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There are a handful sent home every year. From MAX's 1-3, it doesn't sound like this year is any worse than earlier years. Most (not all, but most) of the eliminations seem to be occurring at Maxwell, not Shelby. MAX 4 is already at Shelby and has been for a couple of days. It seems to me...

For the AF it's the same, two years time in service, regardless of whether you go through the Academy, AFROTC, or another source. I can't speak authoritatively to how the Army does things, but an educated guess would be that it's a similar situation.

I have a couple of tattoos, but they're above my elbow and covered by my uniform. If I learned nothing else in four years of enlistment it's that perception defines reality. With all the people in the military who can negatively impact your career based on a poor first impression, there's no...

An excellent illustration. The Air Force really does love STEM majors, particularly engineers. I was surprised though to see the nurses taking it on the chin this year. My AFROTC det lost a lot of good nursing majors to the Army this summer.

There are many worse places to be than the USAF enlisted force. I spent four years there and recommend it highly. A strong service record could make up for AFROTC shortcomings.

Just got the word today that I'll be seeing you folks at Max 5 along with five of my dearest wingmen. Would someone put up the Facebook group link?

Attitude is your greatest tool. Decide right now if you're going to make it or not, and if you are, don't let anything short of not getting an EA stop you. That sounds corny, but it's the truth. In terms of more tangible things, it's never too early to start memorizing the FTM.

Good luck everyone! Fingers crossed!

Can anyone provide me with a copy of or a link to the AF IMT 2519 V5 (Field Training Uniform and Equipment Checklist)? I know there's a checklist in the FTM, but I was asked to locate the source document. I've tried ePubs and Uncle Google. Thanks in advance for any help you can provide...