My Air Force Job: Personnel

[@marissarowe1997]

great video....thank you for breaking down the different personnel work areas! also enjoyed your finance videos

[@yourmilitarymoney]

+Marissa Rowe Thanks for watching again Marissa!

[@justinjustinjustin10]

Great to see someone who works hard. God bless you and thanks for your service.

[@yourmilitarymoney]

Thank you Justin!

[@allthingsnew1212]

YOU ARE THE MAN. I am a 11 year TSgt that was just selected to be a 38P1. I was searching high and low for details concerning what i will be doing on the officer side. I will be reaching out to you ALOT over the next year or so. Also, If you have a facebook account, PLEASE join our 16OT03-38P group so that you can provide relevant up to date information concerning what we can expect once we make it through OTS, tech school and become personnel officers at our respective duty stations. Thank you sir!

[@yourmilitarymoney]

+Charles Warren Congratulations Charles! If I can help, remember I'm here. I'll check out your Facebook account. I'm not sure what your AFSC is right now but I think you'll enjoy Personnel.

[@andretorin5646]

You really inspire me to go officer after I do my enlisted 6 years.

[@yourmilitarymoney]

+Jaime Gonzalez I think life in the Air Force either enlisted or officer is a great way of life. Best of luck to you, enjoy your journey and make the most of it. If you ever have questions, let me know.

[@ST-nu9cj]

Your videos are very informative. I'm Japanese, born in michigan im 14 but lately I've started planning and looking into my future stuff and now I'm sticking to the idea of serving for some time. I'm going to work hard throughout high school to get a rotc scholarship most likely in the air force. obviously I have lots of holes in my plans but you have helped to strengthen some of my plans. thanks and keep it up

[@yourmilitarymoney]

+Shogs 3 You're very mature for being 14 years old and that will take you VERY far in life. If I can help by answering any questions, please let me know.

[@dominicculmoni6987]

Thanks for making this! Really appreciate it.

[@yourmilitarymoney]

+Da C If I missed anything or you have questions, let me know.

[@iangooden2874]

Thanks for the advice. Its something I'm really thinking of.

[@yourmilitarymoney]

My pleasure!

[@VOOODOOO37]

I worked Personnel at ARPC 2008 - 2011 then went to the Bureau, Andrews AFB

[@gavinsargent7335]

I'm currently a firefighter in tech school right now and I got hurt so I got medically disqualified and now hopefully I get personal specialist because that is something I wanted when I joined in the Worlds Greatest Air Force.

[@yourmilitarymoney]

Let me know if you get the personnel job. My first job was firefighter. Good luck!

[@samoarpn]

Do u know if the air guard has a full time job for personnel? Thinking of joining the NAG and thought that I want to do this full time

[@yourmilitarymoney]

Yes, but usually I've seen is you have to be near the rank of SSgt (E5).

[@ashleymoore9709]

This was so great to hear! I am thinking of going into the airforce taking my time to drop a bit of weight and study for the asvab! I have basically done administration and office work for most of my medical career as a civilian and I love people! What would I need to score on the asvab to get ranked her! I did talk to a recruiter and he told me there is a wait list for those jobs but I would be willing to wait for that or a Chaplain Assistant position! If I was to do the personnel job I think I would be interested in, promotions or readiness or command or support staff :) I have always been a person that cross trains and learning a variety of the roles would be awesome!

[@yourmilitarymoney]

3F0X1- Personnel Administrative score A-41. Here's the link for other jobs: www.military.com/join-armed-forces/asvab/asvab-and-air-force-jobs.html Take the ASVAB in the mean time and see what happens. Good luck!

[@Runic_Raccoon]

HOOO YAHH PERSONNEL!!!! Sargent Hugo, Airman Groves! I'm in Tech School now! BMT was quite an experience! Got Marksman, Thunderbolt and PT excellence. I hope this past few months has been good to you!

