Air force Tech school: What to expect at Keesler & Cyber school, how to survive tech school

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Hi guys! Today's video is what to expect in Tech School at Keesler, specifically cyber related jobs. In today's video we talk about the dorms relationships, in-processing, Security plus certs.
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[@Zaneika]

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[@AirForceJay]

I appreciate this feedback, I’m currently training physically and mentally to join the Air Force for cyber security. Lost 70 pounds from being 300, need to be 180! Definitely appreciate the reassurance that enough hard work will get the job done, especially from someone that looks just like me.

[@Zaneika]

🥹🥹🥹 so proud of you !

[@michaelahclarice983]

Have you already contacted a recruiter about your interest or are you waiting till you get to your goal weight

[@AirForceJay]

@@michaelahclarice983 Today I got to work with an Air National Guard and we submitted paperwork to meps, so I’m scheduled to take the physical and test Nov 7th! I have a couple more pounds to drop but I’ve been in the gym for 6 days a week destroying my goals so I’m not worried. 191 is where I need to be and now I’m at 208.

[@termi_925]

@@AirForceJay u got it bro! i had a guy in my flight that lost a lot of weight before joining and he graduated with me.

[@davejohnson4311]

@@AirForceJay I thought it was just less than 26% body fat

[@cm1133]

I absolutely loved Tech school. I was stationed at Lowry Air Force Base in Aurora Colorado. I was there during the fall and winter. Me and some buddies went hiking in the Rocky Mountains, hiking along the continental divide trail and snow skiing and all the major snow resorts. We would rent a Chevy suburban and pile in and go to a different adventure every weekend.

[@Zaneika]

I loved colorado ! such an awesome place to have tech schoool

[@cycleguy1943]

Wow, I was there in MARCH ‘83 for Supply Tech School for 4 weeks..Really enjoyed my time there 🇺🇸👍

[@MagicEye117]

Thanks for the video. I have been looking at joining the Air force for cyber. The best tip you gave is taking sec plus before going off to basic. I have the cert right now, and it is a beast. It's not too hard it's just A LOT of stuff to study.

[@FalconMain3]

On the bus to keesler as I write this, I’m pretty nervous but thank you for this video I appreciate it a lot. Hearing the stuff about the shower and being able to sleep in makes me a lot less stressed. You’re awesome.

[@Zaneika]

Have fun ! And learn as much as you can!!

[@free-n2m]

@@FalconMain3 how was cyber tech school and is cyber a hard job

[@FalconMain3]

@@free-n2m Tech school taught me a lot but it definitely could be better. There is so much of it that I never have used and don't think I ever will and a lot of the information is not really explained in depth. You will expected to remember A LOT for the tests but most of them aren't too hard as long as you just make sure to study and remember the basic facts. Sec+ was pretty hard though, I recommend watching a video called 10 hour sec plus cram. It helped me quite a bit. Once you get out of tech school you will most likely have to relearn a lot of things and you will be doing tons of stuff you have never learned at all. Overall Cyber for me hasn't been too hard, but it really depends on what you are doing. There's some very hard and confusing parts of this job that I have no idea on what to do and there's other pretty easy parts that I feel like I am pretty confident on. You will most likely learn way more once you are out of tech school so just try and get what you can out of it and pass the tests.

[@FalconMain3]

@@free-n2m Let me know if you have any other questions and I can see if I could answer them for you.

[@free-n2m]

@@FalconMain3 do u have insta i had more questions

[@maryanneangala8485]

So happy I came across your video I’m planning to enlist in 2024 and you just eased my anxiety about wanting a career in cyber!!!

[@Zaneika]

Absolutely, good luck!

[@sigma682]

Security+ in tech school is very much a “Boot Camp” style course. It’s a lot of info in a short period of time.

[@Zaneika]

IDK how we do it but we do it & go on to be operational

[@Gavinsnana]

Thank you Airman! I’m a very curious grandparent just curious to know what tech school is like. Just yesterday my granddaughter left for a different base, she’ll be doing something very different, but your video was extremely helpful. I watched some videos made by people going to tech school on the base where she is. To be kind, I’ll say it this way; your video is so so so much more professional and well done and pertinent. I’ve subscribed to your channel bc I want to see more of your videos and I believe that some of your info is general enough to apply to any tech school experience, like the financial video that you spoke of. Thanks again, thank you for your service, and I wish you all the best!

[@Zaneika]

Thank you soo much! Good luck to you & your grandchild !

[@jhjh5064]

Cool! Just graduated from tech school at Sheppard AFB. This came up in my recommended, and thought I’d see how other tech schools were. Pretty interesting stuff!

