Working in the Air Force?

Question

I want to work in the Air Force as a non-combatant. I'm currently in ROTC and am studying for a EE/CS degree. Is there anyway to guarantee this?

I was told by my detachment advisor that he could offer me a scholarship in regards to EE, which guarantees me the job. Is this true?

Answer 1

Many Air Force jobs don't involve you charging the enemy with a rifle on a daily basis, if that's what you mean. But, the USAF is a branch of the US military, and as any branch of the military, they get deployed. Granted, it's for 3-6 months, not 15, but they still go on deployments. The Air Force is much more technically minded than say, the Marines. When you're in the Marines, you ARE a Marine first. In the Air Force, you work for the Air Force. I hear very few Air Force personnel refer to themselves as "airmen" and those who do don't do it with the pride of a Marine. Not that I'm claiming to be one.

Answer 2

definitely. The academy is somewhat like a known setting up in that there is a militia checkpoint till you may now get on base. You gotta coach your identity to get on. additionally, they carry out known protection/police obligations merely like on a known setting up. fyi, its the 10th protection Forces SQ

Answer 3

What universe are you living in? If you're a conscientious objector, why are you in ROTC at all? For a scholarship? You are not guaranteed a non-combatant job in the military, regardless of branch. That possibility comes with the commitment you voluntarily make.

Answer 4

Have you expressed your wishes to be a non-combatant to your Det? We are not allowed to contract contiensous (cannot spell that word) objectors. COs are not allowed into the POC.

I'm not sure your class advisor was very clear about the scholarship....its is not a guarantee.....If you have your commander's endorsement and a respectable GPA and the AF needs EEs at that time, you will get that job; however if you have a crappy GPA and you get a lukewarm endorsement or if the AF does not need EEs (we normally do) then no, you won't get picked up for it.

What det are you at?

Answer 5

Most of the jobs in the AF don't involve combat duty. Almost all of the AF personell who get deployed go to areas in "the rear," or far from the actual fighting. You will only get deployed when some idiot president decides we need to start a police action in someone else's country for no particular reason. Fortunately, that doesn't happen often. The AF is the way to go if you don't want to shoot, or get shot at.

Answer 6

Okay, I love the other answers, but in reality... I have not heard of a whole lot of OFFICER Airmen complaining about being a combatant- the AF uses a lot more enlisted members... when they go on deployments. Also, some of my supervisors have only deployed about 2 times in their 20 yrs of service. You are considered a combatant by Geneva Convention... but you can escape the ravages of war by what job you hold. If you want to be a non-combatant then work for the US government as a civilian, not in the military. [You get a lot of the same benefits as military, too!]

Answer 7

Get job in the medical career field. You will have to fire the M-16, but you more then likely will never fire it in combat. Medics are protected under the Geneva conventions and are not to attack the enemy if the are wearing the Red Cross unless protecting a patient, or yourself. This is not to say you will never fire in combat, because if you are needed the Red Cross comes off and then you fight. Good Luck.

Answer 8

not at all. EVERY one must be able to pick up a gun in defense of their country. EVERY job.


While it's true you may be guaranteed a slot as an EE, there is NO guarantee EVER that you will not be called upon to risk life and limb.

Answer 9

Hello As a soldier you are always combattant. This is the purpose of a soldier. In what world do you live?

Answer 10

If you are that concerned about being a noncombatant, the AF doesn't want you.