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• Can I start the process or assist on behalf of my child?

No - If your child is 18 years of age or older the Privacy Act of 1974 prohibits us from divulging any personal information to persons not strictly l isted by that individual as parties authorized to perform legal decisions on their behalf.

• I want to see where my child is in the process. What can you tell me?

The Privacy Act of 1974 prohibits us from divulging any personal information to persons not strictly listed by that individual as parties authorized to perform legal decisions on their behalf.

• If an Air Force Recruiter says I am disqualified, can I go to another recruiter and try again?

No - The United States Air Force uses a networked database where all recruiters share information and notes. If you were disqualified by one recruiter, you will be disqualified by all.

• If I failed the ASVAB with one branch, will that score show up on my Air Force application?

Yes - ASVAB scores are shared across all branches of the Armed Forces. If you fail to meet a minimum score, you will be required to retest after the allotted time.

• Are there practice ASVABs I can use?

Yes - We have TWO options you can use. What I would recommend, is you take some tests online first, google Practice ASVAB, even if you have to pay for the test. Think about this as an investment for your future.

• Do I need to take the ASVAB prior to applying for the Air Force?

No - While it's not required you take the ASVAB prior to talking to a recruiter. If you do not already have an ASVAB score, we will request you take either an in-office or an on-line predictor test to better set you up for success and attempt to tailor your job selection availability expectations.

• How is my "Local Recruiter" assigned?

If you are still in High School, your recruiter is assigned by your school location and zip code. You MUST use that recruiting office unless there is an agreement otherwise. If you are a graduate, the initial recruiter search on AirForce.com will be based off your zip code but you are not required to use that recruiter.

• Can I get a guaranteed career?

Yes, and No, there are many factors in an applicant's application that determine their eligibility for careers. First is aptitude, the results of your ASVAB test will completely determine the availability of career choices. Secondly, some career fields require levels of college classes or advanced HS courses, for instance, many medical career fields require additional credits or courses beyond High School. The third is your medical history and limitations... some career fields require color vision as an example. Fourth and possibly the most important, although the Air Force has more than 140 different careers, we only have availability in those fields in demand of positions. Being open to a variety of career choices will greatly increase your acceptance in the Air Force.

• What is the tattoo policy for the Air Force?

Air Force Instruction 36-2903 defines strict policy on tattoos. Anything above the collar, or below the wrist is prohibited. The same goes for any tattoo that offensive in nature.

• Can I enlist as a Single Parent?

Yes - However, we will need court records allowing you to leave Missouri with your children if you are the custodial parent. You will also need a DETAILED family care plan for who is going to look after your child while you are in Basic Military Training and Technical Training School.

• What if I'm not 18?

If you choose to start your career now, you will need BOTH parent’s consent prior to being 18.

• What if I already started the process with another branch of the military?

It depends on how far you are in the process of another service. If you are already in another branch’s DEP, the options might be limited however it will be up to YOU to inform the other branch you have decided to go a different path.

• Prior Service, am I eligible?

Give us a call (636) 220-6459 . Branch, AFSC, MOS, TIS, RE Code are all factors that influence your eligibility. ALSO, the prior service window goes by fiscal year and historically the Air Force typically accepts roughly 280 prior service members annually.

• Can I try the Guard or Reserves to see if the Air Force is right for me then transfer to Active Duty?

Yes and No, as an Air Force Reserve or Guard member, you will be considered Prior Service. This will greatly limit your chances of transferring to Active Duty.

• What is the "Buddy System"

I'm going to be straight with you... It is a program that all branches use... It is, however, a sales tactic to get a 2 for 1 deal on quota. I promise you that if you bring a friend, and you both enlist, you will never lose that friendship. The Air Force is a small branch and although I can not guarantee you will be stationed together, I can guarantee if your relationship is solid, you will stay in touch.

• Can I join the Air Force with a criminal record?

The answer is Yes and No. The Air Force is a conglomerate of the most intellectual,integrity sound and a trustworthy pick of the United States population. Whereas we would prefer applicants to have a clean history of law violations, we understand that history is history. EVERY law violation, even if it has been expunged, dismissed, or sealed, MUST be disclosed to your recruiter. You will undergo an intense background investigation where EVERYTHING, to include juvenile violations, will need to be justified. Habitual law violators will be disqualified from enlistment and others might require a waiver approval from Command.

• What are the contract lengths?

4 and 6 years.

• Does the Air Force offer Sign-on Bonuses like other branches if I enlist?

Yes and No - Ask your self, if a branch is willing to give you thousands of dollars simply to enlist without bringing a special skill to the table, why is that so? It's possible either because the position you are applying for is HIGHLY technical and difficult to fill, or it's a position that nobody wants to take and hard to fill.