[@Zaneika]

What are some differences between yours & mine? I’m curious

[@jhjh5064]

@@Zaneika for the most part it seems similar, but one thing I noticed is that when you are phase 1 no one really seems to care if you are in PT gear for those first couple weeks. They did mando item checks pretty rarely. Also we had phase 3 dorms, I can't remember if you guys had them or not.

[@Zaneika]

We had phase 3 dorms but it was for people being kicked out or in deep 💩

[@just4laughs679]

Just graduated from Keesler, and I can confirm that 36 still runs the triangle

[@Zaneika]

Hell Yah we run the triangle !

[@just4laughs679]

@@Zaneika HUAAAAAA!!!

[@ryangonzalez5886]

Chompppp!!!!

[@bubba3041]

@@Zaneika if you already have your security plus do you have to retake it in tech school ?

[@mjisurdad]

@@bubba3041 no

[@RyanGossling-w3r]

I have to say what this young airman conveyed to the KZbin audience is as true now as it was when I went through my initial tech school training at Sheppard AFB, TX (Communication-Computer Systems Operator) 1983 and 4 years later my re-training (TDY) at Keesler AFB, MS (Information Systems Plans and Programs Management 1987. Do what you have to do and focus like a laser beam on school. There will be plenty of time for fun and relaxation. Enjoy your time in service as it goes by quickly and the friends you make can be life long.

[@Lanae8199]

I was also in Air Force. Thank you for your service.

[@Zaneika]

Thank you for your service

[@CAS-lj8ru]

Wow I just came across your channel after watching Ericka William's KZbin interview with Jihana Barrett on "How I made 130k fresh out of the Airforce in Cybersecurity". It's amazing how lucrative cyber is and will be in the future and I was surprised about the places people in cyber are able to work in! Thanks for the helpful tips.

[@Zaneika]

Absolutely, hope you subscribe for more, also I loved that video, it was one things that confirmed to me that, this was the path for me !

[@alexanderchitchat]

It was the “do not be late” part that got me to subscribe 😂 idk but that spoke to my soul! I’m currently speaking with a recruiter! I’m excited but I have so many doubts but what makes me still go with it, its cause I’ve wanted this since ‘13

[@Zaneika]

😂😂 glad I got through to you. Happy yo hear your pursuing your goals, it’s something you’ve wanted for a while now so. Do it ! It doesn’t last forever & you’ll never have to question what if

[@GaryCedestromIII]

I have vivid memories from BMT that I'll probably never forget. Tech School, not so much. Keesler was such a dump back in the day. Looks like they had to rebuild the dorms after Hurricane Katrina.

[@sandraclevelandyetsook8547]

love ' Give yourself some grace' thank you for this informative video!

[@Zaneika]

Absolutely!

[@brantwade923]

Thanks Mr. Beat for your love of history and sharing it with us.. youre my favorite social studies teacher

[@Zaneika]

Who ?

[@brantwade923]

@Zaneika youtube is trippin, I definitely commented this on a history youtubers channel Mr. Beat.. why are you on KZbin anyways isn't it a drill weekend lol

[@dillonjohnlane]

thank you! leaving for basic on june 14th for cyber system ops, this was extremely helpful, gonna watch your sec+ video next.

[@Zaneika]

Yay! Good Luck & study for sec +

[@francisaquino1387]

Is cyber systems ops for space force or Air Force? I’m talking to a recruiter at the moment and he tells me all the tech jobs are in space force at the moment.

[@dillonjohnlane]

@@francisaquino1387 There might be other tech/IT/cyber jobs in the space force but no as far as I know there's about 5 different ones for the basic Air Force. 3D1X2: Cyber Transport Systems (general IT, more hardware oriented) 3D0X2: Cyber Systems Operations (general IT, more software oriented) 1B4X1: Cyber Warfare Operations (more advanced, have to retrain into this one, not available for fresh recruits) 3D0X4: Computer Systems Programming (programming, requires you take an extra test instead of just the ASVAB, it's called the EDPT, your recruiter should be able to schedule it for you. 3D0X3: Cyber Surety (cyber security, but in practice it's a paper pusher job, making sure things comply with regulations rather than working with computers directly) That's concerning that your recruiter told you that, they can't be expected to know every job inside and out but cyber is a pretty big part of the Air Force, weird that they would tell you that.

[@battlerapbob9018]

o shit i’m going on the 14th as well

[@free-n2m]

how is it i’m trying to join cyber as well

[@DamonIrving]

Thank you for this! Much needed for me looking into reserves at 35 with a family. I would rather get the Sec+ in Tech School so I don’t have to pay for it. I don’t have the time and space to focus on studying for anything at home with 3 toddler boys bouncing off the walls. Hence why I want to enlist so I can focus on school….even though I’ll be away from family for some weeks.

