The process of joining the Air Force Reserve

Descriptive video laying out the process of joining the Air Force Reserve.

[@timurjoro1995]

Thank you sir! We want more of AF Reserve videos. I am sure you’ve already realized there are not many.

[@Marktoum]

This is my recruiter, I just graduated BMT on Feb 18th

[@jdc6142]

How long was AIT?

[@Marktoum]

@@jdc6142 its BMT in the Airforce and it was 8.5 weeks

[@jdc6142]

@@Marktoum is there any other follow up training after BMT?

[@Marktoum]

@@jdc6142 only tech school

[@ADB808]

@@Marktoum how long is tech school and can you go to tech school in your home state?

[@JMEREEL1142]

as a prior service member looking to join, i appreciate all the info you gave us. i am currently collecting all the documents to expeditite the process

[@dawnbudgi]

Is it possible to call a recruiter, go in for MEPS, take the ASVAB, and choose a job all in ONE DAY?

[@sharandhillon5122]

Hi mr Anthony. I just turned 34. I have a commercial pilot license and wanted to join Air Force but there’s very little information to do so. Please guide me how I can achieve that.

[@SamPineSol]

I've been working on losing weight for the last 3 months and I'm almost within the qualifying range. However, I'm someone who already goes to the gym and tries to take care of his body. So my concern is that by losing these last few pounds, I will also be sacrificing my strength and fitness. Is there another way to meet the physical requirements without getting completely under the weight limit?

[@deadspeak1126]

I think if you can show that your BFP is below 20% you're good.

[@viralvideostv100]

What's the qualifying weight?

[@mikeredmond9193]

I am one year out of college and have just started a 9-5 career, would I be able to join the Air Force reserve and still maintain my current career?

[@brandoncrosswhite5743]

Yes you can join the reserves and maintain your career

[@BrolympicBWL]

Yes, you’re protected under USERRA for up to 5 years of service iirc in the Air Force

[@xxkickzxxxxx5952]

I wish more reserve recruiters are like you 👍

[@luisnunes3758]

How can I be eligible for officer reservist ?

[@Trusty335is]

If I choose IMA, am I protected from getting fired from my civilian job if they don’t want me leaving any month of the year?

[@stephaniemarlainawilson5549]

My husband is thinking about joining. We have 5 children. Would that be a problem? Also where are you located? We currently live in Savannah Ga. Would he be able to serve in Savannah or Georgia? After Basic Training.

[@bosoyuki4895]

Can you work with someone who is working on losing weight and training To be in shape for pt as you said you are like a mentor or guidance concilor

[@denvercolorado811]

What about for officers?

[@erndel1652]

Man I been trying to join but my recruiter just lagging on me it’s really demoralizing I’m tryna leave by summer but I also need to get a waiver.

[@ANGEL3IS]

Where state are you recruiting out of ?

[@christopherbarlow1516]

Thank you for this information. I just had one question. How likely would one be deployed in the Air Force reserve ?

[@yeziruiz18]

How do I go about if there is only one job in particular that I want to pursue in tech school? Can I wait to enlist and start BMT until I know that the job is available for me? Also, do you get to go straight home to a "civilian" life right after you graduate tech school?

[@mr.precision5039]

Thanks for the video sir! I'd really appreciate it if you could do a video explaining how realistic it is for a civilian who has a PPL to become a pilot with the AFR. Is it common? Is it possible to hold a full time civilian job and fly on weekends?

[@jimmyomalley1189]

What about adhd or add or anxiety Will that disqualify me.

[@tiroyneidaniels2092]

This was very valuable information! Thank you!

[@kld161616]

How are you doing; I was curious when a person was in the Air Force active duty 12 years ago and got out during basic with a 2C Recode uncharacterized (JFY) would they be eligible for a waiver to come into the reserve?

[@ChatM0nster]

hi

[@josepacheco502]

Thank you so much for this informational video ! Now I am more than prepared to start my process!!

[@CaseyPrice-lc5di]

Civil air patrol coastguard. Diploma yea Atlantic of pacific basin.

[@manglepop]

can you talk about transitioning from active duty (other than AF) to AFReserve?

[@JRCoronado24]

Anthony, thanks for the video, the recruiter told me I need to resign to my Venezuelan citizenship in order to do a second enlistment is that true?

