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Old 01-29-2014 | 03:42 PM
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Yup there is a ton of talk right now about drawing down AD and plussing up the reserves. Supposed to be some big announcements next month early on.
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Old 01-29-2014 | 03:43 PM
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The good old days of 17% GDP are quickly waning.
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Old 01-30-2014 | 06:46 PM
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Well you guys made my decision really tough lol. I came here with the same question as the OP. I guess I'm kind of glad I was non-selected for OTS, especially since I feel pretty confident with the units I'm rushing. One other question: I know it varies with unit but whats the approximate timeline or seasoning required to acquire an AGR spot. Do you just need AC or need to be an IP as well? Thanks
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Old 01-30-2014 | 07:00 PM
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Speaking from heavies, we did hire A/Cs that were considered upgradable to IPs, good sticks and good thinkers. That said, it varies on what's available--today I'm sure loads of experienced IPs including schoolhouse guys are trying to get into the reserve forces--make sit harder. In the fighter world, I pretty sure it's "IPs only".

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Old 01-30-2014 | 07:23 PM
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Some possibilities on where guard/reserve is headed...
http://afcommission.whs.mil

Report is out
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Old 01-31-2014 | 02:56 AM
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Originally Posted by grasshopper
Some possibilities on where guard/reserve is headed...
Home - National Commission on the Structure of the Air Force

Report is out
Seems like, after just skimming the pdf, that they plan to rely much more on the ANG/AFR. Ouch ....Rotational deployments. I see people leaving if the activation increases of ANG/AFR
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Old 01-31-2014 | 05:53 AM
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Yep...but only good thing I can see is maybe a larger variety of jobs and less difficulty getting paid for them.
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Old 01-31-2014 | 08:53 AM
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I like this:
42—“Up or Out”: Congress should amend restrictive
aspects of current statutes that mandate “up-or-out”
career management policies to enable the Air Force to
retain Airmen of all components actively working in
career fields where substantial investment in training
and career development has been made and where it
serves the needs of the Air Force. [Chapter 5]
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