The process of joining the Air Force Reserve

Descriptive video laying out the process of joining the Air Force Reserve.

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  • @timurjoro1995
    @timurjoro19953 жыл бұрын

    Thank you sir! We want more of AF Reserve videos. I am sure you’ve already realized there are not many.

  • @JMEREEL1142
    @JMEREEL11422 жыл бұрын

    as a prior service member looking to join, i appreciate all the info you gave us. i am currently collecting all the documents to expeditite the process

  • @josepacheco502
    @josepacheco50217 күн бұрын

    Thank you so much for this informational video ! Now I am more than prepared to start my process!!

  • @Marktoum
    @Marktoum3 жыл бұрын

    This is my recruiter, I just graduated BMT on Feb 18th

  • @jdc6142

    @jdc6142

    3 жыл бұрын

    How long was AIT?

  • @Marktoum

    @Marktoum

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@jdc6142 its BMT in the Airforce and it was 8.5 weeks

  • @jdc6142

    @jdc6142

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@Marktoum is there any other follow up training after BMT?

  • @Marktoum

    @Marktoum

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@jdc6142 only tech school

  • @ADB808

    @ADB808

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@Marktoum how long is tech school and can you go to tech school in your home state?

  • @tiroyneidaniels2092
    @tiroyneidaniels20923 жыл бұрын

    This was very valuable information! Thank you!

  • @xxkickzxxxxx5952
    @xxkickzxxxxx5952 Жыл бұрын

    I wish more reserve recruiters are like you 👍

  • @athleticregime
    @athleticregime Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the video and your service

  • @MannyGonzalezDigital
    @MannyGonzalezDigital3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for the great information about the process of joining the Air Force Reserve!

  • @robertbernardiii1328
    @robertbernardiii13282 жыл бұрын

    Really nice video, I did not know it took so long before you are able to go off to BMT.

  • @hv2328
    @hv23283 жыл бұрын

    Thanks so much Sir!

  • @kld161616
    @kld1616163 жыл бұрын

    How are you doing; I was curious when a person was in the Air Force active duty 12 years ago and got out during basic with a 2C Recode uncharacterized (JFY) would they be eligible for a waiver to come into the reserve?

  • @mr.precision5039
    @mr.precision50392 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the video sir! I'd really appreciate it if you could do a video explaining how realistic it is for a civilian who has a PPL to become a pilot with the AFR. Is it common? Is it possible to hold a full time civilian job and fly on weekends?

  • @manglepop
    @manglepop3 жыл бұрын

    can you talk about transitioning from active duty (other than AF) to AFReserve?

  • @yeziruiz18
    @yeziruiz18 Жыл бұрын

    How do I go about if there is only one job in particular that I want to pursue in tech school? Can I wait to enlist and start BMT until I know that the job is available for me? Also, do you get to go straight home to a "civilian" life right after you graduate tech school?

  • @christopherbarlow1516
    @christopherbarlow15163 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for this information. I just had one question. How likely would one be deployed in the Air Force reserve ?

  • @jaystar2146
    @jaystar21462 жыл бұрын

    Does having 4 years of AFJROTC help in regards to rank still? Or did they do away with that program?

  • @inodaz
    @inodaz Жыл бұрын

    My altimate goal is gettig commissioned in the Air Force. I am a prior enlist from the Navy. Could being in the AF reserves when submitting the OTS package help?

  • @sharandhillon5122
    @sharandhillon51222 жыл бұрын

    Hi mr Anthony. I just turned 34. I have a commercial pilot license and wanted to join Air Force but there’s very little information to do so. Please guide me how I can achieve that.

  • @carlitoswayp.r.1920
    @carlitoswayp.r.19203 жыл бұрын

    Can AF reservist do UTA drill at an Air Guard base? Looking to enlist reserve in Puerto Rico. But there's an army base and a Air National guard base. No air force bases... any help?

  • @Trusty335is
    @Trusty335is Жыл бұрын

    If I choose IMA, am I protected from getting fired from my civilian job if they don’t want me leaving any month of the year?

  • @blancoj235
    @blancoj2353 жыл бұрын

    What if you dont meet the weight requirements but are able to meet PT expectations

  • @naynaytv577
    @naynaytv5772 жыл бұрын

    If I join in high school for split ops in my junior year leaning to high school after basic training in my senior year can I ask for more than 1 weekend a month ??