[@jag2267]

thank you! I'm booked for a cyber job 🙏

[@larryloveless2967]

I found your video fun to see thinking of my Dad who attended tech school at Keesler many years ago. He enlisted ti the Army Air Corps / Air Force when he turned 18 in 1944 in electronics communications and was in the Air Force 1944-1958. . He left as a Tech Sgt but know his goal had been Master Sgt but my mom wanted him to leave instead of relocating to Germany. When I was 5 I lived with just my mom in 1957-1958 when he deployed to Newfoundland for a year. My Dad's first year long assignment was in China in 1946 after the war and I have pictures of him working with the Chinese to help in the rebuilding of Shanghai. I have his pictures of bombed out Shanghai. I also found this video interesting since 5 years ago I retired from a 45 year career in IT information technology. I met 5 retired Air Force IT techs from nearby Scott Air Force base who joined our firm and they did well. They had good careers with us as did my Dad in his field when he left the Air Force. I recommend you take as many IT related courses you can and get certifivations similar to what has worked out well for my our son. Wish you the best and thank you for your service.

[@Zaneika]

Larry thank you so much for sharing ! Do you know what certs your son has/ recommends?

[@larryloveless2967]

@@Zaneika Our son Keith actually first went to an in town branch of the University of Missouri and was a major in Information Systems Management set up more for becoming a programmer like I had mostly been or a system analyst. However, after going to a four year college, he really went all out in the community college for a year and a half which cost much less money and took courses in security, and networking which was not my field at all but I got in to some when I later on became an IT audtor. I was never an expert in networking or security and was that was more like class learing only. By networking I mean laying out the cables and wi-fi etc and servers. The bottom line though of taking his classes was that you still needed to pass the certification test (SOMETHING CALLED A+ maybe) and that became his job. Our kids went public but I did pay for their college for our son and 2 daughters but it was a state school in town without paying for room and board. Our 2 daugthers went first to a community college for the basics and became teachers . Hopefully even after you leave the Air Frorce you can get good reimbursement for studying if you need to in a school. i do not like the idea of big student loan debt for an education so think your route is really good. The Air Force sure worked out well for my Dad. I remember after he had left the Air Force we visited his Air Force buddy and his famlly once a year at nearby Scott Air Force base each summer. He stayed in for the duration.

[@larryloveless2967]

@@Zaneika I just asked my son what were his certs. For security he passed Security +. For networking he passed CISCO. Some more info on my Dad, he was mostly stationed at Scott Air Force bace in Illinois, but before my time spent a year at a base in England. His pictures from when he deployed to Newfoundland for a year when I was 5 that I have kept show some very desolate rocky terrain place with a building having lots of electronic equipment at a large radar site. Hope you get assigned to somehere you enjoy.

[@jesuscardenas2318]

Thanks for sharing some history

[@cycleguy1943]

Tech School for me was at Lowry AFB ,Colorado for Supply. I really enjoyed my 4 weeks there back in March ‘83🇺🇸👍

[@Zaneika]

Thank you for your service!

[@cycleguy1943]

@@Zaneika 🇺🇸👍

[@houseking9211]

the classic keesler bedsheets, myself and another guy I came in with had the exact same ones lol

[@Zaneika]

Good ol Kessler !

[@rosshoppus333]

I had 7 roommates at Kessler. But was also weather and there for 8ish 9 months. It it was also 2010. Still a great place.

[@Zaneika]

SEVEN roommates ?

[@rosshoppus333]

@@Zaneika they were all personnel so only there for like 3-4 weeks or something

[@Zaneika]

@@rosshoppus333 That's insane, but a month is nothing compared to the 3 of basic

[@consumerofmicroplastics]

I'm in day 2 of IP week rn, thanks for the info

[@Zaneika]

Absolutely! Please feel free to share your experience

[@Luthiencia]

Thank you for this content!

[@Zaneika]

Thank you for watching!

[@Shersher2024]

Bless up Zaneika

[@Zaneika]

Thank you ! you too !

[@JB21-]

I’m from Biloxi ! Cool video !

[@Zaneika]

Absolutely !

[@lonniemorgan160]

When I was there, we lived in WW2 barracks. I was in the upper bay and there were cracks in the floor. I was in air traffic control school. Had a good time in Bolixi.

[@Zaneika]

I heard back in the day Bolixi was a lot more fun for sure!

