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Force Shaping Update
11 years ago
The process continues and the VSP is in full swing. Some folks are taking the bait and jumping ship early so you should see the numbers for Non-vols start to go down. So if you're in one of those ranks and AFSCs that is facing a cut, be mindful that the numbers reported 23 Jan on the myPers site will change as time progresses.
NOTE: The deadline to apply for VSP is 31 March. If you do not VSP by that date and meet the criteria for separation, you WILL go before an ERB. Right now, if you go before an ERB, you should know NLT 16 August what your status is. If you do not get past the board and are selected for involuntary sep, the current stance is you will no longer be employed as of 1 Feb.
Another note: VSP is NOT a guarantee. You might submit an application and let the process play out. Just because put in for VSP does not mean you'll get it.
In light of this situation, the testing cycle for E5 for FY14 has been bumped up a month so that those facing a board might be spared if they get promoted. So if you're an E4, keep that in mind that if you're testing this year, the cycle has been advanced a month and it could be your golden ticket.
Your humble NCOIC happens to be on the list to VSP/ERB/INVOL. I'm taking my chances with the board but that is only because given the numbers in my particular career field, it's not looking that bad for me. But that doesn't mean I'm not preparing for the worst.
Stay educated, stay up to speed, talk to your supervisors and pay attention to any and all updates that come down.
Also something to consider. I read this a couple of weeks ago and one you just happened to send it here in a note as well so it warrants mentioning:
http://www.stripes.com/news/serving.....ation-1.176622
Australia is offering jobs to US military members facing separation. More money to do something close to the job you do now and it is in Australia. Something to consider.
If there are any direction questions related to force shaping, I'll do my best to answer them. Since I'm also gazing down the barrel of this loaded gun, I've done my best to stay up to speed on the latest developments and check the numbers as often as they are updated.
Stay frosty, those of you still in and dealing with this.
~The NCOIC
NOTE: The deadline to apply for VSP is 31 March. If you do not VSP by that date and meet the criteria for separation, you WILL go before an ERB. Right now, if you go before an ERB, you should know NLT 16 August what your status is. If you do not get past the board and are selected for involuntary sep, the current stance is you will no longer be employed as of 1 Feb.
Another note: VSP is NOT a guarantee. You might submit an application and let the process play out. Just because put in for VSP does not mean you'll get it.
In light of this situation, the testing cycle for E5 for FY14 has been bumped up a month so that those facing a board might be spared if they get promoted. So if you're an E4, keep that in mind that if you're testing this year, the cycle has been advanced a month and it could be your golden ticket.
Your humble NCOIC happens to be on the list to VSP/ERB/INVOL. I'm taking my chances with the board but that is only because given the numbers in my particular career field, it's not looking that bad for me. But that doesn't mean I'm not preparing for the worst.
Stay educated, stay up to speed, talk to your supervisors and pay attention to any and all updates that come down.
Also something to consider. I read this a couple of weeks ago and one you just happened to send it here in a note as well so it warrants mentioning:
http://www.stripes.com/news/serving.....ation-1.176622
Australia is offering jobs to US military members facing separation. More money to do something close to the job you do now and it is in Australia. Something to consider.
If there are any direction questions related to force shaping, I'll do my best to answer them. Since I'm also gazing down the barrel of this loaded gun, I've done my best to stay up to speed on the latest developments and check the numbers as often as they are updated.
Stay frosty, those of you still in and dealing with this.
~The NCOIC
but i am not in a rank nor an AFSC that's getting cut... i hope everyone makes things work for them ;_;
The '06 force shaping targeted 40,000 airmen to free up the budget for Raptors. What is the reason and estimated numbers this time around?