[@yourmilitarymoney]

+Brandon Groves Congrats Brandon on completing BMT and all of the great awards you earned.. Now focus on your technical training. What job did you get? Let me know what your thoughts were on BMT. I've been doing well and I'm more interested in your journey.

[@Runic_Raccoon]

Sargent Hugo, BMT was fun. It was alot more mental then physical in my opinion. They did change the PT up from the way they used to do it. Its alot more upper body strength now. (Added longer/more stretches and mountain climbers etc.) My MTI was in my opinion the most passionate individual in the Squadron. I was in the 320th (The new dorms) Tech School is very casual. Its a completely different world here. My AFSC is Aerospace props, H shred (Turboprops) It was my 1st pick on my job listing when I went for open mechanical. So i lucked out on that. I don't finish here till the end of the summer.

[@Runic_Raccoon]

+YOUR Military Money Also if you happen to have any questions in relations to BMT or anything feel free to ask!

[@yourmilitarymoney]

+Brandon Groves If I have any questions, I'll definitely ask you. Are you active duty?

[@Runic_Raccoon]

Yes Sir 4 year active

[@shujayethossain6554]

Hi For jobs like personnel and aviation resource management, is it easier to get stationed in foreign bases like the UK and Germany? Thank you!

[@anthonygeorgedeleon8506]

Personnel is the job i want. But the boss of my recruiter wanting me to retake the asvab because the admin jobs doesn't come up often. But this is the only job i want in the airforce.

[@yourmilitarymoney]

It's a good job, nothing exciting but good for me. Let your recruiter know that it's the job you want and honestly, if you meet the ASVAB requirements....it should be easy to get. Good luck.

[@anthonygeorgedeleon8506]

YOUR Military Money yes sir. Actually i have 62 in my Admin line score. I don't have any interests on M and E jobs. What's your advice sir to me? Should i just wait? Or retake the asvab?

[@yourmilitarymoney]

One option is to wait but you don't want to wait too much and let time go by. Another option is to go open general and hopefully you get a job from the ones you qualify for and are on your dream sheet. It will depend on when you want to leave and job openings at the time you go through basic training.

[@Direx230]

Highly un-recommended if you are attempting to slot into a specific AFSC. You could get lucky and use this to branch into other AFSCs similar..

[@Awesomeduud]

Very informative. Admin is my highest on my ASVAB but my mechanical and electric are both above 70. My recruiter seems to be steering me towards a mechanical contract but Personnel sounds very attractive

[@yourmilitarymoney]

See what options you want as well based on your scores. You can select a guaranteed contract or go in open general and see what happens.

[@HawkGuy9]

I was in the marine corps as administrator specialist and worked in orders and customer service trying to go to the Air Force in September but what about orders?

[@samoarpn]

Do people working as personnel ever get deployed?

[@yourmilitarymoney]

Yes. When personnelist deploy, most likely they are in charge of all personnel accountability.

[@samoarpn]

Thank u for the reply! I really do appreciate it. I have one more question pls.. so i am graduating this fall for my accounting degree and I was wondering if theres a job in the air force that deals with accounting stuff or similar to it.. i've looked through some management jobs but i'm still not sure. I wanted to ask someone thats in service. Thank you in advance!

[@samoarpn]

YOUR Military Money

[@tfries72]

In the marine corps there is a job called career planner is there an air force equivalent? Where you deal with reenlisting packages and inform the service members of their options pertaining to reenlistment?

[@yourmilitarymoney]

Yes, the career field is Personnel and the section is called Reenlistments. I'm in personnel but don't work in that section.

[@tfries72]

YOUR Military Money do you get to choose which section you work in or is it up to the unit and where they need people

[@yourmilitarymoney]

Leadership will put you where needed. You could express what you'd like to do and if it is good for you career, it will be considered.

[@jayman9388]

How demanding is the personnel job in a reserve unit? Do they get deployed a lot. Just asking because I'm a college student as well.

