Getting Promoted to Staff Sergeant

[@beasta1919]

I just made staff sergeant! I’m now in the same boat as you. Been in 3 1/2 years, have 2 years left, sew on sometime next year. Im excited to be a supervisor, and go to ALS. Thanks for sharing your experience, it’s encouraging and cool to know we have similar thoughts. God bless you Kyle!

[@AirmanVision]

ALS is the most fun I had when I was in the Air Force. I was dreading it, but it was amazing. haha. Good luck with your career and always be the supervisor for others that you wished you had!

[@dwkvideos]

Congrats dude, Im up for E-5 in March.

[@bobshaw4063]

Thank You for your Service . I'm an Air Force Veteran . I was in 8/71 - 5/75 .

[@schoolbustpe]

DwkVideos I

[@jimkamm6203]

Things sure have changed since I served (1956-1961). I wanted to stay in but was frozen at E-3. No one in my career field made E-4 for the entire time I was in. After five years I said to hell with it after extending for one year and got out. Soon thereafter Viet Nam broke out and promotions were handed out like candy.

[@mickfunny4185]

+Bob Hicks Jim, are you 70 years old?

[@jimkamm6203]

I just turned 78 a few weeks ago.

[@mickfunny4185]

+Jim Kamm Jim, I'm just a youngster, a whippersnapper, compared to you, but I rally appreciate your perspective and stories.

[@eggandcress69]

Same here Jim, love the stories, feel like you just took me back to 1957 for about 10 seconds but was so worth it.

[@dominusfons4455]

What career field did you went to? Just for future reference 😂

[@timportlock3]

Congrats on making SSgt. Believe it or not, it IS a big deal. I remember I was very excited when I made SSgt. Wore it with great pride when I finally sewed it on. Air Force / Air National Guard member 1984 - 2016

[@antares4s]

1. Kyle: first I want to congratulate you on getting a line number for SSG. Frankly, because of your atitude in that first video i figured you were sunk. Obviously because of your ethic there was more going for you, so I congratulations you fully SSG Gott. 2. ALS is no big deal so don't sweat it. It's not BMT just a basic review of what is required of an NCO. While it is a formal school its nothing to sweat about. 3. I want you to realize now that you are one step away from applying to MTI or Recruiter school a place where you could really make a sound difference with your motivational attitudes and skills as to the right way to do your job Consider applying for that position once you sew on the stripe. You have said many times that you wanted to motivate people in the right way well here is your chance. Think it over carefully. Think of all the airman you could influence. Again my congratulations on your promotion, SSG Gott..

[@BritgirlTX]

I don’t know why you don’t have more subscribers … you have so much knowledge ( and have shared a lot).

[@schmoooozee]

I final outted for separation this year the day I was supposed to test, lol. Kinda wish I tested mainly to see if I made it...missed it by .04 last year. I specifically looked on the list to see if you made it, dont ask me why, and I was really happy for you. Congrats!

[@OVERHERE-OVERHERE]

Proud and Lucky to have Been called Airmen... Good Luck Staff Sergeant.

[@savageberserkr7505]

Awesome man! Congrats. I recently graduated BMT, now in Tech School. My loved ones are proud of me and I am too. :)

[@melelconquistador]

Congrats kyle. you helped me so much through BMT.

[@ForgeofSouls]

Getting this rank looks so good on a resume once you are out, congrats Gott Kadena is proud of you :)

[@andyrockism]

My college teacher right now was a E-7 in the Air Force. He was in charge of the airplanes.

[@jonrivera]

Congratulations! I've watched your channel and it's helped me every bit of joining and acclimating to the AF life, which has treated me well in every aspect so far.

[@cheechin_all_day543]

Killer job !! You'll be alright with all the responsibilities , don't stress it

[@glackmore77]

I just graduated and I'm on the bus to my first tech school. congrats Kyle! I haven't been able to keep up

[@HammadKhan-og4zo]

I respect everyone serving in the military no matter what branch. We all put in work serving our country.

