Air Force Question

[CoolSidePillow]

If a person went to the academy and then was commissioned in the active Air Force to fly.... about how long of a committment would he have in both active and reserve time? Would he be out in 4 years with no reserve?

 

[JimNtexas]

If a person went to the academy and then was commissioned in the active Air Force to fly.... about how long of a committment would he have in both active and reserve time? Would he be out in 4 years with no reserve?

It's more like 13 years active duty after graduation these days I think.

 

[stonewall]

10 yr commitment at last check. That's from UPT graduation. It was 8 yrs when I got commissioned. So...if you go to UPT you can count on 11 yrs AD before you can get out. Same goes for ROTC and OTS, unless I'm mistaken. No reserve commitment once you do your 10 yrs post UPT, unless you choose it.

There are Palace Chase and VSP considerations, but those change yearly and aren't worth factoring in your decision. In fact, those programs can disappear tomorrow. If you are trying to decide, plan on 8-10 yrs Active Duty minimum from the time you graduate pilot training.

 

[CoolSidePillow]

so basically if you were out free and clear after 4 years you probably did something wrong

 

[Huggyu2]

Are you checking up on someone that has this background?
Four year commitments haven't been around since maybe the 1970's.

 

[frog_flyer]

10 years from the day you wing


Chances are that you'll have an opportunity to palace chase

 

[frog_flyer]

Not true,

Medical DQ. The USAF can void your contract if they please. The last thing they need is another non-rated 1lt/Capt. sitting around poking keyboards.

... They have pilots for that

 

[stonewall]

so basically if you were out free and clear after 4 years you probably did something wrong

Okay, now I see where you're going with this. Trying to check up on someone sounds about right. The short answer is "Yes." If you went to pilot training and graduated, you would not be out in 4 yrs without something going on there. Even a Palace Chase or Voluntary Separation would not be available to a 4 yr guy. Now, there are ALWAYS unseen exceptions to the rule, but for a USAF pilot to be out of the AF after 4 yrs is HIGHLY unusual.

 

[SIG600]

Unless you get married and cut off your penis.

 

[Mooseflyer]

The last thing they need is another non-rated 1lt/Capt. sitting around poking keyboards....They have pilots for that

Ha ha, how true!!