[@justmedave5520]

I’m trying to get into the Air Force reserve but the recruiter assigned to me doesn’t return my calls, text, and isnt available. I literally had to start the process with the national guards just to get the ASVAB test. Kinda sucks but hopefully I’ll get in soon

[@josewalker416]

Exactly what is happening with me!

[@abcdef-kx2qt]

ITS A SIGN - GIVE IT UP.

[@Daniel-ll2dm]

Any update?

[@justmedave5520]

@@Daniel-ll2dm I joined the Air Force National Guard and I'm loving it.

[@Daniel-ll2dm]

@@justmedave5520 that’s great I’m looking to join after I graduate from community college this upcoming May, any advice (for the asvab, pt test etc?)

[@bbedem]

Well informed video! Thank you

[@TheTalolokins]

Do Prior service need to do BMT again? How's life gonna be in Tech school for Prior service?

[@FAHolbrook]

Sir how difficult is to join the AGR program?

[@robertbernardiii1328]

Really nice video, I did not know it took so long before you are able to go off to BMT.

[@carlitoswayp.r.1920]

Can AF reservist do UTA drill at an Air Guard base? Looking to enlist reserve in Puerto Rico. But there's an army base and a Air National guard base. No air force bases... any help?

[@ZakkOWylde1]

can you update the video because the age is now 42

[@motivationalclass8291]

Can you please make a video on foreigners in the airforce

[@AN-jz3px]

I want to be a combat controller at 37. Is this possible and has anyone ever done it? I can make selection with phyiscal fitness and swimming.

[@naynaytv577]

If I join in high school for split ops in my junior year leaning to high school after basic training in my senior year can I ask for more than 1 weekend a month ??

[@inodaz]

My altimate goal is gettig commissioned in the Air Force. I am a prior enlist from the Navy. Could being in the AF reserves when submitting the OTS package help?

[@hawkeye770]

What happens when you turn 40 in the military?

[@viralvideostv100]

How much di they pay?

[@stvnchrist]

Any specific for officer reserves?

[@savagenez9584]

Is there any way to study for this written test?

[@jaystar2146]

Does having 4 years of AFJROTC help in regards to rank still? Or did they do away with that program?

[@9inety4inc51]

It's probably new, idk but if you have 4 dependents then you can't join.

[@shujayethossain6554]

Hi To become a fighter pilot in the reserve from a non-air force academy, is it necessary to have a private pilot license? Thank you!

[@84CORVETTEBILL]

Not necessarily..but I’ll be helpful. Aim high…you can do it …if you’re really driven

[@williamfiliciello2133]

Is the AF Reserve Woke?

[@Iwillbegreatttt]

Come get me Own care what job I get I just wanna go .

[@blancoj235]

What if you dont meet the weight requirements but are able to meet PT expectations

[@0110101100011010]

That mustache in regs ?

[@aniskhachnaoui4471]

Any deployment?

[@athleticregime]

Thanks for the video and your service

[@c.bernabe9417]

How many year contract for reserves ?

[@ivannunez8795]

Hi! Would it be possible to speak to you directly?

[@ethangregg-sj4zx]

😮

[@MannyGonzalezDigital]

Thank you for the great information about the process of joining the Air Force Reserve!

[@SeanDiVarco-q2i]

❤😮 🙏.

[@mannyprays1164]

Where are you located?

[@brysontorbeck7006]

Could you possibly do a video on transfering process from another branch to the AF Reserves? I heard prior service doesnt go to boot camp so how do I get uniforms etc?

[@mysticfalcon8844]

@@chrisflynn6036 What would you wear during AIT (tech school?) then? That's before you get to your unit.

[@Fergusonbeefs]

Can your employer fire you for joining ?

[@DaveShaves44]

No you’re protected by USERRA

[@bosoyuki4895]

Can you also help Studying for asvsb with practice tests

[@sixAdam22]

I am interested!! How do I get in contact with you .

[@htfcm]

What happens if you sign a 4 year contract in the reserves but after let's say 2 years you get a new job and the reserves starts to interfere in your life more than you anticipated? Can you request IRR for your remaining time?

[@latrellsutton9814]

Reserve contracts in the Air Force are 6 years long. And your job is protected when serving. So employers cannot let you go if your military life overlaps with your civilian life.