[@vincentmckinnon9152]

Aye man been here since a few thousand subs, you're my number one inspiration man keep going hard!!

[@AlexAlexFV]

You won't get paid for ssgt., yet you do the work. I bet you're real happy about that.

[@wildcat0525]

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[@AlexAlexFV]

+Kyle Gott I also wanted to just add my thoughts on what you said about being a NCO. You know what not to do, so start from there.

[@lotusblossom4592]

Kyle, you have beautiful morals and work ethic. You'll be a great leader!

[@davidc8988]

Congratulations on your promotion! The testing that you took was only for Active Duty. Being in the AF Reserve, the only way to get SSgt is obtaining your 5-skill level and taking the ALS CDC test/in residence course. The TIG and TIS also applies. This is a quicker process since those in the Reserve do not have line numbers for promotion.

[@xTyl3rxo]

Congrats, I made it this year too. 3rd year testing, I'll be putting on in October!

[@meatmissile8229]

People who refuse to test are denied reenlistment so declining testing is declining the rest of your career. It's in the fine print on the paper you have to sign acknowledging your test date. It's in an AFI somewhere.

[@TheMrJaybones]

Congrats Kyle! I started watching this channel a month ago when I started to join the AF, I ship out for BMT December 5th for Security Forces

[@Kiahlaflame]

Good luck!

[@masonhasty]

See you there, I leave Nov. 22nd for Air Traffic Control Operations. :)

[@TheMrJaybones]

kiah43 Thank you Kiah!

[@TheMrJaybones]

MasonIsHasty Hell yeah Mason! Good luck brother

[@bobshaw4063]

Congratulations ! Wish you the best in BMT Your lucky that you won't be in San Antonio in the summer time like I was when I went thru basic training @ Lackland back in the summer of ' 71

[@crazynemoperson97]

Work on not being overly repetitive lol. But honestly congrats, you have already informed so many future Airmen, you deserve it.

[@Mgidynasty]

I love that motive, it's your job, so you did it!

[@leeninneman1903]

I remember a certain airman having a cow a couple years ago about making SSgt, Congrats Kyle, this is 6months late, but I have been watching Gott Love exclusively, for the most part, :)

[@leeninneman1903]

Sorry I'm wrong it was for SrA, you had a cow about, but you were still worried about making SSgt, in a timely manner. :), at any rate Congratulations SSgt Gott, :)

[@Mxatt78140]

I am so happy for you. I've been waiting for this video for the longest time. Good Job!

[@harrisonschmidt7596]

Congrats dude, you'll do great!

[@xray114]

When I was in. I enlisted for 6 yrs. After all my basic aviation electronics schools. I was E-4 1 1/2 yrs in. Promoted to E-5 at about 3 yrs in after 2 test cycles. Re upped for another 6 yrs. Took the test and past it every cycle I was eligible until the end of my 2nd 6 yrs. In my branch of the service (Navy) they would promote very few. 1 or 2 a cycle. Hard to make rank when there are 100s to choose from. One of the reasons I didn't enlist again and I was a single father after my wife past. When I got out I decided not to go into electronics. It's good that your putting an effort in to get promoted. Anything and every thing can convert over to a resume. Good luck on making it through the rest of your enlistment.

[@Crashtian]

I was able to decline testing for E5 because I intended on leaving after 4 years.... but this was 13 years ago.

[@Undergroundexpedition]

Congrats. I keep testing but I read to slow to finish. So f me. I am so burnt out taking the test knowing I'm not going to finish which messes up my chances. I need a step promotion.

[@yourmilitarymoney]

Even though you're going to separate from the Air Force, maximize what you do, where you do it. Congrats!

[@lahaus2057]

Congrats, Kyle!!!

[@saltybatch29]

Congratulations! It's a great rank to be!

[@CataChaos]

You have the best channel when it comes to the AirForce, thank you.

