Air Force Officer Selection Board Advice and Tips!!

[@V1Speed360]

Yep, you got this on the spot. Obviously by the time you have made it to the board its crunch time and a lot of people are not used to this style of interview. Prior enlisted members get the benefit of some knowledge of what to expect coming into the interview but the fact is the officers are not biased towards your dress uniform over the College student sitting before them. It is all how you carry yourself. Even how you walk into the room and sit down is all being graded. If I can give one piece of advise it would be to find someone to help you with a mock interview.. either a recruiter or even family members. Have them film you so you can look at the things that you're doing. Nervous ticks, or saying umm, or ahhh. Speak clearly, confidently, and if you don't have the answer to a question or fumble a question just simply say. Sir/Maam- I don't have that answer at this time but I will work to find that answer for future reference moving forward. idk just my two cents.

[@BrokeManFinance]

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[@DoneBefour]

Thank you so much I literally have 5 days to prepare for my board. I’ve been studying like crazy what to expect.

[@BrokeManFinance]

Good luck!!

[@erinhumphrey2970]

You go Navy?

[@carldudley4656]

This is awesome! I just submitted a package for an ANG officer position as I am already enlisted. I had so many thoughts and questions swirling around in my head and your video definitely helped ease some anxiety.

[@BrokeManFinance]

Awesome!! I hope the best for you. I would love to hear how it goes once you interview.

[@jjclark1035]

Update?

[@ashleyalmeida1778]

This was so helpful! I'm an NCO waiting to get an interview date for a commissioning opportunity thank you for this vid, I wrote down all the question !

[@BrokeManFinance]

I hoped it helped!! Good luck on your process. What career field are you wanting to go into?

[@ashleyalmeida1778]

@@BrokeManFinance thanks ! It's a Public Affair officer position.

[@shamisocarpenter7889]

Yes, everyone is coming in with a degree. But unless your going in as a pilot, what degree you have may be an advantage or disadvantage.

[@chopstickbrkr]

Hello! Thank you so much for producing these videos. It’s been so helpful to gain more insight about the AF. I am actually in the process of applying for OTS and taking my AFOQT in January. Just want to get some advice and help. I am a little nervous if I don’t pass the test after all my attempts. Can I enlist instead? Thanks again for your time! I appreciate it!

[@BrokeManFinance]

I would assume you could still enlist since it’s 2 completely different test. However, I’m not a recruiter so I would reach out to one and ask them that. Good Luck on your journey!!!

[@chopstickbrkr]

@@BrokeManFinance thanks so much for your response!! I appreciate the feedback! Will def. reach out to a recruiter! Thanks and God Bless!

[@Kimberwit]

Thanks for this video. I'm currently putting my package together for the April board. I'm in the same situation as you; I'm currently enlisted, already passed the AFOQT and now putting the package together. Any further advice on the interview process would be very helpful. Did you read any books to help you with the interview as well? If so, which one. Thanks sir! fly, fight, win!

[@BrokeManFinance]

Awesome!! I would try to reach out to any officers you know and see if they have sat on a selection board. That really helped me by getting multiple perspectives from them so I felt more well rounded and prepared for questions. I know it’s hard, but be confident and relax.

[@Kimberwit]

@@BrokeManFinance just wanted to thank you for this advice. I was selected by the board and was the top candidate... Confidence was key. Aim High brother, and many thanks 🙏

[@sherylpate9553]

Thanks for sharing!!

[@BrokeManFinance]

No problem 😊

[@briancosta5381]

Is there a minimum GPA you need to apply or is just having a degree with a passing AFOQT score enough? I am in the Air Force as enlisted right now and have a bachlor's degree with a 2.8 GPA

[@BrokeManFinance]

I don’t believe there is a minimum. Of course, the higher the better helps.

[@larrymadaris5842]

Hey, Andrew - Thanks for the video, man. I am prior service, who was honorably discharged as a SSgt back in 2019. I got out to pursue my MBA in finance and try to the civilian world. Now, I am four and a half months out from finishing my MBA and have decided I still want to serve. I just passed my physical at MEPs, studying for the AFOQT for the second time and waiting for the board that is coming up this summer. Originally, I took the AFOQT and met minimums while I was AD; however, I did not study and just took it blindly. Now, I am seeking to do well enough to become a pilot or RPA pilot for fiscal year '21. Working with recruiter right now. Anyway, I bought the Barron book, "Military Flight Aptitude Test." Any other advice on books, or websites to follow while studying? I plan on taking the AFOQT at the end of January and then TBAS following that with my flight log book. Thank and Happy New Year, Christopher "Larry" Madaris

[@BrokeManFinance]

Awesome man!! I hope the best for you!!