[@saltwaterdude7499]

I’m looking at buying the CompTia Security+ study guide at Barnes and Noble. I understand it’s difficult for some and I want to get an understanding before I jump into BMT and Tech school

[@Zaneika]

Here's the link to my video " How to pass security plus" kzbin.info/www/bejne/pKeqlYp3YtitpKs

[@sebalpha]

Thank you for this video can't wait to graduate from college and apply!

[@Zaneika]

You should before the end of your junior year bc it can take up to a year to commission

[@sigma682]

I recommend buying a garment bag upon graduation for your blues.

[@Zaneika]

i agree !

[@shadow77ish]

I'm 31, trying hard to get into ANG now. Always been a dream of mine to serve - thank you for the informative video!

[@Zaneika]

Absolutely ! Good Luck!

[@normanpadilla6240]

Leaving October 10 and got Cyber security 🎉🎉

[@Zaneika]

How was it?

[@free-n2m]

how was tech school

[@karinaconcepcion8392]

Can you please explain the process from bmt to how you got to tech school?

[@MobileJay]

Curious what is the required score you need to get on the ASVAB test to be able to qualify for Cyber Security Tech school?

[@Zaneika]

i believe it was 66, feel free to check the official af website

[@JayOpss]

Thank you!!

[@Zaneika]

You are welcome!

[@SDEexorect]

interesting to here this stuff, im looking to advance my career as a recent college grad in cyber. already have the sec+. dont know what else i might need.

[@Zaneika]

apply as a SOC or Join as a Air force OFFICER, do not enlist

[@hedonistjohn6200]

At Keesler now for cyber Transport. In IP week

[@Zaneika]

You're soo lucky Transport was my 2nd choice ! Be safe going off base !

[@Crystalizedookami]

Will you have the opportunity to get deployed overseas often? Most of the people I have talked to have said when you are in Cyber Security you’re more likely to stay in America and have less opportunities to go overseas. I’m just Curious….🤔🤔 Your video was very resourceful to me since I plan on going into the AF in December

[@Zaneika]

That’s honestly not a question I can answer. I really depends on where/ what base you work at & it’s needs.. at minimum you’ll have the opportunity too volunteer for deployments if your job doesn’t go as much….. Thanks for watching!

[@lenitzpaul7136]

Thanks for the tips! Just got into Cyber as well. Studying for Sec+ ahead of time. How do you like your Cyber job? Stressful/Enjoyable?

[@Zaneika]

Np ! I like it, my base is low tempo so it’s not as stressful at all

[@lenitzpaul7136]

@@Zaneika thank you!

[@freshswagga100]

@@Zaneika what base are you?

[@Zaneika]

@@freshswagga100 Tech was at Kessler Afb

[@b0ysknow]

Is there different kinds of cyber careers? I’m planning to join the air force but I’m not sure what career I want to do. Although, cyber does sound like fun. I’m trying to pick a job that I would want to enjoy instead of getting paid to do the job, you know? Like I want to love the job.

[@Zaneika]

There’s a few different jobs in cyber.. I don’t know you personally so I don’t know what you’d like… if you like sitting at a desk, then cybers for you …

[@b0ysknow]

@@Zaneikaoh okay. Thank you for the reply!

[@Zaneika]

@@b0ysknow absolutely ! thanks for watching !

[@cmscms123456]

You forgot to say... its a LONGGGG BUS RIDE, Lackland Texas to Keesler MS

[@Zaneika]

my flight/ graduating group ended up getting FLEW'ED OUT ( I graduated during the storm in texas)

[@cmscms123456]

@@Zaneika Lucky you. that is usually a long bus ride. Sheppard AFB tech school is also a long bus ride.

[@Zaneika]

So I’ve heard !

[@ratmoneyg]

What do you mean by "you have to wear your blues"? What is "OTP" gear?

[@jaeiv24]

Hey, your video was really helpful! Right now, I'm thinking about joining the Air Force and going into Cyber Defense Operations. Just got my CompTIA Security+ certification too! Can you tell me how this certification might help me in tech school? Will it make things easier? Also, I heard it could make tech school shorter - is that true? Your advice is awesome, and your video was seriously great!

[@SagaSanctum]

I have the same question. Any answers?

[@Zaneika]

It will shorten your time significantly, and you'll get to go on to the operations world quicker than most. Specifically you will not have to take the class as you already have the certification.

[@Hannah-co5by]

Would you be able to offer me any advice regarding the electronics portion of the ASVAB? Are there any particular apps or resources you used? Thanks a lot

[@hannahabel5951]

Hey great video! how’s tech school work for prior service?

