Should You Become an Air Force Officer? What You Need to Know Before Applying to OTS

[@Cruel_Shoes]

1-2 years!? I graduated from college May, 1979. I left for OTS around second week in October. Class 80-03. I was at a small annex near Lackland. It was called Medina. No way I would participate in this process and basically put my life on hold for 2 years and still not get accepted. But I joined at a unique time that the Air Force had a lot of officer openings. I would not do it today. FYI. The rated OTS trainees went to a small base near Lackland 6 weeks earlier than non-rated trainees and received their PPL for FREE. But just another of the endless hoops needed to complete this program.

[@Jake-be9ji]

Why wouldn’t you do it today? Just because of the delay?

[@trevboster2438]

Back in my day we walked to school in the snow uphill both ways

[@johncharles2357]

Why would you have to put your life on hold? No one is stopping you from doing other things.

[@MrsOfficer.]

I too am married with 4 dependent, thanks for sharing. Makes me feel better about my decision to join.

[@felfel8547]

I Want join too. I am a military spouse with two kids. Have you started your process?

[@samwithyouehieverything6383]

There is a reason veteran suicides are at record levels and none of the services can make their recruiting goals.

[@sharinaross1865]

Those facts scare me. As well as climate change.

[@Eljefe5948]

that's post war side effect. 😂 How you gonna commit suicide when you are an officer and making good money

[@gb259]

They don't have the coping mechanisms to help them deal with the trauma. Most people in and out of the military use this when they are overwhelmed.

[@billb89]

@@Eljefe5948 Some of us have injuries both physical, mental and possibly chemical environmental factors. TBI and PTSD in my opinion took a toll on military personnel across all branches.

[@Brian-ro7st]

I've definitely never heard anyone say it's easier to commission rated

[@laurengarcia3754]

Is it likely for an Air Force recruiter to advise a civilian they must enlist because their degree is "useless"? I have a BA in psychology with almost a decade of administrative experience. I am interested in joining whether it be Active Duty or Reserve. However, I am 32 and I want to make most of the time left to serve. Would you say it's worth to enlist first, gain experience, and then apply to OTS despite the cut in pay? Or is it worth going for OTS directly knowing I don't have the previous military background based on how many years I would have left to serve on the military?

[@TheSalaA]

Great question, i’m on the same boat I am 29 yo and have a Bachelors In Hospitality and Management ( which I think is even less useful) I’m also looking into joining directly int OTS even that I have none Military experience

[@BGMilsap]

Sounds like they're trying to meet their enlistment quotas. Lol

[@Rockhpets]

Hey man, any advice or knowledge for a cyber security student on the civilian side looking to commission?

[@eelyeoj5799]

Get you ccie in security if you are applying for OTS and a Cyber security job.

[@professorpick]

did you do it? im also thinking about that

[@Rockhpets]

@@professorpick I ended up staying on the civilian side.

[@thejetace42]

Thanks bro

[@MikeMiasuki-vy3xx]

The majority of AFSCs do not require any special kind of degree in order to be an officer. Of course, engineers need a degree in their field as an engineer. Pilots require any degree but I suggest one have a pilots license and instrument rating before applying. The scientific fields require a math or related degree. Recruiter will tell you anything. Most lie but some don't.

[@karsb2012]

I talked to a recruiter recently and they told me they are not looking for anyone with my degrees at this time. IT Bachelor’s and Cybersecurity Masters. He pointed me at the Space Force.

[@thebalasefamily1419]

Does the airforce do 24hours duty? Such as charge of quarters or staff duty? Just curious 🤔

[@paolafenollalgines7166]

Hello Elias Barry! Great video, it was very helpful. I’m a year away to finish my MBA and I would like to start my process to commission as an officer. What are my chances to choose the career I want at the Air Force? (PA)

[@Brian-ro7st]

totally depends on what career you want but that info is readily available online

[@brohughes]

What happens to people who get selected as rated officers but then fail the flight physical? Do they get kicked to the curb or become nonrated officers subject to the needs of the service?

[@booneboone9705]

They never respond bruh😑

[@ThisMsMisfit]

​@@booneboone9705I'm not surprised. Military personnel have to prioritize the mission

[@strumminandwrenchin9162]

Not sure if I should consider OTS since I'm a fresh out of BMT and TTS junior enlisted reservist e-3 with associates degree and mid to late 30s.

[@philspaseo2377]

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.

[@flopez425]

Any ANG or Reserve recruiter is a little hard to join they dont care if you join or not so you must chase them down. Active is opposite recruiter will chase you lol

[@jgoodgood7795]

You look like Jarred from Subway.

[@thierryndika7204]

Can you be in the army and apply for airforce OTS ?

[@aaronmbwabi]

any info about commissioning as a medical doctor?

[@phxmaster9684]

Any chance you’d know where I would go to find the nearest officer recruiter to me?

[@darkamsiaaaa]

Stop with the acronyms. Idk what you’re saying half the time

[@TK-rz6ni]

Do your research. If you can’t figure simple things like acronyms out for yourself then this career probably isn’t for you

[@darkamsiaaaa]

@@TK-rz6ni that’s why I’m here. Research. Know thy audience.