  • @erndel1652
    @erndel16522 жыл бұрын

    Man I been trying to join but my recruiter just lagging on me it’s really demoralizing I’m tryna leave by summer but I also need to get a waiver.

  • @savagenez9584
    @savagenez95843 жыл бұрын

    Is there any way to study for this written test?

  • @TheTalolokins
    @TheTalolokins Жыл бұрын

    Do Prior service need to do BMT again? How's life gonna be in Tech school for Prior service?

  • @JRCoronado24
    @JRCoronado24 Жыл бұрын

    Anthony, thanks for the video, the recruiter told me I need to resign to my Venezuelan citizenship in order to do a second enlistment is that true?

  • @stephaniemarlainawilson5549
    @stephaniemarlainawilson55492 жыл бұрын

    My husband is thinking about joining. We have 5 children. Would that be a problem? Also where are you located? We currently live in Savannah Ga. Would he be able to serve in Savannah or Georgia? After Basic Training.

  • @bosoyuki4895
    @bosoyuki48953 жыл бұрын

    Can you work with someone who is working on losing weight and training To be in shape for pt as you said you are like a mentor or guidance concilor

  • @dawnbudgi
    @dawnbudgi2 ай бұрын

    Is it possible to call a recruiter, go in for MEPS, take the ASVAB, and choose a job all in ONE DAY?

  • @stvnchrist
    @stvnchrist3 жыл бұрын

    Any specific for officer reserves?

  • @jimmyomalley1189
    @jimmyomalley11892 жыл бұрын

    What about adhd or add or anxiety Will that disqualify me.

  • @denvercolorado811
    @denvercolorado8113 жыл бұрын

    What about for officers?

  • @SamPineSol
    @SamPineSol2 жыл бұрын

    I've been working on losing weight for the last 3 months and I'm almost within the qualifying range. However, I'm someone who already goes to the gym and tries to take care of his body. So my concern is that by losing these last few pounds, I will also be sacrificing my strength and fitness. Is there another way to meet the physical requirements without getting completely under the weight limit?

  • @deadspeak1126

    @deadspeak1126

    2 жыл бұрын

    I think if you can show that your BFP is below 20% you're good.

  • @viralvideostv100

    @viralvideostv100

    11 ай бұрын

    What's the qualifying weight?

  • @luisnunes3758
    @luisnunes37582 жыл бұрын

    How can I be eligible for officer reservist ?

  • @AN-jz3px
    @AN-jz3px2 жыл бұрын

    I want to be a combat controller at 37. Is this possible and has anyone ever done it? I can make selection with phyiscal fitness and swimming.

  • @hawkeye770
    @hawkeye770 Жыл бұрын

    What happens when you turn 40 in the military?

  • @bosoyuki4895
    @bosoyuki48953 жыл бұрын

    Can you also help Studying for asvsb with practice tests

  • @shujayethossain6554
    @shujayethossain6554 Жыл бұрын

    Hi To become a fighter pilot in the reserve from a non-air force academy, is it necessary to have a private pilot license? Thank you!

  • @84CORVETTEBILL

    @84CORVETTEBILL

    10 ай бұрын

    Not necessarily..but I’ll be helpful. Aim high…you can do it …if you’re really driven

  • @FAHolbrook
    @FAHolbrook Жыл бұрын

    Sir how difficult is to join the AGR program?

  • @c.bernabe9417
    @c.bernabe94172 жыл бұрын

    How many year contract for reserves ?

  • @mannyprays1164
    @mannyprays11643 жыл бұрын

    Where are you located?

  • @ivannunez8795
    @ivannunez87953 жыл бұрын

    Hi! Would it be possible to speak to you directly?

  • @9inety4inc51
    @9inety4inc512 жыл бұрын

    It's probably new, idk but if you have 4 dependents then you can't join.

  • @motivationalclass8291
    @motivationalclass82919 ай бұрын

    Can you please make a video on foreigners in the airforce

  • @user-fx9vq7gf3j
    @user-fx9vq7gf3j3 жыл бұрын

    here's a question if u see this: what is the time in service requirement to crosstrain for prior-army e5? in other words, i chose a certain cyber job requiring ts clearance, i submitted the paperwork but was told my gaining commander wouldnt approve an interim so my recruiter told me another choose another cyber job until the ts clearance comes back and then i can 'apply' to go into that other cyber job. my recruiter is very vague and ambiguous with his answers

