Deploying to Afghanistan as a Contractor

[@murdock94]

I found having a good pair of ear plugs helped a LOT when transitioning between sites. Helps so much. Edit: Watching this again, because why not. If you are a US citizen, get all that paperwork from your employer and get it filled out before you even fly out to CRC. It's great to basically have a free day when it comes to getting your oil checked.

[@FallofftheMap]

Yeah, I plan on talking about this in my next vid. There's actually a C-130 taking off just now. This is by far the noisiest FOB I've ever been on.

[@murdock94]

@@FallofftheMap I can imagine. When I was transitioning to Ramadi via Balad in Iraq, the transitioning buildings were right next to the flight line for take offs. All night long jets taking off would wake me up because I wasn't used to it. That was when I learned how to sleep with ear plugs.

[@onthemicwithtarencebaileys5684]

Will they take 100% service connected Combat Veterans of OEF? I served in Kandahar 6 years ago. I was there as a driver, tower guard and guardian angel to the first generation of female police officers in the history of the nation. I provided security for them during their training by my unit. We were BSO of RC-South under Col. ANGIE 1ST Brigade Combat Team, 1st Armoured Division. My Battalion Commander was Lt. Col Andrew Collins. FOB Walton. Is it against the rules for Contractors to be armed? I noticed alot of contractors with a sidearm on our FOB. No way I'm doing it unarmed. I've been there and lost friends. I nearly been killed if didnt rush him and grab him. He caught me unarmed. I'll never let that happen again.

[@jeffp9932]

Tarence Bailey Sr if you can meet all the standards yes ...disability rating won’t matter ... by law you are protected

[@usausa8740]

@@onthemicwithtarencebaileys5684 helo sir can you help me iam ramish from afghanstan i want work with amrecan in afghanastan pless help i like amraican pless

[@More_Row]

Hope you will be able to post more from Afghanistan deployment. They are really interesting videos

[@FallofftheMap]

Thanks. Already working on the next one: Typical Day on the FOB

[@turbomustang8417]

@@FallofftheMap You gave away your company with your lanyard....🤣🤣🤣

[@FallofftheMap]

Turbo Mustang dropping hints all over the place. Lots of folks figured it out by the location.

[@blake6666]

found your videos popping up in my algorithm and as an aspiring tradesman, i found your content very informative and eye opening.

[@shyannbegay-perez1641]

I needed to see this video! Currently waiting on my date to go to Greenville. This video helped ease my nerves. I’ve been 3 times to AFG, but idk why it feels nerve wrecking. The hurry up and wait is pretty standard lol

[@FallofftheMap]

Because this time is difficult. I’m stuck on R&R for 2 months. Trying to return soon but with quarantines and closed airports it’s a mess. Getting all kinds of contradictory emails and weird demands from my employer.

[@shyannbegay-perez1641]

Fall off the Map Same.. I’m not even trying to contact my recruiter because I’m sure he has people left and right asking him for updates. I hope y’all will be able to take your R&R soon!

[@shyannbegay-perez1641]

Sorry, I misread.. you’re on R&R. My bad. But, I was supposed to leave NLT April. Damn COVID.

[@FallofftheMap]

Shyann Begay-Perez probably wise to let the recruiter be for a bit. You misunderstood. I went on R&R March 3. I’ve been stuck in Ecuador ever since. I’m trying to return sometime before the war is over. Probably lost my room and all my stuff to the Bosnian mafia by now.

[@davidscott3820]

Outstanding briefing. Teaching by example. Learning from mistakes. Overcoming obstacles etc.🎆

[@FallofftheMap]

Thanks. I do what I can and try to make sure my videos are straightforward and useful.

[@davidscott3820]

Fall off the Map i was a usaf security police instructor to a combat communications unit. I taught: weapons, security, anti terrorism, escape and evasion. I taught them from personal experience which they greatly appreciated. Not only did they deploy to desert storm, but the south american drug war and the emergency in haiti. One ssgt told me he got lost in the costa rican jungle and remembered what i told him"dont panic,sit tight, look at the sun for its position, check your watch for the time(position of sun + time on your watch youve got your position now move). He said thats what got him out of the jungle and back to base camp.😊

[@FallofftheMap]

That’s awesome. You must have taught him well. It takes a lot to overcome panic and fall back on training.

[@davidscott3820]

Fall off the Map i was at a special ops base in southeast asia in the mid 70s when the base got hit with communist automatic weapons fire, i dont remember being affraid just that training in security, weapons discipline and air base ground defense kicked in. Better to sweat in training then to bleed in combat.😉

[@jag5798]

Glad to see a guy that makes vague notions to contracting. Don’t want to risk your anything. Good job!

[@FallofftheMap]

I don’t really understand your comment. I can’t tell if you’re trying to make fun of me or not.

[@mikeramsey9747]

I never had any issues going through base security screening with various medications as long as they were in the original bottles. I've gone through Dubai many times usually I'll rent a room in the Dubai airport hotel, waiting in line in Terminal 2 for the Fly Dubai to Kandahar was always a pain in the rear, but getting some sleep prior always made it tolerable.

[@michaeldove6047]

Almost did a contract in Iraq. Decided against it. The money wasn't worth it to miss my child growing up

[@FallofftheMap]

You probably made the right choice. I’ve got two kids, and it’s been really hard on them and me.

[@turbomustang8417]

I did it back in 2009-2010. Missed 2 Thanksgivings and 1 Christmas. It was not bad but I did miss my kids. Came home home after Thanksgiving 2010 for R&R decided not to return. Managed to pay off the house and had a nice nest egg while down range. The money has definitely gone down since that time and continues to do so. My kids are older now, so I could give it a retirement run for 2 more years But only if the money is right. $175k I would do it again.

[@jacobcarter5923]

Made the right choice, Garda just told me $75k. I make more than that in the states!

[@co1893]

@@jacobcarter5923I got the same offer

[@demitriusscott1435]

@@jacobcarter5923they told me $100k

[@johnaustin6673]

I went through all this shit... thank god great forward operator's don't have to deal with all that shit. I am sure everyone that I dealt with me was paid to pass me no matter what. I remember the hearing tests... doctor would lean over my shoulder and ask in a soft voice, can you hear me... you pass. When you're good at what you do, you automatically pass. But the sad realty is I was expendable.

[@commodore92]

Lol oooooooook guy

[@BERTDEANOFWUSAvlog]

Been there done that! With the red LY (KBR) in Iraq, Dji, and Afg from 04 - 09 and with the blue LY (Fluor), in AFG 09-12. Have a lot of closed calls, and working all around Afg from Khowst to Herat, from Jbad, BAF and KAF. COB, COP, FOB you name, it been there, closed to 40 bases and remote sites. New friend here, just got signed on to your channel. Stay safe, and God bless you always!

[@FallofftheMap]

Man, you had quite a tour. We’ve worn the same lanyard and been in the same places. I’ve probably stood behind you in the DFAC line.

