Want to Apply for OTS? Here's How to Do It (Civilian Version)

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This video describes what you can expect during your OTS application process. I go over the timeline of events from before recruiter contact until your package is sent to the board. This video is focused on civilian applicants, but has information for AD applicants as well.
Timestamps:
0:00 - Start
0:18 - Before You Apply
0:45 - OTS v ROTC v AFA
2:16 - Time Commitment
2:53 - Your Recruiter and YOU!
4:02 - Advice for Rated Applicants
4:57 - The Application Timeline
5:10 - AFOQT
5:50 - PCSM and TBAS
6:24 - Letters of Recommendation
6:48 - Resume and Personal Letter
7:24 - The Interview
7:49 - The Paperwork
8:09 - AF PFA
8:35 - Resource Recommendation
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Комментарии : 54

@kaylaenglish6414 Год назад

Thank you so much! I have recently been looking into becoming an officer once I complete my bachelor's degree! This really helps visualize the entire process and how I need to prepare. Great video!

@thecherishedlife 2 месяца назад

This was very helpful, thank you so much!

@rubencollazoiii 10 месяцев назад

I’m a junior year college student considering AF OTS or Navy OCS. This was such a helpful video for understanding OTS.

@ecclairmayo4153 9 месяцев назад

Thank you for this detailed and to-the-point video

@The0posthuma 4 месяца назад

Great vid man!

@hannibalthe1st565 4 месяца назад

Thank you for this! i'd rather enlist first and just prove myself! 2 years is forever!

@dlmarlow8089 8 месяцев назад

Hello! I have really appreciated all of your content and it has helped me tremendously in getting through the AFOQT and applying for an OTS Board. I am trying to enter as a husband and father of 2 as a USAF pilot and would love some insight into what work-family lifestyle has looked like from your perspective. Please let me know in what ways we could connect and discuss!

@timruskowski4923 Год назад

Thank you so much for this video! I’m currently looking to become a 2LT in a few years! Already have my bachelors degree, so there’s one box to check off.

@zeuskronos2018 Год назад

So you going straight to ots or you gonna enlist and commission.

@Jake-fe4uf Год назад

Man that's so long for OTS. I see why many just give in to go Army OCS. End up being a 1LT by that point and 2-3 years of your 20 done already. Also, it is extremely competitive to get into OTS here in the Southwest US. Couple non medical Officer slots basically with 100s applying.

@micosstar Месяц назад

came from youtube recommend after watching Jake Broe's video on air force ots application process!

@philspaseo2377 2 года назад

Is it possible to go straight to AFOQT before meps medical? Also I’m getting tossed around to get my application started, any advice for officer reserves ? Positions are rarely available and slim chances for non rated positions due to covid pullback. However I just want to start to take the AFOQT, my nearest officer recruiter is 120 miles away.

@keondw12 Год назад

Would you say it best to enlist then becoming an officer and to go from cilivan to officer?

@sebokfit7218 Год назад

Can you do one for current AD personnel. I currently have my bachelors

@RyGriff Год назад

I can’t thank you enough for this video. Congratulations on your pilot slot. I am 34 and pursuing OTS pretty aggressively. I hope it’s not too late for me and I can somehow receive a waiver. I am studying for the AFOQT and down about 25 pounds training physically. I am really thinking rated position but I know my age and having no prior military experience does not help my case. Any other tips for a guy my age trying to chase OTS?

@Aliveandfighting1 Год назад

I'm the Air Guard you can apply for officer each year you're in and can get commissioned so long as you can still serve 10 years as an officer. Basically that means so long as you have time to retire. Not that you have to serve that long, just could if you chose and they need you.

@RyGriff Год назад

@@Aliveandfighting1 thank you for the info. Definitely going to explore. Do they have strict age limits on pilot spots?

@Aliveandfighting1 Год назад

@@RyGriff Welcome. I'm not sure as for the pilot age except the fact that most positions are a bit more lax so long as you are squared away. Waivers are a factor regardless though.

@LeonorOchoa-hp4ws 9 месяцев назад

I’m 31 but will 32 this November. I hope I can make it to apply for a pilot position too.

@mawas6801 8 месяцев назад

Hope ur venture is successful

@martingreenberg870 11 месяцев назад

I attended AFROTC my freshman year in college. The unit closed and graduated without a commission. Couldn’t get accepted to OTS so went to graduate school in order to attend ROTC. I neither needed or wanted that degree. C’est la vie. Mask On Nurse Marty (Ret)

@samsungmotorsports9421 3 месяца назад

Hi sir, could you tell me at what age you passed your board and were shipped off to OTS ?

@chickio55 4 месяца назад

Are there any paths for noncitizens to OTS other than becoming a citizen?

@sloansizzle4023 9 месяцев назад

Help me figure out the age range. Everyone just glosses over it. I’ve done lots of research and can’t get a clear answer. I want to know exactly when the age cutoff applies. Before the pipeline begins, and after phase one and phase two?

