Earn an Air Force commission thru Officer Training School. (It’s WAY HARDER than you think!) 

When I went through, Covid was still happening and training was 7 1/2 weeks. I was in the Goldhawks squadron. Some controversial recommendations: 1) Before applying, work for a company or organization where you are in charge of something, or you work for someone who is a good leader. If you are coming in straight from school, try to at least have a part-time job. One of the best flight leaders was a sales supervisor of medical equipment and a team captain in hockey. 2) Be able to pass the PT test with a score of 90 prior to arrival. 3) Have a few thousand dollars in the checking account. 4) Keep the hotel receipt when you arrive at Maxwell. You can be reimbursed later on for expenses (including taxi) but need a receipt for costs that exceed $75. 5) Bring a pillow with you. Bring health supplements and elderberry too. 6) Have the correct mindset about becoming an officer. Keep in mind that you will be responsible for the enlisted under your command. Their lives could be made better or worse due to your actions. The last thing we need is another officer who treats their enlisted like garbage.

The hardest part of Air Force OTS? Getting selected to even go to OTS! I was enlisted prior AD, & ANG at the time I applied in 2018/2019/2020. Boards moved dates/canceled/only certain degrees could apply. Then 2020 Covid hit, and it was up in the air when boards would resume... Finally, at the end of 2020, I talked to a Navy Officer recruiter. From start to finish, I got commissioned in approx 8mos. Now I'm about to put on O2-E. I still love the Air Force, but it's known to many across all branches, they are not the most helpful or consistent with recruiting. The Air Force does have a decent quality of life, but the Army and Navy offer more opportunities to new or prior service members in Commissioning programs.

Looking to do OTS since my plan of going through college ROTC did not follow through. Watching this video really gives great insight and makes me remember my days in AFJROTC and how I would need to work on marching 😂 I got called out a lot during SLS. 🤦🏼‍♀️ thank you for the video!

I graduated from class 98-04. .. can't believe it was 24 year ago already! I was enlisted nearly 13 years before that. The worst part back then was, after hours and on weekends, the upper class was pretty much fully in charge. Like any college frat or similar environment, the power-trip/hazing increases until some sort of incident puts an end to it.

I graduated from OTS, class 84-13 at Medina Annex in San Antonio. My point of entry was the College Senior Engineers Program, where, we were enlisted our last year of college. Great program. Ended up retiring as a Major from the Air National Guard.

If you're a prior E out there about to go to OTS. You probably already know this but it's cake compared to BMT don't sweat it. For non-priors your mileage may vary, but it's still pretty easy just be passing the run before you go and there's a 99% chance you'll pass.

Good job gentlemen! I went through selection and commissioning in 1989 when still at Medina Annex (Lackland). I was a Squdron 8 Hoya! I've heard y'all still have the green rock with layers and layers of paint, no?

Thanks for providing this insight, very helpful. Currently in D&TF waiting for my ship date

I'm currently an active duty TSgt who was selected in January for OTS as an RPA pilot. I applied RPA only and it was my 4th application. I had a 95 pilot, 99 nav, graduated from the Rated Prep Program, and had a recommendation from the Commandant of USAFA. This was my third OTS application, 4th if you count my one SLECP application. One small correction the base education offices are no longer involved in the process. It's now a 100% applicant driven process. I've been really enjoying the CommissionEd videos and podcasts. Thanks for putting these together!

Hello, been listening to the podcast on Spotify. I'm an E heading to OTS this year so thanks for all the insight! Please try to get an interview a 21R officer for your show! I see interviews with every AFSC except that one! Thank you for the content.

The hardest part of OTS is getting in. I’ve heard selection rates as low as 20%.