[@Zaneika]

as for as I know, you’ll just go on tdy for the duration of the classes. You’ll stay in a hotel if not on the base. The whole avoiding trainees thing… but you’ll be in classes with new airman as well. HIGHLY suggested getting sec+ beforehand or be prepared for it. I think prior enlisted get less tries to retake it . Let me know if you have any more specifics questions !

[@MGRodriguez1]

My son has recently took the ASVAB - He is considering Cyber Security or Cyber Security Operations. What is the difference and which would be the best choice?

[@Zaneika]

Cyber Ops is the way to go for sure!

[@karinaconcepcion8392]

@@Zaneikawhat’s the difference?

[@PinoyCavite]

Very informative! How long is the tech school for cyber security? I am a former US Air Force, and I am planning to get my CompTIA Sec+ in a near future.

[@Zaneika]

it depends on the cyber job! As long as you pass everything in Cyber Security you shouldnt be there longer than 90 days

[@jthegreat2024]

Which cyber certs are most sought after in the Air Force??

[@Zaneika]

In the Air Force ? Or the Tech Field ? Security plus is a really great starting point. However, from there it depends on what specific field you’d like to be in. For example: Communication and Network Security,IAM,Security Architecture and Engineering, Security and Risk Management etc

[@orly.f]

Hello, new subscriber here :)! Awesome video with great info. Thinking about enlisting at 28 and hoping to be able to go into cyber. Question about the video, around the 8 minute mark, when you say not alot of people are coming in for cyber, do you think that is because there is not really a wide range of interest in people to go for cyber? Or there is not much demand for it? Thank you!

[@Zaneika]

I think,it’s just harder to get into with the required scores& the failure rate in tech school is a little high. As for as I know Air Force wide there is a demand

[@kaylibaraniecki1284]

Do you always eat in the dfac? Do you have groceries in your room? Also what’s some challenges of having a roommate? I’m so nervous about it, I’ve had awful roommates before.

[@Zaneika]

For the 1st week your supposed to eat In the defac( most don’t). You can have groceries in your room. Roommates ? Well it could be anyone so the possibilities are really endless lol

[@graceyautumn3934]

how long were you in tech school for cyber security? i’m going to the recruiting office after the new year to join, lol i have so many questions! also merry christmas :)

[@onacen]

Hello! Thank you for the information! Do you know how much shorter tech school is if you have the cert already?

[@Zaneika]

@@onacen should be 2 weeks shorter

[@richnychauvel830]

i’m at keesler for RF transmission

[@Zaneika]

Good Luck Keesler ! Radio doesn't do sec +, right ? so you'll have tons of fun going off base

[@xylanc8019]

Thank you for this video! My ENTIRE family is in the military , and I live in Mississippi and I have family in biloxi. I want to do security forces then work my way up to become a "JAG" , I do not wanna go to Alabama I'd rather stay in MS so is there anyway that I can pick where I wanna go? Also can you do a video on your stats please! thank you.

[@Zaneika]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/d2rXg4KrrN6Cmtk In this video i go over the everything you need to know/ how to pick where you go! What do you mean stats?

[@Buildwithanil]

Hello, I got 62 in asvab, and mechanical marks are 40 electrical 76 general 56 aptitude 67. Instead of decent marks and having a master's degree in computer science, I am not getting any cyber jobs, and my recruiter said it's because of mechanical marks. Is it possible because I don't think. Could you help me with this? Please

[@Grubkiller]

You mentioned having securing +, If I have A+, Security + and CCNA how does that affect the time in tech school?

[@Zaneika]

depending on which cyber you’re in. would knock off a class or two . essentially you’d be done earlier than most & head to your station sooner…. if you’ve got a good recruiter prior to joining you’d also get a bonus, so i suggest asking about if you haven’t signed any papers yet !

[@washingtonhalleq.4844]

is it okay to be a cyber security in the AF even if i don't know anything about it? or do i really need to have experience

[@jmorales419]

How long was tech school for your cyber job

[@Ladyeasee]

That’s what I was trying to figure out

[@FalconMain3]

@@Ladyeasee it depends on the type of cyber, a lot are around 6 months but some go to almost a year and some are only one month

[@sebalpha]

I will be joining as cyber op officer

[@Zaneika]

Thats awesome !

[@austinpayne8507]

Hi, I want to say thank you for all of the information. I am going into BMT August 23nd. I am curious how long it takes to get the security plus done and do you have a recommend place/ website to go to? I googled it and see tons of sources to use. Do you have any specific jobs that are in intel that are desired by many? I assume they are all closely related just curious if you have heard different from your class. Thank you!

