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09-24-2012, 06:41 PM
#21
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Well this No LAF Maj promotion board in CY2013 - Baseops Forums is going to make things interesting. I haven't seen the PDSM yet, but what happens if someone is passed over and has to wait 2 years until the next (APZ) board. Looks like the passed over people might get another year to sort things out. Interesting times...
09-24-2012, 09:51 PM
#22
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So a long time ago, when was Army, it was fairly unheard of to make it past E-6 without a college degree. Similarly, it was unheard of to make it past O-3 without a Master's degree. Maybe things are different now, but I'd bet this is a huge reason why you'd get passed over for O-4. It's kinda like pilots. Unless you have some crazy turbine PIC hours with type ratings, usually a college degree is required at some point (to get on with a certain carrier). There are people that make it through without, but they usually aren't the normal over-achievers like you and me, they are a special breed that got extra lucky or were in some specific situation. In the end, not having that can hurt them or limit them...
09-24-2012, 10:27 PM
#23
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Originally Posted by rickair7777
20 years is the Title 10 max, but services can (and do) set a lower limit. Does the AF allow the max? In the Navy it's passed over x2 and then out for O-3's.
09-27-2012, 06:35 AM
#24
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Originally Posted by HercDriver130
Yea, I think its been a LONG time since the airforce allowed O-3s to stay to 20..... very rare exceptions perhaps. Even In my day.. (85-92) it was an extremly rare then to see an O-3 near retirement.
I agree with your larger point though, pretty rare and nothing to count on.
10-20-2012, 06:57 AM
#25
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The upcoming budget cuts will have an impact on many in the military. Continuing to 20 years as an O3 is not likely. Try to get a slot in the Guard/Reserves if able and stay current. Do not give up all of the active duty time you have accrued. A reserve retirement will help later in life.
10-20-2012, 09:06 AM
#26
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Originally Posted by MileHigh727
The upcoming budget cuts will have an impact on many in the military. Continuing to 20 years as an O3 is not likely.
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