Top 5 Air Force Misconceptions You Need to Know!
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- There are a lot of rumors out there about what life is like in the U.S. Air Force. In this video, I'm break down my Top 5 Misconceptions to hopefully give you a better understanding of what you could expect if you decide to join.
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0:00 Introduction
0:30 Is Everyone a Pilot?
1:36 Combat/Front Lines
2:19 Deployments
2:48 Can You Bring Family?
3:40 Basic Training
4:52 Choosing Your Job
6:20 Conclusion
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definitely the biggest surprise for me in the military was the drill instructers. instead of the yelling abuse at my inability to run, instead there was encouragement. the PT instructer stayed with me the entire way and even though I didn't make the time, was very encouraging about a second attempt, which is something else I did not expect to get
Exactly! Love that
Thank you for that. Makes me less nervous
Yeah, I have a couple knee and feet problems where it slows me down when I run, and I’m feeling nervous about that part, but this helps calm those nerves that there will be encouragement and help!
~ Nothing can stop the US Chair Force ~
They yelled at me when I started to walk
Hardest thing about Air Force basic training for me was staying awake. Seriously, my mom yelled louder than any of the TIs.
It's interesting, it's how each of the service do things from there own perspective that can lead to misconceptions, like using the star for instance. For example, the army sleeps under the stars, the navy navigates by the stars and the air force judge their hotels by the stars.....
Been enlisted for the last year and still watch your videos all the way through bc they're that well made.
Exactly
@@cameronfrance4629qqqq
How has your experience been?
2:00: I served just over 20 years in the Air Force, most of it in Tactical Control and Combat Communications (a.k.a. the "muddy boot Air Force"), including a couple of months deployed to Bosnia (receiving combat pay), and never heard a shot fired in anger.
Was a Crew Chief on F15s. Loved it! My pilot was Capt. Dale Cooke and went on to fly with the Thunderbirds.
That's awesome!
As a crew chief do you get to travel a lot?
@@christopherbradley1922 We did go to Red Flag in Nellis and visited a couple other bases but not much. It might be different now but not sure. I did get selected to participate in a joint Air Force /Navy program called ACEVAL/AIMVAL which was an Air Combat Evaluation and Air Intercept Missile program. The Navy brought their F14s , we had our F15s and we had an "Red Force" which was flying f-5 Aggressors. They were basically looking at the effectiveness of cheaper/smaller aircraft and looking for a replacement for the AIM 9 Missile. We were there 90 days and had a blast.
Thank you for that information only reason why I’m asking is because I’m about to be joining soon and I would like to be a crew chief the only thing is, is i would like to travel I don’t wanna be just stuck in one area
I’m also a crew chief for the f-15es, to better answer your question, depending on your airframe (plane) you’ll be stationed at different places. For example, I’m stationed in idaho currently. My unit deploys about once a year, and do small deployments called TDYs a couple times a year. There are bases in most European countries so while it’s definitely not guaranteed you’ll be stationed over seas, it’s definitely a possibility. Make sure you’re absolutely sure you want to Crew Chief because this line of work can be very mentally taxing
A lot of my fellow airmen were upset about their recruiters. My recruiter never lied to me, because I never asked him any questions; I did my research ahead of time, and told him what I wanted to do (okay, this was 40 years ago). Coincidentally, I ran in to my recruiter about 4-5 years after I enlisted. He was working at a alternate command post on our compound, and we often did "favor maintenance" for them so they didn't have to call out their own maintenance people for something simple (like somebody kicked the plug out). He remembered me as one of the first people he recruited.
I also ran into other people I had been stationed with, related to someone I had been stationed with, or knew someone I had been stationed with. It's a small Air Force.
Awesome man
I’ve been thinking recently on joining the Air Force, and not going to lie you’re really selling it for me!
You’ll have the “opportunity” to deploy 😂 nah, you just get told
lol...volunteering vs voluntold
8 years. Never deployed once. Not even at a base where we deployed year round
@@armandoberumen4612 Which type of jobs do deploy? I’m looking to enlist.
