I have "sports-induced asthma" but no problems with it as I run 2-3 miles 3 times a week. I would like to get TV/radio broadcasting experience in the Air Force. I talked to the recruiter and he said most likely I will go in as an E-3 and maybe work my way up to being an officer. What should I do, am I on the right track and what are my chances of getting in?
2007-05-22 20:01:31 · 9 answers · asked by kimmybaxter1995 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
What level of a degree is it? Associates, Undergrad, or Grad? Here's the deal, if you have an Undergrad or above you should be applying for Officer training school not coming in enlisted unless that's what you want to do. Your chances of getting some type of TV/Radio broadcasting might be limited though as an officer. Secondly, if you are dead set on getting in, do not mention anything about your asthma to anyone along the way especially not the processing facility known as MEPS. Third, work your way up to being an officer is an all out lie. There is no "working" your way up to being an officer. There are programs that allow you to become an officer if you have a degree but why do that if you already have one before entry. I hope this help some and the biggest advice I can give you is to not take everything a recruiter says as being gold. Do some research on your own to make sure it's the truth.
2007-05-23 00:10:29 · answer #1 · answered by penguin_cogdill 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My hubby is in the Air Force... if you have no problems with the asthma and running your recruiter will most likely tell you to just not mention it! As far as going in as an E-3 and working your way to an officer that is total bs. You can go to officer training school and get comissioned as an officer but the E in E-3 stands for enlisted. An officer is an O. Look into going to officer school. Or check out your options before hand. The military is a life changing decision.
2007-05-22 21:26:39 · answer #2 · answered by Lindsay S 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ok I very recently went through MEPS and they are total assholes. they WILL disqualify you if you mention asthma, and will make it a pain in the *** for you to waiver it, especially since it is sports induced and not a case of the childhood wheezies. I personally would not go AF after hearing about how their job selection works, but join the branch you want. But back on topic, If they know you have it, expect several trips to MEPS, and no garuntees... and if you get caught with it in the service, you will face some consequences. But if you think it will go undetected, then do not tell MEPS. Good luck!!!
2007-05-22 20:08:52 · answer #3 · answered by ChaosSounds 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
How about just staying on the civilian side. You get paid a hell of lot more also I think the chances of promotion are better. In the Air Force you're a part time soldier and so you won't be able to expand your creativity as much as possible. Only join if you love your country and you want job security. If you want money and creativity don't join.
I don't know your chances of getting in but there's my two cents.
2007-05-22 20:11:48 · answer #4 · answered by ltjisstinky 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
With a 2.8 GPA it will be difficult, especially in today's times. Usually the require at least a 3.0 if not a 3.5 GPA.
2016-05-20 10:49:01 · answer #5 · answered by ? 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yeah that would be what would happen if you came in as a enlisted man but with your degree already in the field you want to go into just go to OTS and become an officer unless you want to be one of the good guys.
2007-05-22 20:14:00 · answer #6 · answered by a1c_big_tex 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you already have a bachelor's degree, why not go in directly to Officer's Candidate School and skip the enlisted route?
If you have the bachelor's degree, I think the recruiter is trying to rope you in too quick: don't sell yourself short: go straight to officer.
2007-05-22 20:14:15 · answer #7 · answered by screaminhangover 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
asthma..of any type, past age 12 is a permanent Disqualifier with zero chance of a waiver. Additionally, the AF is overmanned and is very picky about who they let in and for what jobs.
I'd say your chances were slim to none.
2007-05-23 00:05:34 · answer #8 · answered by Mrsjvb 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
why not go for officers training school... they will have one of their doctors look at you and determine if you should be eligible for a waiver!
2007-05-22 21:31:32 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