[@BERTDEANOFWUSAvlog]

@@FallofftheMap Yeah , probably at BAF! Speaking of DFAC, in 04 Dec, I was at H1 (Courage) when H2 Marez in Mosul was hit. Kirkuk USMI was the best DFAC Ive ever eaten. They have home cooked meal and eat on real plate and silver pork and spoon. It was a small base where the US and UK Embassy was, and formerly Chemical Ali compound. When I was based at Salerno (Rocket City), I used to go to Tillman, Shkin/Lilley, Bermel, Khowst, and Chapman. I was a QA/QC, so I really travels a lot. I also remember at KAF, Aside from Herat and Farah, I also frequent a lot of the remote SF Camp at Helmand, i.e. TK, DRW, Cobra, Anaconda and the Marines Leatherneck to name a few!

[@foreignermakingmoney-phili1458]

Hi Fall off the Map, Great video you have produced here, I really enjoyed it, great content. I particularly enjoyed at 1:00 were you were discussing the deploying process. I I have worked in maintenance in Iraq and Afghanistan so understand what your talking about. I felt it was really informative and you really brought the point across well. I am really interested in engineering and have had a career in engineering for over 28 years from everything from starting as a mechanics assistant to now a Project Manager. I enjoy sharing my skills and knowledge as well with others like yourself. I have provide training to others and had apprentices work with me to kick start there careers. I have started my own channel to share some of my knowledge. I thought your video was so good that I have subscribed and look forward to other content. Many thanks, Great job.

[@FallofftheMap]

Nice. I’ll check your channel out when I finish editing my thanksgiving video.

[@jasesnow]

Currently waiting on my call forward with Dyn. Thanks for the insight and be safe.

[@FallofftheMap]

I’d be interested to hear how similar/different the deployment process with Dyncorp is. I haven’t worked for them yet. Good luck.

[@lukespencer5371]

@@FallofftheMap I use to work for Dyncorp and didn't have to go through CRC. They have their own on-boarding process...I went through Florida.

[@patriotwarrior8489]

I was with Dyn for 3 years. Their deployment processes depend on your job. I went through T1G at the time, then to the Ft. Worth processing center...

[@JOIRiDER]

How did it go? I did my initial phone screening with a recruiter. Waiting on HR. Any advice?

[@jasesnow]

Don't be scared to call them and ask what the status of your application is. Also, understand that the recruiters only hold a progress meeting once a week, at least in my recruiters case. I had a phone interview with a team lead at Bagram, so you'll know if you got the job based on that. But I did make it to theater yesterday, so that's a plus. Just dont give up and dont get frustrated. Positive mental attitude

[@RhyzOrDie]

Welcome back! I wished I would have known you were coming, would have been nice to say hi to a fellow creator out here.

[@FallofftheMap]

Maybe on my way back through for RnR. You in Bagram?

[@RhyzOrDie]

@@FallofftheMap Yep, sure am! 2 years now.

[@scottywalker2605]

Change the title something like "How to become a contractor". I feel many more people would see this.

[@FallofftheMap]

Good tip. I might try that.

[@HartJon282]

Only change the title to what the video is, so there’s always the opportunity to make another video for educational purposes. I like this one how it is and found it very informative but I’m not gonna be a contractor and wouldn’t watch a “how to”. I.e, it’s always about user intent (: Hope this helps. -your friendly search marketer

[@kathysiddons6469]

Seems pretty accurate. Thank you. This is very helpful!

[@stanhouser969]

Keep us posted brother!!

[@FallofftheMap]

Will do. Already working on the next video. It took 6 days to upload this one from the FOB.

[@genearbogast7525]

Stay Safe Bro! Def a weird time to deploy to mideast. I arrived in Baghdad on Dec.16 expecting a nice quiet deployment............

[@FallofftheMap]

Yeah, you’re in a more high risk spot than me. I got back to Afghanistan November 22. My FOB has been totally quiet but we are a hot spot for insider attacks.

[@jimcook8852]

Great video bro. Schibol is my fav airport. De Galle is not bad. Try Amman, Jordans airport.

[@SeaTraveller2000]

Awesome!!! Always looking to new videos from you bro!

[@ReformedSteven]

I just moved to the next step with garda world for an armed contract in Afghanistan. Haven’t told the family yet. They’re saying 30-45 days to get thru process and down range, hoping it goes well

[@garycoleman6699]

I'm talking to them right now, I dont pick up my dd-214 till October tho lemme know what's up

[@ReformedSteven]

@@garycoleman6699 a year late but… I actually wasn’t able to take the position. I just reapplied last week, supposed to be hearing back tomorrow.

[@JacquesTreehorn]

No drones allowed on the bases I have worked. FAA 107 commercial license doesn't matter. Leave it at home. Search LOGCAP 5 on DEjobs.org for overseas work. No headhunters, just companies. Bring extra safety glasses. Locals love them, good way to make friends.

[@FallofftheMap]

treehorn70 not allowed to use drones, but you can have one in your possession. For me, I wanted it with me so I can use it on my R&R. I had no problems during the military search of my bags with my drone.

[@HumorTreatment]

I just had garda email me out of nowhere about a job in afghanistan. wondering if it's a good idea or not

[@FallofftheMap]

It depends a lot on your situation and what your other options are. It’s definitely an unpredictable time for working in the war zones, but then it’s a pretty unpredictable time working anywhere right now. Myself, I got pretty lucky, I was on R&R when this whole virus thing got out of hand, so now I get hang out at home with an indefinite vacation.

[@marcusos1111]

is there a pt test for garda?

[@sprayedbyg5517]

Shit me too

[@un_nownmusic]

They reached out to me as well. I did four years in the Corps, just finished 3 and a half in the Army. I was thinking about going Navy next but I’m going to try and hop on contract first. I sent my application in. Did you end up signing on?

[@un_nownmusic]

It’s all I’ve been doing since I was 17. I’m 26 now. Damn am I getting old? Lol. I agree though I do want to get my foot into the DoD Contracting door. Hopefully it all works out.

[@kellykorte2981]

Man, Dubai terminal 2 reminds me of the bar scene in star wars, the last time I was through there in 2019 the freak show was really on. I really watch my 6 when I go to the bathroom there. It took me 30 hours to get to Erbil Iraq and then I had to go to the range to requal at 0700 the next morning, that really sucked. I never had any issues with medical other than it taking forever but DOD used to always process out at Camp Atterbury, Indiana that was a total BS since you had to go through medical twice. I prefer state department where you fly in like a civilian on Fly Dubai and skip the CRC.

[@FallofftheMap]

Have you ever been to the Kabul Airport? That place makes DXB terminal 2 look like LAX. I remember stopping for a few minutes to try to figure out where to go. After several minutes of standing in one spot I noticed a huge line had formed behind me. Total chaos there. Nobody, not even the locals have any idea what is going on.

[@chief5981]

I’ve deployed to Afghanistan twice as a soldier. Now I’m on second month of 5 year electrician apprenticeship. Want to top out and head over seas but don’t really want to earth 5 or more years to do so. Any suggestions??