[@Zaneika]

Here the link to my security plus video ! kzbin.info/www/bejne/pKeqlYp3YtitpKs

[@suzzy1179]

​@@Zaneika hi, thank you very much for the video, kindly would you please make a video for different medical courses and their duration of study, including technologist e. g, surgical technologist, radiologist tech ❤

[@Zaneika]

@@suzzy1179 I can definitely try but it’ll take a bit to get uploaded, as I’ve been swamped with life lately!

[@suzzy1179]

Ok thanks for your response i really appreciate, I'm interested in short duration courses that takes 2yrs to complete, ❤️maybe you can focus on that ❤️

[@cederickhall4267]

Thank you for the information! I passed security plus 601 and I ship out for basic training soon. Will I get to complete Tech school early and if so how soon in your estimation? Again thanks for your content.

[@Zaneika]

Whatever your job length is minus two weeks, assuming you get orders & an assignment on time

[@Zaneika]

also thanks for watching !

[@thiagogregory1]

What is the answer to your question? Did you complete tech school earlier?

[@VST2323]

Im 29 male am i to old to join the air force?

[@Zaneika]

41 is too old according to the military. Not 29

[@VST2323]

@@Zaneika ok thanks so muhc

[@colbylirette4829]

Hey ma’am! I have Cyber Transport Systems! I wanted the job because it was better out of the other jobs and also lost two other jobs I liked. What can you tell me about this job if you know about it? Should I also study for this test you talked about?

[@Zaneika]

Cyber Transport is by far the best cyber you can get Here’s the link the video on how to pass the test How To pass Security Plus; Resources/Tips, Experience & Unboxing the certificate! kzbin.info/www/bejne/pKeqlYp3YtitpKs

[@jthegreat2024]

If you have a cyber certs like Cysa+ and CISSP, can you skip certain parts of tech school training?

[@Zaneika]

Depending on what specifically you get. You’ll probably get out of two weeks worth of class for example, tech school at the time I went. security plus was only a two week class. If you already have a that certification you didn’t have to take it. I’d confirm with the recruiter specifically once you receive your shred of cyber.

[@NG-qi6sp]

Hi Zaneika, congratulations. Whats your opinion about pursuing IT career in airforce vs civilian life. How much you learn in 4 years in IT in airforce and after that is it easy to move to civilian it career or its better to pursue from start as a civilian. Please suggest

[@Zaneika]

With the military there are a lot of unknowns, deployment,TDYs and special duties that could distract one from focusing purely on an IT career, especially if you don't get an IT job in the military. It depends on how bad you want something & the work you can put in to get it on either side. I can't honestly say I've learned more in my job bc there has been so many other military interruptions, so for this i can say if you have the means going to school for IT while maybe doing a part time entry level it job.However if you join & do get a IT job, get IT certs on the militarys dime youll be fine...

[@wyeshawatkins5993]

Hey. Can you tell me what parts of the Asvab did you study in order to score high enough for cyber security.

[@nickcardona1059]

What’s your AFSC? Been sitting in dep waiting for Cyber Intel or 1B security jobs.

[@Zaneika]

1D… I highly suggest 1B if you can!

[@nickcardona1059]

Cyber is where it’s at. Happy for you. I’m studying sec+ now. I think at this rate I might be able to get it before I get in

[@adrie8779]

AF doesn’t have enough Asians in tech school c2005

[@Zaneika]

That’s an interesting perspective

[@ToBi-xr2mg]

I am looking into joining the Air Force, and I have Sec+, Net+, A+, Cloud+, CySA+, and CISSP. I don't have a degree. How can I expedite Tech School?

[@Alexodeya6925]

You can’t

[@FalconMain3]

You can't but you will get priority and be put into classes way quicker than others and probably speed through everything

[@jayleehannon2139]

i’m sorry if this is a silly question, i just want to be clear but if you get the security plus certification before you go you still have to take the test?

[@Zaneika]

no. If you already have a valid cert. You will not have to take it again in tech school.

[@jayleehannon2139]

@@Zaneika okay thank you!

[@njebonyqueen33]

Hi, Zaneika thank you for all the helpful information.😊 my daughter is in Keesler right now . She recently told me that she has Cq duty, is there a briefing that’s required before during her first CQ duties? If so she definitely missed the briefing because she didn’t know that she was to attend.. what are the consequences?She’s all over the place trying to adjust with classes and everything else we are just trying to find answers. Thank you!

[@Zaneika]

I think there was a briefing, but if she missed it, she can lead on her wingman to help her. But being a security guard really isn’t that hard lol

[@njebonyqueen33]

@@Zaneika thank you!

