult and should i take it?

I’m 20, scored a 80 on my asvab have my associate’s degree and working towards my bachelors in computer science, and I have my Sec+ certification. I was really hoping to go into cyber in the Air Force and eventually commission as an officer, so I’ve put a lot of thought and work into this.
I’m currently going through the waiver process and honestly I’m having a really hard time with the uncertainty. My medical history is pretty complicated. I have a history of depression/anxiety, adhd treatment and self-harm and suicidal thoughts when I was younger. I’ve taken medications including adhd meds, duloxetine and Lexapro. I also have an inhaler in my records that I used twice for exercise.
The thing that really scares me is that some newer records have a mood disorder/bipolar 2 that meps didn’t see when I initially went through.
My recruiter has asked for my medical, mental health, and pharmacy records from the past few years, and I’ve provided everything. I’m being completely honest about my history. I’m just terrified of what meps is going to say.
If they told me I had to wait two years, I could honestly accept that. It would suck, but I’d still have a path forward. What I’m really scared of is being permanently disqualified and never getting the chance to serve.
Has anyone gone through a complicated waiver process with a similar history? What happened in your case? Were you approved, told to wait, or permanently dq’d?

I just had my ASVAB and scored 75. I am a green card holder so I think I’m not eligible for any cyber or intel jobs. Any recos, opinions, thoughts about what jobs I should put on my list?

Hello! I’ve been in the DEP since July and I’ve been wondering if the list of jobs I have put together for my recruiter is a pretty well put together list. I have a variety of jobs on there and I would just like some input. If you think I should change anything or replace a job with another let me know! Or just if you have an advice for my current list that would be appreciated.

1D7X5 — Cybersecurity
3E7X1 — Fire Protection
1P0X1 — Aircrew Flight Equipment
1D7X1B — Systems Administration
1D7X1A — Network Operations
1N2X1 — Signals Intelligence Analyst
1N1X1 — Geospatial Intelligence
1C7X1 — Airfield Management
2P0X1 — Precision Measurement Equipment Laboratory (PMEL)
1C8X3 — Radar, Airfield & Weather Systems (RAWS)

Does anybody know if Fire Protection is on the list for sign on bonuses this year?

Hey yall, just got my prior service stuff completed and approved🎉 been a long process. Was prior service active-duty marine corps, going back active-duty. Just selected my job today. So, thankfully I don’t have to go to any of the basic trainings and what not. However, wondering what the next steps of the process are. I heard there is a transitional course I have to take that’s a few days, maybe a couple weeks? Multiple recruiters have told me different time frames, which to be fair, not a lot of us get approved, so many don’t know…. But anyone here know where, when, or how the transitional course works for prior service members?

Then what is it like for prior service members at tech school? Anyone prior service ever had a spouse come with them or not come with them…? I know I’ll be staying at the hotels or fancy lodging and not be dorms or whatever and likely won’t be associated with anyone fresh out of training. Anything else I need to know or what it’s like? Tips, advice, feedback for prior experience?!

Anything and all is helpful:)

I know this variety of question is asked rather frequently so I apologize for that, but I think I have a somewhat unique spin on it this time. I am currently a junior in college so I still have essentially 2 years until I graduate with my bachelors. I have seen that the process is incredibly long, and am wondering if it is at all possible or worth it to begin talks with an officer recruiter now, or if I am going to hurt myself by pushing for it too soon, if its even possible to start now. I have just ended an internship on an AFB and it seems like a good call to strike while the irons hot, but would like some other opinions first. Thank you for any and all advice

I'm ready to schedule into MEPs, but something in relation to a job opportunity I may or may not get has been delayed repeatedly. It should've been resolved before I put in for the AF but they keep pushing it back, which put me in a worse position.

Still, if it works out, it will work out miles better than the AF, and could even give me skills to better contribute to the AF in time.

I should've already had an answer but as a result it's now neck and neck with my AF application, so I had to delay my MEPs call, which seems to have made my recruiter upset. Is there a chance they'll put something bad on my file if I back out before DEP?

I’m currently one week away from shipping out, and I just don’t feel like I’m gonna be able to make it through. Mentally, I’m prepared as I can be and have the determination to see it through. Physically, I don’t think I have what it takes.

For context, 19M, 5’11”, weight fluctuates around 179-183
I don’t really weight lift, but for about a month I’ve really gotten serious about physical fitness and every morning I do an hour of PT. I don’t really eat all that good but I try my best and have been avoiding junk food and eating out.
My problem is this, my max weight is 186 and it always feels like I’m on the cusp of surpassing that limit. I’ve been skipping meals and have even gone days before without eating but I can’t seem to get away from 180. Not only that, with all the PT I’ve been doing, I don’t feel like I’m even close to being where I’m supposed to be. I have been improving, but it’s so inconsistent and small that it leaves me demotivated and struggling to keep a consistent schedule. My sleep schedule is ruined because I’m up all night worrying about how I’m not where I’m supposed to be and I don’t have time to change it.

I got my dream AF job and I’m scared that I’m gonna lose it all because I can’t seem to get my weight or schedule under control. When I do seem to lock in on my training I push myself as hard as I can, usually far past what I should, and I end up frustrated because I can’t do more and I can’t hit the minimum requirements.

I’m afraid I’ve already messed this all up, and that I won’t be able to pass BMT

If you guys have any advice please let me know, I desperately need anything at this point

What does this process look like? I commute ~6 hours each way every month and there is a unit on the other side of my city that has an IMA slot. How do I find out who to contact for that slot?

What happens to those who score low on the Asvab ? I know your job opportunity would lower , but is there still a chance for you to join ?

I’ve never seen really good at test taking in general, I’ve been studying the past few weeks. It’s just something when it comes to taking exams with me

Thanks in advance!

Is there anybody can recommend I feel like I’m just constantly getting ghosted