[@FallofftheMap]

Suck it up and get through the 5 year apprenticeship. I did the same. Back then when things were really kicking off in Iraq KBR tried to recruit me while I was a 2nd year apprentice. I turned them down and continued my apprenticeship. It would have been a big mistake.

[@jimcook8852]

Fluor. I was at Marmal 2011-2012 as an electrician. IBEW Local 440 Riverside, CA.

[@pharrah4912]

I can agree with most of the stuff said, but... I guess its different if you don't have dental and doctors you see from your own city/state, I only say that because I had NO issues with either. Yes, I did need to get a scaling done on my teeth but, it was something I had considered before, and overall beneficial for when I was over there. I wasn't trying to have to fly to Dubai for a filling or something if I could avoid it. The other thing, and I have to stress this, the experience is all based off of the job you have. I did IT work when I was there in 2010-11, I got to go allllll over that place from Kabul to Mez and everywhere in between in the north. Its really what you are doing and who you are contracted to or with. That's a huge factor. The one thing though that I will say I thought was crazy was that FlyDubai is now flying to Afghanistan. I always flew in with Safi Airways, and let me tell you, those were some sketch flights. I went directly from Atlanta to Dubai, 15 hours straight, stayed overnight at the Hilton Dubai Creek hotel (6 hours) and then flew on Safi to Afghanistan International Airport (back side of Bagram) where I was picked up (literally like how 13 Hours starts) by a coworker and two others, a shooter from Nepal and a local national driver, taken to where we stayed (Green Village) to meet the rest of the group I was working with and finally able to crash on a bed that sucked but it didn't matter. Regardless of how different it is now, I just want to say that I hope you stay safe and make lots of money!

[@brennanb01]

Have been following you for awhile and love your videos. I'm guessing since the Taliban retaking of Afghanistan there probably won't be any opportunities there now. Also was just wondering what your opinion is on the situation, since you've spent time there as a civilian more or less. Much love from PA.

[@FallofftheMap]

Yeah, I think the window has closed on any work opportunities in Afghanistan. I think what is happening now in Afghanistan was inevitable. The only question is when. It can happen now, or we could spend another 20 years there and trillions more tax dollars and just end up with the same result at a later date. Some times there are no good options and the best decisions are going to be unpopular. It’s unpopular to stay. It’s unpopular to leave. In the end, I think both China and Russia will forget the lesions of the past and get heavily involved both economically and politically in Afghanistan, and within a few years it will backfire on both of them. The best possible outcome to this terrible situation is if America manages to learn from the experience, focus our resources and power where it can make a positive difference, and let our enemies get mixed up in situations that will eventually turn them against each other. I see a future where Russia is targeting Taliban drug routes and China is fighting Muslim extremists supported by the Taliban. This bunch of bad actors all deserve each other, and we are safer if we are happily uninvolved.

[@frontlawnp7355]

You must get paid very very well to be happy to endure all this shit plus all the multiple hazards that come with being in such a country. Cheers man from nz

[@shitcreekwarrior8794]

About 100k a year usually tax free or whatnot.well if you stay out of the states

[@bogcjg]

Great video i am heading to SC in February and also worked in Mcmurdo and the south pole

[@FallofftheMap]

Cool. Maybe I’ll see you out here. It’s definitely an interesting tour this time. To be honest, conditions are a bit harder and morale a bit lower than my first two experiences in Afghanistan. Still, it pays a lot more than McMurdo. What type of work do you do?

[@bogcjg]

@@FallofftheMap i am working in fuels 3rd ice season including a winter

[@jesseharper7172]

Hey, I'm from Upstate SC too! small world!

[@mantwonmaleik4044]

I'm curious to see if you've done any contract deployments within the current pandemic, and if so, what you've experienced that is different due to it?

[@FallofftheMap]

I was deployed in Afghanistan until last March. I left for R&R just before the world started taking the pandemic seriously and travel shut down. I never made it back to work. I was supposed to deploy to Kwajalein last September but traveling to the island would have required a quarantine in Hawaii and a quarantine in the Marshall Islands, and R&R was indefinitely canceled, so I bailed on my contract rather than risk getting stuck out there. I’m glad I did because they had a outbreak in their Quarantine facility the day after I resigned the position.

[@mantwonmaleik4044]

@@FallofftheMap glad to hear that you were able to get out of there before everything shut down. I'm in the middle of quarantine right now before I start work as a contractor. A family member told me about your videos, and just started watching some of them to get an idea of what I've gotten myself into

[@FallofftheMap]

Good luck out there. Assuming you’re going to be living and working on base don’t worry about my difficult misadventures outside the wire. You won’t be in situations like that unless you’re working for a sketchy company that doesn’t keep you on base.

[@mantwonmaleik4044]

@@FallofftheMap Thank you! From what I've been able to learn from other people, I've heard that this company has a very good reputation. Additionally all of my work will keep me inside the wire.

[@latronsmith9338]

Be safe out there. I’m leaving to Greenville for CRC training for that “particular company” on January 5th, anymore advice for the medical process? And how long was the process in Greenville?

[@FallofftheMap]

Greenville training was quick. 3 days. In the past it’s been 5 days or longer. I did get stuck there for a total of 10 days because of some holdup with my visa. Many others got held up waiting on LOAs. Other medical advice would be to try to avoid being prescribed any new medications. For example, say you fail part of the medical and your doctor wants to prescribe something to address the problem. If he notes the new prescription in your paperwork you may get held up for a few extra weeks due to some bureaucracy about new prescriptions. Also, any new crowns or root canals can hold you up for a few weeks. Sometimes it’s a real challenge to get doctors and dentists to understand the situation because they’re just focused on fixing some perceived problem not on getting you medically cleared in a way that doesn’t trigger a bureaucratic nightmare.

[@latronsmith9338]

Fall off the Map Thank you for the advice bro, I just don’t understand why going through medical and dental again after I’ve went through medical physical, labs, and dental as prescribed by the company other than the vaccinations. Hopefully I don’t get stuck there for anything.

[@TeamSpearSlinger]

From my experiences on that pond hop, some of that free international liquor and a couple benadryl and I'm out like a light. Even if you have to buy the liquor, the sleep is worth it. You aren't kidding either when you say it takes a few days to catch up on the sleep, time differences, etc..... We use to give our guys the following day off when they got back in country from R&R at our base. Like you also said, that isn't true across all fronts, even when you're working for the same employer at different camps.

[@FallofftheMap]

I’ve tried that before. I always wake up with neck and back problems if I do that. I just don’t come close to fitting properly in airline seats.

[@leem7095]

I got an "out of the blue" email from GardaWorld for armed security in Afghanistan. Do you know anything about this contract company? I have never done contract work but I am interested in giving it a shot. Family isn't too crazy about me doing it however...surprise lol

[@DayVidsgaming]

eRiC M same just got one

[@jslone2654]

military service?

[@sprayedbyg5517]

I got one to

[@DayVidsgaming]

Built By G you going to do it?

