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Applying as a chaplain but would be interested in others experience, especially those who had to apply for waivers. Thx!

Quick question for priors, I was just notified I would be going to OTS in a few weeks and part of the requirement is for IMR to be green and have a 422. I am at a GSU and my civilian doctor doesn’t have appointments until after I start OTS, so I may not have both tasks done. I did complete a flight physical but my IMR isn’t updated (still yellow) even though my labs and dental are up to date from when I went to wright-pat. Anyone ever experience this and was it an issue not having the 422 or being green? Any advice is appreciated

If you’re applying for the 27OTS01 and you’re AF active duty… what have you completed already and what is taking you the longest time to get done?

My commander is taking 2+ weeks now to sing the interview sheet which my medical group will accept to get me the medical clearance AF form 422. I prepared the memorandum for the background check for my commander over a week ago now and he still didn’t send it. I got with him today to go over the deadlines and he said “we still have time”… deadline to get the AFCEP request is October 30.

It’s all up to my leadership now to route the paperwork and I’m stressing about now meeting the deadlines.

Taking into account the purported 90%+ selection rate between USAF and USSF for 26OTS3, how are we feeling about 2027's selection rates?

I was told at a commissioning briefing last summer that recruiters were expecting numbers to be very high for 26OTS3. I'm hoping that the trend continues for a few more boards.

I am curious what my nursing degree can do for me. This is my second degree as first degree was a 3.0 computer science and I’m current enlisted service member on the guard side. I’m pursuing a nursing with a better gpa, can I leverage the nursing degree to apply for an Officer position? Please advise

Good afternoon.

First a little background:

I am currently an active duty enlisted that will have 3 years in my belt this november.

I joined very late (33 years old) and will be turning 37 this December.

I have around 27 college credits.

Question:

I want to study aeronautics or its relevant engineering degree. Will it be possible to graduate and submit a package before I turn 40? I know I might only be able to turn in one package but even that is ok for me.

I also have an interest in nursing. Will it be better for me to focus on the nursing route instead because of the higher age limit?

Thank you for all your help

I’m leaving in a week. What academic subjects should I be studying for the tests? What kind of subjects should I focus on? I already know that the Air Force Creed, Air Force song, and the PT test are the main things to prepare for before I go.

Please let me know what went on, if comfortable, if this applies to you. What advice do you have based on your story? I welcome individual DM’s as well.

Hello, I'm 25 years old and interested in both of these routes as a pilot and just started the process these past couple months. I know both routes are extremely competitive, though I've heard Guard/Reserve is probably even more competitive than AD for OTS candidates. I feel like I have a competitive resume on paper. For reference, here are some of my figures on paper:

AFIOQT: 97/85/95/82/74/80. PCSM of 99 w/ almost 900 flight hours. Aviation degree w/ 3.84 GPA. Currently a CFI/CFI-I with my commercial multi certificate as well.

However, people keep saying you have to rush individual guard/reserve units and have a good personality to be considered. I personally don't have a very outgoing, charismatic persona. I'm much more reserved and introverted and prefer a small circle of friends and I fear I may struggle in a "rushing" environment where I may have to play personality games.

For anyone who has gone through the rushing phase of guard/reserve, do you think it's worth attempting to rush or would I be wasting my time? I am also very much considering active duty and I know you don't have to rush for that, so I was thinking that may be more suitable for my personally. Any insight is greatly appreciated!

Starting soon and just finished note taker. Just curious how hard those two tests are.

Hello everyone,

I am 27 and looking to towards wanting to become an officer. I do have a few worries one being my GPA. I finished school with a 2.5 with a degree as a professional pilot. I wish back then I cared more about it but I have done plenty of growing up since then. Anyways I have a degree in professional pilot with private, commercial single/ multi engine, instrument, and cfi certificates and over 300 hours of experience flying. If I do well on my AFOQT do I have any chance in being able to join or is it out of the question due to gpa?

I am curious if anybody knows how the fitness testing works at OTS for prior service. I am currently active duty enlisted and I am looking at applying for OTS within the next year. I currently do the alternates when I do my fitness tests and I pass with high 80s-92 every time. I tried the standard components again for the first time in a couple of years and I was not able to score as high as I needed to get a good enough score on the PFA, I am wondering if that will have an impact on me at OTS if I get selected since I currently only do the alternate components. Any information is greatly appreciated!

Can any recent grads give me an overview of the DFAC procedures? Especially the first day (and any tips)? It’s hard to understand via just the SPINS.

Im just curious. I know the typical “the air force offers better quality of life” answer. For those of you who really compared everything about different branches, I want to know why you chose the air force.

I put on SrA next year and am also slated to PCS. My career field has gone downhill with a 1.99% promotion rate to staff this year, and according to the CFM, it's also being downsized.

My ultimate goal is to commission through OTS, but I don’t have the means to palace chase/front and do ROTC instead.

Given that, should I apply for a special duty like recruiting? Or what other special duties or alternative paths are recommended for someone trying to commission from active duty?

For those who are currently or have been recruiters, what are some cool or interesting places you've recruited out of?

Good evening,

Before I list my credentials and experience, I understand this varies by year, and I have seen posts that state that FY24 and FY25 ramped up on available positions for OTS slots. I also received information from a recruiter that this is the year to apply because there are even more slots available (I don't know if this is accurate information).

Education:

• B.S. Cybersecurity and Information Assurance (WGU, so 3.0 GPA)
• M.S. Cybersecurity and Information Assurance (Also WGU)
• Currently enrolled in a Doctor of Computer Science program with a focus on cybersecurity (Currently 4.0)

Certification:

• Sec+
• A+
• Network+
• CySA+
• Pentest+
• SSCP
• CISSP

Job Experience:

• Currently in the Air Force Reserve as a cyber operator; current rank is E5.
• Network Forensics Operator (2023 - Present)
• Senior Security Analyst (2022 - 2023, Contract)
• Real-Time Analyst (2021 - 2022, Contract)
• IT Help Desk (2019 - 2021)

I took the AFOQT, and I wasn't too happy with the results. Leadership told me to go ahead and apply and see, so I am currently in that process.

AFOQT Score:

• Pilot: 39
• CSO: 47
• ABM: 41
• Acad Aptitude: 41
• Verbal: 60
• Quantitative: 29

If anybody could please provide any feedback on how competitive this may seem, that would be greatly appreciated. Also, I understand leadership skills and experience are considered during the interview process. I am currently noting down what is worth talking about, and I am looking into what skills I have personally that would pertain to being a leader.

(I am applying for an active duty position)