Question for ANG pilots...

BlueStreak · June 13th, 2003, 20:35

I've got a question for all current and former ANG pilots (or I guess active duty too). I am looking into the possibility of competing for a UPT pilot slot with an ANG unit. I know that the training will take me away from home for quite some time (for a couple years in the beginning at least) and was wondering if any of you ANG pilots had a serious relationship before heading off to AMS and UPT. I am just wondering if there is any possible way to keep a relationship alive while away at training. I know it isn't something that can be easily done but I thought I would ask if anyone had any experience in this situation. Is it possible for g/f's to live with you on base during training? Can you live off base? Are there any breaks during the initial 52 week training? Just wondering, thanks for your opinions.

Eagle · June 14th, 2003, 05:42

this topic (while not military specific) has come up oftern in the Family Life section.

the reasons for being aprt are always different but the advise is always the same.

But I have never heard of any military base that allowed you to bring along a GF.

MikeD · June 14th, 2003, 10:57

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Is it possible for g/f's to live with you on base during training? Can you live off base? Are there any breaks during the initial 52 week training? Just wondering, thanks for your opinions.

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Only dependants can live in base family housing with you; if single, you'll most likely be in a dorm.

Christmas break for something like a week, if I remember correctly.

Just remember, at UPT your mind's gotta be in the game. The program is pretty fast and furious, and if you fall behind due to worrying about other things, it isn't easy to catch up.....and it's a one shot in a lifetime deal.

BlueStreak · June 15th, 2003, 21:49

Thanks for the advice guys!

Skeeter · June 21st, 2003, 14:28

I do believe that there are no spouses allowed either. At UPT or basic.

sbav8r · June 21st, 2003, 15:36

He wouldn't attend basic, that is for elistment. He would attend OTS, and no your wife cannot go. UPT however, you can have her along.

June 13th, 2003, 20:35	#1
BlueStreak Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: MI Posts: 197	Question for ANG pilots... I've got a question for all current and former ANG pilots (or I guess active duty too). I am looking into the possibility of competing for a UPT pilot slot with an ANG unit. I know that the training will take me away from home for quite some time (for a couple years in the beginning at least) and was wondering if any of you ANG pilots had a serious relationship before heading off to AMS and UPT. I am just wondering if there is any possible way to keep a relationship alive while away at training. I know it isn't something that can be easily done but I thought I would ask if anyone had any experience in this situation. Is it possible for g/f's to live with you on base during training? Can you live off base? Are there any breaks during the initial 52 week training? Just wondering, thanks for your opinions.

June 14th, 2003, 05:42	#2
Eagle Banned Join Date: Oct 2000 Posts: 1,272	Re: Question for ANG pilots... this topic (while not military specific) has come up oftern in the Family Life section. the reasons for being aprt are always different but the advise is always the same. But I have never heard of any military base that allowed you to bring along a GF.

June 14th, 2003, 10:57	#3
MikeD Administrator Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Pinal Airpark Posts: 6,897	Re: Question for ANG pilots... [ QUOTE ] Is it possible for g/f's to live with you on base during training? Can you live off base? Are there any breaks during the initial 52 week training? Just wondering, thanks for your opinions. [/ QUOTE ] Only dependants can live in base family housing with you; if single, you'll most likely be in a dorm. Christmas break for something like a week, if I remember correctly. Just remember, at UPT your mind's gotta be in the game. The program is pretty fast and furious, and if you fall behind due to worrying about other things, it isn't easy to catch up.....and it's a one shot in a lifetime deal.

June 15th, 2003, 21:49	#4
BlueStreak Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: MI Posts: 197	Re: Question for ANG pilots... Thanks for the advice guys!

June 21st, 2003, 14:28	#5
Skeeter Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Sacto, CA Posts: 100	Re: Question for ANG pilots... I do believe that there are no spouses allowed either. At UPT or basic.

June 21st, 2003, 15:36	#6
sbav8r Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Santa Barbara, CA Posts: 195	Re: Question for ANG pilots... He wouldn't attend basic, that is for elistment. He would attend OTS, and no your wife cannot go. UPT however, you can have her along.

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