[@maliekaclark9597]

I'm proud of u dude. you are awesome

[@John-oc1ow]

You can decline testing but you won't be able to reenlist but most people don't want to cut off that option so it's easier to get the day off before take the test and leave your options open.

[@carlcarlson7200]

Perhaps it's more important to have a good plan for your future, it worked out good for me. (20 years with service commitment, then 20 years state retirement).

[@devengoshea8666]

congratulations man thank you for all your service for our country

[@jameskreinhop796]

I have watched your videos and found them very interesting. Sure a lot different from my time in service, 1955-1975. Doesn't seem as much fun.

[@dougcarlyle3811]

We in the Marines call it selected to the next higher rank... E-6 thru E-9... it takes up to a year to pin your stripes on, but some senior Marines get it faster, depending on their number. Your not promoted until your number comes up, then you pin in on, and your promoted, if you screw up.. you will never see the promotion..

[@InformalGreeting]

We also know that you have to be a Sgt before you can be a SSgt. The Air Force is all screwed up.

[@kit9851]

The Air Force has technical Sergeants after SSgt because they're, ya know, technical experts.

[@josephnier171]

I made staff in 1973, no als, no test. The average wait to tech was 11 years. I got out 6 months later. Congratulations.

[@HammadKhan-og4zo]

SSG for us in the Army is an E6. Nice it's E5 in Air Force. Much easier than what we deal with.

[@sushiandwasabi1014]

different rank structure. Army standards are similar to someone holding a GED

[@daoonh8981]

Army accepts anyone. Air Force only accepts smart people.

[@JackColeroSr.]

I guess they'll accept anyone whose smart but also can't do PT for shit lol

[@thundereagle97]

I totally plan on being a lifer but I also understand that's not what some people want and it's sad that most of the time the people don't want to reenlist are usually the ones like Kyle who try and take their job seriously and the lifers just coast through

[@rgoldy100]

Good on ya young airman. Being a lifer like me or not, testing for promotion is a good idea even if just for the money. Kadena has always been a decent tour. I passed through a couple of times back in the ancient times, but not stationed there. Took me not quite 4 to make SSgt and then 3 more to Tech and on up. They used to call ours APR rather than EPR but the principle was the same. Promotions during Vietnam era a bit easier for what was Security Service, now called ISR 25thAF now.

[@zapper4321]

Awesome accomplishment!

[@DiveFeed]

Hey congrats on making Staff Sergeant! My cousin was just promoted to Staff Sergeant and she's in the Air Force too!

[@trebbomb25]

Hey Kyle. I'm leaving for BMT on September 20th and going in Open Electronic because I have no idea what I want to do with my life and that is what sounded most interesting. I want to leave the Air Force with a valuable skill I can take advantage of in the civilian world. Anyways, the job I'm looking to put on the top of my list is Avionics Systems and some other maintenance jobs. I have been told that these jobs often have long hours, and I wouldn't mind that at all but I also want to take as many college classes as I can while I'm in. I'm conflicted between choosing a maintenance job for the valuable skills it will give me in the outside world but not having enough time for classes, or choosing a job with standard 8 hour shifts and having more than enough time for school. Any advice you could give me on this either from general experience or from a buddy you have in electronic maintenance on avionics I would appreciate greatly!

[@lucastucker5614]

Congrats! Just started tech school at Lackland, so I didn't even realize that was coming up for you. I disagree with the comments below urging you towards MTI. It would definitely unprecedented, what with every airman coming in having watched your packing list video at least once, and knowing who you are. It seems that they would already have such a good grasp on your character and the ins and outs of your public life, that they may not quite take you seriously. Whatever you choose, good luck and congratulations once again!

[@G43X]

whoa I understood you wrong in the past. I thought you didn't make it. CONGRATS. BTW I joined the AF and received my ship date. Thank you for all your videos!

[@randyjones8262]

Good job man thanks for all the videos you made for the military and air force

[@gfreely]

Congrats man! I remember that feeling to this day...

[@saratruman3058]

Good luck with everything! You're gunna be great!

