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= My Conversation W/ My Expert =

I contacted an expert on the United States Air Force, and this was the outcome:

I was not allowed to use my expert's name. He will be titled as "Expert". This is my exact conversation with him on May 19th 2011 using live chat on the Air Force's Official Site. He is not a recruit, (but I wish to speak to one) he is a civilian web site advisor. All of this information is true.

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** Hello, this is'Chris', what can I do for you? **  ** Noah: ** I am Noah and I would like to know some information by interviewing you over the phone or in person. I am doing a really big project that consists of creating a wiki web site on the US AF and I need an expert on this topic. Would I be able to ask you about several questions in the next 5 days based on your very busy schedule?  ** Noah: ** I can also do it over this chat message if you like.  ** Expert: ** We do not offer information for school or research projects. Please refer to our website...AIRFORCE.COM for all the information you may need.  ** Expert: ** http://www.airforce.com/contact-us/recruiter-locator/  ** Noah: ** I have all the information i can get based off of that website, would it be possible to get a couple of opinions  ** Noah: ** ?  ** Expert: ** I gave you the recruiter locator to contact local recruiter.  ** Noah: ** My father and I have tried that many times, and this is the only way I have been able to get a hold of someone such as you. Unfortunately my dad has tried many numbers and hasn't talked to a single recruiter.  ** Expert: ** We are civilian web site advisors, not recruiters. We are here to clarify any information you have concerning our web site and to get you in contact with the appropriate recruiter. And we cannot help with reports, sorry!  ** Noah: ** I am very aware that you have a very busy schedule, and if I meet with a recruiter in person then can I get some answers? It's not just about this project, I am also looking to join the Air Force.  ** Expert: ** If you have any questions concerning our web site or what it takes to apply, I can help you, cool?  ** Noah: ** Yes, very. So it would be alright to ask you right here for you to answer?  ** Expert: ** Yes, if it is in those parameters, so if I cannot answer a question, I will let you know.  ** Noah: ** Sure. I will send you a number of questions, and please answer what you are able to. <span style="background: white; margin-bottom: 3.0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 3.0pt;"> ** Expert: ** Sure. <span style="background: white; margin-bottom: 3.0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 3.0pt;"> ** Noah: ** 1. Is there a cost to get into the AF? 2. Does it pay for college? 3. How exactly do you sign up? 4. What type of eye vision do you need as a minimum? 5. Do you need any special schooling or permission ahead of time? 6. What are the main planes you use today? 7. How long is the basic training before you start to use the planes? 8. What is the main reason you joined the air force? 9. What is the toughest challenge a new AF recruit faces? 10. Am I allowed to use your first name in the website I’m creating? 11. In 1 or 2 sentences, how would you describe the AF? 12. How is the Air Force pilot compare and contrast to a regular pilot? 13. How would you improve as a person by joining the AF? 14. Why was it better to join the AF? – Instead of any other military reserve? 15. What is the time commitment to be in the AF reserve? 16. What is the highest rank you can achieve, when in the AF? – What is your rank? 17. Is the AF more of a college or a career move, in your opinion? <span style="background: white; margin-bottom: 3.0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 3.0pt;"> ** Noah: ** Some of these questions are not in your parameters, I know. But they were just on the list before you told me that. Sorry. <span style="background: white; margin-bottom: 3.0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 3.0pt;"> ** Expert: ** 1. It costs nothing to join. 2. If you are a full time employee, the AF pays 100% tuition for college. 3. Here is a brief summary of the process of joining the U.S. Air Force: 1.) Interview with an Air Force Recruiter to determine your moral, and initial eligibility to join. 2.) ASVAB exam: The test that one takes to enlist in the Air Force is called the ASVAB. It covers 8 general subjects. It will test not only your current knowledge, but also your propensity to learn in different subject arenas. 3.) Physical and medical exam: Your recruiter will schedule you to take your physical at the Military Entrance Processing Station (MEPS). The recruiter will brief you on proper attire to wear for your trip to the MEPS. You will be at the MEPS the entire day. You will take a complete physical exam to include, hearing, eye, and range of motion tests. You will be given blood tests and a urinalysis test as well. Some times additional medical consultations are required to ensure your eligibility so your physical may take more than one day. 4.) Enter the Delayed Entry program and await your Basic Training Start Date. <span style="background: white; margin-bottom: 3.0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 3.0pt;"> ** Expert: ** 4. Can't answer. 5. You need a HS diploma. 6 Can't answer that. 7. Basic training is 8 1/2 weeks. 8. I'm a civilian. 9. Being physically fit. <span style="background: white; margin-bottom: 3.0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 3.0pt;"> ** Noah: ** Thank you so much, I will also ask the questions that could not be answered by you to an Air Force Recruit if i can speak with him. Would it be possible to place you as one of my experts in my project and use your information. (in my own words of course, and give you credit saying your name or not.) <span style="background: white; margin-bottom: 3.0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 3.0pt;"> ** Expert: ** 10. You cannot use my name. 11. he mission of the United States Air Force is to deliver sovereign options for the defense of the United States of America and its global interests -- to fly and fight in Air, Space, and Cyberspace. 12. Can't answer. 13. Can't answer. 14. Can't answer. 15. http://www.afreserve.com <span style="background: white; margin-bottom: 3.0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 3.0pt;"> ** Noah: ** I will be sure not to use your name, but if you allow me, I will give you credit saying your my expert... Is that okay? <span style="background: white; margin-bottom: 3.0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 3.0pt;"> ** Expert: ** 16. E.nlisted would be E-9 and officer, would be O-10 <span style="background: white; margin-bottom: 3.0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 3.0pt;"> ** Expert: ** The AF is a career, but views continuing education by it's members as essential. <span style="background: white; margin-bottom: 3.0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 3.0pt;"> ** Noah: ** Understandable. Thank you. <span style="background: white; margin-bottom: 3.0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 3.0pt;"> ** Expert: ** That is fine, but the rest would have to be answered by a recruiter. <span style="background: white; margin-bottom: 3.0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 3.0pt;"> ** Expert: ** Your welcome. <span style="background: white; margin-bottom: 3.0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 3.0pt;"> ** Noah: ** You have been such a great help to me, and my web site, in progress. <span style="background: white; margin-bottom: 3.0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 3.0pt;"> ** Expert: ** Great, good luck! <span style="background: white; margin-bottom: 3.0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 3.0pt;"> ** Noah: ** Thank you. and I need a little time to copy down all of this info.. So as you leave this conversation will it be deleted or will it stay?

To my understanding, my conversation with this expert gained me a lot of information. Such as; you have to take several exams, stay physically fit, stay above the "influence" of drugs and alcohol, you need an HS diploma to join, there's no cost, it will pay for college, and it's 2 and a half months of basic training. I would very much like to join the United States Air Force.

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