AF ROTC Field Training Advice

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Күн бұрын

Just some friendly advice from a former FTO.

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@garyodle5663 Жыл бұрын

I went through AFROTC back when the Earth was cooling in dinosaurs roamed the landscape: 1972. I did well enough to earn an AFROTC scholarship based on my performance there. Keys to success: Jump in with both feet and take everything seriously. Help others. Ask others for help. Get to know everybody in your flight and love them; those relationships will make all the difference in the world. If you make a mistake, own it and learn from it. Find fun in what you are doing; think of it as an adventure. When you feel like it is too hard and you aren't able to do it, comfort yourself with these words: "At least we aren't at Marine boot camp. That's REALLY hard." It puts it into perspective and, oddly enough, all of a sudden it doesn't seem so hard any more.

@jrobion Жыл бұрын

Thanks sir. That is great advice!

@badassoptic Жыл бұрын

After graduating from ROTC in 2014, then 4 years of active duty + getting older, here is what I have learned to accept. There are always someone that is naturally good with people, and there are people that others barely pay attention to, and they can't hold people's attention. 1. Don't compare yourself. 2. Control your mind and stop seeking approval from others deep down. 3. Don't try to be someone you're not, and this experience will be a repeated lesson for the rest of your life. There are plenty of introverts that do well in active duty. Many cadets show up to the training with issues in their lives while under stress, and you will get to know them towards the end. I say, don't focus too much on who ranks higher on the field training report, just have fun, connect with people, laugh and go home.

@AV4Life Жыл бұрын

I think I just stumbled upon gold. Credible source, to the point, with applicable advice. Thank you sir.

@antoinecharlesdegaulle580 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I am joining rotc this school year as a sophomore

@eyb0ss390 2 жыл бұрын

Camp shelby was a one time deal in 2021. It's back to Maxwell for the entire duration of FT in 2022 and forseable future. It went to camp shelby because a lot of cadets couldnt go to FT in 2020 due to covid and were deferred to 2021. So, in 2021, there was gonna be a lot more cadets than usual and Maxwell wasnt big enough for that, so they went to camp shelby which is much larger.

@jrobion 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the info. I retired the summer of 2020 so I knew 2021 FT was going to have to be a lot more cadets. Good to hear it's back to Maxwell.

@maxcorder2211 Жыл бұрын

I went from college to OCS to UPT. No field training.

@CassandraHedetniemi 2 жыл бұрын

Hello! I’m heading to FT this summer and i’m nervous a bit about PT. Any preparation tips?

@jrobion 2 жыл бұрын

Congrats! In the years I was at FT the cadets actually did very little PT. First off, we didn't do any PT at all until the PFA was done. Even then, it was pretty much the entire FT group formed up in the morning doing calisthenics at the same pace (counting). As you can imagine it takes some time getting 200+ cadets formed up so very little actually happened. I had to get 'special approval' to have my flight do a 3 mile run during our flight time. That being said, you do need to pass the PFA when you are there. Your PT program should have you in pretty good shape, but I would time myself for push-ups and sit-ups everyday. It doesn't take that long and it will help a lot. Your muscles will get used to the push-ups and sit-ups which will make it easier. I would also run at least 2 miles 3-4 times per week. The heat will get to you in Alabama and make you run slower so you need to run faster than than you think to prepare.

@stephen7125 Жыл бұрын

I have a question, I currently finish my bachelors but gpa is not too high. Can I still go to field training if I’m priority service and with a 2.8 Gpa? Or should I raise it to 3.0 at least.

@jrobion Жыл бұрын

Are you enrolled in AFROTC? You have to be enrolled in the AFROTC program to be able to go to field training. Your college's AFROTC cadre can answer questions for you also. As for your GPA, it depends on how your other factors are. Do you have a high AFOQT score? Is you PFA score above 95? You will also have a ranking among all the other cadets attending field training at your school. The minimum to qualify for field training typically is 2.5 so 2.8 isn't great, but you could still compete to see if you get a slot.

@PainInSTEM 2 жыл бұрын

I’m joining AROTC for college and I’m trying to figure out what exercises I should work on the most , what can I do to better myself for AROTC

@WackyWaffle0123 2 жыл бұрын

I’ve been told to just run and the basics. Push ups, sit ups, pull-ups etc… make sure you can run a mile and a half run in under 12 minutes

@PainInSTEM Жыл бұрын

@@WackyWaffle0123 I can run it now in 15.05

@WackyWaffle0123 Жыл бұрын

@@PainInSTEM alright just make sure to run faster to compete with others and exceed expectations. Don’t forget Max push-ups, pull-ups, and sit-ups in under 2 mins

@cadekoberg4914 2 жыл бұрын

Sir are you an Iowa Alum?

@jrobion 2 жыл бұрын

Yes, I am. Way back in 2003. You too?

@XxS1l3nTxa1Mx 2 жыл бұрын

How do you become a better leader?

@XxS1l3nTxa1Mx 2 жыл бұрын

Or a leader in general

@jrobion 2 жыл бұрын

That's a great question with not a simple answer. There are literally hundreds of books on the subject. My best advice would be to read some leadership strategies/theories/styles and decide on one that you think would fit you best. After that it is a lot of practice. First you have to have good follower-ship skills. You should look for opportunities to lead at any level. It could be your friends, co-workers or really anyone. Volunteer to lead a project and get experience leading on the tactical level. You will find out what works and what doesn't work. You need to be able to motivate people to achieve a goal which isn't easy. They say leadership is an art and not a science because there isn't one clear answer about how to become good leader. Try different leadership styles and see what works best for you. As you gain leadership experience you will begin to grow as a leader. That's about the best I can explain it.

@XxS1l3nTxa1Mx 2 жыл бұрын

@@jrobion thank you where can I find leadership styles

@jrobion 2 жыл бұрын

@@XxS1l3nTxa1Mx Here is a link to information on general leadership styles. www.imd.org/imd-reflections/reflection-page/leadership-styles/ Other than that there are 2 prominent leadership theory's that the AF uses for their officer training. 1. Situational Leadership - This means that leadership is dependent on the followers abilities. Info on this theory is here: www.verywellmind.com/what-is-the-situational-theory-of-leadership-2795321 2. Full range leadership model. This leadership model varies depending on the leaders ability to command. It ranges from laissez-faire to transformational leadership. Check it out here: www.leadershipahoy.com/full-range-leadership-model/

@jrobion 2 жыл бұрын

@@XxS1l3nTxa1Mx You can search online, but 2 of the big models we taught were the Full Range Leadership Model (www.leadershipahoy.com/full-range-leadership-model/) and the Situational Leadership Model (asana.com/resources/situational-leadership)

@billybob6604 2 жыл бұрын

max 2

@graceduke9467 2 жыл бұрын

Same!!

@maevehollyn3826 2 жыл бұрын

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@arianaz2591 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this video!!! I got Max 1 🫣

@alexmacdonald8642 2 жыл бұрын

Also going to Max 1!

@roanvadakan500 2 жыл бұрын

See y’all there

@jrobion 2 жыл бұрын

I think Max 1 is the best for a couple reasons. First off is you get it done with early and can enjoy your summer. The other benefit is the cadre that is there don't have things figured out yet so they won't really know what they are doing. This can be good for you. In 2016 I did the first 3 Max's and by the 3rd I finally had things figured out.