  • @user-fx9vq7gf3j

    @user-fx9vq7gf3j

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@chrisflynn6036 thanks for the reply. my situation is definitely requires a longer explanation. my recruiter didn't know what he was talking about. to fill in the gaps, i was out of the army for about 11 months. the recruiter said after 12 months, my ets medical exam wouldn't count which meant i'd have to go to meps, which i didn't want to do; that's true. i have a secret clearance now. i wanted a cyber job with a ts. my gaining unit commander didn't want to grant me an interim. my recruiter said enlist as another cyber job which only required secret, and start the ts investigation for the cyber job that i wanted, which i did. once the investigation was complete and i was granted the full ts clearance, i could 'put in paperwork' to crosstrain. the new unit e8 told me unless my spot im filling is a ts, i wouldn't be granted a ts clearance. the career counselor said i have to have 3 years retainability to cross train. my recruiter definitely was ignorant but it is what it is. if u read this entire spiel, you are a champion.

  • @user-fx9vq7gf3j

    @user-fx9vq7gf3j

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@chrisflynn6036 i already joined last december for the cyber job that only requires secret. i'm doing my first drill next week. at least im in. hopefully when the new fiscal year hits, i can cross train to cyber transport, go active and go back to asia (after 2 years conus, i heard)

  • @user-fx9vq7gf3j

    @user-fx9vq7gf3j

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@chrisflynn6036 thanks sir

  • @mikeredmond9193
    @mikeredmond91933 жыл бұрын

    I am one year out of college and have just started a 9-5 career, would I be able to join the Air Force reserve and still maintain my current career?

  • @brandoncrosswhite5743

    @brandoncrosswhite5743

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yes you can join the reserves and maintain your career

  • @BrolympicBWL

    @BrolympicBWL

    2 жыл бұрын

    Yes, you’re protected under USERRA for up to 5 years of service iirc in the Air Force

  • @keb990
    @keb9903 жыл бұрын

    After tech school during upgrade training, which I assume is done on active duty status, where would I be living? I plan on living beyond commuter distance in order to live in the area my full time career will be. Will I be placed in on base lodging during UGT? I also have a family.

  • @evilload

    @evilload

    3 жыл бұрын

    Generally, you have to live in the commuting distance during upgrade/progressive training. You would be required to live on base or nearby contracted lodging.

  • @keb990

    @keb990

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@evilload Ok makes sense thanks. Would that lodging expense be covered?

  • @evilload

    @evilload

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@keb990 Basically the same as being on TDY. Lodging and per diem. Make sure you are in compliance with the JTR's and get 100% clarification from your unit just to make sure it doesnt conflict with the JTR's.

  • @sixAdam22
    @sixAdam223 жыл бұрын

    I am interested!! How do I get in contact with you .

  • @brysontorbeck7006
    @brysontorbeck70063 жыл бұрын

    Could you possibly do a video on transfering process from another branch to the AF Reserves? I heard prior service doesnt go to boot camp so how do I get uniforms etc?

  • @mysticfalcon8844

    @mysticfalcon8844

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@chrisflynn6036 What would you wear during AIT (tech school?) then? That's before you get to your unit.

  • @viralvideostv100
    @viralvideostv10011 ай бұрын

    How much di they pay?

  • @shujayethossain6554
    @shujayethossain6554 Жыл бұрын

    Hi As a reservist in the Airforce (a weekend per month & 2 weeks in the summer, does one get SCRA benefits like Amex Platinum credit card annual fee waiver? And do I get to choose which one weekend in a month and two weeks in the summer since I will have a civilian career? Thank you!

  • @CarlosZamora23
    @CarlosZamora233 жыл бұрын

    Im looking to join the air force reserve and i have been wondering about something so here is my question, Is tech school still required after basic training for the AF reserve?

  • @FluGameHeno

    @FluGameHeno

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yes

  • @shudanielle6177

    @shudanielle6177

    Жыл бұрын

    Does having a degree change any of that? Or would I still need to go to tech school & basic training?

  • @htfcm
    @htfcm3 жыл бұрын

    What happens if you sign a 4 year contract in the reserves but after let's say 2 years you get a new job and the reserves starts to interfere in your life more than you anticipated? Can you request IRR for your remaining time?

  • @latrellsutton9814

    @latrellsutton9814

    3 жыл бұрын

    Reserve contracts in the Air Force are 6 years long. And your job is protected when serving. So employers cannot let you go if your military life overlaps with your civilian life.

