Congratulations on your promotion! In the Air Force Reserve, there is no WAPS testing or SKT test. The WAPS and SKT is geared toward the Active Duty. The specific qualifiers for obtaining rank in the AF Reserve are these: 1. Passing the 5-level skill test first to obtain the SrA stripe. 2. Once upgraded, pass the ALS PME test for SSgt. 3. Pass the 7-level skill level test, then you will become eligible for TSgt after TIS/TIG is met. 4. The NCOA PME test is for MSgt, and can be taken as a SSgt. A factor that could prevent someone from getting MSgt is not having their CCAF associate degree (it is possible in going down the pipe to affect the other ranks in the future).5. The SNCOA PME test is for SMSgt. Note: SrA BTZ is rare in the Reserve because usually the member obtains SrA after six months of completing tech school while having good TIS. The PEP program is similar to the STEP program for SNCO ranks, and the program requires a package being put together. In short, it is easier to obtain the rank of SSgt in the AF Reserve. Of course, TIS and TIG are still applicable at each rank level in accordance with the approximations in the CFETP, and the time it takes to be eligible to start the PME varies. Also, a vacancy in the unit must be present in order for one to be promoted to the ranks of TSgt and above. The interesting thing is that the vast majority of these tests come from studying CDC volumes (5-level and 7-level have CDCs). The leadership schools (i.e., ALS, NCOA, and SNCOA) have CDCs, yet I believe the Reserve allows members to elect the member to go to the school in-residence in place of the CDCs. Yet, those who choose that route has to be more exceptional. There was at one point where the Active Duty took precedence, and that the Reserve could not participate in-residence, which was understandable during economic times. Also, the Reserve has a specific checklist that they utilize to determine if one is ready to be promoted (e.g., fitness, travel card, EPRs, attendance, PME, skill level, etc.). Usually, a member does not go in front of a board of their superiors, but rather meetings happen behind closed doors without the member with those superiors discussing if that particular member is promotable or not. One CMSgt made this point quite clear to my unit, and it made promotions more transparent.
you should make a video on the commissioning programs like SOAR, academy, etc... That would be very helpful as I'm striving towards that and I do not know much about it. Tips on how to get in and stuff like that. Thank you
I just found your channel and love your videos! Very informative. Thank you. I am joining as E-3 and obviously want to be promoted asap. Do you know of any changes for us? Will I need to wait the same time? Thanks!
@wildblueyonder with WAPS testing EPR's are actually the most significant part of your promotion. Both tests you take are worth 200 at the most where EPRs can be worth up to 250 points for a promote now rating.
The A.F. made it easier now to make Sen. Airman! When I was in, you had Sen. Airman then Sgt.! Unless like you said, taking the BTZ test to make Sen. Airman quicker!
Can Cross training effect the ranking process as far as loosing time? The last year of your contract you are able to cross train - How will it effect you making the next rank - given that you have to start all over with another Job or AFSV. A lot of people change jobs in the AIRFORCE because they didn't have the openings when they initially signed up, but does changing jobs effect ranking in terms of TG?? What are all the possible negatives on cross training in terms of making rank? Will it taking a longer time I would assume because your starting a whole new job AFSV?
Late but yeah u can get SSgt. with a 4 year contract. The only thing, is that u will get it like around the time u are about to finish ur 4 year contract XD. Got a buddy who told me that and he's all sad so he resigned for another 4 years to enjoy his SSgt XD
Hey, Say you were enlisted to become a SERE specialist and you didn’t make the cut at selection (which is about 50% of the people) what would happen to you or what job would u fall into?
Dude , I'm a non citizen going open general . Should I enlist 4 years or 6 I want to get citizenship and go to school with BIG chances of retiring un the military aka(20 plus years) what should I do
Hey, I'm in Middle School and i was wondering can you be overweight in leadership... my friend is a heavy set kid but not so fat just a medium.... can he still go?l
ok so im 16 and a junior right now so is it too soon to talk to a recruiter but i know for a fact i want to go into the air force. Oh and a silly question, when you wear the dress blues do have to wear the hat or can u get the cap hat because i really dont like the cone shaped hat
Dude!.. What about joining sports in the Air Force? I want to play soccer in the Air Force.... also how long after being stationed will I get housing? I have a son already so how long will it take for me to get housing or live off base and get paid for housing?
I know this is old but I figured some would read and benefit so... Base housing is generally full everywhere. There are long waiting lists, and usually it can take about a year to get into a house unless you're lucky. You'll likely have to live off base while on the waiting list (or in the barracks and leaving your family at home). And once you have PCS orders (moving to a new base) you wanna always call housing to get on that list ASAP, but you'll still likely have to wait at the new base too. I believe, but don't quote me cuz I'm not 100%, that if you live off base and are on the waiting list, the AF will pay to move your stuff to on base housing when it's open to you. But they won't pay to move off base from on base housing so keep that in mind. Some on base housing is really nice, but in other places it's like poverty level and falling apart, so do your research, and you may be better off just living off base anyway. Also, if you live on base you forfeit your entire BAH allowance. If you live off base you may have some left over.
Is there a way to enlist in the Air Force, get your degree while you are in and then change to an Officer? Or would you have to go in as an Officer in the first place?
No you can go in enlisted then get your degree then go into OTS (Officer Training School). They actually have many different programs for enlisted people trying to commission.
Yes! You can directly commission from enlisted to officer after earning your bachelors. Alternatively, you can get your degree as a civilian, and then join the Air Force directly as an officer
Hey man, I'm leaving for basic in October and I want to go in as e3. I have 48 units, but my recruiter told me I need 52... However, I can't find that number anywhere online... How do I proceed?
Tell your recruiter to look over that number. Make sure you are entering as an E3, it will say so on paperwork you will sign down in MEPS. If you sign it saying youre a E1 or E2 then youre out of luck unless you can fix it in tech school
If all credits count toward the 45 (sometimes a class' credits don't count) required, you'll be e-3 the day you leave, and you'll be paid as an e-3 at basic, and get your stripes after you get back from BEAST
sombody please explain the difference between an officer and a normal airmen, im going to basic sometime this summer (as of now) and im dedicated to rank up and be successful in the airforce, I plan to be a engineer, other intrest i have is medical, firearm mechanic, and security, please help me im up for convo, look me up on fb if u feel u have vaulable infomation, THANK YOU IN ADVANCE, i greatly appreciate it
Spencer Highley So an Officer basicly, gives out orders, and leads. Those are the two main parts. Enlisted follow orders and carry out duties. NCOs implement the orders the Officers give to the Enlisted.