@Scxxbs 11 месяцев назад

Im 23 I work in IT and compete in jiu jitsu and train every day with a 4 year BS and 3 letters of rec 2 from navy officers and im still worried I wont get in :/

@tmatt1999 Месяц назад

So the Airforce does not have an Officer Selection Officer like we do in the Marine Corps?

@jahelmedero9120 4 месяца назад

I’ve been trying to schedule for the TBAS but nobody gets back to me.

@yarogrigoriev1609 4 месяца назад

Rotc or ROTS 3-4 years. If you have some college exp it can be 3 years but if none then 4 years.

@browdiewilliams328 2 года назад

Do you know the chances of active duty personnel getting an OTS slot? Is it better than their civilian counter parts? Any information is welcome! I’m a current SrA looking to apply soo

@eliasbarry 2 года назад

According to a FOIA request, AD averages a slightly worse selection rate than civilians but not by much (~2-8%). The bigger problem is the hoops needed to jump through while on AD. That’s what makes the application process particularly difficult for AD.

@ordinaryopinion4081 Год назад

I have a degree and would like to join the military but my timeline doesn’t match up with OTS, so looks like I’ll be enlisting. Air Force!

@josephtotter7484 5 месяцев назад

That's why I enlisted first. The time it takes didn't work for me at the time. I went to OTS 4 years later. Honest I don't think I would have made it through OTS if I was not prior enlisted.

@lmbarnes3 2 года назад

I was told by recruiter they are not accepting applications for non rated persons for OTS. Since COVID. So the minimum is not the only thing, Air Force need is forefront.

@eliasbarry 2 года назад

It’s true that OTS is the “valve” of personnel for officers and that sometimes you have a 0% chance if there are no boards being conducted.

@unlisted8042 2 года назад

Do a video on being a pilot.

@eliasbarry Год назад

In the works!

@juanignaciocastro470 7 месяцев назад

Goodmorning! I am Argentine, a student of a degree in meteorology and currently taking the private airplane pilot course. I am interested in applying for OTS when I finish my bachelor's degree. Could you help me?

@FadeHook23 6 месяцев назад

You need to be American. One of the main hard requirements is being a citizen of the U.S.

@CarbonFiberProductions Месяц назад

You say they have lots of applicants and it’s competitive yet the recruiter gave me a phone call like minutes after I put my phone number 😂. How is OTS competitive again?

@panyasakkatas9900 Год назад

Hi bro i have a green card i can apply Air Force officer ots?

@312fit Год назад

No you must be a citizen

@alvinquirona4260 10 месяцев назад

so its they made it to 39 now instead of 35years old? nice nice good to know

@atlashums 11 месяцев назад

More than 100 airmen of color have bravely written to me with their HORROR stories dealing with racism, discrimination, bullying, sexual harassment and so much more. A book is on its way and I also plan on revealing full names and ranks to the news agencies. How dare you hurt the people of Puerto Rico and treat us like DOGS!? A1C Markivee - said the N word countless times in a PA office SSGT Horton - would also say the N word and very violent during PT trying to hurt the people he did not like. TSGT Robert Webb- tried to sexually molest me and another girl in my office. Senior Master SSGT Michael Jackson - knew all about these thing. Did nothing Major Brian Maguire - knew all these things, did nothing I finally reach out to MSGT Jones and OSI joins the fray! Your lead civilian in public affairs I caught him recording saying behind my back “he should just buy a woman’s magazine”. They send me to 3 mental faculties and wouldn’t you know…my testimony is invalid! Do NOT join the US Air Force IF you are a person of color.

@ecclairmayo4153 9 месяцев назад

This is my biggest fear and scared me away from joining

@de_lontekk8019 8 месяцев назад

Damn

@Robiwansenobi 11 месяцев назад

The only thing I’m missing to apply is my bachelors degree, which I’ll get in Spring 2024.

@santanaturner 11 дней назад

I just got my bachelors thinking about applying you still plan on it ? I might just get my masters and do Air Force rotc and spread out my masters 3 years bc my school will be free.

@Robiwansenobi 11 дней назад

@@santanaturner just graduated yesterday. Still planing on joining. I already have my AFOQT scores. I know someone who did their masters and ROTC for 3 years and it worked out well for them.

@santanaturner 11 дней назад

@@Robiwansenobi Congrats bro we did it. Thanks for letting me know that I will make it my goal in the next few months to find a school I can go to and talking to their Airforce rotc persons, my pops 100% so my school is free not really worried about that part I think it’s the best bet to just use all the resources I have before they’re gone. I’ll come back to this comment and lyk what I do good luck to you on your next steps in the future you’ll be successful.

@Robiwansenobi 11 дней назад

@@santanaturner indeed we did. Sounds good, good luck with everything. I’ll try to keep you posted on how things go with OTS

@outsid33 Год назад

Is it better to do rotc or go to ots after school? What is the % rate of acceptance from civilian world to ots?

@toffytofu3891 Год назад

Depends on the Position. But generally the acceptance rate is really low for OTS. ROTC is a lot more guaranteed, but it involves being in ROTC for 4 years. Depends what you want.