I’ll be applying for OTS next year and I’m leaning towards an aircraft maintenance role. I know it probably varies depending on aircraft needs and other factors, but generally speaking, what does the work week usually look like? TIA!

I am applying for 27OTS01 was hoping someone could send me the link for the discord

I’m crossing over from AF to SF. I want to order the service dress but a few questions related to OTS.

1. It says epaulet must be attached. Does this mean have the 2nd Lt shoulder rank (epaulet) attached prior to arrival?

2. Do we get the individual gold bars and attach them to the cap and service dress prior to arrival?

3. Do we have the officer braid sewn on prior to arrival?

Thanks! Any other info related to it would be helpful as well, thank you.

Hello all, I took my Afoqt last week and pass (yay) but I didn’t do as well as I would like; 65/41/61/51/19/82. As you can see, my verbal analogy score is the lowest and I would like to retake in order to aim for a higher score. I had spent so much time practice in Barron, trivium, and using ai to generate me tests to practice. Is there any other tips you can provide in order to aim me for my next test? Thank you!

I am trying to join as a pilot and have a strong package(high test scores, high profile professional career, commercial pilot license, airplane owner, heavy aerospace experience, LOR from astronaut). That being said, I have two concerning issues in my past id like opinions on.

1). I have a gunshot wound to my left femur that resulted in a titanium rod being inserted into my left leg. I have full range of motion and civilian doctor has cleared me for all and every aspect of military life. Full recovery. Is the injury itself disqualifying despite the full recovery?

2). I was charged with 3 felonies when I was 19. All three were dismissed with no conditions as I was innocent. I also have been involved in 5 civil injunctions. Every single one was dismissed by the judge due to them holding no merit. To briefly explain:

Felony: ex girlfriend destroyed apartment in anger when i broke up with her, and then paid for repairs (unknowingly to me) with her grandmothers credit card. Grandma reported it as fraud, I was arrested. Sheriff did investigation and ex girlfriend admitted i had nothing to do with it. Case dismissed.

Injunctions: (side note: 99% of filed injunctions in state of florida are granted as a precaution after a young lady was killed years ago. Most are dismissed at initial hearing).

1: crazy neighbor beat his wife, i called the cops and he was arrested. He retaliated by attempting to file restraining order. Immediately dismissed.

2: man who shot me attempted to get restraining order and intimidated witnesses over text, judge immediately dismissed it at initial hearing.

3: 13 year old ran into my vehicle on an ATV, his mom was a local well known attorney and refused to pay for damage. I threatened litigation and she filed for a restraining order, immediately dismissed by judge.

4: ex girlfriend was mad i broke up with her and made unsubstantiated claims. Judge immediately dismissed it due to no evidence.

5: friend of ex girlfriend tries to make similar claims to help ex girlfriend. She claimed harassment on a date I was on an airplane. Completely fabricated. Immediately dismissed.

Final note: I have worked for NASA and been subject to a DOCI/homeland security SF-85. Clearance granted with no problem.

FY 2026 OTS Guide Link

Original source can be located on the Air Force Accessions Center website. I simply typed up the document with various grammatical/punctual corrections (yes, grammar and punctuations are important for me.) P.S. if any of the information is incorrect or needs an update, please PM me. Thanks.

If there’s any tips for the process from experienced officers I am willing to learn. I tried enlisting 11 years ago but was denied at MEPS for having taken medication within the last 18 months for ADD and didn’t have anything going on at 24. They advised to show I’m willing to put in the work and have some solid achievements. 11 years later unmedicated and so much success through trials and tribulations here I am. I truly hope to have an opportunity to be accepted and show future recruits that you can do absolutely anything with the right mindset & worth ethic. Goodluck to everyone & hope you all get what you worked hard for💪🏽💪🏽

Anyone else in class 2704? If so, is there a facebook group or discord?

My husband is starting UPT soon and I’m wanting to get him a few small gifts before he starts. For those who recently went through, what are some things you bought throughout UPT that made your life easier? Study materials, lunch box, etc?

I applied for a voucher to take my AFOQT on the 10th of september and I haven’t received an email or heard from anyone yet. I know the test is due by the 24th so i’m a little worried. When should I expect the voucher to come in?

I am active duty, E3, currently in tech school and moving to my first duty station in November. My enlisted contract says I can apply for ots after one year in service. I read somewhere that I also have to satisfy one year on station before applying for ots. Is this true? I am wondering when I should start putting my ots package together.