[@Manndrake]

Just reached out to a recruiter, what should I do to get into tech school? I'm pretty new anything regarding the military.

[@Zaneika]

Tech school is where you go , after you finished basic training

[@ItsTorbn]

Did you have any retrainees on your team? If so, how were they treated compared to those of you straight from BMT?

[@Zaneika]

@@ItsTorbn only saw them in class, IN CLASS we were all treated like adults. straight from bmt would march to the dorms while I assume the crosstrainers walked to there car, to drive to there hotel lol

[@ItsTorbn]

@@Zaneika Wow, thank you for your response! I am looking forward to finding out if I was picked up to retrain into 1D7.

[@NN-oz6rr]

Hi, thank you for the video. Would the CompTIA IT Fundamentals certificate shorten the length of tech school, or is it just Security+?

[@Zaneika]

Just Security +

[@therealmojojojo8979]

What places can you get stationed? And what’s Cyber like? Are you in a building or in the air? Need all the details please.

[@Zaneika]

Cyber can basically go to any Air Force base, joint bases& some space force base that still have Airforce cyber there. I am in a building! Check out my other videos for more

[@therealmojojojo8979]

@@Zaneika Love the channel. Keep making videos! I take the ASVAB on the 17th.

[@Zaneika]

@@therealmojojojo8979 You got this! Keep us updated !

[@therealmojojojo8979]

@@Zaneika Hey Zaneika! Quick question. Did you need to score high on the General & Electrical portion of the ASVAB or just general to get the job?

[@therealmojojojo8979]

@@Zaneika Scored an 87 on my ASVAB and an 85+ on all my line scores!! Really thinking about taking the Cyber direction. Would you consider it with all the changes that have been made?

[@bluhhtears]

I’m a dumb person,and also im not experienced about cyber. Can I still do it?

[@Zaneika]

yes.

[@stephaniehawkins22]

Hi question, I know you mentioned phase 1 at Keesler but how do the other 2 phases work for cyber? My husband will be at Keesler for cyber at the end of the month. I saw another video of a girl saying phase 3 means your in trouble and then another saying phase 3 you have more privileges

[@Zaneika]

Things change so every so often, so they both could be right! Phase one ends after orientation and IP week. Phase two is privileges to go off base etc.. Phase 3 is not good & when your get in trouble essentially back to phrase one & some "punishments"

[@SagaSanctum]

If I take security plus before BMT, will the AirForce pay for it? Or even at tech school?

[@Zaneika]

If you take it BEFORE joining, they would not pay for it….. since you’re not in the military. If you take it before you could receive a sign on bonus. I’d reach out to a recruiter for more accurate information

[@davidkye3323]

Hi did you have to ride the bus or plane to Kessler from lackland? Are you able to get your own ride?

[@Zaneika]

1)I personally flew. 2) But it will be a bus ride for most. 3) Things change often so I suggest you enquire that when you've graduated basic

[@elizabethm.9617]

This was soo helpful cause I’ve been thinking about joining. I have no experience in cybersecurity or technology in general other than me currently working towards getting my CompTIA A+ Certification. But I’ve decided I want to join either the Airforce or AirGuard to pursue something in technology, preferably cybersecurity. I’ve seen people say that if I join the Airforce, I won’t be guaranteed to work in technology. Do you know if I join the Air Guard, would I still be able to get the training necessary for cybersecurity and eventually apply for a civilian job? I know I need to score high on the ASVAB so I’m currently studying for that.

[@Zaneika]

I would recommend going for the guard if you do not want to wait because sometimes you get to choose your jobs. However, you will be spending a significantly lower amount of time actually working. Sometimes, if you have a good recruiter, you can tell the recruiter which job you want and he will call you if that job drops. I would recommend for security plus not A+.

[@gracegrace3578]

I have my security plus and I'm talking to a recruiter now. What do I need to know?

[@Zaneika]

make sure he has a copy of it, you'll get a I Believe a $4000 sign on bonus, if you get a cyber job.

[@gracegrace3578]

@@Zaneika great and yes she has a copy of it. Studying for my asvab now. I think she said I need 65 and up. Wish me luck 🙏 😅

[@Zaneika]

@@gracegrace3578 Yaay, you got this!

[@ivendre]

Having little Information about cyber is there anything that I should learn to help me before I enlist?

[@Zaneika]

study for sec+

[@karinaconcepcion8392]

Is tech school after the BMT ? And how do you get into the tech school? Do you still get pay to go to training school?

[@FalconMain3]

Tech school is after BMT, you get there by a bus after you graduate, you do get paid.