[@ggcarter5284]

I'm a Staff Sargent..... in JROTC, basically the same thing.

[@user-zb9bi5ph4s]

right.....

[@eggandcress69]

not really, actually it isnt at all

[@sierrahulualphahulu3126]

HA! I remember wearing C/SSGT Ranks freshman year. But man...These C/Col Ranks are a lot heavier.

[@terrancebecham5807]

hahaha

[@Locopueblo]

GGCarter totally

[@BARUCHIAN99]

Congratulations, SSG!

[@BARUCHIAN99]

I mean SSG(Select)! Don't worry you'll be a good junior NCO, I notice you are quite serious and responsible young man! Good luck!

[@jamalx90]

I'm in a similar situation to yours, except I'm planning to commission if selected in the next FY17 Rated board and FY17 non rated board. I enlisted for 6 years but recently got selected for SSGT 25 Aug and I've only been in 3.5 years. Everyone looks down on the fact that I have a bachelors in Electrical Engineering and chose to enlist and the fact that I tried to make staff even though I'm applying the same year in two boards for officer. The point is exactly what you stated, " I signed a 6 year contract and it's my job to do my best". If selected for a pilot I'll do 30-40 years . If not then I'll do 16 more. Try and reconsider reenlisting because the Air Force needs more people like you. I've been around some grade A dirtbags in my 3.5 years. You seem like a 4 but this new system is Trash. I got a 3 and some others got 4 and 5 that didn't deserve it. They still didn't make it and my line is 11,365, which is good and bad because if I'm picked up for OTS then I'll never actually sew on

[@paulconnors2078]

Are you going to join the ANG or AFRES when you ETS?

[@handbanana2408]

Got my contract yesterday. I leave on Nov 22nd. I'm so pumped lol

[@masonhasty]

BRO SAME

[@handbanana2408]

+MasonIsHasty what did you sign for?

[@masonhasty]

+Winside DM Air Traffic Control!

[@handbanana2408]

+MasonIsHasty PM me man

[@masonhasty]

+Winside DM I literally have no idea how to do that lmao

[@belowaveragegamer95]

To test next year you gotta put Sra on by March 31st

[@tracenick6813]

I watched you since you were A1C...I become A1C in January and you'll be an NCO...damn hahaha

[@dannyb8839]

Congratulations Kyle! I'm looking to become an Officer in the Air Force, and I'm just wondering where they live on base?

[@kit9851]

In officer housing lol

[@Bacano115]

there is no "officer housing".

[@kit9851]

Housing goes by rank, which means if you're an officer you live in officer qualified housing.

[@Bacano115]

+Kristen H also the majority of officers live off base due to the higher BAH

[@kit9851]

titovargasvc11 A majority of most people live off base because of the BAH, but that's besides the point. The point is, even privatized housing has specific housing for officers (CGO or FGO). Although there are usually similarities between some of the housing, there's still specific housing for officers lol

[@ted101975]

Do you have any idea of what you are going to do after you get out?

[@crisdavid803]

Wow crazy I've been watching your videos since your were a A1C, congratulations Sgt Gott!

[@crewchick4s-16s3]

Congrats! Have to say though, I miss the old rank structure...They should have never gotten rid of buck Sergeant. Seems weird to go from SrA to Staff... Personally, I went from SrA to butter bar--two enlistments. Well done SSgt. Gott!

[@mobus1603]

This video is misleading. You didn't actually become a staff sergeant (E-5) until about 10 months after this. You were just a staff sergeant select (i.e., senior airman). You're not an E-5 until those stripes are punched on your shoulder. Getting a line number means you're picked to go to ALS. After passing both tests at ALS, it's about a month before the paperwork is processed and *_then_* you get promoted.

[@GM8101PHX]

What is ALS, I was promoted, Stripes on my sleeves two months after being notified, course that was 1981!

[@mobus1603]

Airman Leadership School. It's a form of PME (professional military education).

[@jeffdo9195]

Did you get retro pay?

