changing my mind/Need some advice?

Question

Many of you have read that i want to go into the Airforce and have gotten a 97 on the practice ASVAB. The Air Force seems like a sure thing, but whats bothering me is that my recruter ignores me and never finds time to even just talk about joining. He also tells me that the Air Force dosent need alot of people. He also tells me that most of he jobs I have asked for are a "tight sqeeze" to get into. This is slightly depressing considering i had it planned to go in after graduating.

That being said, I just need some advice.

Im considering the Army becuase im strong and work out alot.
Also (dont get mad) but i dont get along with Marines

*by the way i still respect the Marines, its just that half my graduating class is in the DEP for the marines and they act like they are the ****.

top three jobs types vague
1. Any thing "high speed"
2. Police/EOD
3. Tech

Answer 1

I think your recruiter may be having this attitude to see if you are really interested in pursuing a Career with the Air force. Let him know that you are serious and you want to pursue it even if it is a "tight Squeeze" to get into.

Answer 2

Well, it sounds like he's being honest with you in regard to the AF not "needing" people. They don't, they're separating people in certain career fields left and right.

As for AFSC's, the AF is currently offering a bonus for EOD, probably not a tight field. I did hear (from an Air Force recruiter) that the SF tech school has been pretty full, perhaps because so many have gone in open hoping for the job they wanted and ended up SF. Tech? High speed? Very vague.

Is there another reason? Record, prior drug use, medical condition? Are you within their weight guidelines? The AF will not let you go to Basic unless you already meet their weight standards.

Maybe he doesn't believe you're serious about enlisting. Take a real ASVAB, see how you score and then talk to him again. If, however, you're waiting for the AF to come swooping in with a huge signing bonus and the job of your dreams, keep dreaming. They don't need you, they have a line of other people who also scored a 97, wanting to get in.

Let the recruiter know your concerns in a calm, professional manner.

Answer 3

Not everyone is a good fit for a particular service.

Your recruiter is right, the AF is actually shrinking these days, but the Army and Marines are growing.

What jobs are you most interested in?

Heh. Everything we do is "high speed" (and low drag) so that doesn't narrow much down.

Sounds like you want the adventure and adrenaline though. Don't expect all action all the time. Lots of hurry up and wait no matter where you go.

EOD or MP, you cannot be colorblind. I am.

I am Signal troop, so tech I can talk about. Study some math and electronics. Learn to solder, that's a plus. My civilian job (I'm a Guardsman) is as a Intel Server Admin for a Texas tech company. It's a good gig.

Answer 4

If you score highly on the Armed Forces test than usually you get into the career field you want to without question. Sometimes you just have to change your date of enlistment to ensure availabiltity of training in your chosen career field. Physical shape while helpful is a small part of the basic training experience. The mental head games are much more of a factor. Having been in the USAF and having brothers, uncles, and cousins who have served in all branches of the military one thing is for sure. The Air Force lives best. My brothers (Army 71-73, USMC 75-77, myself USAF 75-80, my youngest brother USAFA class of 93) all wished they lived and ate half as well as we did in the Air Force. If you are having problems with your recruiter find out who his boss is and go to him. Just the threat alone should get your recruiter's attention. The Air Force though not having as much trouble as the other branches recruiting and retaining troops is still in no position to let high scoring individuals getting away. When I joined in 1975 I enlisted without a guaranteed job but went in "Open general". Because of my high general score on the tests I was originally supposed to be trained as an Physiological Traing Tech (altitude chamber) but because of my basic training graduation date the USAF changed my school to Aeromedical Specialist (Flight Surgeon's Office). Some very important things to remember....1) If it isn't in writing on your enlistment contract.. it is not guaranteed 2) You are not a member of the military until you say "I do" to the swearing in oath 3) If you score very highly on the ASVAB you basically can call the shots 4) The test scores are used by all branches so even if you take it on the Air Force's dime any other branch will use the same results. I am very biased but unless you want to go and get shot at then the Air Force is your best bet. The Air Force slogan is NONUS SUPERATO.... NONE SUPERIOR!! If you join up I thank you in advance for your service to our country.

Answer 5

I beilve what he is trying to do is to get you to settle for something you dont want to do figuring if you really want to be in the Air force you'll take it. Those SOB's are just like sales people. What you cna do is find another recruit that will meet your demands. Take the real ASVAB and never join unless you get exctly what you want out of it. There is always need for smart people and with that score you should get what you want. Dont let them hassle you...just find a new recruit..there are plenty. And dont give up

Answer 6

If you're qualified for it, hold out for the job that you want. No sense in rushing into a job you don't want. We'll still be here when you're ready.

Answer 7

It looks to me like the recruiter may not think you are a good candidate. Talk to a different recruiter at a different location.

Answer 8

What you need to do is either call the station commander and address you're issues with him or go to the airforce webpage and contact someone.