[@yourmilitarymoney]

It's pretty smooth overall. You'll do your job, train and learn a lot. When a deployment comes along which will depend on your unit, there are usually many volunteers. You're also notified ahead of time for planning purposes. Unfortunately, I haven't had the opportunity to deploy.

[@jayman9388]

Thank you so much for your rapid reply. I'm a big fan of your channel and you've definitely been a big help to me. Is the Administration job available in the reserves? Also how about being a dental assistant in the reserves as well?

[@yourmilitarymoney]

Thank you for watching Jay Man. When you say Administration, what specifically are you talking about? There is personnel administration which is the personnel career field. Yes there is a dental assistant job in the Air Force and that usually opens many doors for those who wish to do that in the civilian world as well.

[@jayman9388]

Thank you sir! Oh okay so there's different types of personnel jobs? Could you be a dental assistant in the reserves while being in the state of Georgia? I was told not at Dobbins but how about Robbins?

[@yourmilitarymoney]

You should be able to but I don't like the word "should" as I prefer a yes or no answer. Definitely speak with a reserve recruiter and they will tell you if any of those bases have them. I've been to both of those bases but don't know the answer for sure. Dental assistant looks like a great career field.

[@gilbertocota9924]

i got placed into Admin Aptitude area for boot camp. Won't be shipping out till september 25th and i will be choosing my job at BMT. I'm looking for a job where i can interact with people and have a chance at deploying oversees or something for the experience. Got Aviation resource management, Logistics plans, Traffic management, Vehicle management and analysis, administration, Personnel.

[@yourmilitarymoney]

Those are good options. The vehicle management and analysis really isn't dealing with people. Logistics is a good job and very interesting. Do great things and enjoy your journey. I'll be around if you have any questions.

[@kadenkehl6050]

What did you score on your ASVAB? I want to join as open admin. And how long have you been waiting before you got the news you could go in as open admin?

[@maximusprofit8305]

Sir, I just signed my contract for the Air Force reserves. I am 37 yrs of age and I still have some doubts on whether I should have joined active duty. Any advice. Thx

[@yourmilitarymoney]

If your current situation allows you to leave your home for some time (4-6 years) I'd recommend active duty because you get to go somewhere else, be trained, have medical and get paid. If afterwards you want to separate duty or go reserve, you can do that. If you go reserve first, it'll most likely always be a part-time job. Look at all options, then do what's best for you.

[@mrigankabhattacharjee7955]

Hello sir .. I am an overseas student can I get a job in air force in Human resources.?? what are details I need know... Waiting for your reply... Thank you

[@yourmilitarymoney]

Speak with an Air Force recruiter about the Personnel career field and ask it's an option for you based on your ASVAB scores. Check out this link: www.airforce.com/careers/detail/personnel/

[@rwauyo]

if your Personnel, can you only be station in those 2 locations with exceptions to deployment and ROTC branches?

[@yourmilitarymoney]

Almost every base has personnel jobs.

[@maximusprofit8305]

Would I be able to back out of my reserve contract?

[@yourmilitarymoney]

Contact your reserve recruiter and ask him/her that you may want to look at active instead. See how that goes. Then speak with an active duty recruiter as well.

[@jeremiahwildkidd1]

Question 1. Sine Air Guard is part time, what I learn and what certificates I get in tech school for personal, will it allow me to use it to get another job in the civilian world while serving? Like in the HR field. Question 2. Is administration a better route to go in Air Guard to get to HR rather than Personnel? Thank you in advance

[@yourmilitarymoney]

Q1- the experience that you get may help on the civilian side. You'll have experience and soft skills- problem solver, reliable, flexible, etc. Q2- Both are good jobs. Admin works on schedules, tasks, programs for leadership. Personnel involves working for the customer and helping out in the section you're assigned.

