[cynicom]

Eaqgle We had many that were not placeable after basic training. After APs, motor pool and cooks were filled there was no place for them.

[Eagle Eye]

Definately sounds Old Timey.

Don't know about today, but USAF was always a bit different in that they would write a contract for a career field instead of a specific MOS as did the Army and Navy.

And to write a contract for an MOS requires that there be qualifying scores and an opening in training school.