A female cousin of mine has been part of ASF. No doubt that being part of MOD, the rules and schedule is pretty strict. At any point of time, one could be thrown in any part of the country. In her time there wouldn't be any specific duty hours and asking for leave was just like a sin. Authority as an officer lies right within the premises of airport only. Females are mostly provided the facility of pick and drop too. Salaries are just reasonable. Despite all these odds, I would urge you to join IF you do not have any job at the momemnt and keep striving for better opportunity. Every dept has its own pros and cons. Nowhere you will find absolute power and money.