if i join the air force, how do i qualify?
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First of all if you want to be a fighter pilot there are several criteria that you must first meet.  First and foremost you must be an officer, which requires a four year college degree.  There are also restrictions on your height, weight and eye sight.  You must have 20/20 vision without corrective lenses.  This is a very hard program to get into as only the best of the best are true fighter pilots.  Good Luck and get into college.  Talking to a recruiter may be a waste of time, they will try and enlist you and tell you that you can do it while in service.  Watch out for that one....
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Realistically you will need to either become a skilled pilot in the Air Force or get a related degree (a masters or doctorate in something like astronomy, geology, biology, engineering, genetics, phisiology, physics, perhaps even psychology).  You will also want to maintain reasonable physical and mental health.\n\nMany apply to become astronauts but of course very few are chosen.
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check out the following websites\n\nhttp://usmilitary.about.com/od/airforcejoin/\nhttp://www.airforce.com/training/enlisted/index.php\nhttp://www.bmtgrad.com/\n\nMy son has recently completely BMT (Basic Military Training) in the Air Force and he loves it!  \n\nWhen you are old enough, begin by talking to a recruiter, but realize they are paid to get you to sign on the dotted line of the recruitment papers, see what they say about the possibility of you getting the job that you are wanting, etc
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Go talk to the local Air Force recruiter. I'm sure they have several to hand out
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Enlist in a branch of the military, especially the army and ask your recruiter.
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My father-in-law joined the Air Force to "see the world", and he got stuck in Omaha.\n\nMe, I joined the Navy and visited several countries in Asia, visited Australia, Mexico, Canada, Alaska, Hawaii, and several west coast cities in the U.S., not to mention Great Lakes, IL!\n\nBut that doesn't mean you can't travel in the Air Force. It all depends on what your job is. The best way to find out is to talk to people who are in, or just recently discharged. They probably won't feed you the BS like a recruiter will.
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Good luck with that one.  The Air Force can be rather selective since they usually aren't hurting for recruits.  I knew someone who had a minor drug possession charge which had been wiped through an ARD Program and the only way the Air Force would take him (after spending months on the paperwork) was if he took any 'job' they gave him despite him scoring 98 percentile on his ASVAB.  He didn't want to get stuck doing something he didn't like, so he joined the National Guard instead.
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you have to have at least a bachelors degree, there has to be a spot open and you have to go to OCS (Officer training)
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You can easily go down to the Air Force recruiting office and see if that person you are looking for is in the Air Force.
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No they wont accept you...you have to be of sound mind and physically fit in order to join any component of the United States Military Forces....they do an In-processing physical if you pass the ASVAB test....and if they find any thing that could hinder your performance as a soldier, navy, marines, air force...they will not let you in..alot of reasons behind it...but one is ...You could be out in combat and because of your physical handicap..it could cost u ur life and your fellow soldiers.....another is...If  you have a physical problem before you enlist...the military does not want to have to pay to repair it....that's why they have the In-processing physical....and when you retire or resign your enlistment they have an OUT-processing physical as well.....Alot of recruiters will help you if you really want to join....I am DEAF of the left ear...and I got 3 Division Generals to sign a waiver and let me into the U.S. Army...so if you're THAT determined....get a recruiter that will really work with you..in my situation they classifed me under a code that meant I couldnt be out in combat...but in combat support...its under the PULSES....of your  military record...Good Luck...and its admirable that you want to join
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It's going to be extremely tough to get in to, especially considering the fact that you'll be in the upper epsilon of the age bracket. \n\nThe Navy and AF don't really need a lot of pilots right now, they may even see a reduction in force. If you want to be an officer, stay Army and go to OCS. If you want to be a pilot, be a WO and fly helos.
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If you like the military experience, with your time in service you can either apply to go to a base assignment in an interesting location, or you can choose to retrain in another specialty.  If you have been happy so far and have not been in any trouble, you can apply for 1-2 years of recruiter duty.\n\nYou can also use the available education resources to go to college and work toward a degree.  I assume that you are enlisted, it can allow you to become an officer if you wish.  The combination of college degree and military service are extremely valuable in the commercial world.\n\nDon't think that the kind of benefits you have are readily available in the "real world."  I have been out of the service for 26 years, and I have never had as good benefits for me or my family as I had as an enlisted man.  I started college while in my 3rd year of a 4-year enlistment; when I got out, I was a sophomore in college.  I had more maturity than any of my classmates and I was more motivated to succeed than any of my younger classmates.\n\nI wish you the best in your decision.  Jstmother at yahoo.
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Please don't. \n\nIn the Air Force you can sign up for 2 years instead of the normal 4 years. \n\nIf you go AWOL, oh you'll be sorry!! That stays on your record for the rest of your life and it may determine whether you get a good job or a sloppy one. Trust me, my Dad went AWOL in the Navy and it hurt him
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Yes...\n\nEnlistment requiremnents for the Army:\nThe basic qualifications for enlistment in the U.S. Army include: \n\n• being from 17 to 34 years old\n• be a U.S. citizen or resident alien, (must have the I-551) \n• have a high school diploma or equivalent (such as a GED)\n• be single with no children or married with 2 or less children\n• pass the ASVAB test and \n• pass the physical
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First, you must have outstanding math grades, science grades, and written/verbal skills.  You must also have perfect eyesight.  High SATs, good overall GPA (3.9 or better) and extracurricular programs (especially leadership positions in academic clubs) are also helpful.  If you are delinquent in any of these, give up.  (For future reference, always use spellcheck...Your title is misspelled, and that will prevent you from receiving any scholarship 99.9% of the time.)\n\nIf you are still with me, then find out what state university offers this degree plan.  Apply for university and departmental scholarships.  It would be highly advisable that you contact either the Chair of the department, or the department secretary, or another faculty member that might be doing research that interests you, and ask them for some advise.  Let them know of your interest in their college.  Ask if there are any undergrad or high school summer research positions and how one would go about obtaining one.  Networking within the system is always a good way to get your name (and proverbial foot) in the door.\n\nIf all this fails, you should consider the Air Force.  If you do well on the ASVAP (sp?) you can apply for pilot's school.  After 4 years, your GI Bill will pay for your engineering school.\n\nHope this is helpful.
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It sounds to me like you have already made up your mind to Serve... Being in the Army Reserves myself, I think there are a few things you should know. \n\nFirst and foremost joining the Reserves does not guarantee that your college debt will be payed off. The fine print of the contract states the Army will pay IF there is the money to pay with.  That means you may not see  anything payed towards your debt and I have seen this happen to a few people especially with this Iraq thing going on.\n\nSecond, depending on what your degree is in, it would benefit you more to go into the Airforce as Active duty. The Airforce is a fraction of the size of the Army so they are able to spend more money per person. This translates into better benefits and better quality living quarters, food service and education. I don't know if it would be better to join before getting your degree, you may want to talk to others who are in the Airforce.\n\nThird, I found my experience in training to be challenging and very valuable but I believe you will benefit just as much no matter which branch you choose. \n\nAs an end note the benefits received by active and former military are being reduced all the time. There is no guarantee a benefit you signed up for will be there so do not make this important life altering decision based on promised benefits. The conflict in Iraq is going to be there when you are done getting your Degree and I have never heard someone say they regretted getting a Degree but I have heard them regret NOT getting the Degree.
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Eligibility for what?  More information is needed in order to answer this.