Can anyone answer these questions about Space Force?

1SG Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 09 Aug 2018 16:39:49 -0400

1. What kind of rank structure... Air Force-like, or Navy - like.

2. Will members have to travel Space - A?

3. What will the duty uniform look like, and should they go ahead and start planning the inevitable change in pattern or color now to be ahead of the game

4. Will potential officers be called Space Cadets?

5. How will lieutenants handle land nav in 3 dimensions instead of 2?

Response by Lt Col Charlie Brown made Aug 9 at 2018 4:43 PM

Lt Col Charlie Brown — Thu, 09 Aug 2018 16:43:51 -0400

Since our President has decided it will be a separate service from the AF, I suggest we compromise with Navy enlisted rank and AF officer rank

Response by SSG Ed Mikus made Aug 9 at 2018 4:46 PM

SSG Ed Mikus — Thu, 09 Aug 2018 16:46:16 -0400

1. Navy
2. I hope not
3. They should copy the Army
4. Why not
5. Maybe we should recruit extra lieutenants...

Response by CW5 Jack Cardwell made Aug 9 at 2018 4:47 PM

CW5 Jack Cardwell — Thu, 09 Aug 2018 16:47:22 -0400

The rank will be Star Trek based.

Response by SGT David A. 'Cowboy' Groth made Aug 9 at 2018 4:48 PM

SGT David A. 'Cowboy' Groth — Thu, 09 Aug 2018 16:48:49 -0400

roflh.

Response by SGT Tony Clifford made Aug 9 at 2018 5:05 PM

SGT Tony Clifford — Thu, 09 Aug 2018 17:05:52 -0400

1. Yes.

2. Well, it is the military.

3. I'm thinking something tasteful befitting any chapter of the Adeptus Astartes (except ultra marines. They look like roided out smurfs).

4. Naturally.

5. I'd assume tethering them to the nearest E7 would probably work.

Response by TSgt David L. made Aug 9 at 2018 6:27 PM

TSgt David L. — Thu, 09 Aug 2018 18:27:59 -0400

Here is the inevitable uniform! LMAO

Structure? I figured they would follow the Space Marine Halo example.
"Space" A, eh!
Space Cadets. Aren't they now?!
Land Nav! I think the series/movie "Lost in Space" answers that one. Playing Pink Floyd "Dark Side of the Moon"! Hahaha

All to funny!

Response by Lt Col Jim Coe made Aug 9 at 2018 6:36 PM

Lt Col Jim Coe — Thu, 09 Aug 2018 18:36:36 -0400

Somewhat serious answers:
1. Probably follow Air Fore structure as the Air Force followed its parent, the Army. Hopefully they will have the good sense to make an E-4 a junior NCO.
2. Sure. The Space Force personnel will mostly operate on the Earth and control space weapons remotely. Some may travel into Space. Someday we will be able to travel Space-A to nearby planets.
3. Too early to tell. Many Congressional and Political hurdles to get past before we worry about uniforms. No doubt Star Trek will influence the uniform choices.
4. Probably by everybody except the formal Space Academy personnel.
5. Pilots learn to navigate in 3 dimensions. Drone pilots navigate in three dimensions from long distance--possibly more difficult than doing it in the aircraft. I don't see why it should be a problem for people operating in space. Space shuttle pilots did it.

Response by MSG Danny Mathers made Aug 9 at 2018 6:38 PM

MSG Danny Mathers — Thu, 09 Aug 2018 18:38:43 -0400

Earring in morning formation. I yoked it out and the dumb ass private went to the 1SG & CO to complain. He ended up with a formal counseling statement from me and an Article 15 from the Company Commander. This was 1975. I later recommended him for chaptering out after the 2nd couseling statement for being late for movement. He left Germany a PV2 and a not so honorable discharge.

Response by MSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 9 at 2018 7:13 PM

MSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 09 Aug 2018 19:13:10 -0400

I am kinda partial to the classic BSG uniforms and the 80s hair.

https://www.military.com/undertheradar/2018/06/18/hey-space-force-we-found-your-uniform.html

Hey Space Force, We Found Your Uniform!

We've created a handy cheat sheet for the Pentagon officials tasked with coming up with the Space Force's basic military branding tool, the uniform.

Response by SSG Warren Swan made Aug 9 at 2018 8:50 PM

SSG Warren Swan — Thu, 09 Aug 2018 20:50:33 -0400

1. My guess would be like the Coast Guard
2. Good question. Can they be bumped if they’re in space? Could you imagine submitting a TRIPS report to 1SG for leave? “Are you flying more than 8hrs without a break”? “Are you planning on taking breaks”? How would you do a risk assessment?
3. Well the AF duty uniform is normally 5.11 shorts, flip flops, a loud print polo, and “operator glasses”, so I don’t see much deviation from that.
4. What would be “academy life” be like? Just say it out loud “I’m in charge of the Corps of Space Cadets”....when it sinks in, check yourself for pissing on yourself while laughing, and make sure your back last area is clear of brown debris. You might’ve sharted while laughing
5. Well the Pentagon just banned GPS, so maybe how in the cosmos will they be able to find themselves in space? It’s not like you can “terrain associate”.

I got a few questions:
1. How would they take a PT test in space? Tie em to a treadmill and say go? In space you get shorter, so how would it work out if on earth you’re 74in tall, yet when you do your weigh in in space, you’re now 69in tall? Would you still get flagged?
2. Will Iron Man type suits be issued out of CIF, and how will you ensure it’s clean enough for turn in? Will CIF be their usual dicheaded selves even up there?
3. If CSM won’t let you walk on the grass on earth, will he raise all hell for walking on the moon?
4. Will we finally be able to see SPC’s and Warrant Officers in space, or will both invent their own cloaking (aka shamming) devices?
5. Will being stationed in space instantly result in you getting BAH (even though you’re on a starship), BAS or meal card, Can it be command sponsored?

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 9 at 2018 10:47 PM

MSG Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 09 Aug 2018 22:47:26 -0400

1. Star Trek: Original Series answered that question. Will be Navy format.

2. They can travel Space-A (I saw what you did there) as long as their DS (Department of Space) Form 31 is filled out properly, and approved prior to travel.

3. Don't worry about this as there will probably be at least 30 more changes before the official Space Force uniforms are even field tested.

4. Probably, although I prefer the term "Galactics"

5. Worse.

Response by A1C Tim Rohrer made Sep 20 at 2020 4:46 PM

A1C Tim Rohrer — Sun, 20 Sep 2020 16:46:18 -0400

Let space X Elon make the uniform