All the pilots that have joined my squadron have been in the Marine Corps for about four years when they've checked in, which includes everything from OCS (Officers Candidate School) through their final flight school. Maybe they've got a longer commitment than other branches.jdub said:The current AF pilot training commitment is 10 years after you complete pilot training and pilot training lasts a year. Effectively, you sign up for 11 years when you accept a pilot training slot. There is no 15 year commitment that I'm aware of...either your Captain is confused (he added his pilot commitment to his initial one) or he spent several years in another job before going to pilot training; the 11 years takes him to the 15 year career point.
I don't think anyone is confused, it just may be that some people are acting as if they know slightly more than they may know, in all actuality. I haven't yet ruled that out.