[@jeremiahwildkidd1]

@@yourmilitarymoney What certificates would you be given after Tech School? I'm sure a typing certificate would be one of them yes?

[@jeremiahwildkidd1]

YOUR Military Money what certificates would I be getting from Administration? And personnel?

[@yourmilitarymoney]

Just your technical training certificates. You could get an associates degree in your career field if you have or attend college.

[@jeremiahwildkidd1]

YOUR Military Money sorry I’m asking for a lot but do you know what specific technical certifications would I be getting for either Personnel or Administration?

[@KevRunsOnDunkin]

I have a question. So if you retire after your 20 years of service, does that mean that if you go back to the civilian world and work, you have to come out of retirement and not get a pension? Once retire from that civilian job will you still get the pension? What exactly is that system like?

[@yourmilitarymoney]

+KevRunsOnDunkin Once you retire from the military you can do what you want. If you've earned an active duty retirement, that's yours no matter what and you can go work somewhere else.

[@KevRunsOnDunkin]

+YOUR Military Money thank you sir

[@Smxxty]

If I become Personnel could I take advantage of the 1 year contract in Korea or Turkey and get priority pick my next base. And even if I could is it likely to happen with jobs such as personnel or premier band or even public health. I really wanna be able to go to Germany.

[@yourmilitarymoney]

You can try to get there and it should work out (hopefully). Then request a follow on assignment and see if you get it.

[@412Lawn]

What's the difference between admin and personnel?

[@yourmilitarymoney]

Personnel falls into Admin. Personnel is the career field where all you do is Admin work. Some other jobs may have parts that include administrative duties along with other duties. If you score well in Admin, you might get Personnel as your job.

[@lrigytterp1]

Great video

[@yourmilitarymoney]

+lrigytterp1 Thank you and thank you for watching.

[@pinkcatapult]

Can personnel specialists be stationed on any base?

[@yourmilitarymoney]

Abigail Woodson I'm most cases yes.

[@analeigh2388]

are you saying you can only be stationed in Colorado and texas for this job?

[@yourmilitarymoney]

No, the personnel career field is at most bases. I'm saying there are two personnel centers only they are in San Antonio, TX and Auroro, CO. Personnel is almost everywhere.

[@analeigh2388]

Just a few days ago I was accepted into the air force. I took the asvab and I was two points short away from all the medical jobs I wanted and this job is one of the choices of I have now. I am in the delayed entry program currently.. Do you have any wise words or encouraging words you could offer? I had my heart set to medical jobs and I am not sure what to think of the situation right now. I have thought before of managing businesses or working up to a CEO if possible. Do you think this job might help working up towards that in the civilian world? ( I am not sure how long I am staying in the military)

[@yourmilitarymoney]

Do you have a date for BMT? If it's a while away, speak with your recruiter and ask if you can retake the ASVAB. If he/she says no, you can retake it once you're in the Air Force. Your option then would be to retake it in the future and when your window to retrain (change jobs) as a first term Airman, apply to retrain. Retraining opportunities are good but there will have to be openings in the jobs/fields that interest you. Hopefully your recruiter says you can retake it. If not, go with the flow and work on your degree at first opportunity. Once you have your degree, you will have several options. Remember, it's not how you start but how you finish. Standing by.

[@analeigh2388]

I don't have a date for BMT yet. My recruiter told me today finally, that I cannot retake the ASVAB unfortunately. I will most definitely work on a college degree outside of my job. How often does this job field deploy?

[@yourmilitarymoney]

They usually deploy about every 4-5 years. Absolutely go to school and make the most of your career and personal life.

[@iangooden2874]

What you think about joining the air force in you 30s?

[@yourmilitarymoney]

I say do it! I was 24 when I enlisted and my friend joined last year at 39. It depends on what you want to do and if you're focused, you can make up for lost time and possibly retired in 20 years.

[@iangooden2874]

one more question. how long does it take to go to bmt when you sign up as open general?