[@sprayedbyg5517]

@@DayVidsgaming im really thinking about it. The wife might not like it

[@usausa8740]

helo sir iam ramish from afghanstan can you help i want work with amrecan pless help me

[@chief5981]

Have you looked into being a translator. You would go on missions with American troops and translate between American and Afghani leaders

[@MrBIGELL357]

I wanted to see how the Permanent Housing looked like. Can you bring your family. How many hours you work, free time, how long the deployment, relocationexpense back home, etc

[@FallofftheMap]

Well, there is no more contracting in Afghanistan, but I fit ions in places like Iraq and Somalia are similar. Housing in typically in containerized units CHUs. Sometimes in shred tents or B-huts. Bathrooms are in a separate facility. No, you can’t bring your family. Typically a 1 year contract often working 12/7s. Some contracts offer Sunday off. Most contracts offer vacations anywhere from every 4 to 6 months. It’s a hard life.

[@MrBIGELL357]

@@FallofftheMap I can visualize anything, but what I said is that I wanted to see it

[@coreyadams1982]

Transient building... we called it the Ebola Barracks

[@lukespencer5371]

no lol, thats the hepatitis hotel

[@Monte1701]

excellent description of the early process. I have my first phone interview with a recruiter for a position in Baghdad. have you ever been deployed there?

[@FallofftheMap]

No, I haven’t worked in Iraq yet. Good luck.

[@Monte1701]

@@FallofftheMap do you have a family back in the states? I've got a couple kids, that's going to be the most difficult aspect for me.

[@FallofftheMap]

In the US, just my mom. My wife and kids are in Ecuador.

[@Monte1701]

@@FallofftheMap do you find it pretty difficult being away from your kids?

[@FallofftheMap]

Yeah, it’s tough. I usually travel home every 3 or 4 months, and on contracts like the one I’m on now, I tend to quit after I’ve completed my one year contract. That’s why I’m on my 3rd time deploying. In a perfect world I’d find a job that only lasted 3 or 4 months each year and spend the rest of my time with the family.

[@christopherrasmussen8718]

I went over in green as a customs inspector. Right on about the pills. Drones are depending on where your going and who you deal with. Takes a good two weeks to get accustomed to the base etc. Meds, take enough for the whole mob. I had a problem with that.

[@FallofftheMap]

I managed to get my drone in. Kept it packed away until I went on R&R. Only got to use it about 3 times. I crashed it up on a cactus covered cliff where recovery wouldn’t be worth the hospital bills.

[@christopherrasmussen8718]

@@FallofftheMap Crazy. When I was doing the customs thing , drones were rare.

[@christopherrasmussen8718]

@@FallofftheMap your web site is down. PM me if your interested in making a new one . No come on. Something I do

[@GoforDayten]

Your calm demeanor tells me you must have a really aggressive side.

[@FallofftheMap]

I don’t know that I have what I’d call an aggressive side. I have a serious and forceful side, but I’m an electrician not a security contractor. I’m not in the business of combat. I did, on my first job in Afghanistan, make the mistake of working for an Afghan company outside the wire. When, predictably, they put me in crazily dangerous situations, I tried to quit. They responded by telling me I could not quit and keeping me under guard. I managed to escape their compound in Kabul in the middle of the night. That’s the closest I’ve come to combat and everything I did was evasive rather than aggressive.

[@4nk3r]

@@FallofftheMap jesus, we need to hear that story!

[@FallofftheMap]

There are a few stories from Afghanistan that I’ve been saving until my channel is a little bigger.

[@4nk3r]

@@FallofftheMap thanks, great story!

[@MrTimetravler]

Nice bro I was in bagram and I stayed in warrior housing lol I am now in Iraq maybe we will bump into each other some time you still doing electrical work bro?

[@FallofftheMap]

I was in the Warrior housing too in 2017/18.

[@usausa8740]

@@FallofftheMap helo brother can you help i want work with amrecan iam ramish from afghanstan

[@nighthawkviper6791]

Protect yourself with Luminosity. 🔅

[@ghostghost266]

I accepted a job for an armed security guard in Kuwait,Its in a green Zone.I have no military experience but still got the job.Any advice ? On things I should know? Thanks

[@FallofftheMap]

Bring shower shoes and a hard drive loaded with movies. Beyond that, my experience is with construction trades in Afghanistan, so my advice on security work In Kuwait isn’t going to be particularly useful, though for all of this type of contracting work, it’s important to develop the ability to adapt and it requires a high level of patience and tolerance for stupidity. Don’t get frustrated and try to fight the system. Accept that things are not as they should be and focus only on what you can control and you’ll be fine. Lot’s of guys get frustrated because 100 times a day they’ll face things that are blatantly stupid or systems that simply don’t work or make any sense. They’ll burn themselves out trying to change things or complaining about things that hundreds of people have previously tried to change and failed. Just go with the flow and embrace the suck as long as the pay is sufficient to tolerate it.

[@ghostghost266]

Fall off the Map I hear you, Thankyou so much for your advice I truly appreciate it.👍🏽

[@WhyHateCris]

Ghost Ghost what company?

[@mattsciascia]

Could you talk about how you handled banking and personal finances while working abroad? How do you get paid? Did you maintain a bank account back home in the US?

[@FallofftheMap]

I kept a US bank and a foreign bank. My employer splits my checks and direct deposits to my US bank and wire transfers to my foreign bank. I keep the foreign bank because I live in Ecuador and getting half my paycheck sent to a bank there is the easiest way to get access to money for when I’m there.

[@willford2165]

Pretty sure I met you at sharkys, in downtown Greenville. You offered me a interview but I just got out a week before so I turned it down. I shouldn't have. I hate civilian life lol.

[@FallofftheMap]

I think that was probably someone else. The last time I was in downtown Greenville was 2011 as I was getting ready for my first contract with Fluor. I’ve been through Greenville many times since, but I always hung out within walking distance of the Fluor Campus and the Haywood Mall.

[@willford2165]

Gotcha yea this was back in 2014, I've got a buddy that's wanting to join triple canopy with him. Any insight or advice for a 30 year old thinking about going PSC?

[@kennyg64]

I already went through medical and CRC 2 weeks ago. We were ready to fly out then got the word about the travel ban. Now we are home on standby. It sucks.

[@FallofftheMap]

I was on R&R when borders closed. Now I’m sitting in Ecuador waiting and wondering when I’ll be able to go back.

[@kennyg64]

@Cyrus Satarzadeh That's what CRC told us. Now waiting for the travel ban to be lifted. And I think we have to go back to GSP to get our CAC card and laptop.

[@kennyg64]

@@FallofftheMap At least they know what the situation is right now and you won't get written up.

[@kennyg64]

@Cyrus Satarzadeh Also when you arrive in Houston IAP, take an Uber or Lyft. It's cheaper than a taxi. You probably already know that though. There are some restaurants in walking distance from the hotel both Houston and Greenville. Expect to pay avg $10 a meal. The company does have a cafeteria for lunch also. Per diem is $65- HOU, $55- GSP.

