Currently trying to leave for the Air Force, but I am retaking the ASVAB for my 6th time because my scores are all over the place, and due to myself having a GED. My scores went as following - 38, 29, 52 (confirmation test got a 36)/ went and got my physical done, but it didn’t take 13 hours, only took me 5 hours/ and I was told that my score of 36 was too low as I would have had to of scored at least a 42 being within a 10 point minimum, so I had to wait the 6 month waiting period. I just retook my ASVAB Thursday and got a 45, but now I was told that because of my GED, I must go back and retake the ASVAB again to score a 50 or higher in 30 days. People really weren’t lying when they say the Air Force is the hardest branch to get into.
I scored a 71 AFQT the first time I took the test lol. In all seriousness though, that test is really stupid on certain sections. Like the puzzles, mechanical and electrical stuff that I’ve never been taught in school. Somehow I did pretty damn well on my guessing on those sections.
WildBlueYonder, I was wondering if there was a high limit for the air force. Also wondering if there would be any problems with clothes due to my hight, currently I am 6' 8" tall and wear a size 16 shoe,
You only have to take it if you haven't taken it, or if you didn't score high enough for the branch you want to join. What job and branch are you trying to join?
dadamimi10 Well, for an LS career field job, you need to look at your VE (Verbal Expression) and AR (Arithmetic Reasoning) scores. If you add them together and you have a score about 105, then you will qualify. Good Luck!
Got through but it was horrible.. the endless needless mindgames.. bruh I was even arguing with officers at the end.. I don't know how I got away with that...
I know this is kind of an old video but, do you think it would be fine to wear like exercise pants or shorts instead of jeans? I just don’t want to have to do anything physical in jeans or really sit on the bus for awhile because I think jeans are uncomfortable 😂
wanting to join. but so confused on where to start. sophomore in high school (will graduate in 2017) and just made my decision 2 months ago. where do I start now that I've made me decision?
Can anyone provide info on a medical waiver for a elbow dislocation? I got PDQ yesterday at meps for it. I got into a car accident about 8 months ago and was completely cleared by my orthopedic in April for full activity and Military training. Im super confused because I know a lot of people who have had insane dislocations and actually had surgery for it but breeze through meps with no medical waiver. I didn't need surgery, it was a very minor dislocation and I had a zone 1 fracture(Just a bone chip). So If anyone can give me some feed back that would be great! Im so nervous Ill get denied a waiver for the Air Force.
Hey Man I always watch and rematch your videos! But quick question I want to join the Airforce and be Security Forces , do you know what score on the ASVAB I need to get??
WildBlueYonder what sort of questions did they ask during the medical interview? I thought it was basically just the same medical questions that you had to answer on your application that you do with the recruiter?
It's the same type of questions basically as your recruiter interview. They're basically trying to get you to trip up in a lie at some point so that they can disqualify you if you are lying
I'm in the process of joining the air force. At what point is there a background check?? Because I have a ticket that I just can't pay at the moment but I'm really just trying to join
Hey I have a question. So I have pretty bad acne on my back and I'm looking to enlist next year around the fall. I've looked it up and it can disqualify me so I'm wondering if anyone has any suggestions. Is there a way I can convince them not to because I can't see myself doing college and I've wanted to join since middle school and I will be pissed if acne prevented me from joining. Or do any of you have any suggestions on how to eliminate the acne other than accutane?
I used to have suicide episodes back in middle school bc of family and living issues just as a kid thinking l was helping with bills and such by doing that and recently I’ve have to go back to the hospital for a nothing episode due to stress like 5 months ago now. Do l tell them any of that or what bc it was only overdosing on pain killers?
If you have had suicidal thoughts or attempted i think its best you dont join imo. People cant even make it past 3 weeks in boot without wanting to kill themselves. And once you’re in boot, theres no way in hell you can get out unless you graduate. Thats why people attempt suicide bcuz they know they cant get out until graduation. Even with depression i suggest not going unless you’re 100% mentally good. Im just being honest. Thats why depression and anxiety is one of the disqualifications
Hey bro I got a question I'm nervous about. I know that I'll be tested for drug use I only have smoked Mary Jane. How can I ensure that my system will be clean if I am going to see my recruiter on the 18th of August. Will I be able to buy one of those Mary Jane test from the dollar store? Will it have the same results. I haven't done it in about a month or so help me please. I look up to you man you keep it too real. One love
Brandon Johnson Idk man I can't make any guarantees. The only thing is to tell your recruiter that you smoked before, that way you'll be alright if you come up positive
I'm sort of tired of these videos that are like"don't say anything that might disqualify you" Those questions are there for a reason and I've been on anti depressants in the past so if thats a deal breaker Im gonna be honest and mature enough to accept that I have something to offer elsewhere if they say no.