[@Locopueblo]

Wait...you get paid every two weeks? Not every week?

[@petermachine15]

hey Kyle, is it just senior airman before Feb 1st? or are there TIS or TIG requirements?

[@Kevin-ev7hw]

Congrats!

[@hugotinoco9803]

congratulations kyle. do you ever plan on doing a Q and A with a officer or a soldier

[@Jtravelvlogg]

How difficult was the test I plan on taking it. Any way of preparing? Thanks

[@TheMeatwade]

Ssgt in 3 years damn that is a quick rank structure.

[@TheMeatwade]

Kyle Gott ah i thought you where in for 3 years that is still pretty fast compared to the corps ive known sgt's that have been there for 8 years sometimes certain mos's do rank up faster but i havent seen it thst fast atleast not in person.

[@merlindsbest]

TheMeatwade 3 years and 9 months for me

[@isaachousley325]

Im in the process of joining the usmc. My recruiter is an e5 (sergeant) with 6 years tis and the NCOIC at the RSS (recruiting sub station) is an e6 (staff sergeant) with over 10 years tis. So yeah, the marines have slow promotions

[@marissapendleton9597]

Aren't they going to be getting rid f the whole TIS and TIG?

[@kit9851]

They're going to assess this year's scores to see if they're going to cut them completely or cut it down a little like they did this year.

[@michaelhughes3273]

Long wait, buddy, but you did it. Next stop, 7-level CDC, ALS at Nellis, SUPERVISOR!

[@AleighaLRivera]

Congrats sir.

[@Andre-cp9ex]

For how long have you been in the Airforce dude?

[@youngbloodgamr9598]

Holy crap dude!!! I remember watching you spring of last year when you were just an A1C! I was a civilian then and you were my main inspiration for joining! You have come a long way man congrats!

[@ivzp8800]

Congratulations...

[@markpro4813]

Congrats on making SSgt I did the same 30 years ago. My only regret is that I did not do my 20. My fathers only regret is that he did not do his 20. DO YOUR 20! you will not regret it. E5 is more than half way to the top. Do you 20 Sarge.

[@ohitsjustony7165]

I don't know if I should join the military or stay in college it's a hard thing to choose

[@rebel9976]

college

[@DaWizowd]

When you ask questions like this....the military isn't for you. Stay in college

[@DaWizowd]

AliGoya Almost every boot I know that asked "Should I stay in college or go in the military" is a miserable boot...I know it isn't for him just from witnessing.

[@DaWizowd]

He'll a boot just joined my unit 2 weeks ago, ditching college for the military and he hates it already. He asked his family and friends the same thing....

[@DaWizowd]

AliGoya Maybe he will be different than most...but it's not discouraging, it's just the harsh truth for some people sometimes...Anyway good luck on your journey, to the both of you...

[@londong60]

Congrats man, I just swore into the Air Force today , thanks you were huge influence on my decision .

[@DrNakey]

Hey what is the supplemental list that comes out after the initial results?

[@donmeurett]

I have been out of the USAF fuels/POL since 1983. I have watched many of your videos. You attitude toward your duties is above reproach. I would of be honored to have worked with you. don meurett retired and living in Thailand.

[@ares106]

why do you think it was so permissive this year? 42% doesn't even sound like much of a contest.

[@FlapJackDaddy]

I heard it was 44% either way, almost everyone I know in my shop that tested made Staff

[@killer147896325]

+Kyle Gott yet I can not join cause I'm overweight xD but I dropped 20 pounds and have 4 more

[@SWGmovies]

keep it goin!

[@killer147896325]

+SWGmovies me?

[@MichaelBruce50]

+Killer Gaming Productions lol I feel you man I had to drop 20 pounds to join the Airforce, but that's overwork and I leave for BMT Sep. 6. Good luck with those last 4 pounds.

[@agooyong6207]

My son will be joining the Air Force as an E-3 after high school this year.thank you for the tips I'm a new subscriber. I was in the Marines and retired.

[@bkfootball97]

How did you get all of your electronics to tech school?