[@yourmilitarymoney]

It depends. I signed up and had to wait 10 months. Sometimes it's less. If you wanted to leave ASAP, ask about the "quick ship" option-- if someone drops then your recruiter calls and asks if you can leave sooner.

[@Minha_Viagem28]

Good afternoon, I am looking to go into the Air Force as an Officer. I would REALLY love to do Personnel, but if my bachelors or masters is not in that area does that mean I would not qualify?

[@yourmilitarymoney]

You can definitely ask for it. If there are openings where they need you, you may get it. You may have a good chance but remember that it's not always guaranteed.

[@kadenkehl6050]

How hard is it go into BMT as an open admin? Do you still have to wait a while? I want to join the airforce but I’m really not interested in anything mechanical or electrical or SF. Thanks.

[@yourmilitarymoney]

It shouldn't be too difficult. If you scores lean towards that, that can help and as long as there are job openings. Another thing is to score low on the mechanical and electrical on your ASVAB.

[@crazyvideoholic9380]

I want to become an Human Resource Specialist in US Air Force. How can I do this? What is the salary ? How long does it take to become an officer?

[@yourmilitarymoney]

Take the ASVAB test. Ask the recruiter what score you need to get to qualify. Salary will depend on your rank. Google military pay charts and you'll see it. You have to apply to become an officer as it's not guaranteed.

[@TheoneRing0]

Hey sir, could you point me towards the AFI or reference for cross-training?

[@yourmilitarymoney]

+Cesar Bustamante Here is the Air Force Instruction AFI 36-2626 and the link for you to review: static.e-publishing.af.mil/production/1/af_a1/publication/afi36-2626/afi36-2626.pdf The Military Personnel Section (MPS) can also help answer your questions.

[@realjordanbelfort]

Sir, would it be possible to get in touch with you? Thank you! -2d Lt Vera

[@yourmilitarymoney]

Email is [e-mail]

[@MexicoTijuana741]

Nice video., I’ve seen job postings in Usajobs for airforce personnel center but not reserve. This position was for financial administration. Any knowledge in that department?

[@yourmilitarymoney]

The jobs in USAJobs will be for civilian positions. Are you looking for a reserve position? If so, contact a reserve recruiter.

[@MexicoTijuana741]

YOUR Military Money well I’m looking for civilian since I meet the qualifications. I’m currently doing a job with the same job series 0501. Been doing it for 6 years gs 11. They have several job postings right now for civilians

[@AnjiMichelle]

Question about re-training. So I've only been in for a year as a supply (was the last pick on my job list, personnel was first) and I already am looking into cross-training. I got lucky and got stationed at Scott which doesnt have a warehouse for active duty, so I only do admin work. My last job in the civilian world I was a stocker so I already know the warehouse life isn't for me lol. Once we cross-train, do we need to take 5 level CDCs after tech school again? Since I'll be a SrA by the time I get to cross-train.

[@yourmilitarymoney]

Yes, anytime you retrain you will be a 3 level after technical training and be have to do upgrade training. I see it as a positive as long as you get a job that you enjoy.

[@mckenziebuchman3953]

Do you have an email I can reach out to? I am leaving for BMT soon and am doing personnel. I have some questions! I have a bachelor’s degree and plan to go to OTS once I’m in. The reason I didn’t apply to OTS was my bachelors degree wasn’t competitive enough and the process could take awhile to get in etc. I was ready to join now and didn’t want to wait any longer! (Especially since my husband is already in). You seem very knowledgable about the career field!

[@yourmilitarymoney]

[e-mail]

[@iangooden2874]

Okay thanks.

[@cyanbrown4849]

Hi, Im majoring in Communications currently, will that automatically disqualify me from being in the Personnel ? I looked on the officer website and it wasn't as a listed a major theyd want. Have you met any Personnel officers with a degree in something besides the ones listed for the requirements? Thanks so much your video was very helpful!

