Smack-Meier
USAF Pilot
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Smack-Meier replied to the discussion Roll call in the forum Air Force 3 weeks ago
CGOM
To pile-on to Huskys great advice, here is the most common refrain I have heard from units regarding informal/formal events with UPT candidates: “This dude just wasn’t authentic”. A crowd like you’re describing isn’t really out to evaluate you, but get to know you a bit. Don’t tell people what you think they want to hear, just be yourself.…
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Reply to 123rd FS Application date question
Rowan,
Digging a bit on the 142d Wg site, it looks like 1 Oct is when you can submit applications; up until 1 Nov. Luckily, they are accepting apps through MilRecruiter so you can work on it early. The POC for the board for further questions is 142.WG.123.FS.UPT.HB@us.af.mil
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Smack-Meier posted an update 4 weeks ago
BD Crew,
Join me tomorrow, 19 May, at 8 pm EST to talk all things related to Large Force Employment (Red Flag, etc). It will be open forum and super informal, so come with any and all questions. We will talk prep, employment, social activities, daily schedule, and some of the best/worst moments I have had in both US and lots of…
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Reply to UPT General Discussion-All questions UPT through RTU
Cage,
Quick update: Holloman AFB is the primary for F-16 FTU. Highest likelihood for assignment. Luke AFB is now fully out of the F-16 (USAF) game. There are no more TX/FTU there, just the RSAF squadron who is posturing for a move to Ft Smith, AR. Kelly is now running 2x FTU per year. Tucson is still also running an FTU.
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Smack-Meier posted an update 5 weeks ago
Pretty good writeup on a new radar system for the joint force. For the Marines (an expeditionary force) and increasingly the USAF (doing ACE) having a solid air defense and ATC radar is essential. This new system combines these, plus artillery counter-battery cueing, on a 360 degree scope. Basically a one-stop-shop for controlling and…
defensenews.com
Marines more than halfway through fielding of new 360-degree radar
More than half of the 60 systems have been received.
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Smack-Meier posted an update 5 weeks ago
Lots of things shaking up in the USAF tactical community! Several changes that may absolutely affect BogiDopers in the future as USAF pilots. The E-7 Wedgetail begins integrated test between the USAF and the RAAF. Maybe this fast-tracks US Wedgetails? The EA-37 Compass Call II first flew with a USAF unit this week. More open cockpits! Korean…
af.mil
Around the Air Force: Wedgetail Collaboration, Aerial Networking, Super Squadron Test
In this week’s look Around the Air Force, trilateral collaboration streamlines certification for the E-7A Wedgetail aircraft, aerial networking capability completes flight testing for improved C3BM,
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Smack-Meier replied to the discussion The Small (UAS) Problem in the forum General Discussion 5 weeks ago
Reply to The Small (UAS) Problem
Biggs, great question about sUAS and the challenge/opportunity that they present. As for the USAF utilizing a new sUAS pipeline? Wild idea! But maybe more opportunities to fly. The WoR article does a great job of laying out how small, inexpensive, and ubiquitous drones change the game. I have been looking at this problem form many…
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Smack-Meier posted an update 6 weeks ago
Break right! Merged hostile drone boat?!
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Smack-Meier posted an update 6 weeks ago
Great news for the F-35 community. Marines have successfully flown the UK-based Meteor missile on their F-35B. The meteor is an advanced, long-range air-to-air missile already integrated on allied platforms. This combined testing shows us several things. The US and UK are testing weapons jointly to use on a common platform. This means we might…
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Smack-Meier posted an update 6 weeks ago
Globally-minded BD Crew,
Things are heating up in Kashmir! India and Pakistan are back at it with fresh feuds heating up in Kashmir after a terror attack in the region last week. This is the latest in a long history of border disputes. But it matters to present and future tacticians for a couple reasons: 1.) Nukes are involved on both sides 2.)…
aljazeera.com
India and Pakistan near strategic standoff after Pahalgam attack in Kashmir
Tensions have escalated between the two nuclear powers following Tuesday’s attack on tourists in Indian Kashmir.
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