@@SnakeArmy6655 oh man so many. A big one is definitely CE red horse. Security forces (do not recommend this career field). My job does deploy depending on bases and their missions. I was weapons same thing applies to Crew Chiefs and Specialists. Services always deploys. Anything having to do with Supply. But Civil Engineering is always deployed. Just do your research and read forums on experience before joining. Reddit youll always find mfs that went thought shit and tell it like it is.
@@armandoberumen4612 Why do you not recommend security forces?
SO SO SO informative!! Thank you Sam!!💙💙
Awesome explanation of misconceptions in the Air Force! The “One team one fight” motto is also common between all branches performing together with Joint (Different US Armed Forces working together) and/or Combined (Working with Foreign Allies) missions. Love the editing of your videos.
Thanks brotha!
@@SamEckholm You’re welcome Lt! Keep doing what you’re doing! Thank you for serving!
My friend told me about this channel shortly after you interviewed me today!! You and this channel are awesome!
Haha that’s funny. Great job on the interview dude!
Sam, your channel is going to blow up soon! You seem like a great dude and incredible leader in the Air Force! Love all the content you make 👌
I appreciate that bro!
What other misconceptions have you heard about the Air Force!? 😏
Awesome video Sam 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
1 reason I won’t be in the Air Force...
I cannot take orders from a random person. I’d just say No You to them
@@jamtrack7867 haha yah that is something you learn to accept :)
Excellent editing Sam!!
Hey I have a question , my hieght is 5 ft 2 inch can I get selected for fighter flying if I pass the test where they make you sit in the cockpit to check the reach of hands and legs ??
Found your channel a couple of days ago and I'm hooked!!! Love your content keep up the good work❤❤❤
I found him last night
you made me want to join with all your videos. i’m joining this summer and will be shipped to basic in july. thank you for your help to understand the air force better
Great presentation and content!
The quality on these videos is awesome! Keep it up and you're channel will get a lot bigger i know it.
Hii Caden how are you
Awesome video man! Thanks for clearing up a few questions I had! I can't wait to become an officer and a pilot one day!
Absolutely dude!
The Air Force is more of a support type of branch; other jobs in the air force besides pilots contribute in some way to supporting pilots mission and success. That's why you hear "support wings" and "maintenance wings", etc
Hey, I really like and enjoy your content! I would love if you made a video talking about the Air Force Special Warfare units, that'd be awesome! Tanks for everything :D
Wow channel is growing fast! Glad to see the work paying off
Last time I checked it was 3k😂
Can you do a video about your camera equipment, editing, etc.? Great stuff!
Would love it if you made a video about ROTC. I’ve been considering it and would like to get some more info
I love your videos. Keep it up!
Just wanted to say.
For Number #3. So yes, typical deployments are 6 months. But that depends on what MAJCOM you fall under and which mission you're apart of. Most AEF deployments are 6-7 months. SOF missions are typical 4-5, sometimes less. We also have what we call "365 assignments" which last a year and are mostly volunteer (depends on rank as well). There are also "short tour Unaccompanied" overseas assignments. These last I believe 15 months to places like Lajes Field, Thule and South Korea. These assignments come with a "priority selection" of a follow up assignment. So basically, by getting selected to one of these bases without your family, the AF will reward you with priority selection of a base of your choosing. If you ever wanted to go to Japan, volunteer for one of these bases and you'll get your chance to go. Now, you can bring your family to some of these bases, but it'll turn it into an accompany tour and you'll lose that "priority selection" for your follow up and you have to be there longer. Essentially turning it into normal overseas assignment. Very few airman do this though.
Love your videos bro. Got my ship date and trying to figure the specifics and try to do the LEAD program and get my commission. You keep my hopes up !
Best of luck bro!!
Hi Sam, please make a video between Joining Air Force Academy vs Naval Academy, since many people are torn between these two. Thank you
I used to live in Tucson long ago and would always see them flying those A10 tank busters coming in and out of Davis Monthan AB. My father was Army Special Forces back in the 50s and he was stationed at Ramstein AB in Germany the whole time. Used to have some friends who worked as DOD contractors out at Buckley AB space ops out in Colorado. They control all of the ICBMs. Lots of things to do in the Air Force and airmen have the best benefits out of all the branches.