[@yourmilitarymoney]

It will not disqualify you at all. You can put Personnel as your first choice. It will also depend on the needs of the Air Force.

[@Ethereal_darkness_]

Thanks for this! I’m a single mom of three enlisting active duty. I’m trying to get together a good list of jobs that would work best for my family. I would prefer a personnel type job because I work well with people and I’d be more likely to work 9-5 while my children are in school or camp,but i am open to other career fields. Are there any that you can suggest that won’t have me paying for a babysitter too often?

[@yourmilitarymoney]

The job you get will depend on your ASVAB scores and the openings the Air Force has at the time you sign your contract. Consider what you'd like to do but here are some jobs with traditional hours: Finance, Contracting, Medical, Communications, etc. Your recruiter should be able to provide a list of jobs with job descriptions as well.

[@saiyanyamaha1739]

Sir I just enlisted in 2015 I have to wait until my window in 2019 I believe. but my question for you is was it easy for you to cross train. what are the requirements needed for retraining to personnel coming from Security Forces and what ASVAB scores?

[@yourmilitarymoney]

Under the "First Term Airman" program it was easy. I had enlisted for four years so my window to apply was about one year before my four year mark. Read the AFI: static.e-publishing.af.mil/production/1/af_a1/publication/afi36-2626/afi36-2626.pdf Know when your window is coming up and then contact the Military Personnel Section and they'll guide you through your application. You'll have three chances to be selected and you'll have to choose a job from what has openings and one that you qualify for based on your ASVAB scores.

[@michaelrivera2564]

Did you ever get deployed as personnel?

[@yourmilitarymoney]

I was task to deploy a few times when I was Personnel but they all fell through. You do deploy in that career field.

[@meganmccarthy5476]

I'm currently enlisted. I see that you recommend a degree in Human Resource Management. Any other degree suggestions? I want to give myself the best chance of commissioning. Thank you in advance! This is a very informative video that more people should see prior to enlisting/commissioning.

[@yourmilitarymoney]

It depends on a few things: the career field you want, what you like to do (and not want to do) and your interests. Choose a degree that works for you based on what I said above. As far as the best commissioning opportunities, the Air Force seeks technical backgrounds but remember that not everyone will have the technical background. For me HR is what I enjoy and the Personnel career field was a perfect fit for me. Speak with an education counselor at your base and they will give you feedback on recent OTS boards- demographics, specifics, etc. Thank you for watching.

[@joshrowe4060]

Sir. I'm currently active duty Airforce medic. What do you suggest me to do to commission into either personnel or finance. Does the Airforce generally let you choose your afsc when going from enlisted to commission?

[@yourmilitarymoney]

Yes, you will put the jobs that you're interested in. The Air Force will see what your background is, the needs of the Air Force and then they will make a selection. Finance was my first choice too but I got Personnel. So far so great!

[@joshrowe4060]

YOUR Military Money thank you sir. Hope to meet you one day.

[@yourmilitarymoney]

Sounds good. I'll be in Colorado. Where are you stationed?

[@joshrowe4060]

YOUR Military Money sir. I'm going to be at macdill afb here in the next few weeks.

[@yourmilitarymoney]

Got it. We'll cross paths one day. Do good at your next assignment. I'll be an email away if you have questions.

[@CaseyMelvin]

What officer jobs besides personnel relates to HR? I really like HR and my degree was in marketing and I have to choose five jobs but I'm having issues and was wondering if you could help. Or do you know of any officer jobs that aren't too stressful, I know they all have stress but what are the least stressful of them? I was thinking about Public Affairs but heard that they have a low selection rate. Any info would be great! Thanks :)

[@yourmilitarymoney]

These are jobs I've observed that look really interesting: PA, Contracting, Acquisition (usually stateside), Logistics, Personnel, Finance. As far as HR, it's Personnel or maybe Medical Administration (?). Check out the AF website for officers: www.airforce.com/careers/ and then let me know if you have questions.