[@kennyg64]

@Cyrus Satarzadeh Rummage through your bags? What do mean by that?

[@Matt-dg6ue]

I grew up in Greenville, SC!

[@scottmclaughlin5674]

Question. I have an ex wife, her unemployed husband and two kids. How does pay work? I've been solicited a preliminary job offer but would like to NOT have to fork over a huge sum of money in child support and get stuck in a career by the family courts being shot at and blown up in third world countries indefinitely to avoid jail here in the states when I come back and can't meet the support payments set on the figures from the contracting job. Pointers? Advice?

[@FallofftheMap]

I’m not qualified to answer legal questions or anything about how the courts would interpret your income levels. Any guess I might take wouldn’t be better than your best guess.

[@scottmclaughlin5674]

Eh, figured as much. Thanks anyway.

[@giuzerskorceny3058]

after 2 days posting video i went home from afghanistan and gardaworld :D

[@FallofftheMap]

Why?

[@johndicksonkaraoke2554]

Recommended book to read CHARLIE WILSON’S WAR by George Crile. Check out the movie 🎥 as well.

[@bigreggie396]

Can you still deploy as a contractor in the middle of the covid 19 pandemic ?

[@FallofftheMap]

Good question. The answer is yes, but it’s definitely more difficult. Some of the people I’ve talked to have deployed recently. I, however, went on R&R to Ecuador and have been stuck here ever since. It just depends on how difficult it is to fly from where you are and how motivated the company is to deploy you. Right now I have two companies that want to deploy me. One wants me to return to Afghanistan, but they aren’t trying very hard and I probably won’t make it back this year. The other company is highly motivated to get me to the Marshall Islands to rebuild a military airport. Since they’re are no civilian flights they’re trying to arrange a military flight to circumvent the local Covid restrictions. With a little luck they might get me out next month.

[@bigreggie396]

@@FallofftheMap Thanks for your response.

[@Fit.For.A.Firefight.]

Thank you for the video. I’m former Army and did two deployments to Iraq. I have a question, what kind of contract do you sign with these companies? Are you free to leave after a deployment? I suspect because there is training and security clearances involved, there will be a minimum of a couple years that I must commit myself to at least make my training worth their time?

[@FallofftheMap]

On all of these contracts you are free to leave at any moment. The companies use end of contract bonuses as a way to keep employees long enough to make it profitable

[@Fit.For.A.Firefight.]

@@FallofftheMap sweet, thanks man. I might be headed back to Iraq! My family and friends are going to grill me for this hahaha. But I never lost my military bearing so dealing with the stupidity that you spoke of should be a walk in the park. Cheers brother 🍻 Oh wait, May I ask what company you work for in Greenville? I live just outside Greenville and would love to stay close to home for the training portion. If you can’t say, I fully understand.

[@FallofftheMap]

@@Fit.For.A.Firefight. I worked for Fluor Government Group out of Greenville. I don’t know if they have work in Iraq now. Right now they’re big on the bases in Africa.

[@jacobtant]

How do you pack when you go? I'm about to go to bagram and I dont want to pack to little or to much.

[@FallofftheMap]

Essentials you’ll need right away: shower shoes, good boots, unlocked cell phone and a backup battery, laptop with movies saved on a hard drive, warm clothes. You can buy sheets, blankets, pillows, and basic necessities at the PX. You can order from amazon but items with batteries often can’t be shipped there, so it can be difficult to get things like a decent laptop of cell phone, though if you’re not picky and don’t mind overpaying these items can be bought on base too. I like to bring a sleep mask for times when the lights are on but I need to sleep. This time of year cold weather clothing is needed. I tend to pack heavy. 2 checked bags and a carry on, but I always end up overpacking.

[@krisguillen50]

Fall off the Map hey there when contacting in the Middle East did you run into any trouble bringing your personal laptop with you? I saw you listed it but you also mentioned the battery thing.

[@daltonensley7]

Nice lanyard I think I saw you at the terminal.

[@FallofftheMap]

Probably. Now I’m stuck on R&R. Can’t return till the virus thing gets under control.

[@daltonensley7]

Fall off the Map nice extend vacation haha! I work at “rocket city “ terminal better off at home right now than dealing with the crazy stuff being put out.

[@deannutz8102]

What was the “activity” that you had to get up for, at the transient bunk, please?

[@FallofftheMap]

Incoming alarms. It’s IDF (indirect fire) which is typically mortars or poorly made little rockets.

[@deannutz8102]

Fall off the Map Ahhh gotcha. Thanks brother! I enjoy your vids as my buddy is talking me in to coming out there.

[@Sneaky-Snek]

@@FallofftheMap man i was trying to think of what the hell you meant by that.... and i have seen a ton of C RAM videos from bagram AFB "incoming incoming incoming BRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRTTTTTTTT" at least they look really cool at night....

[@aaronshoyt]

I spent 2 years in Afghanistan in 2004 to 2006. It doesn't pay nothing anymore, should have went during the war when the hazard pay was given. Government paid for everything, your with the wrong company bro.. Try who I worked for, its KBR

[@giuzerskorceny3058]

u re correct bro

[@harrisonhorn6937]

what is it like actually working over there like lodging conditions, the food your days off things like that?

[@FallofftheMap]

Days off? Ha! There are no days off. It’s 12/7 schedule with no break until your vacation, and at the moment all vacation are canceled due to the virus. I was lucky to be on vacation when the rules changed, so now I’m on a very long vacation waiting to return. Food is ok, not particularly healthy or good but there are enough options to find something adequate. Housing is terrible. I’m in a b-hut. I share it with 7 other guys. We sort of have walls for privacy but they are just a sheet of thin plywood that doesn’t go all the way up. It’s noisy and miserable. On many bases you’ll have a better quality room but less privacy. You have to get used to sleeping with earplugs and keeping your stuff locked up.

[@harrisonhorn6937]

Fall off the Map 😢😢 thankyou thankyou! i didn’t know it was that bad. no privacy... that’s wild. i was thinking of looking for a welding job with flour but i’m not sure now.

[@Jimmy_in_Mexico]

@@FallofftheMap I am a welder living in Mexico. I have been trying to find good expat employment. I dont want to return to the states and my passport is expired. How is it to just roam the world now days? Are there serious immigration checkpoints in every other country?

[@FallofftheMap]

Jimmy in Mexico it’s really different from place to place. I’m in Ecuador. Lots of rules and police enforcement. I can fly out but I can’t cross the land borders. I would definitely recommend working on getting your passport replaced. We’re living in strange times, and if you’re walking around on an expired passport then you’re easy prey for some authority figure or another to shake you down.

[@AnthonyA-zz2ji]

Hi Sir..hope you are doin well.Have a question for you.So I've served 3 years in the Greek SF,3 years in a canadian light infantry unit and 2 years as a maritime security contractor in the HRA. I was thinking to start working for Garda.Why do you think about the company.?Do you have any other companies to suggest?(Sorry for my english I am Canadian) :P Cheers!

