Is this an unrealistic plan? any suggestions?

Question

Okay, I was thinking of Joining the Air Force.

i already have 69 credits.

Once I join, I'll get 14 to 17 credit hours from boot camp.

I'll get about 36 or something around there from tech school.

maybe 12 or so more from job experience.

while this is going on, I'll probably get my citizenship within 6 months (not that it's important, except to get a job I want within the AIr Force)

This would bring me up to about 131 credit hours.

Then take as many classes as I can to get my bachelors.

Hopefully within 3 or less years.


after 3 years I'll change jobs to pick one of 5 or 6 that I like,

or/and

try to apply to the officer program and apply for the pilot program. Hopefully all this would happen within 5 years or so.

Is this possible and realistic?

Any suggestions?

Please try to be serious?


I am willing to work as hard as I can and try my best to do this.

Answer 1

Sounds like you thought this through. Even though you are not an American yet, are you willing to risk your life for the U.S.A.? If that's the case, I'm glad that you decided to become a citizen. It's a choice that you alone must make. Don't let people, critical of our country's leadership, sway you.

Right now, you see your life as a straight road. But a curve can happen. Don't let your plans be so rigid that you wreck at the slightest change from your plans.

Answer 2

I'm not sure where these credit would be coming from or who told you about 14-17 hours in basic for example. I believe the only credit you get for basic is your physical education wavered. (2-4 credit hours). I am not sure about what job you are going to tech school for but 36 hours is over one year college credit. I dont see this happening unless you are getting a job specific bachelors. As for the job experience college credit I have never heard of this. I have never heard of anyone getting 2 years college credit for this. Good luck. As for going to college while in the Air Force it is not that easy. There is a lot of paperwork that has to be done. You must first be approved by your chief and flight commander. Dont forget your CDC's. This can take a year or so depending on your job. You will not be allowed to go to school before completing these. also make sure you have a job that has only one shift. A 9-5. If you end up with a job that has 3 shifts for example you may sign up for a class and have to drop it because of shift changes. I would talk to people who have done what you are planning on doing not just recruiters. Those guys are full of crap to tell you the truth.

Answer 3

That is possible but there are several major flaws. First off, I don't know of any schools that will give you credit for basic training. Second there is a select amount of schools that will give you credit for your tech school training, but it has to towards a degree relevant to your mos. Third, you'll most likely have to take all your core classes over again through your new school, making all your previous schooling worthless. And finally, forget about becoming a pilot, in the air force at least. Their flight spots are only given to the very top tiers of academy and ROTC graduates.
My advice is to finish out your degree and apply for ocs. Or you could always put in a warrant officer packet for the army and fly helos.

Answer 4

Well first off he is talking about joining the (ch)Air Force so im guessing his life isnt going to be at as great of a risk at the other branches. But you do need to really thing about whether or not you wanna join before you do it. Just joining for the college credits is not a good reason to join. Ive seen too many people do whatever they can to get out just because they got in just for the college and the next thing they know they are getting deployed to a place where someone is trying to kill them. You plan looks achievable but i would rethink your reasons for joining before signing the line...

Answer 5

Possible? yes. realistic? Nope. you will not be allowed to take any college course while you are in training.. this includes basic and your initial schooling. After that, you must get permission from your Chain of Command to take college courses.. and if you deploy.. oopsie, no school for you.

also, not every college gives credit for Basic and schooling, and some only accept partial credit.. what you get will depend on what that college requires as far as credit hours to graduate. It is unrealistic to expect to be able to get a Bachelors in under three years combined with your military duties unless you already were more than halfway there and EVERY credit transfers. you can't just take a few classes at one school toss in some CLEP or Dantes scores and a get full credit for your military training. whichever school you wish to graduate from has to compare everything you have with what they require. and in many cases, anything other than basics will not transfer.

then you have to be within the age cut off for Aviation( either 25 or 28, I don;lt know which for AF, pass the more stringent physical requirements AND get picked up for OTS.

Oh yeah, and there is NO guarantee whatsoever that you will be able to change jobs, especially if the one you are in is overmanned.. they may just kick you out altogether, and if it is undermanned, they wont let you change jobs.

as for what credit hours you get from training, do you have in writing from the college you are interested in that confirms this?

Answer 6

This accurate type of information is unavailable on Yahoo Answers.

You must visit with, or telephone your hometown military Recruiters for the very latest information. (A visit is best when getting your information.)

Right now, start making a list of all the questions you can think of. When the time comes, take your list of questions with you to the hometown military Recruiter and "pick their brain" to ensure all your questions are answered.

Also ask what types of high school courses you would also need to graduate high school, which would be to your advantage for your potential future job, when enlisting in the military.

Answer 7

All the credit hours you are hoping to get are not a guarantee. You'll need to take tests for proof that you have learned these things. Trust me there is no guarantee that you will get life credits. They are a lot harder to come by than most people think! However, I wish you good luck!

Answer 8

This is very doable. And joining the AF should give you more time to do it than other services.

Good luck

Remember TA (tuition assistance) and to get your GI Bill. TA is free money to use while you are active duty and enrolled in College. You can also take CLEP exams. These are also free for active duty members.

Answer 9

That sounds like a good plan, consider joining the ROTC. They may be able to speed you through things a bit faster and better. Talk to any ROTC officer at your college of choice.

Answer 10

First things first, You are forgetting the ESL classes at Lackland AFB . before you can start Basic Training!