What are the requirement to joing the AF. DO you have to be a citizen? I'm 26 and have a green card. Only problems, I'm not sure how I'll make it during basic training or how I'll do on the Asvab exam. How many part exam is it? what do you have to score on it.
what are the pros and cons of joining the air force?
2006-11-02 01:57:17 · 8 answers · asked by roger 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
If you're 26 and have a green card, you may be eligible to join the Air Force. Talk to your local Air Force recruiter. You'll have to take the ASVAB and get the minimum passing score to join, but it's not a very hard test -- it covers junior-high-school-level math, science, language arts, etc. Some parts are trickier than others, but overall it's not tough. There are several parts to the exam and it's multiple choice. Once you take the exam, the Air Force breaks it down and rates you on a scale of 1 to 99 in four categories: (1) Electrical, (2) Mechanical, (3) General, and (4) Administrative. Your scores dictate whether you qualify for the Air Force and what jobs you can get, so the higher you score in all four areas the better chance you have of getting the job you want. A score of 50 in any particular area means you'll be eligible for most jobs that fall into that category, and a score of 65 or better will make you eligible for almost all jobs in that category.
As for basic training, it was only six weeks long when I went through, but I understand they're extending it to nine weeks. Air Force basic training is the easiest to get through. It's the least physically demanding and it's also one of the shortest. All you have to do is listen carefully, learn what they teach you, do what you're told, don't take it personally when they scream at you and say you're worthless (they do that to everybody), and most of all, KEEP YOUR MOUTH SHUT!!! Don't speak unless spoken to and don't EVER talk when you're not supposed to talk, like during a fire drill. I found out the hard way on that one.
If you can get into the Air Force, it is by far the best branch of the service to get into. I've been in for over 16 years myself, and all my colleagues in the Army, Navy, Marines, and Coast Guard have all said the same thing: "Man, I wish I had joined the Air Force!" The list of benefits is really too long to list here, but I wouldn't trade the experience for anything. Just bear in mind that the experience is what you make of it. If you have a bad attitude about your job or where you're stationed or anything like that, you'll have a bad experience. But if you make the best of it and realize your brothers and sisters in the other branches of the service have it A LOT WORSE than you do, you'll have a good experience.
Good luck!
2006-11-02 02:14:21 · answer #1 · answered by sarge927 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check with a recruiter on the residency requirements but no you don't HAVE to be a citizen. Basic training in the Air Force is not bad. It is 6 weeks in San Antonio. Go in cooler months. The physical part is not too demanding and they will get you ready for physical testing. The mental part is not bad - just remember it's a game.
The asvab is pretty easy and the recruiter will help you with study material.
I was in for 10 years and I would definitely recommend it. The standard of living is good. The pay is decent. And you will get excellent training. Ask people from other branches and most will agree the Air Force is the way to go. Good luck!
2006-11-02 02:02:22 · answer #2 · answered by ksmpmjoll 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
good if you are just about graduating (whether or not it is "on time" or no longer) then you definately must conclude tuition. first of all, it is not unique for humans to graduate later now a days. Second, when you have a measure, you'll be able to attempt to get into the AF as an officer. You might must pass by way of OCS that's 12 weeks, however whenever you do this, you can be commissioned as an officer. They make far more cash than enlisted humans, and you can be much more likely to do what you studied and are taken with. Depending at the sort of mortgage, you could qualify for his or her mortgage compensation software. How a long time of university do you might have left? when you have a minimum of two years, you'll be able to attend ROTC and probably get a scholarship to support with institution. It frequently will pay complete institution with a per month stipend to support out with books or meals or accommodation or something. See in case your university has an AFROTC software, that perhaps some thing well so that you can do.
2016-09-01 06:02:10 · answer #3 · answered by vandevanter 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Non citizens can join the military. You must have at least a high school education and the asvab is there to determine what you're best suited for as job type. They wanted to make me a mechanic but I wanted to work in logistics. Since I scored high enough, I got my wish.
Pros, you get a secure job you can count on right through retirement age. Many programs to benefit veterans including education.
cons, you can't just quit when you get fed up. You are required under threat of imprisonment to follow orders.
All in all, I enjoyed my time in the AF from 85-89. Went to England to serve for 2 years, then back to CA to serve in the San Joaquin Valley.
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2006-11-02 02:06:50 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are in decent physical shape, you'll do fine in Basic Training. Running and pushups are building blocks of Basic Training exercises. I know you do not have to be an American citizen to enlist, but I'm not sure what the specific rules are regarding green cards. The asvab shouldn't be hard if you just do a little preparation. I'd recommend a couple websites for further information: http://usmilitary.about.com/ http://www.af.mil/
2006-11-02 02:05:56 · answer #5 · answered by C D 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
air force requirements are very high
it is a great career with good retirement benefits
talk to a recruiter
good luck
i hope you are successful
2006-11-02 02:02:34 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
well im only a teenager and my dad was in the airforce. he said the physical part was not hard but the mental part was. other than that talk to a recruiter
2006-11-02 02:05:36 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
The cons - we are at war and you will go to war and possibly die (though that is always a stipulation of joining the military.)
2006-11-02 02:03:42 · answer #8 · answered by Phoenix, Wise Guru 7 · 0⤊ 6⤋