Yea took me about 15mo to get sent to OTS 4 DAYS late into training. I missed all the days they taught military at military training. Went thru 5 recruiters virtually, being from AK, who never handed over my file or package. None of them ever handed me a 1 sheeter about what needed to be included in the package. Had to fly down to Washington state on my own dime to get my interview because they flaked on the phone interview, twice. When I got there, the Lt conducting it didn't even know I was coming and thought it was still a phone call. Was flabbergasted by my resume, slid it across the table and told me to 'circle the most impressive stuff so I can write bullets about you.' That was the whole interview. Had to go thru MEPS 6x (each time having to fly 400mi south to Anchorage and stay overnight, wake up at 4am to sit at MEPS for 5hrs and wait for a 2min assessment), and they almost had me swear in as an enlisted MARINE, when I had the color-coded nametag as AF Officer and I told them that, but that made me a difficult candidate. Once my package was finally submitted to the board, I ended up being picked up on that board, and headed out to OTS with almost ~80% prior-enlisted and 4days late to catch up. Yes, you have to be persistent. Capt/14N

Maybe y'all can touch on the specifics of how daily OTS training reveals the true character of the cadet through things like Flicker Ball, Crunch week, group exercises, etc., why and what this provides by way of insights on the man or woman for the Cadre.

Turn the music off, or way down please. I don’t want to feel like I’m at a rave during an informative video.

Applying for AF OTS as civilan during covid times was a waste of time. Put all that time and effort for board dates to be push to later date only to be told last minute boards are canceled once again. They knew after taking AF academy and AFROTC applicants that there weren't going to be hardly any spots left for civilans. Stop wasting people's time.

What does the conduct of those working in the commission pipeline say about how the Air Force generally operates? I interviewed in San Antonio 2018, and I'm a professional, so naturally I arrived 10 minutes early. The captain made me wait in the lobby for almost 90 minutes before she came out to get me. In the private sector that's a huge red flag - it highlights incompetence and a lack of respect. I couldn't help but think, is this a test? Am I supposed to go knocking and make acquaintance and ask to meet her? A few weeks later I'm at MEPS to take the AFOQT, I'm instructed to be there at 530. We sat there for 2 hours before they came to get us and put us in a hallway outside the test center. At our desks, we waited another 45 minutes to get the tests. Again, competence and respect. Is this how a functioning military is supposed to operate? I would be honored and proud to serve, but I already love my job and would regret wasting my life away in bureaucracy. I think it would be great if the military drastically reduced it's headcount, transformed itself into a high quality production, and paid for the right talent.

Do you have a video where you go over what ROTC is an how it differs from OTC?

Can you touch base on the guard/reserve aspect of OTS? From my understanding, you need to meet the basic requirements for a package, but you apply to the squadrons that are hiring? How competitive is this? Are there hundreds of applicants for a few openings?

"Be given a commision through AFROTC, is WAY easier than you think"

Hi! I am a BSN RN and have already been in contact with a recruiter. I was wondering if things are different in application or processing for those in medical field? I'm specifically an operating room RN and have some experience with army ROTC. Thanks!

I'm a junior in college currently about to get my bachelor's soon. What do I need to do between right now and getting my degree? I've already started weight training to get in better physical condition.

How does job selection work as an officer in the af

Can you make a video about what the process would be like for enlisted airman looking to transition?

I just graduated college with a double major in public relations and American studies. I was interested in becoming an Air Force public affairs officer and applying for ots. What do I need to do now to be ready and who should I talk to?

4:19 This is NOT like your traditional recruiting stereotype of quota chasers who are easy to find and are very intent on recruiting as many people as possible. OTS is the last stop shop to fill whatever officer billets haven't already been filled by USAFA and ROTC, so the supply of billets is much lower so if you aren't willing to put in the work for it, the recruiters will not care.

When do we know how long is going to be the OTS because I heard y’all saying that it could be from 6 to 9 weeks? And other question if it’s not a problem, how different could be the process if you are a prior service?

I have 4 years prior military experience. I am planning on getting my bachelor's and it sounds to me like rotc will give the best chance to become an officer. How long would I be required to be in rotc as a veteran?

Ima a freshman in college and I was wondering if there’s any advice or anything that I should try to prepare for.

As an enlisted wanting to commission later on, would it be better to do ROTC through college or go to the CCAF for OTS?