Your videos are so good! It feels like your the host of an Air Force tv show 😂
This is strikingly different than similarly themed Marine Corps videos 😂
i’m a senior and i’ve been watching these vids for a minute now, I hope to enlist very soon. also dope channel def should have more subscribers
Thanks dude! Best of luck
Hey dude how's that going for ya?
@@harborthepirate2224 Good, I ship out to BMT in september
@@anthonymoreno5123 How's it going now, mate?
@@gokulkrishm51 graduated bmt a little over a month ago, it was a good experience, currently in tech school now and i’m enjoying everything about the air force so far !
Awesome video man!
Appreciate it!
great video Sam
Thank you for discussing “boot camp”. I appreciate it!
55 years ago I left home (for the 1st time) to enlist in the USAF during the Vietnam War. There were incoming career field openings and a lot of incoming enlistee's who, like me, wanted to escape going to Nam as infantry cannon fodder. Based upon how you did on your tests the recruiter gives you, you were given a career field. Where you were stationed was also a function of "who was needed where". You can "choose" whatever you want. What you'll get is what the Air Force needs. That being said, I'd put my faith in what the Air Force decides they need vs. what the 20 year old version of myself wanted back in the 1960's 'every time'! The Air Force gave me confidence, self-esteem, self pride, a "can do" attitude to accomplish any task given to me and a sense of accomplishment for succeeding. That served me for the rest of my life. It was the greatest mentor I've ever had.
Sam, appreciate your work. I'm Ukrainian, have few questions, hope you will answer soon in next videos)
1. How "working" days are distributed? (Mean its 8 hours duty near aircraft during 5 days? Or there are some quantity hours which you must present at air force base? Tell about how much time, do you spend at "work", and how much time is free for you. You can go home or you stay at base on few days or weeks?
2. Salary. If it a military secret, tell approximately. And please show it after all taxes. And tell about salary-growth year after year. What does it depend on.
3. Is there any quantity of flying hours per month or year?
4. Contract. How the years are counted ? U can stay for 2,4,6 or more years? Tell about this.
Love your vids and I’ve picked up in the cool animations with the text and stuff soooooo I’m just wondering how you do them and what software you use again love your vids :)
Premiere Pro and After Effects!
I ship out December 1st. Had to work my ass off and wait almost two years to get here. I’m signing the 6 year contract because I already waited way too long for this, and hey, I got one of the best jobs in all of the enlisted ranks; Low observable air craft structural maintenance.
Dudeeee! Heck ya. Best of luck!
@@SamEckholm thank you my good sir! 😔🥂 will be looking forward to serving along side you.
Hi sam, im a new subscriber a month ago i think. I am from the Philippines. I can say your more like of a techy guy. Your good on editing your videos and I super love your videos. How I wanted to experience that all. I wish you all the best and god bless you. 😊😊😊 Jhyrah Emeriel LC from the Philippines. 😊
Never served due to a disability. But I grew up in an Air Force town. Mather AFB on one end of town, McClellan AFB on the other(Sadly both are now closed). Travis AFB just about 45 minutes east, Beale 20-30 north. I have friends in all branches. While disciplined, I have been told Air Force Basic is a bit more relaxed than than the other branches. Relaxed being a relative term. I love the USAF!
Can you do a video on Security forces and pararescue? For pararescue, what’s the 2 years of training like? Do you get leave at any point during those 2 years? For security forces, what are the best ways to move up? What are the biggest misconceptions of security forces? Can you do airborne school in SF?
Hey, I used to be SF for 9 years. Since no one answered your question, ill do my best to help you.