[@FallofftheMap]

I get a lot of questions about Guarda. I’ve never done the security side of things so all my info is second hand. Their guys seem really bored, and the pay sounds like it’s just okish. Because I’m not from the security side of things I really can’t offer good advice on what companies to work for.

[@ninjagenjin9510]

The toilet bowl😁balgrum airforce base😔 or kandelhart. If you go to the bazaars they sell gems real cheap. Couple pilots had some appraised and made a couple thousand😉last time I was there 2004 and 2005. 😎look forward to see what it looks like now😀looking good and healthy to me brother😊

[@FallofftheMap]

I’m in some place much smaller that Bagram or Kandahar. Next video will be Typical Day on the FOB

[@ninjagenjin9510]

Well my brother your in the middle east right now😣and hope you know whats going on 😣trump ordered a execution on a iranian general its all over the news and iran wants to retaliate😌head on a swivel😳 much love get in close with warriors .

[@ninjagenjin9510]

I admire you and look forward to new content☺ninja knows a Ninja tell us about some food out there😄did you get the poop bug yet😛

[@FallofftheMap]

Ninja Genjin food is ok. Tough to eat healthy but the steaks and ribs are better than they were on my last tour. Of course I got the shits. Everyone gets the Afghan crud. Yeah, we’re following closely the developments in Iraq and Iran. I was expecting some activity last night, but nothing happened. I suspect I’m in one of the better locations to hunker down and wait to see how it all shakes out.

[@juanshaftpatel7488]

@@ninjagenjin9510 what did you do withthe profit? buy a big ass truck?

[@growingwithtashi]

I would like to know things about Bagram Air base , Is it too strict to call or do video call? And also do Contract Doctors need to pay to travel agent to arrange plane tickets? If they wanna have official leave for their personal work at hometown

[@FallofftheMap]

I’ve never been at a base where I wasn’t allowed to make video calls, but there are certainly specific buildings or locations where no video is allowed. Having strong enough internet for video calls can be a challenge. I don’t know about responsibility for flights. It depends on your employer and the details of your contract.

[@growingwithtashi]

@@FallofftheMap Ohh really seriously I m very thankful that you responded me back and clear things, actually my Fiance is in Bagram Airbase and he told me that rules are very strict there

[@MrDkeers]

@@growingwithtashi I'm here. video no problem. Company takes care of travel per the contract. Lol rules, yes strict. Must wear mask. What other rules. Loll

[@mrcrimpster]

Dude did you hurt your back?....I will take a guess saying that you SI joint is out of alignment.... the adjustment is life changing... .it's called "Sacroiliac.. or SI. Joint" I've been there check it out

[@FallofftheMap]

Interesting. I have a C3/4 fusion that occurred naturally when I was young. It throws off the rest of my spinal alignment.

[@mrcrimpster]

@@FallofftheMap you must be in allot of pain...I can't even imagine how painful that is....which that information an SI ajustment should still be life changing....I'm only trying to help ....I don't like seeing people in pain especially one of ours...and ... Thank you for what ever you do....I want you to still look into this ajustment....it's awesome it straightened me ...I was ran over by an ice cream truck when I was 11 and didn't get this ajustment till I was 14.....it fixed me

[@johndicksonkaraoke2554]

Read the book DIRTY WARS by Jeremy Schall and watch the Documentary as well.

[@FallofftheMap]

I have read this one. I don’t think many people there think it’s a logical or necessary war. At least in my mind, working as an electrician on base doesn’t equate to supporting a terrible war. I do it because I enjoy getting to travel and being paid well while making sure that the soldiers don’t get electrocuted.

[@WonTonJohnSon]

@@FallofftheMap Except working as an electrician is working for and supporting the soldiers so they can continue waging a terrible war and does directly equate to you supporting and waging this terrible war. we've blown up whole cities because we claimed that the citizens were supporting the war cause. You can't decide you're not a war monger that's not how that works.. you are another cog in the war machine perpetuating this forever war and there is blood all over hands.

[@FallofftheMap]

I don’t share your black and white view of things. It’s like, your way of life probably includes using the products of the oil industry. That doesn’t mean you support the oil industry and how they operate. Reality usually fails to fit into those sort of black and white extremes.

[@justcause7521]

Mackinder strategy. Occupy eurasia, the land between China( manufacturing), Europe(technology), Russia(nat. resources)and the middle east(oil) and prevent those regions from coming together in a landlocked supertrade zone, that can't be patrolled or disrupted by the US Navy. Most importantly, this trade zone won't use the US dollar for international trade settlement or oil sales(petrodollar). If it does come together (chinas one belt one road initiative) the US dollar will collapse and America along with it. So our 20 year occupation of Afghanistan has been VERY SUCCESSFUL.

[@duncanlivingston5599]

How is the pay for mechanics over there? Is it significantly higher than places like Qatar or South Korea?

[@FallofftheMap]

So, I don’t typically ask too many questions about how much other folks get paid, but if the pay differences for electricians like me are any indicator, then mechanics probably make about 30% to 35% more in Afghanistan than they do in Qatar and and S Korea.

[@ameerbarak9753]

May allah bring peace in Afghanistan

[@FallofftheMap]

There’s many of us hoping for this. It’s a beautiful place with a lot to offer, but the world is only seeing the dangers and negatives. If Afghanistan eventually becomes a safe place again, there are many people that would love to visit and experience the culture.

[@ameerbarak9753]

@@FallofftheMap right

[@MilesFromHome-nb6pu]

Stay safe brother.

[@SoreThumbSociety]

How much does he make for all this trouble?

[@FallofftheMap]

Just enough to keep coming back, not enough to retire.

[@jeffnpatricia]

So I’m guessing the money is worth it. I mean to stay I make 60 per hour. And to fly across the world to work in danger ? Meh I donno.

[@murdock94]

I forgot to ask. Do they not do full on base CRC anymore or is this company specific CRC?

[@FallofftheMap]

CRC is company specific. There is a set of training the military always requires, but where and how you do it varies by company.

[@7ESB]

I’m heading that way in a month. What’s security’s average day looking like? Job description they sent me is really cut dry. Won’t name company but same as you. Site, Bagram.

[@FallofftheMap]

It depends on which security position it is. Some of the “security” jobs are babysitting Afghans while they sort garbage, some are babysitting OCNs while they wait to get badges. Those are the security escourt jobs. Other security jobs have more to do with site discipline. You might be dealing with workers that break various rules or lose sensitive items. A very few security people will occasionally visit sites to asses physical security. In my opinion, the security jobs with my company are more like HR jobs or babysitting. However, it’s very likely there are aspects to the job I know nothing about.

[@jeffp9932]

12 hours in a tower with a few guns and a radio

[@VivaUkraine22]

Let’s have a bicycle ride in Chaquiñan one day )))

[@FallofftheMap]

Sure

[@lucienlachance6985]

The gayest sh** I ever heard

[@torrybrelsford6861]

Have you been to Camp Sullivan? Any comments on the state of things there? I am looking at taking a position as a software guy and would be based there.

[@FallofftheMap]

Sorry, haven’t been to Sullivan yet.