+Tatyanna Travis You can take you ASVAB the same day. It takes about an hour or so. Depending on if your recruiter gave you the PICAT, it should be a quick process. In my situation, my PICAT expired and i had to take a different version of the ASVAB. You are given paper and pencil to do your work on. Hope this helps :)
+Alexis Anderson how long did your entire process take, from the time you decided to join until you were given a MEPS appointment & ship date? I've already taken the PICAT at my recruiter's office so I've just been studying a little more so I can score higher on the actual exam. My only concern is with this whole security/credit clearance they administer on all potential airmen. I do have debt, but it doesn't exceed the 40% income-debt ratio they allow. I'm just weary of what they'll accept & what they won't.
+Alexis Anderson mine has been really good about answering all my questions. I'm doing all I can to diminish my debt. In total, it's roughly $4,000 to include my student loans. That puts my monthly payments well under the income-debt ratio so hopefully that doesn't put a block on my enlistment process. As for my practice exam, I got a 75 without studying at all. I think I could've scored higher had I actually finished it (ran out of time with about 6 questions left). I'm really eager to join so I'm doing all I can to make sure it goes without a hitch. Best wishes to you! I'll definitely let you know if I have any further questions.
I've been wanting to go into the Air Force for years but I don't think I can because years ago I was a stupid kid and I cut a few times and still have scars, will the DQ me?
Nope. You can get a waiver for that but it'll take some time. Or you can hide it but it's completely up to you. Disclose everything to your recruiter and you'll figure it out from there.
M C I think by “crazy” he means doing drugs and alcohol while you’re in the process of joining. You’ve gotta be pretty damn stupid to be doing that stuff when you’re about to go for your MEPS trip.
M C they do a breathalyzer test. I’m not exactly sure how long your breath can be analyzed for alcohol but as long as it’s not immediately in your system it should be fine. Although I’m sure a quick google search will tell you how far back a breathalyzer can detect alcohol.
So I am actually going to MEPS this week and it's nothing really serious but I was wondering if with your height or weight do they round up or down to the nearest whole number?
I have two erupted wisdom teeth. They don't hurt, but I'm still able to chew with them on the right side of my mouth. Have you heard of anyone disqualified for that?
+Flemish Giant No idea man. You'll have to let the MEPS doctor be the judge. Personally, I've never heard of someone being DQ'd because of wisdom teeth
So my eyesight is pretty bad yo. & I don't wear glasses or contacts because I... Idk I jus never got them replaced. Will they make me get them before I can be accepted?
+WildBlueYonder oh. okay. Also. I haven't talked to my recruiter about this yet because I didn't know it was relevant. But people with self mutilation scars won't be accepted right? But what if those scars are for spiritual reasons? I'm native American & that's part of what we do when we mourn. Does that count?
Can you please explain the difference between the afqt and the asvab for Me? I already took both of the tests last year but now I have to take the afqt again, will i have to take the asvab again at meps? It's so confusing I know lol. I just didn't do too well for the testing when I was trying to get into the navy. How does the scores for the asvab work in the Air Force? I looked online and it looks like you can get tons of different jobs if you do well in the general qualification area, just in that area? I'm so sorry this is so much haha. I know how it goes for the navy than the Air Force, that's why i probably sound so confusing. Also thank you for making all these videos. I always look forward to watching them :)
ashley tuite I thought the AFQT and the ASVAB were the same thing. You need a 36 on the ASVAB to join the Air Force, but most jobs require you to have a 45-55 range anyways. So you reaaally need a 45-55 on your ASVAB to join the Air Force. Most of our jobs are general or mechanical. So if you do well in those, you'll qualify for a lot of career fields.
the afqt is what people commonly mistake as, "the asvab score". Now here's the thing, as you know the asvab is comprised of I believe 9 test subjects. But the afqt score is actually comprised of 4 of the asvab test which are: arithmetic reasoning, math knowledge, paragraph comprehension, and word knowledge. Do good in these areas and you'll get a good afqt score. Now on the asvab each test subject will have its own score. In the air force, there are four job aptitude areas, mechanical, administrative, general, and electrical. Each aptitude area has a score that based on a formula from certain asvab test subjects scores. For instance the formula to calculate the mechanical score would be general science+mechanical comprehension+autoshop. Hope that helps, I basically summarized what my asvab study book said
WildBlueYonder Okay that's what I thought but it just confused me so much between the both of them lol.. Thank you for clearing that up for me. I love your videos and they are really helpful :) I'm thinking Air Force because there are a few mechanical jobs I'd love to get.
aizawa613 Thank you! that helped a lot actually. Now I know what I need to work on based on the test subjects in the Air Force, Math is my worst subject so I gotta work on that area as well lol.