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Careers / Military Enlisted Tactical Operations and Air/Weapons Specialists and Crew Members, All Other |
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November 07, 2007 |
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Choosing the branch of service that is right for you is important. There are similarities between them all, and there are also differences. Personally, I work in the Air Force as a Visual Imagery and Intrusion Detection Systems Journeyman. In this career field, I have learned basic electronics, security systems, television and monitors, studio equipment and satellite uplinks and downlinks. I am still waiting on my top secret clearance, along with a presidential endorsement.
The job demands a certain amount of personal responsibility, and often you might find yourself working at a higher level of responsibility than you are being paid for. It can be tough, demanding, of your time, and both mentally and physically. There are bad days. There are days that it ends up being cold, someone did something stupid to break a piece of equipment, and you have to fix it, no matter what. There are good days when things seem to go your way. Of course, deployments around the globe are always an option.
If I had to do it over again, I might go into the Navy instead, partially because they have a far superior electronics program, where things have to be repaired at a much higher level or reliability, because no one wants to send out contractors to a ship somewhere. If I stayed in the Air Force, perhaps I would have gone to a career field that is bigger, but not too far apart from what I am currently working in. There are less than 500 people in the Air Force working in my career field, which at higher ranks can stifle promotion opportunities and assignments. I hope this can shed some light on a subject where it might have been dim before |
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February 03, 2007 |
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I am in the Army, and my MOS (Military Occupation Specialty) is 94H - Test, Measurement, and Diagnostic Equipment Maintenance Support Specialist. We calibrate and repair a variety of TMDE - almost any equipment that can take a measurement, we can calibrate and repair.
Work ranges from fairly simple (calibrating torque wrenches, multimeters, small gages, micrometers) to very hard (radio test equipment, spectrum analyzers, signal generators).
If you are considering this career, it would help to have some basic math skills (algebra, and some trigonometry), as we often use mathematical formulas. Be prepared to get "down and dirty" while diagnosing and repairing equipment. You will receive some basic electronic training while in your school, but it never hurts to have extra! Be sure to pay extra attention to that section of your training.
Some pros: If deployed, you will work out of a temperature controlled environment (either a physical building or in your trailer). Most people in this MOS are smart (actually some are quite smart), and we tend to be a little clique-ish.
Some cons: It's the Army. You had better expect to do some Army-type things: field exercises, learning to fire weapons, doing physical training every day, and, yes, you might possibly be deployed in the service of your country.
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Anonymous |
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January 24, 2007 |
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I'm currently a radio operator in the United States Air Force. It has its good points and bad ones. Some of the good points: Its steady pay, with annual raises and the pay isn't too bad. The benefits can't be beat, especially medical and leave. Organizational structure is good, too. When I enter a room or new job, I know immediately who can tell me what to do and who I can ignore. Some of the bad points: Promotions depend a great deal on what career field you're in. Hard careers mean you progress slower while easy ones move quickly. Deployments come up. Sometimes these can make or break you and your family. Also, you don't get to pick where your next job is, for the most part. You may be smarter than your boss...rank doesn't mean brains. If I were to give advice to anyone considering joining the Air Force it would be the following: Pick your job, don't leave this open for others to do. Get your education while you're in, waiting too long could cost you. Study, be the expert. Do every job, big or small, as well as you can with as little complaining as you can. What may seem insignificant now may become a piece of a more important puzzle. Lastly, some careers in the AF deploy a lot (aircrew), while others almost never deploy. After 17 years, I haven't deployed one time. |
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January 24, 2007 |
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I'm currently a radio operator in the United States Air Force. It has its good points and bad ones.
Some of the good points: Its steady pay, with annual raises and the pay isn't too bad. The benefits can't be beat, especially medical and leave. Organizational structure is good, too. When I enter a room or new job, I know immediately who can tell me what to do and who I can ignore.
Some of the bad points: Promotions depend a great deal on what career field you're in. Hard careers mean you progress slower while easy ones move quickly. Deployments come up. Sometimes these can make or break you and your family. Also, you don't get to pick where your next job is, for the most part. You may be smarter than your boss...rank doesn't mean brains.
If I were to give advice to anyone considering joining the Air Force it would be the following: Pick your job, don't leave this open for others to do. Get your education while you're in, waiting too long could cost you. Study, be the expert. Do every job, big or small, as well as you can with as little complaining as you can. What may seem insignificant now may become a piece of a more important puzzle. Lastly, some careers in the AF deploy a lot (aircrew), while others almost never deploy. After 17 years, I haven't deployed one time. |
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