[@htfcm]

@@latrellsutton9814 I understand. But I’m asking if I myself, would like to go in the IRR if the Reserves potentially interferes in my life more than I expected it to. This is just a hypothetical to help myself make an educated decision.

[@Sloba1992]

@@latrellsutton9814 how long is minimum contract in Air Force for reserve ?

[@hv2328]

Thanks so much Sir!

[@osonobaachy]

Hello sgt. can i have you contact to call. I want to join the airforce reserve

[@韓国J]

here's a question if u see this: what is the time in service requirement to crosstrain for prior-army e5? in other words, i chose a certain cyber job requiring ts clearance, i submitted the paperwork but was told my gaining commander wouldnt approve an interim so my recruiter told me another choose another cyber job until the ts clearance comes back and then i can 'apply' to go into that other cyber job. my recruiter is very vague and ambiguous with his answers

[@韓国J]

@@chrisflynn6036 thanks for the reply. my situation is definitely requires a longer explanation. my recruiter didn't know what he was talking about. to fill in the gaps, i was out of the army for about 11 months. the recruiter said after 12 months, my ets medical exam wouldn't count which meant i'd have to go to meps, which i didn't want to do; that's true. i have a secret clearance now. i wanted a cyber job with a ts. my gaining unit commander didn't want to grant me an interim. my recruiter said enlist as another cyber job which only required secret, and start the ts investigation for the cyber job that i wanted, which i did. once the investigation was complete and i was granted the full ts clearance, i could 'put in paperwork' to crosstrain. the new unit e8 told me unless my spot im filling is a ts, i wouldn't be granted a ts clearance. the career counselor said i have to have 3 years retainability to cross train. my recruiter definitely was ignorant but it is what it is. if u read this entire spiel, you are a champion.

[@韓国J]

@@chrisflynn6036 i already joined last december for the cyber job that only requires secret. i'm doing my first drill next week. at least im in. hopefully when the new fiscal year hits, i can cross train to cyber transport, go active and go back to asia (after 2 years conus, i heard)

[@韓国J]

@@chrisflynn6036 thanks sir

[@keb990]

After tech school during upgrade training, which I assume is done on active duty status, where would I be living? I plan on living beyond commuter distance in order to live in the area my full time career will be. Will I be placed in on base lodging during UGT? I also have a family.

[@evilload]

Generally, you have to live in the commuting distance during upgrade/progressive training. You would be required to live on base or nearby contracted lodging.

[@keb990]

@@evilload Ok makes sense thanks. Would that lodging expense be covered?

[@evilload]

@@keb990 Basically the same as being on TDY. Lodging and per diem. Make sure you are in compliance with the JTR's and get 100% clarification from your unit just to make sure it doesnt conflict with the JTR's.

[@CarlosZamora23]

Im looking to join the air force reserve and i have been wondering about something so here is my question, Is tech school still required after basic training for the AF reserve?

[@Henoskiii]

Yes

[@shudanielle6177]

Does having a degree change any of that? Or would I still need to go to tech school & basic training?

[@antoniocarterjr3738]

Do I have to wait until I graduate?

[@joserodriguez-ot1bx]

no

[@shujayethossain6554]

Hi As a reservist in the Airforce (a weekend per month & 2 weeks in the summer, does one get SCRA benefits like Amex Platinum credit card annual fee waiver? And do I get to choose which one weekend in a month and two weeks in the summer since I will have a civilian career? Thank you!

[@SwolShark]

Is this the same process for the air guard?

[@AmberiaNicole]

What if you are over weight?

[@a012345]

Lose the weight.

[@greenlion6544]

Wait, isn't there a physical exam to make sure you have full range of motion and no disabilities? 😳

[@sugmafugind809]

That's MEPs

[@greenlion6544]

@@sugmafugind809 right at MEPs. So what happened?

[@flogsbymm]

At what point do we start receiving paychecks ..?

[@migueljuarez7245]

60, time gets deducted for active years and deployment.

[@kevionmoore]

I’m on trade school for Hvac but want to do reserves can i still do this?

[@kingclffrd760]

can I join the air force reserve as an 11th Grade student?

[@j5689]

Apparently you can join at age 17 with parental permission, but I think you still need to have either graduated from high school or have a GED

[@abcdef-kx2qt]

@@j5689 : THAT WAS BACK IN THE STONE AGE 1965 !!