[@karinaconcepcion8392]

@@FalconMain3 what are the requirements to get to Tech school?

[@FalconMain3]

@@karinaconcepcion8392 pass basic that’s it

[@FalconMain3]

@@karinaconcepcion8392 and have an asvab score high enough to get a cyber job mine was 70

[@Tayboogz]

Is it easy getting into cyber security as a career in the airforce or did they have you some some type of waiting list, also does your asvab score decide if you get that job or not ?

[@Zaneika]

It depends on when you join. So if at the time the military needs more people in a specific position, you’ll get lucky & not have to wait. If you really want a specific job, you can ask to be waitlisted until it becomes available. But some recruiters do not like that though. Yes your asvab score decides what jobs you qualify for.

[@rosesmith3971]

I saw in a comment you recommended Cyber Transport Systems, why do you recommend

[@Zaneika]

In my opinion, it's the most transferable to the civilian job market

[@lawrencebello6177]

@@Zaneika What ASVAB score in the Electronic section to qualify for Cyber Transport Systems

[@rosesmith3971]

@@lawrencebello6177 Currently you need a 60 in the electric selection. I think before it was a 70

[@karlishatilleymatthews6035]

Heyy, I was wondering if anyone could tell me what sections on the ASVAB should we study to get Cybersecurity?

[@Zaneika]

Electronics mainly but all are important

[@bennymclain8532]

Do they do a polygraph for client systems if that’s your job

[@Zaneika]

No poly

[@kimberlyngo9401]

My son is leaving soon. I want to thank you for sharing all this information. I do have questions should I bring him a laptop when I go to his graduation?

[@Zaneika]

Thank you for watching! Subscribe for more! That’s a great idea or you can mail it to him

[@kimberlyngo9401]

@@Zaneika yes like and SUBCRIBE I will definitely share your video on fb in group AIR FORCE BASIC MILITARY TRAINING school lackland!

[@Zaneika]

Thank you !! Let me know if you have any other questions !

[@Elsi-Music]

Did you get your phone on the charter ride to tech school?

[@Zaneika]

Your phone is given back when your leaving basic

[@themotocrosslounge8697]

So is tech school for cyber security basically courses for security plus? Or is it more too it than that?

[@Zaneika]

Theres no cyber jobs, there a 2 weeks security plus class at the end of every "cyber" job. The rest of the time there is for the job itself

[@kstrib2148]

Do you have to take a cyber test for the cyber position like you do in the army if you make a 64+?

[@Zaneika]

Yes, I believe you need a 66 to qualify for most of the cyber jobs

[@hey6846]

Great video. I'm shipping out very soon, would love your help. How did you pass Sec+? and do you need a laptop or do they give you one? Thank you!!

[@Zaneika]

Hey, my video on sec+ will be out this Friday, but I might just drop it tomorrow for ya, basically. Personally the professor Messor playlist in yt helped, then I used Jason dions course, lots more resources, but it’s a lot to type out so I’ll just try to release that video tomorrow. They will give you a laptop if, you don’t get one shipped to you !

[@mavindraganga3398]

What if I already have an associate in cybersecurity

[@Zaneika]

Get your undergrad & start looking for job ?

[@aneleace4032]

What is your job, since you mentioned Linux fundamentals? looking to cross train, I already have RHCSA and Security plus

[@Zaneika]

Cyber Security, I recommend cyber transport if you really want to cross train, but honestly if your about to get out just try to skill bridge as long as your have a BA, the current certs. That’s option I’d go with

[@aneleace4032]

@@Zaneika much love thank you, I am in the Reserves and work as a Linux/Cloud engineer in civilian job. Just trying to choose somewhat the right AFSC in Cyber

[@Zaneika]

If your already in the field I’d personally stay civilian & grow

[@kimberlyngo9401]

Question 🙋🏻‍♀️ when he’s in there can he buy books and stuff to ship it to him?

[@Zaneika]

When he’s at tech school he can order stuff on Amazon etc

[@kaylibaraniecki1284]

Sorry another one, I heard phase one was 15 days, but then another person said 30.

[@Zaneika]

Phases depend on which tech school you go to !

[@Hustlehardsucceedlater]

keesler is dreadful, im trying to pass security plus at the moment to leave lol.

[@Zaneika]

Go off base?

[@ari-jv]

Where can I meet guys near Keesler

[@Zaneika]

Never left the base so I wouldn’t know

[@Shersher2024]

First here

[@Zaneika]

Good to "see" you back !

[@Shersher2024]

@@Zaneika Welcome back boo congratulations