[@AYEE1JAY]

Does your EPR or the actual test count for most of it when testing for staff?

[@darkfoxbill9657]

Slim chance but you ever meet a guy named Wampner (don't knod if that's spelled right) while you were in japan? He was posted out there as a dentist or sonething. I don't remember his exact title.

[@trafficsignal101]

You are required to test, just incase you change your mind and want to re-enlist!

[@teresaphung1942]

how do you become e-4? is there a special procedure as well?

[@TheFalloutShot96]

E5 in 3 years?

[@GM8101PHX]

Congratulations Kyle, outstanding job! They messed with me too, I was called off post to see the Commander of the squadron, the First Sergeant whom was a friend of mine made it even more convincing. He told me the Colonel wanted to see me because the storm windows of my room in the barracks were broken from the inside out implying I broke them. I was the Dorm Chief at the time, only the first sergeant had a key to my room. Funny thing was the flight chief had asked me to take his truck to POL to have it washed and refueled. In driving to POL I passed my barracks, my room was right by the road, second story, I could see the windows plainly, everything was fine. The First Sergeant said I was in deep trouble, that the Colonel was NOT happy. My first thought was I would loose Sergeant to be demoted to Senior Airman. I call the flight chief to meet me before I have to see the commander, he made up an excuse (he was in on it too) that he could not be there. Finally I walk with the First Sergeant into the Colonel's Office, Colonel Wilder said, I don't know what I am going to do with you Sgt Miller, then gave me time to think I was in really deep trouble. He then put out his hand and shook mine congratulating me on my promotion to Staff Sergeant, handing me the Orders for my promotion (line number) and the first set of the chevrons. I was elated, but turned to the First Shirt and vowed payback for his part in it. He simply laughed, shook my hand and asked me to return to my post. The windows were never broken! This was August 1981. I was promoted 1 October 1981. The first Sergeant was a Senior Master Sergeant and was also promoted to Chief in the same cycle! I think I was in the second cycle with a line number of 2875.

[@TheFalloutShot96]

Damn when I feel the same about staying a e4 til next year but my workcenter really wants me to advance

[@joshrowe4060]

Congrats Kyle. Keep up the vlogs

[@schlamben1]

Promotions are faster in the Army and Marines due to the high turnover rate. Had to help load planes and the Army put us near the runway in tents, sleeping bags, C-rations with a huge lister bag full of water. Air Force guys pulled up in a blue van, they were on TDY and had steak and beer at their Motel every night.

[@GoProMeetsAeon]

Hey Kyle, I recently just found your channel and subscribed after seeing how you make videos that I have been asking myself for awhile. Keep up the vids man, they really do help people out there. I'm a 22 year old college student with about 80+ credits ( junior). I want to know your opinion about joining the airforce now. I am about 1.5 semesters away from graduating but I honestly have had it here at school and just want something new. I always wanted to travel but was never able to due to my living condition. I would love to hear your thoughts on this. Thank you.

[@leesway]

when you gonna go on tour?visit sheppard afb! I bet you inspired a lot of airman here

[@JuanPablo-ww5cp]

How do you have 2 1/2 years left if you started E-3, you became staff sgt so fast? I thought you had to be E-4 for a certain period of time, have you been in the Air Force for longer than 4 years?

[@GM8101PHX]

Kyle was promoted to E-3 Airman First Class right out of Basic Training, then if he didn't make any big mistakes he was automatically promoted to E-4 Senior Airman two years after Basic, he then passed the two tests with time in grade and time in service with enough points to be promoted to Staff Sergeant. Took me three times testing which we did two times every year.

[@cocoamelanin]

Omgoodness! I've only seen this guy post mil- with the beard. He's a whole different person.

[@Von55]

Is ALS going to be in Las Vegas? When my husband had to write evaluations I remember that one of the reasons he hated to rate anyone too low or too high was because he was then required to write out the reason why they deserved that mark. That is a pain if you are evaluating a lot of people.