[@CaseyMelvin]

YOUR Military Money I wanted to do healthcare administration but they said that I couldn't with a marketing degree unless I started out enlisted same with finance but thank you for the info

[@yourmilitarymoney]

Got it. So what career fields are you going to put in for? I'm excited for you.

[@CaseyMelvin]

I have only really looked into four jobs because they are the only ones that I felt I would like. The first is public affairs but I heard that they have a very low selection rate. Next I was looking at Personnel which I liked. And lastly I was looking at Logistics Readiness but everyone says that job is really stressful and has a lot of deployments. I also looked into contracting but apparently since you work with civilians there isn't many chances to stand out as a leader and you also have to take numerous amounts of DAU classes to get a contracting warrant which I guess is really important.

[@yourmilitarymoney]

You're right with all of your insight. Spot on with contracting. Also look into Communications if that interests you.

[@venuslove0208]

I have questions about picking a job if you're willing to help.

[@yourmilitarymoney]

Absolutely. Begin with your ASVAB test and scores. Then see what openings there are. If you have specific questions, let me know.

[@venuslove0208]

YOUR Military Money I got my scores. And I swore in. I did not personally pick a job. "The system went down" before I could do so. I recently got a list of jobs that I qualified for, but I personally did not list them from most interested to least interested, my recruiter just wrote them down and put them in the system. I'm looking to do personnel, but my recruiter says I basically take what's open and if not I get discharged and can't join period. ?????

[@yourmilitarymoney]

Will you find out what job you get before BMT? If not, depending where you are in life....the Air Force may still be a great way of life. It will depend on what you do with what you have. I didn't love my first job but I still did a solid job and then I retrained when I could. Did you sign up for 4 or 6 years?

[@venuslove0208]

YOUR Military Money I should be finding out what job before BMT. I wasn't told otherwise. And I signed up for 4years.

[@yourmilitarymoney]

Good. 4 years fly by. Make the most of your time and remember to have fun as well.

[@ClassicGamingLives]

On the website in the videos description pertaining to officers, there is a list of bachelor degrees required for this job on the Airforces website, the degree im currently attaining is not on that list. Im working towards a BS in Human Resource Development, is the Airforce strict with the type of bachelor's degree you have to hold in relation to this job? Also great videos all around 👍🏼

[@yourmilitarymoney]

In most cases no. Sometimes the degree may no directly related to the job you can get.

[@ClassicGamingLives]

@@yourmilitarymoney that sounds great, thanks for getting back with me

[@maximusprofit8305]

Thank you

[@michelerene5309]

Hi there, thanks for these videos! I'm hoping you can answer one question. If I join and work in personnel as desired, would I only have the option to work at the AFPC in TX (as an active duty officer) - do they rarely take your preference into account? I would prefer anywhere in FL but know they send me where I'm needed, and wondering if I chose to pursue this career, does that mean most likely working at Randolph all of the time? Thanks in advance!

[@yourmilitarymoney]

There are personnelists at almost every base so no, your only option is not just AFPC. The Air Force does take into consideration your base of preference but the Air Force needs will always come first. Hawaii was my number 8 choice and I got it. Go figure. Thank you for watching.

[@samoarpn]

Hi can I get your personal email? I have a few questions to ask and I hope you're ok with that

[@samoarpn]

Done, thank u!

[@ericat7851]

Love the video! I leave for basic December 18th. I just wanted to know is there anyway I could choose between mps or css or do they put you wherever.

[@yourmilitarymoney]

Most likely the superintendent of the FSS will assign you where you're needed. Do great things Erica!

[@reneeash]

Erica T I leave that day as well!