  • @htfcm

    @htfcm

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@latrellsutton9814 I understand. But I’m asking if I myself, would like to go in the IRR if the Reserves potentially interferes in my life more than I expected it to. This is just a hypothetical to help myself make an educated decision.

  • @Sloba1992

    @Sloba1992

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@latrellsutton9814 how long is minimum contract in Air Force for reserve ?

  • @aniskhachnaoui4471
    @aniskhachnaoui4471 Жыл бұрын

    Any deployment?

  • @justmedave5520
    @justmedave55203 жыл бұрын

    I’m trying to get into the Air Force reserve but the recruiter assigned to me doesn’t return my calls, text, and isnt available. I literally had to start the process with the national guards just to get the ASVAB test. Kinda sucks but hopefully I’ll get in soon

  • @josewalker416

    @josewalker416

    3 жыл бұрын

    Exactly what is happening with me!

  • @abcdef-kx2qt

    @abcdef-kx2qt

    3 жыл бұрын

    ITS A SIGN - GIVE IT UP.

  • @Daniel-ll2dm

    @Daniel-ll2dm

    2 жыл бұрын

    Any update?

  • @justmedave5520

    @justmedave5520

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@Daniel-ll2dm I joined the Air Force National Guard and I'm loving it.

  • @Daniel-ll2dm

    @Daniel-ll2dm

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@justmedave5520 that’s great I’m looking to join after I graduate from community college this upcoming May, any advice (for the asvab, pt test etc?)

  • @ZakkOWylde1
    @ZakkOWylde18 ай бұрын

    can you update the video because the age is now 42

  • @user-ov4wd8qz6l
    @user-ov4wd8qz6l9 ай бұрын

    ❤😮 🙏.

  • @antoniocarterjr3738
    @antoniocarterjr37383 жыл бұрын

    Do I have to wait until I graduate?

  • @joserodriguez-ot1bx

    @joserodriguez-ot1bx

    3 жыл бұрын

    no

  • @Iwillbegreatttt
    @Iwillbegreatttt3 жыл бұрын

    Come get me Own care what job I get I just wanna go .

  • @ethangregg-sj4zx
    @ethangregg-sj4zx7 ай бұрын

    😮

  • @SwolShark
    @SwolShark2 жыл бұрын

    Is this the same process for the air guard?

  • @kevionmoore
    @kevionmoore3 жыл бұрын

    I’m on trade school for Hvac but want to do reserves can i still do this?

  • @AmberiaNicole
    @AmberiaNicole3 жыл бұрын

    What if you are over weight?

  • @a012345

    @a012345

    3 жыл бұрын

    Lose the weight.

  • @flogsbymm
    @flogsbymm2 жыл бұрын

    At what point do we start receiving paychecks ..?

  • @migueljuarez7245

    @migueljuarez7245

    2 жыл бұрын

    60, time gets deducted for active years and deployment.

  • @CaseyPrice-lc5di
    @CaseyPrice-lc5di9 ай бұрын

    Civil air patrol coastguard. Diploma yea Atlantic of pacific basin.

  • @Fergusonbeefs
    @Fergusonbeefs Жыл бұрын

    Can your employer fire you for joining ?

  • @DaveShaves44

    @DaveShaves44

    5 ай бұрын

    No you’re protected by USERRA

  • @0110101100011010
    @01101011000110102 жыл бұрын

    That mustache in regs ?

  • @greenlion6544
    @greenlion65443 жыл бұрын

    Wait, isn't there a physical exam to make sure you have full range of motion and no disabilities? 😳

  • @sugmafugind809

    @sugmafugind809

    3 жыл бұрын

    That's MEPs

  • @greenlion6544

    @greenlion6544

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@sugmafugind809 right at MEPs. So what happened?

  • @kingclffrd760
    @kingclffrd7603 жыл бұрын

    can I join the air force reserve as an 11th Grade student?

  • @j5689

    @j5689

    3 жыл бұрын

    Apparently you can join at age 17 with parental permission, but I think you still need to have either graduated from high school or have a GED

  • @abcdef-kx2qt

    @abcdef-kx2qt

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@j5689 : THAT WAS BACK IN THE STONE AGE 1965 !!

  • @ChatM0nster
    @ChatM0nsterАй бұрын

    hi

  • @williamfiliciello2133
    @williamfiliciello213311 ай бұрын

    Is the AF Reserve Woke?

  • @osonobaachy
    @osonobaachy Жыл бұрын

    Hello sgt. can i have you contact to call. I want to join the airforce reserve