[@PoeDoggdotcom]

I was at Camp Sullivan 2015-2016. The camp itself is not bad; unfortunately, dry CHU's. The area around it is a shithole. Was lucky enough to have been there during this event: search.yahoo.com/search;_ylt=AwrEzdugNrBf.zIAmRBXNyoA;_ylc=X1MDMjc2NjY3OQRfcgMyBGZyA3lzZXRfd2lkZW1haWxfY2hyX3dpbgRmcjIDc2ItdG9wBGdwcmlkA3k5RkE1TGR6VHBxUUJialFhc285M0EEbl9yc2x0AzAEbl9zdWdnAzkEb3JpZ2luA3NlYXJjaC55YWhvby5jb20EcG9zAzAEcHFzdHIDBHBxc3RybAMwBHFzdHJsAzIxBHF1ZXJ5A2NhbXAlMjBzdWxsaXZhbiUyMGJvbWJpbmcEdF9zdG1wAzE2MDUzODM4NzA-?p=camp+sullivan+bombing&fr2=sb-top&fr=yset_widemail_chr_win&type=searchsetv2Aug27

[@ramO-jp8tp]

I get out of the marine corps in a few months how do I go about getting into this work?

[@FallofftheMap]

How to Get a Job Overseas - From Afghanistan to Antarctica, and Beyond kzbin.info/www/bejne/hnK2lHtjp9asgsk

[@gruntwithripit1386]

Depending on what you want to do, it can be as easy as going to Constellis website and looking up their careers or using silentprofessionals.org and seeing what they have and just applying. I have an infantry background with the army. I applied for an armed security spot with Constellis on a Friday and heard from them the following Monday. Heading out soon.

[@ramO-jp8tp]

Midland Fugitive Recovery sweet dude, congrats and thank you

[@ramO-jp8tp]

Fall off the Map thanks

[@chancimoore4865]

Look at Constellis and GardaWorld. They’re hiring many positions for Kuwait, Iraq and Afghanistan. Good luck to you

[@andrewortega6828]

Is it safe to say if you were prior military and deployed that you should be used to most of what you have to deal with them?

[@FallofftheMap]

Not entirely. Most things will be familiar, but the a lot of the prior military guys were really surprised by how strict the rules are for contractors, how easy it is to get into trouble, and how difficult it is to deal with some of the workers from places like Bosnia and India. There’s an insane amount of office politics and backstabbing.

[@naterobertson8309]

What is the company your working for in gville sc. I live there and have been wanting an overseas contracting job.

[@FallofftheMap]

Fluor

[@connieshine7030]

Also do you get paid from the time you get on plane

[@FallofftheMap]

You start getting per diem and travel pay but you don’t start getting paid well until your boots are on the ground in Afghanistan.

[@DR-mk2in]

Did you have any combat deployments before you applied? Is it necessary or can it be subsidized with protection classes?

[@FallofftheMap]

No, and it’s not necessary. As a contractor you are not really in combat. Yes, sometimes there are incoming mortars, but you respond to those by laying on the ground, and then sitting in a bunker until it’s clear. All the training you need you’ll get, and it really only takes about 5 minutes.

[@mysteriousone9570]

Depends on what kind of contracting, as engineer contractor you obviously won’t need that or see that, but if you do want to get into private security/military it’s preferred

[@1pyroace1]

I’m about to work with the same company is there any way I can reach you for some more questions

[@FallofftheMap]

That depends. You in Greenville now? Going to an often mispronounced country on the edge of the Sahara Desert?

[@1pyroace1]

@@FallofftheMap Columbia but the company is In Greenville

[@oatlord]

What's with the laser around 6:30?

[@FallofftheMap]

That’s just lens flare. The sun behind me is reflecting off my camera lens.

[@HighSpeedNoDrag]

Have a good time.

[@sgtcrabfat]

Those that know.... Thursday nights Do Not Accept hospitality from the locals, M L T

[@FallofftheMap]

One night I had to go change a generator in the Jordanian camp. There’s like 50 Jordanian soldiers kind of mobbing around me way up in my business. One of our guys, might have even been special forces, kept guard over me while I worked just in case the Jordanians decided to get too friendly. Apparently there was a major outbreak of chlamydia in the Jordanian camp because these dudes had such a fondness for Thursday nights.

[@dylans184]

How hard is it for former Canadian spec op guys to get US contracting jobs

[@FallofftheMap]

Good question. I’ve only worked with one Canadian out there. He was an electrician, and there’s always been high demand for electrician. For the type of work you’d likely be looking for, I’m not knowledgeable enough to know how difficult getting a security clearance as a Canadian would be. You might have as unconventional a path into contracting as I did.

[@JasonWellwood]

I would love to work there

[@Operation3Sixty]

I deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan in the Army and im rated 90% through VA disability for PTSD, back problems, and joint issues. Will this be a problem?

[@FallofftheMap]

Possibly. The medical screening is typically pretty thorough. PTSD likely wouldn’t prevent you from getting a fit for duty, but back and joint issues could, depending on how honest you are with the doctors and what opinion they make. There are quite a few guys out here that have some degree of disability, but there are also many that fail to get through the medical. It’s a bit subjective. Of course, those that fail on the first try often look for a second opinion. I’ve had to do this for both cholesterol and dental issues.

[@Operation3Sixty]

@@FallofftheMap Okay, im going to start applying. Thank you for the response!

[@FallofftheMap]

Right now the Afghanistan jobs are very short contracts. The employers aren’t always honest about that. Africa and Kwajalein are hiring.

[@Operation3Sixty]

@@FallofftheMap Ooh interesting. The one i just saw was for Gardaworld Kabul, but no information about how long the contract is just that contract renewal is "likely". Do you have any opinions about Gardaworld?

[@FallofftheMap]

I’ve heard mixed things from guys that worked for them. Keep in mind, the draw down and base closures in Afghanistan are happening very quickly. Unless the job is for some location that will remain, such as the embassy, I wouldn’t expect it to last past September if it’s based in Afghanistan. Iraq has a more mixed long term outlook, but it’s still trending downward.

[@carapungo]

You work for Flour?....regarding the Omega 369, does it really help you lower the cholesterol?. be careful out there.

[@FallofftheMap]

The omega 3, 6, 9 supplements seem to be very effective at lowering cholesterol if you have time, they don’t do it immediately like some prescribed medications. I didn’t want to mention my employer because they’re very sensitive about that sort of thing.

[@carapungo]

@@FallofftheMap ok got it. Your neck lanyard says Flour, that's why I figured....I was recently in Quito, went to papallacta, and ate some delicious trout out there.

[@cityysrtdagodd9501]

Hey is it any truck drivings over there from the USA working with u if so what do they have them doing is it safe working there do u stay on the base or u work off the base

[@FallofftheMap]

The small base I’m on, none of the truck drivers are American. It’s all low wage guys from India, Bosnia, Kenya, etc... I do not know if it’s he same at other bases. Yeah, sure, it’s safe enough. If there are driving jobs off base I don’t know about them. All the trucks we get from the outside are Afghan drivers.