[@Tbeeks]

I have my interview in the next week or so. Mine is either a phone or FaceTime though, and is with a colonel.

[@BrokeManFinance]

Awesome!! Stay positive and confident and you got it!! let me know how it goes

[@Tbeeks]

@@BrokeManFinance will do. Turns out it’s a Microsoft teams interview. Just bought a new blazer and dress shirt for it today.

[@angelarenee5832]

So where are all the highschool/college recruiters for commissioned ranks in Public Health and/or NOAA? (EDIT ADD: uniformed service can be alluring but not everyone is hyper focused on the military aspect)

[@BrokeManFinance]

Good question. I’m not sure on that one.

[@kimyandgeorgy7749]

Has anyone skipped the AFOQT test?

[@BrokeManFinance]

I’m not aware of anyone personally.

[@THRE3KINGZStudios3kz]

Will the experience going to be similar your experience for someone Direct Commissioning and/or Prior service? Like going to the board and taking the test?

[@BrokeManFinance]

It should

[@THRE3KINGZStudios3kz]

@@BrokeManFinance Thank you for responding! I wished we were able to go AF however because of our separation code we weren’t able too 😅 So we decided reenlisting was a better option. Still much appreciated

[@DanielMartinez-jw4pl]

Is there a certain place where people that are about to start the process of OTS can talk to each other and ask questions?

[@BrokeManFinance]

I think there are some Facebook groups that do. I was in one that helped prep me for OTS.

[@davidchacon3812]

Any update with this process?

[@BrokeManFinance]

I go to OTS in April!

[@davidchacon3812]

Ah no way! Thats great, congrats!

[@BrokeManFinance]

Thanks!! I’m looking forward to it.

[@davidchacon3812]

@@BrokeManFinance I got the slot myself! Just attended my FC1 and now setting the process for dates and all that good stuff. Thanks for the great video, tips and push!

[@BrokeManFinance]

Awesome News!!!

[@h.e.r2841]

Do you have any advice for someone who is pursuing their bachelors degree and wanting to become an officer in two year?

[@BrokeManFinance]

Focus on your GPA and look at some possible volunteer opportunities so help your resume and life experience.

[@MikeMiasuki-vy3xx]

Relax and be honest.

[@XxS1l3nTxa1Mx]

What if you have no leadership experience

[@BrokeManFinance]

Leadership experience isn’t required, but you should have qualities and examples to provide them during the interview. Just because someone has leadership experience, that doesn’t mean they were or will continue to be a good leader.

[@XxS1l3nTxa1Mx]

@@BrokeManFinance how do you be a good leader?

[@germb747]

Just curious what kind of "board" this was? Typically, these decisions are made at HQ by a panel of colonels reviewing your paperwork and never meeting you in person........not by some major, capt, and LT

[@BrokeManFinance]

It was an officer selection board. I was in it with multiple other candidates.

[@germb747]

@@BrokeManFinance Were you rushing a guard/reserve unit for a pilot slot? Or were you already enlisted trying to get your commander to send you to OTS? I haven’t heard of a requirement to otherwise meet a board for active duty-off the street. Maybe have to meet with an ALO to go to USAFA or for an ROTC scholarship, or see a recruiter to put together a packet for OTS. But maybe things are different now.

[@yadhavan30]

Sir am a sri lankan am not a us citizan i loved to join us air force this is possible reply me sir am waiting for your response

[@BrokeManFinance]

I’m not sure of that process, you would have to reach out to a recruiter.

[@yadhavan30]

@@BrokeManFinance okay

[@yadhavan30]

@@BrokeManFinance can immigration join is air force with green card?

[@AnthonySmith-ru8in]

I live overseas of US, is better for me, first enlisted and later apply to OTS? I have a bachelor degree in Psychology.

[@BrokeManFinance]

If you want to go ahead and start your career early, go enlisted. But it will def slow you down some on college with your training depending on what job you get.

[@paulinalin4514]

Anyone single? :-)

[@THRE3KINGZStudios3kz]

😂😂😂