I was required with another guy to take a Morse Code test while in AF Basic. Why was that, I thought Morse was obsolete. Also a language test.

Same reason the Navy wants everyone to go into nuclear propulsion... difficult to fill MOS's (specialty code) are pushed hard. I had to take a language test in basic even though I was not in language MOS. They hope they find an untapped ability and then try to convince you to change your MOS now that they have you by the balls!

Thanks, interesting.

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"with another guy"

They spotted you as a homo. Expect a nighttime visit from your sergeant.

former airman from Lackland Wrote:
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> I was required with another guy to take a Morse
> Code test while in AF Basic. Why was that, I
> thought Morse was obsolete. Also a language test.

...See Independence Day. If you don't know Morse you can't kill the Aliens

Everyone should know the Morse Code, sign language and at least one other language.

They wanted to see if you knew anything.

98J Wrote:
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> Same reason the Navy wants everyone to go into
> nuclear propulsion... difficult to fill MOS's
> (specialty code) are pushed hard. I had to take a
> language test in basic even though I was not in
> language MOS. They hope they find an untapped
> ability and then try to convince you to change
> your MOS now that they have you by the balls!


you seem very smart

Johnny cash was an Air Force Morse Code Intercept Operator who listened to the Soviets. Did you have to audition for guitar player and singer too?

that job in particular will give you Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, the touch is almost miniscule, far less than the thumb on the mouse.