Originally Posted by Whew

A few questions, 1. First of all, why is guard bumming looked down upon?

Buns are essential to any unit with heavy operational tastings like airlift. Problem comes when, in poor times, lots of bums looking for pay; in good times no bums to fly the missions. Having 10 bums is the same problem in reverse as having 1.


2. I would like to be able to fly as much as possible while serving and realize reserves is the way to go but I would like some help understanding the difference in potential hours someone who guard bums a c-17 vs kc-135 could earn.

Heavies typically have greater call for bums and more HHQ-directed missions that must be flown. When TACC calls asking for “how many missions can you operate in 24 hours?” You need bums. Some C-17 units are heavily manned with AD crews for this reason. March was about 50% AD at one time.

3. Lastly if down the line if I wanted to change locations, how easily could someone switch from let's say a reserve kc-135 unit switch to a guard c-17 unit or vice versa?, or is that just plain stupid and not possible?, thanks to anyone willing to take the time to answer my questions

Yes, possible .

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