Keep in mind, SF primarily focuses on Security. It used to be two separated career fields, one focusing on security and the other focusing on law enforcement. However, in 1997, they were merged. Along with Law Enforcement, every base requires security to protect aircraft and some other AF assets. Keep in mind, security takes precedence over Law Enforcement. However, you'll do plenty of LE if that's what you want to do, but if you get assigned to a "nuke base" like Minot, you most likely will not do LE.
The best way to move up in SF is to knock out your QC for your role asap. I think you got like 60 days upon arriving to your unit. CDCs were removed I think, so don't worry about that. Once you do that, volunteer for patrol, get as much certs you can and when you are knowledgeable and trust worthy, ask to get put on the desk (aka, BDOC). Once you get BDOC experience, you'll move up very fast. That's if you are assigned to a LE unit. If you are assigned at a Security Unit at a nuke base... I have no idea. Never been to one.
For airborne, kind of yes. SF is a VERY versatile career field. Though, I think Airborne is an Army thing. So if you are attached to an Army unit, or close to an Army base and your unit has enough funding to send you to the school, sure... however, you might have to justify for going since budget is VERY limited and if there is no need for you to go, they aint gonna send you. If you are asking about being on planes, then yes. Google "Security forces Ravens" and see if that's what you are looking for. SF Ravens are attached to AMC bases. There is another one similar called SF DAGRE which is an AFSOC thing.
Furthermore, I am not PJ, so if anyone can correct me if I'm wrong but from what I heard that after 6 months of Tech school, you qualify to start taking leave. How that works? I have no idea. But essentially, yes you can take leave during the 2 year pipeline for PJs. But I think you have to do the first 6 months first.
If you have any more questions, let me know
Nice video, thinking about joining. Also need to lose 40 lbs. lol
That drill misconception is from the Marines
Yeah my dad has told me what marine boot camp was like for him and uhhhh let’s just say, that’s why I’m considering Air Force instead 💀😬
Can you do a vid about the misconceptions of the Air Force Academy??
And reasons/was why the air force academy is better than westpoint and the naval academy pleasseee
In the air force you can move out of the dorms after 3 years. In the navy I believe you can move out after 4 years. In the army and marine corp you can't move out until E-6. It'll probably take you 8-12 years to make E-6, possibly longer. Crazy stuff.
As a fmr ANG SSgt, what AFSC could you see Swayne enlist in, if he decided to serve AF Res or Air Nat'l Guard? It would be an ideal position for him, as his life relates to yours. As a current civ pilot, I don't see him interested being an AF officer, but w/COVID seemingly w/o end, Swayne in a reserve component AF/ANG job would give him a 2nd income & another uniform w/great benefits & status. We both know there's ideal positions 4 him if he choses a minimal commitment in USAFR (or ANG @ his home state) like Illinois where I served 6 yrs, had free BA/MA split education coverage & chances to deploy to exotic/fun locations such as the Pentagon/Andrews/etc (as I volunteered TDY to both & others on temp active duty during summer semesters off college. I just think it'd be a cute combination for him, in the capacity you know one another! ✈ 🛫 🌈 🌎 🌝.
currently been debating whether or not i should do afrotc, thank you!!
I think it's a great option!
I’m currently in afrotc and I love it rn!!!! I think it’s a great option if you’re looking at military for a career option!
Thank u mister Sam
Thank you
Im joining this summer
My deployment to Bosnia was the only time I was REQUIRED to carry a firearm while on an aircraft.
i took algebra 1 in middle school. freshman year i had geometry(normal year ended with a c+)then sophomore year i had algebra 2 (the teacher was fired when the year started so no teacher for 7 months), then junior year i had probability and statistics(teacher got cancer so she only taught about 2 months), and now i have pre calc virtual. what im saying is math isnt my strongest field so how do you recommend i study for the asvab ?
excellent 👏👏👏👏👏
It would be dope if you did a video about OTS because most videos online are about BMT
Yah I can absolutely do that
@@SamEckholm OTS has a couple PAOs there currently acting as instructors too who could help with this!
Hey Sam started to watch videos more and more! I have a question though. I want Security Forces as my mos as this and TACP is really my only interest.. Problem is the Asvab seems to be difficult for me haha. What would you recommend a good routine for studying? Also if SF is in demand what is the likely chance I'll actually get that?