I’m thinking about the Air Force after college.I have absolutely no military experience at all.I will be graduating with a bachelors in criminal Justice?Is there a chance I will get accepted to ots or will I be recommended to go through basic instead?

My dad is retired Air Force and I wanted to join, like you said "the long line of blue", but as an officer. So i already my bachelor's degree, and i knew they had different recuiters, but should i go thru the ots, or is joining as a higher rank enlisted and then transitioning to officer a better route?

Is there an Expiration on the AFOQT? I took it back in 2019 just wandering if it is still valid.

I'm a BSN RN but really interested in going in as an officer for intelligence maybe cyber security. No I don't have any prior enlisted service or non-medical specialty... What do you think my chances are and what do I do to improve them?

I am a senior in college . My college did not offer AirforceROTC . I plan to graduate in December and plan to use my degrees to become an officer . What should I do before OCS ? Should I get started with a recruiter now ?

I’m going through the ROTC route, but I was always interested in how OTS works.

I'm looking to try to go in OTS after I get my degree in computer science. I have been diagnosed ADHD and take Adderall(not planning on using it after college) will this affect my chances?

As a civilian trying to go the PTS route, what are they looking for and what makes you more competitive?

I’m an RN BSN, hoping to apply to OTS but for AF Reserves. Does applying to be a reservists lessen my chances to get accepted? Is the AF nurse demand high enough for that to be an advantage to being accepted?

I am active duty enlisted right now on my first contract, I complete my degree in the spring, is taking ROTC out of the picture at this point? Could I continue taking ROTC classes past graduation to become an officer, or is OTS my only option at this point?

if you already have a degree can u still go through rotc program for masters etc and apply for officer that way?

I am currently in my 3rd year at college and plan to apply fro OTS when I graduate in 2024. Would you be able to share any advice to get me prepared for OTS?

Also... I'll have my engineering degree at 30. Prior enlisted. Can 100 the PT test. Is an age waiver likely?

How difficult is it to through OTS through the reserve or guard if you are already enlisted through them? Is it pretty much guaranteed, rare, or highly varies?

hey i’m currently finishing my second year of college and my school does not offer afrotc. i want to start the ots application process when i finish my 2nd to last semester of college but i can’t find a link to air force officer recruiters anywhere. can you help me by giving me a link so i can contact the nearest af officer recruiter to me? thanks

I’m already enlisted (marines) thought about how’s the process for enlisted

If you're former active 9yrs and presently AF reserve 4yrs is OTS shorter or same length? Thanks in advance

Do all graduation ceremonies end with f-15s flyover? I've looked at several videos and this is the only one I see that has that

Is there a way to ensure/guarantee a pilot slot before applying or comitting to OTS?

Can army soldiers commission into the Airforce through a program?

When do you pick your job? Is it guaranteed?

Hello, I am a nurse in Brazil in a few months I will get my green card to work in the USA, I wanted to know with the GC can I be a military nurse in the Reserve Air Force?

its December 28th, 2023. How competitive is OTS right now?

Does anyone know the age limit and if you can earn an age waiver?

I’m currently Army guard and just graduated with my bachelors. I’ve been studying for the AFOQT but not ready to take it quite yet. I know the process is long as you said but I do not want to wait long to get my career going…. Would it be beneficial for me to switch to enlisted active AF for the time being while putting my packet in for OTS? The other thing is if i don’t get selected for OTS i plan to try for OCS but if i enlist in the AF while attempting to get picked up for OTS, that would be a lot for me to switch BACK over to army! Sorry this is a lot just looking for your two cents! Thank you so much!

Any info on becoming on officer but through the Air Guard?

What rank does one commission at if they have 9yrs prior enlistment time? Thanks

I have a letter of apology from the Air Force for not accepting me into OTS due to the reduction of force after the Vietnam War.

What's the rate for engineers?

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I’m going to need say something. You said people when 99% of Air Force offered selected are white. As a black women I was very consistent but because they knew I was a black women they did ignore my text for two months. That’s weird when I have been consistent but okay whatever. They need to change that number. Your video is during the pandemic. Most offices are closed even now