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Hey Guys

I have an interview scheduled in the next couple of weeks. This is my first kind of military related interview so I really don't know what to expect am I overthinking it? What kind of questions should I prepare for and any other pointers? I am the first in my family to consider going into the military so I don't really have people I can ask about this.

Good morning all - curious if anyone else's board date changed again? Initially mine was May '27, then pushed back to Jan '28. I logged in Mon morning and saw it was changed again, now to Jan '27!! I am scheduled to take the AFOQT at the end of this month. I called my recruiter as soon as I saw the change and he said there were a multitude of reasons that could have happened (need for officers, high demand jobs, etc) and that if I can get everything submitted by Dec I would be able to have my package reviewed at the January board. I am kind of in shock, but also not wanting to get my hopes up as I'm not sure the likelihood of having everything completed in time. Obviously it would be amazing to not have to wait until January 2028, but I was not anticipating it potentially happening in just a few months either.

I will also add that when I initially submitted my application I received the "fast track" notification, so unsure if that has anything to do with it. Essentially my recruiter told me - if my board date was changed, it was for a reason, he just does not have access to that information.

Welp, at least i tried. A year and a half of dealing with a recruiter who only works a couple of days a month. Got selected in july and was told today my medical waiver was denied with no chance of appeal. Unfortunate. Good luck to all of you future leaders!!

Hello all,

I was thankfully picked up for OTS as a CSO. I had a strong preference to be an RPA, but am thankful to get selected for anything.

With that in mind, what are the possibilities of finding a back door into the RPA field. I have not yet finished all the medical screenings, but things are on track to start OTS next year.

I am looking for any possibilities to switch before going to OTS. I also wanted to know if there are any chances after the fact.

Thanks!

I’m currently a Reservist with a contract ending February 2027. I understand a conditional release is normally required to apply for AD OTS while still in the Reserves, but my situation is a little different.
I originally planned to apply for the May 2027 board, after my contract ended. With the new board schedule, I now have to apply in January 2027 or else I’m stuck waiting til 2028. Results wouldn’t come out until late March, and OTS wouldn’t start until after July, both well after my contract expires.
My conditional release was denied last summer due to manning deficiencies and while I understand the requirement, I don’t really understand its purpose in my situation since I’d already be out before selection results are even released.
AFRS and recruiter say it’s required but I can’t find anything in the DAFMAN that states it being needed for any other reason than to transfer components, but I’ll already be out at that point. The specific verbiage says to attach a 368 or 1288 “as appropriate” but I don’t know how this would be appropriate for my situation. They say my package can’t even be considered without the 368 attached. My last 368 took 8 months and there’s no way I can process another one before the board.
I have my entire application package ready to go and may now have to wait another full year to apply because of this technicality.
Has anyone been in a similar situation or found a way to navigate this?

Is anyone else having an issue checking their PCSM score? I have my TBAS tomorrow and have heard many people having issues getting their scores back. Is anyone able to check their scores now?