There are some great online study materials for the ASVAB! SF has quite a few slots I believe
They are always in need of secfo so if you want you'll most likely get it
@Sam Eckholm, I want to become a pilot in the Air-Force any tips?
I’m 33 and considering joining. Honestly basic was one of my anxieties about joining. But I’m planning to schedule a meeting with a recruiter because it’s time for a life change.
So did you do it?
How do you get that f22 model in the background?
I am a very big fan of yours....love from india😍
Anita he is didn't likes indians he like only us person
@@lil_cutie_Shrivastava ok
Hey Sam this may be a dumb idea/question but I’m really curious about it. So I recently been interested in joining the Air Force, but with more research, the more I’d like to go to the Air Force academy. I’m a senior in high school and honestly I didn’t put my best efforts into school. I looked into the academy’s requirements and in order for me to reach them, I’d have to take classes like chemistry and physics. I have a gpa of 3.5. My question is could I go to community college for a year, take those classes, and raise my gpa? Would that be a smart idea? With the intent of applying to the academy and is that allowed?
Yes you can! You just have to be younger than 23 to get into the Academy
@@SamEckholm Thanks!
Lol it’s funny watching these type of videos once you’re already in
Fr, this dude has had a little too much of the air force kool-aid 😂
Yeah you see how much bullshit it is 🤣
I’m so excited, I’m waiting till 17-18 to enlist!
It’s a lot of fun.
That’s the only thing holding me☹️ AGE!!
Fr. I graduate from highschool next year so I’m hype
@@trelletheking7624 what job are you trying to get
@@mr16325 I’m not really sure yet something in biological science. You??
Do you swim and hold your breath underwayer in basic training?
i am really intrested to join.. the only fear i had was the bootcamp and drill instructors.. after hearing the fact that they arent allowed to yell at you.. the encourage you is what is making me to work harder to join
Upload more pleaseee!!!!
what about career paths in Finance or Management consulting?
I’m currently an A1C and I’m trying to go into ROTC to commission to be a pilot
Best of luck!
Hey love your photos and stuff I love the f-22 demo team had did u get in there? Also in bmt for the air force do u have to get pepper sprayed and tasered in the back or is that olny for the air force security forces
Only for security forces
I feel F-22 Raptors are far more lethal & classified to US-only use than, say, F-35s that my cousin works on in Lockheed civilian side. Yes F-35s are made in AF, NV, MC variations, but don't have the agility, weapons payload or shear fighter capacity that F-22s have as 5th Gen Fighters. Raptors aren't sold to even our allies, since they're so lethal, but initially designed to replace F-15s/F-18s in the cold war.
I really wanna fly a j35d one day lol. Sadly I am not Swedish but American jets are still very cool.
I am sharing this with u only ....I will be an airforce pilot and u Sam u really r embolding me to be one...so pliz keep up the gud work
Hey Sam still a little confused on Job selection. How would it differ from let’s say the army when it comes to selecting your job?
It’s very similar. You work with your recruiter and depending on how well you score on your ASVAB in addition to what jobs are available you will know going in what you’re going to do
I was a plumber in the Air Force We took care of where the Air Force personnel lived The one place that was dangerous was I was stationed in Viet Nam in a unit called Red Horse We built Bases it was 554 Red Horse in Phan Rang 1968 1969 in all I enjoyed my time 1967 to 1971
-B.S in Aeronautical Engineering ( USAFA)
-Former Nuclear and Missiles Opeations Officer
-Current NASA Flight Controller
Is there a special meaning about the black uniform because they look dope?
So what if I’m a pilot with my commercial and multi ratings but I didn’t score high enough on the asvab. Does that mean I won’t get a pilot job in the Air Force?
You deserve more subscribers, this is a million subscribers channel and you only have 12k.