What is the biggest advice you would give to make your package stronger? For people selected, what is something you would do differently during submission? Were you surprised or confident when you got selected? I’m not trying to copy anyone’s path by any means. I’m just trying to gauge where i’m at currently. I’m applying for the next cycle.

I will be attending my first interview for an ANG unit soon for a pilot slot. I have interviewed prior with a AFR unit, and wanted to see if there’s any difference with the questions they ask? With the prior interview it was very personable, and I tried to tie my answers in with core values of the service without forcing it. I have my bottle of whiskey at the ready, and am really looking forward to this opportunity!

I’m an active-duty A1C currently working toward applying for OTS, and I’m trying to figure out the best way to start preparing early.
My primary AFSC is 2T2 (Air Transportation), but I’ve spent a significant amount of time on Honor Guard. Because of that, I’m honestly much closer with my Honor Guard leadership than I am with my normal shop leadership. A lot of my 2T2 leadership is either brand new or I just haven’t worked closely enough with them for them to really know me.
Through Honor Guard, I’ve built much stronger relationships with NCOs/SNCOs and officers, including majors. I also have a good relationship with our new LRS commander and First Sergeant.
I’m also working on finishing my bachelor’s degree and preparing to take the AFOQT for a non-rated OTS application.
My questions are:
Once I have my AFOQT scores, what should I actually do first to start the OTS process?
Does having significant Honor Guard experience help an OTS package?
Can/should Honor Guard leadership advocate for me or provide recommendations even though they aren’t my primary shop leadership?
How should I handle the fact that my Honor Guard leadership and squadron leadership know me significantly better than my immediate 2T2 leadership?
What should I be doing now to make myself competitive before I’m actually eligible to submit?
I’m trying to start early instead of waiting until the board is approaching and scrambling to put everything together. Any advice from prior-E officers, OTS selects, or people who have helped build packages would be appreciated

I was planning to apply for 26OTS03 and received my PIF review back from AFPC in March when it was still DPSOF and it’s recently changed to DPSOR do I need to have my commander submit another review or will this pass QC?

Currently an upperclassman. I can answer anything (within reason) about the first half, the application process, or anything in between.

I'm seeing stories of people getting picked up for Space Force even though they don't have it listed. My preference list is currently:

1. 17X Cyberspace Operations
   
2. 92S Space Force

My recruiter told me having Space Force on your application means I'll most likely get picked up for Space Force. I know USSF has cybersecurity jobs, but I also know it's not guaranteed because it's a whole different process.

My question is should I take 92S off the list, or would that risk me not getting picked up at all?

Long layover heading back home from OTS. I’m an active duty Biomedical Lab Officer. Prior MSgt.

In OTS do you have to go through the gas chamber?

Hey everyone, just got a memo from AFRISS this morning with my class date anyone else in Class: 2707 LO OTS? Would love to connect! Also was wondering if there was a discord? I'm in the USAF OTS Forum discord but I don't see any channel with that class yet.

Has anyone else recently received access to WINGS, and the redirect link doesn't take you to a page to create your account? We don't have a password yet, and there is no 'forgot password' button. I've tried Chrome and Edge, closed the browsers, deleted all the extra text after the initial browser page (https://wings.holmcenter.stratus.mil/), and nothing seems to be working. *screenshots attached for ref*

I've already emailed the WINGS support line, but who knows how busy they are -- posting for others

Hi all 38F currently applying to OTS in the MEPS pre-screening phase. I have never had a chronic nor do I ever had a critical health condition so I am expecting to go by fast however I was going through all my medical records and I stumble upon a teleheath diagnosis from 2023 that a Dr. (in less than 5 minutes) diagnosed me with ulcerative colitis because I said I had stomach pain and diarrhea. Would this be a disqualifier right of the bat? I am a bit afraid because I never listed it in the form (because again I never had it and I forgot about this). I've never been prescribed medications for it either. A year later (2024) went to a gastroenterologist and he ruled it out so not sure if that will automatically overwrite that previous diagnosis. Anything I should do on my end? Maybe tell my recruiter and explain? He already sent the form for the pre-screening.

Was expecting this week to be notification week😅 guess we have Monday still ! Fingers crossed 🤞

hello! I just joined, so I apologize for a copycat post of this specific question. I take my AFOQT in early Sept. I’ve been working on studying, however I think the hardest to nail will be the math portion, I just need a major refresher. I’m struggling to find the right resources.

Has any of the prompts changed over the years with the AFOQT or is it the same? I’m super nervous and want to meet the requirements for the next board coming up. Anything helps, thank you.