[@michaeldomenech34]

Hey! I'm in the process for Bagram as a firefighter, I already have the fit for travel declaration. Do I have to do more medical stuff when I get to Greenville or its just conference and training? Thanks!!

[@FallofftheMap]

Typically, the only additional medical “stuff” is occasionally getting booster shots when it’s time. Firefighters might have hoops to jump through that the rest of us don’t, so I can’t say for sure. Anyway, welcome to the sandbox. It looks like my next destination is a tiny base somewhere in the middle of Africa.

[@michaeldomenech34]

@@FallofftheMap Thanks for the reply and thanks for making this vid!! It's really helpful for guys like me, doing deployment for the first time. Stay safe!!!

[@rf9031]

I’m in Spartanburg right next to you man. I’ve been seeing jobs for private security in Afghanistan on indeed. $200 a day is that good?

[@FallofftheMap]

$200 a day is ok. Security isn’t one of the better paying jobs. Too many security contractors not enough positions.

[@jonathanowens3513]

Fall off the Map what are the better paying jobs?

[@TheprogresBMX]

Rules for me but not for thee? That one situation is so frustrating and one of the reasons why being in the service sounds so obnoxious

[@DieselRamcharger]

Government -slobs- slaves.

[@Sparky-2036]

UTMB forgot to send my PQ packet for McMurdo this year, I ended up stuck at Ft Sill until next season. 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@FallofftheMap]

Yeah, UTMB never fails to amaze me with their shittyness. That really sucks.

[@Sparky-2036]

It happens, I'm just happy to be going.

[@_breezilla]

I’m there next week

[@notimportant8301]

Hello Ma’am, may I ask how I might be able to acquire a contract over there please?

[@_breezilla]

@@notimportant8301 apply online at clearancejobs.com i will be doing another video on it as well.

[@_breezilla]

@@notimportant8301 you will also need to be able to obtain security clearance

[@notimportant8301]

@@_breezilla Thank you 🙏🏽 will do. I separated from the Army in OCT 2018 and forfeited my security clearance.

[@montayiahoward6755]

Hey! I just watched your video and I have so many questions and was wondering if I could reach out to you? I’m prior Air Force separated in Dec 2018 and very interested in this process.

[@austingordon7301]

Have you met any truck driving contractors out there?

[@FallofftheMap]

I have, but these days the vast majority of them are low wage workers from India, Kenya, etc...

[@FallofftheMap]

I have, but these days the vast majority of them are low wage workers from India, Kenya, etc...

[@austingordon7301]

@@FallofftheMap thanks for the response! I found some jobs posted on kbr’s website for Afghanistan and Iraq, so I guess we’ll see what kind of offer they have.

[@jd9512]

Hey Im a Advanced EMT i applied for a job in Bag or Af but I dont want to die. What are my chances of coming out alive?

[@FallofftheMap]

99.95ish. Give it take. In my opinion being a fisherman in Alaska or a taxi driver in Chicago is more dangerous

[@jd9512]

Alright! I like those odds. Now ill wait. How much do they make more less? If you dont mind.

[@FallofftheMap]

Juan Duarte I don’t know what EMTs make, but as an electrician I made about 110k. It’s all dependent on the company and the contract. I suspect most EMTs and firefighters are over 150k.

[@jd9512]

@@FallofftheMap whoaa! Thats amazing. I could use that.

[@adstern9270]

Great video. How much hourly premium do you get for taking a contract overseas? Thanks!

[@FallofftheMap]

If you calculate the pay by the hour it’s really depressing. It’s best to just look at the difference between how much money you are able to save at the end of each month due to having no living expenses and being tax exempt on the first 105k each year. I can make just as much working as an electrician in Seattle, but I spend it all on rent/gas/food, etc...

[@MrDkeers]

@@FallofftheMap DOD is tax exempt. DS 20 percent goes to Afghans.

[@FallofftheMap]

I’m not entirely sure what DS 20 is, but when I investigated this the most understandable info I could find was this: if your contract is primarily supporting the coalition forces then it’s tax exempt from the 20% Afghan tax. If your contract is primarily supporting other projects or providing a service to other contractors then you’re on the hook, at least in theory. If you’re LOGCAP you’re good to go. If you’re with a small company that builds housing for other contractors but doesn’t have a major contract to provide housing for the military, you should be paying the Afghan tax. That’s been my understanding anyway.

[@thatsagoddamnlie7915]

I would have loved to this this but I'm OTH so any ideas how that goes?

[@johndicksonkaraoke2554]

Read the book WAR IS A RACKET by General Smedley Butler.

[@juanshaftpatel7488]

of course it is.. find a way to profit

[@Blackvampire3]

You make it sound like you are going in another dimension ^

[@FallofftheMap]

Perhaps I am... perhaps I am.

[@douglaslitton1884]

It’s another world

[@theWillfam]

Is there any other companies closer to bluffton, SC?

[@rob1399]

any word on what they look for for truckers?

[@paulabarnes233]

So when I apply for an overseas company you can be with more than one company right as long as it's under the same occupation it's the first company right but you can't be in different occupations at different companies?

[@FallofftheMap]

Most companies aren’t going to allow you to work for a second company at the same time. As far as working different occupations, I’ve never heard of any rule about that. Understand that most of these jobs take all of your time. It’s not like working a couple part time jobs. When you work 12 hours a day 7 days a week there isn’t really any time to pick up a side job.

[@paulabarnes233]

@@FallofftheMap all right because I ask my recruiter at kdr is it all right if I can work at a different companies right she told me you could be with different companies you just can't be with different occupations like I'm taking you out custodian right say like if I get with another company I can't be under another occupation that's what they told me

[@FallofftheMap]

That’s weird and I suspect you misunderstood. It’s much more likely they would have a non-competition clause in their contract that said more or less the opposite. They probably prohibit you from working the same job for a different company. These sort of contract requirements typically apply to everyone but they’re intended for high level management and people that work with sensitive information that another company could find valuable. Either way, don’t worry about it. You’re not going to be able to work two jobs out there. There’s not enough hours in the day.

[@paulabarnes233]

@@FallofftheMap yeah I know but I'm talking about when I work 1 contract with the first company a come back home and maybe when the other company call me up with another contract I'm talking about like that

[@FallofftheMap]

Then you’re definitely understanding it backwards or your recruiter is miscommunicating. They don’t want you to work the same job for a different company because you could share their industry secrets with their competitors. It’s silly and pointless with jobs like custodian, but they write these things into the contract for everyone. My advice is to just ignore it. It’s probably both unenforceable and something they would never even notice unless you held a high profile management position.

[@israelmorales5089]

I live in Greenville, SC as well I am a paramedic how can I do over seas contracting?

[@FallofftheMap]

It’s difficult right now due to the combination of base closures this year and travel restrictions due to the virus. Your best bet, being in Greenville, is to talk to Fluor, but it might be a dead end this year given the situation. On the other hand, contracting fortunes can turn on a dime.