Oh and I have a question: let’s say I don’t get selected as a pilot, can i get out of the Air Force or not? I mean do you sign a commitment of 10 years or what? Thanks
Hopefully one day we’ll get there! You’ll sign a commitment of 12 years if you’re a pilot, but if not, it’s like a 4 year minimum contract
@@SamEckholm oh well, thank you very much, I’m going to work very hard to get selected as one and good luck with your channel, your edits are amazing and idk the background makes the video very cool, you have a constant subscriber here ❤️
As an officer, what makes you think you can speak on what goes on in BMT?
The Air Force has it's own criminal and counterintelligence investigative agency called AFOSI. The first commander of AFOSI was the Deputy Director of the FBI. So AFOSI's roots are based on what the FBI was and still continues to be. We are eyes on the ground for the USAF and the DoD around the globe. A very small agency that typically works behind the scenes without much notoriety or acknowledgement
I have two years left to finish high school and I am seriously thinking about going to the air force but I am afraid of how my family will react or how they will treat me there😅
I have a question. If you enlist in the Air Force right after high school, and finish BMT, do you still have a chance to become a fighter pilot? I’m a 17 years old senior and planning to go into military service after I graduate.
You absolutely do. There’s been many people who have done that. You just need to earn your college degree through the Air Force (or while you’re a serving) and then you can apply for pilot training.
Do you get preference to transfer to the space force?
There are issues of health threatening assignments and crime. Contractor crime on the military and civilian side is rampant.
Can you make a video on how to apply/requirements for USAFA
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Nah like the application process
in 5 years i wil apply for The Airforce!
I have absolutely no intentions to join the millitary, but these are still realy intersting
How does the air force academy work, do you need to apply like a regular college? And what about Dentist programs? Im thinking about joining the airforce im a junior in highschool right now!!
Well ... U don't need to go to the AF academy to be able to join the air force. And plus, the academy is for people who has gotten their bachelors degree already.
I have a question , will I be able to bring my daughter to live with me during tech school ? If not will I be able to leave home on the weekends considering I’m interested in security forces and lackland is the base for tech school which is like 3 hours away. Also speaking of kids , will I be required to sign over my parental rights for enlisting. Army and navy told me I will have to . Don’t know how I feel about doing so
Its been 4 months. How is the USAF?
I hope to fly a a10 someday
Are you still serving and why not if you did the academy?
My ship out date just got pushed all the way back to August...
Why??
Of 2021?
Can u make a pro and cons video
I've heard stories about enlisted airmen making it into the officers corps with flying duties in their late twenties into their early thirties.Is this a cost effective Air Force policy for let's say officers in the fast jet pipe?.
Can you make a video or answer this do you have to jump out a plane when you go on deployment or at all in the air force
only if A. You're in special forces, or B. the aircraft is on fire.
Hey do u have any good advice on study material for the asvab?
ASVAB for Dummies is incredible believe it or not! If you take it serious and study you will be fine. You can buy the book or go online.
Hi, I live in Canada but I don’t really know how to go to RMC to be an officer. I want to be a pilot but I just can’t find what grades I need.
I think to become an airforce pilot you need 12 years of education , then you can apply with minimum 60% of grades in your subjects mainly physics
Thanks!
Biggest factor regarding career fields is the need of the Air Force.
Hey Sam, I have a quick question about deployments. You said that they are about 6 months, but how often are those deployments? Do people get deployed often? (Anyone else can answer if they know, would appreciate it)
It all depends on what’s going on in the world and what the mission is as well as what your career field is. For me in public affairs it’s like once every 5 years or so. However, for other career fields you may deploy every 3 years.
AFSC (job) is a big factor on how often you deploy. Deployments can run short (30 days) or long (180 days). It all depends on the needs of the Air Force at that moment in time. Same with the ANG and AFRC.
AFSC (job) is a big factor on how often you deploy. Deployments can run short (30 days) or long (180 days). It all depends on the needs of the Air Force at that moment in time. Same with the ANG and AFRC.
Shipping to bmt may 18th i have a leg injury and currently going to physical therapy i got 2 month so wish me luck
Here I am wanting to join the uae air force when I grow up and only finding videos about the US air force lol