[@ericat7851]

See you there💙

[@reneeash]

Erica T 🙏🏿

[@michelles7531]

Great video ! Very informative... I swear into DEP next week ! I really want to get into Personnel...however my recruiter mentioned personnel jobs don’t come up often...is that true ?? did you have to wait a while to get a job in personnel OR go in as open admin ?? I honestly didn’t get a great ASVAB score... I really want to get into BMT as soon as I can...I’m older.. (36) I really don’t want to wait months for a certain job.... should I go in open general ? I’m basically only qualified for security forces, fire science, personnel, admin, services and vehicle maintenance... any advice would be great !

[@yourmilitarymoney]

I came in open general and wanted to be a firefighter. Luckily it was available when I came in. When I retrained, personnel was an available option that I wanted so I was able to get it. Personnel should be pretty easy to get as it's not a technical job at all. I'm surprised the recruiter said it doesn't come up often as available. Ask the recruiter to show you the current openings. You could go open general but don't put in for jobs you know for sure you don't want to do. Remember that the needs of the Air Force will come first, followed by your ASVAB scores plus what is available. In the end, I got the job I wanted (firefighter) but realized it wasn't for me. I still did the best I could to succeed while in the career field and that opened other doors for me. Do great things Michelle.

[@Tarrzan]

I’m on the same boat as you. Personnel was one job that caught my attention out of the others. However I’m not sure if it’s a job that’s in demand right now

[@joshrowe4060]

Sir. What degree did you receive to get the personnel job?

[@yourmilitarymoney]

My degree is in Human Resources.

[@joshrowe4060]

YOUR Military Money thank you. I HAD JUST ONE MORE QUESTION. IS IT TRUE THAT IN ORDER TO RETIRE 20 years YOU MUST DO A SHORT TOUR (1 year deployment). Is it in the afi?

[@yourmilitarymoney]

That is NOT true. If someone serves 20 years of active duty, they may get tagged to do a short tour but it is not written in any AFI that it will or needs to happen.

[@joshrowe4060]

YOUR Military Money okay. I do not mind deploying. Just heard that today and was wondering if that was true. Where do you typically deploy to as a personnel officer?

[@joshrowe4060]

Sir. I will not have my degree until I'm about 34. Can you apply for commission only once?

[@yourmilitarymoney]

Most likely yes due to the requirement of being commissioned by age 35.

[@joshrowe4060]

YOUR Military Money okay. Well I better hurry with my school then. Thank you sir. Is 5 classes a year pretty manageable or attainable while active ?

[@yourmilitarymoney]

Most likely yes but that will depend on your workload and your commitment, but that does sound doable. Stay motivated, adjust as needed and life is good regardless of what happens.

[@Direx230]

I was considering commissioning in the reserves within a specific unit.. just need to re-establish my ties..

[@ari-zhanelynch693]

Does personnelist deploy a lot ?

[@yourmilitarymoney]

On average and that's the key word, about every four to five years is the average.

[@ari-zhanelynch693]

I have questions more so for married people. Are you married or do you think you could answer my question?

[@yourmilitarymoney]

I've been married my whole Air Force career....21 years.

[@ari-zhanelynch693]

Can we get placed in temporary housing if we are looking or waiting for a home off base? Is a check cut one we get to our first duty station like the first day or so for housing or do we have to wait until the pay day to receive BAH ?

[@AnjiMichelle]

I am not personnel, I am supply but most likely will cross-train to personnel in 2 years (: I can answer your question though. So yes you do get placed into temporary housing. You pay for every night you stay at the temporary housing out of pocket (but you can get 10 days refunded via finance, so it depends on how long it takes you to get a place, the rest is out of your own pocket) Depending on whether you want to move on or off base, if you decide to move on base, get on the waiting list ASAP because it can take a while to get a housing offer. Once you get an offer , accept the offer, you wont get charged UNTIL you sign the lease. SO this whole time youre still getting BAH. Once you sign the lease, they will start taking it from you. If you live off base you still get BAH the whole time, you are responsible for paying your own rent. Keep in mind you get 8-10 days to look for a house (including weekends) before you start working at your job.