• Does the Air Force provide a better quality of life?

Very much yes!

• How does the Air Force prevent sexual assault?

The Air Force takes sexual assault VERY seriously. Airmen have routine training on prevention and intervention of reports. The Air Force also has trusted advocates that are confidential reporters which advise victims of their wrights and avenues for help or reporting. https://www.resilience.af.mil/SAPR/. Keep in mind, the U.S. Military, no matter what branch, is an extraordinary target for main stream media to use as a headline. Please do your do-diligence and research statistics compared to the civilian sector, you just might find that the Air Force is a much safer place to work free from sexual assault.

Active Duty, Guard & Reserve: What is the Difference?

FULL-TIME MILITARY SERVICE

Active-duty service is full-time military service. This is generally what most people think of when someone indicates that they were in the military. Active-duty service members are subject to duty 24 hours per day, 7 days per week, except when on leave (vacation) or pass (authorized time off). Active-duty service members serve in the Army, Air Force, Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard, all branches of the military falling under the direction of the U.S. Department of Defense. When it comes to qualifying for veteran’s benefits, Active-duty service counts toward length-of-service requirements.

WEEKEND MILITARY SERVICE

Members of the Reserves and National Guard typically perform duty one weekend per month, plus two weeks of training per year. The average National Guard or Reserve enlistment contract is six years. A Reserve or Guard member may expect to spend two years of their enlistment period performing full-time active duty.

RESERVES

Each of the military services has a Reserve branch. There’s an Army Reserve, Air Force Reserve, Navy Reserve, Marine Corps Reserve, and Coast Guard Reserve. Like the active-duty forces, the Reserves fall under the auspices of the Department of Defense, meaning that they are federal agencies. The primary purpose of the Reserves is to provide additional support and manpower to the active-duty forces in times of need.

When a person joins the Reserves, they first attend basic training and military job school full time. This is called active duty for training, or ADT, and doesn’t count as active-duty time for most veteran’s benefits.

Upon completion of basic training and military job school, reservists return to their home, resume their civilian lives and jobs, but train (drill) with their unit one weekend per month. Once per year, they receive 14 days of full-time training. The weekend drills are called inactive duty training (IDT), and the annual training falls into the category of ADT. Neither IDT nor ADT counts toward service requirements for veteran’s benefits.

The President and Secretary of Defense have the authority to recall reservists to active duty at any time to support military missions. In fact, at any given time, about 65,000 reservists are performing active duty in support of military contingency operations. Active duty of this type does count toward veterans benefit service requirements.

NATIONAL GUARD

There are only two National Guard services: the Army National Guard and the Air National Guard. The Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard do not currently have National Guard branches.

The main difference between the National Guard and the Reserves is that the Reserves belong to the federal government, while the National Guard units belong (primarily) to individual states.

Like reservists, National Guard members attend basic training and military job school full time under ADT (active duty for training). They then return to their homes, where they drill with their units one weekend per month (inactive duty training [IDT]), plus 15 full-time training days per year. As with Reserve duty, this ADT/IDT time does not count toward veterans benefit service requirements.

The governors of individual states have the authority to call National Guard members to active duty in response to state emergencies, such as disaster relief or protection of property and people. Usually this happens when such events are beyond the scope of local law enforcement agencies. This is officially known as a “Title 38 Call-Up,” and is commonly referred to as state duty. State duty does not count toward veterans benefit service requirements.

The President or Secretary of Defense may also call National Guard members to active duty in support of military contingency operations. This is called “Title 10 Call-Up,” or federal duty. This type of duty does count toward service requirements for veteran’s benefits. During any given month, about 40,000 members of the Air and Army National Guard are performing federal duty.

ACTIVE GUARD/RESERVES

Some members of the Reserves and National Guard perform full-time active duty, just like active-duty members. This program is called the Active Guard/Reserves, or AGR. AGR members provide day-to-day operational support needed to ensure that National Guard and Reserve units are ready to mobilize when needed. For veterans benefit service requirements, AGR duty is the same as full-time active-duty service, which means that AGR service counts toward length-of-service requirements.

INDIVIDUAL READY RESERVE

When a person signs an enlistment contract, they obligate themselves to the military for a total of eight years. Whatever time isn’t spent on active duty or in the Guard/Reserves must be spent in the inactive reserves, officially known as the Individual Ready Reserves (IRR). Time in the IRR does not count toward veteran’s benefit service requirements, but if you’re recalled to active duty, that time does count. An average of about 15,000 IRR members have been recalled to active duty each and every year since 2004, the vast majority by the Army and Marine Corps.

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