I'm so thankful I found your channel, there aren't many you tubers who are officers making videos, they're mainly enlisted. I'm currently 20(turning 21 in February ) and I'm graduating college spring of 2018. I'm planning on going to ots after I earn my degree and your videos are very helpful!
Great video! As an Airforce ROTC cadet (junior) I will be commissioning soon and it's great to hear it from another perspective and you're a MAJOR wow.. Thank you for this sir!! Also Maxwell... not fun haha.
Major, thank you. As a fellow Airman serving as an enlisted member, the big-picture helps me understand how/why my CC conducts himself. Look forward to more videos. Thank you again.
On reflection, I enjoyed being a capt. more than being a maj. Though I've encountered more captains who needed guidance and correction in performing their duties properly than majors who shirked responsibility. It's true that you are always being observed; notes are taken. It isn't a punitive thing. Everyone wants you to succeed...to be the best you can be. Work hard, study, learn...learn. Help others and they will pass it on. The best officers all have one quality in common and that's personal integrity. The military can offer you a great experience but it all depends on you because OTHERS have to depend on you, too. There's that integrity again.
Just got my approval letter for OTS after being denied 2 times!!!!! Im beyond pumped man. Im also a SSgt in the Air Force, and im excited to start this transition from enlisted to officer. Just found your channel and im spam watching all your videos now haha. Thanks for the content Sir!
So happy to have found your channel! I just received an rotc scholarship and have found your first hand advice so helpful in preparing to attend college/join the military . Please keep it up!
My son joined the Air Force 2 years ago, he has less-than a year left to finish his bachelors degree. He wants to become an Air Force officer. I was in the army for 20+ years, I retired 14 years ago. I give him as much advice as I can but your channel helps with many things on the officer side of the house that I didn’t know about . Excellent channel.
Your video has provided some great life lessons for me. The principles that you have described can be applied to every walk of life and I greatly appreciate your willingness to share your wisdom. Thank you for your service and for the knowledge that you share.
Good evening, I have currently submitted an OCS package for the Navy awaiting on the board to convene. Right now I am an E6 in the Navy active duty for 7 years now. Your videos have helped even though I am with a different branch. I am however an airforce brat
I haven't seen many officers on here, as a ROTC cadet it is great to hear from someone farther along and an officer. I'm trying to dedicate my channel to anyone interested in ROTC, thank you for these videos sir!
I'm glad you are speaking to new and potential young officers about how vitally important it is to trust and confide in their senior NCOs. Part of a senior NCOs responsibility is to train, guide and protect their junior officers and grow them into senior officers. But if the junior officers don't coordinate with their SNCO's for input, or worse, interfere with the junior enlisted or the smooth operation of the unit, they do so at their own peril. A good SRNCO will always show respect and courtesy to the RANK of the officer appointed over them (even if the officer is a dirtbag); but if the officer shows respect of their SNCOs' knowledge and wisdom, the officer will find his/her job and the trajectory to higher promotion much, much easier.
Thank you for the great video and your service! I am also an ROTC graduate, did active duty for a while and now serving part-time with the WA ANG. I wish this kind of resource was available to me when I was commissioning, I am sure many young potential officers will find this useful. Happy New Year!
Have a well rounded application- do a great job so your leadership will support you, have a great GPA in school, do good with the AFOQT, visit your education center for application guidance/deadlines, volunteer in your community/base, demonstrate what you bring as a leader, have solid letters of recommendations, ask those near you to share their experiences with commissioning whether they are prior enlisted or not. Best of luck. Thank you for watching.
Thank you for making this video. The USAF, IMO, is the best service branch!!! They never had Air Force ROTC at my alma mater at Northwestern State University of Louisiana in Natchitoches, Louisiana. I subbed to your channel. The aircraft that you all are responsible are definitely awesome.
Thank you for making these videos! I've been interested in the Air Force since 3rd grade and I'm graduating from high school this spring! I'm strongly considering going through ROTC and becoming an officer. Do you have any advice for ROTC?
ROTC is a great way to commission. If you meet the entry requirements from the get go, you can get some type of scholarship as well to pay for school. Visit the ROTC website at www.afrotc.com for more information. Also consider visiting your nearest AFROTC detachment at a university and speaking with them about the program. I enjoyed my time while I did the program. Good luck!
Its awesome that I found your channel. I'm in Army ROTC now but I am not contracted neither incentive. I wanted to go into the A.N.G. to get my degree paid but my parents said they would pay for my bachelors degree. The thing is: I am undecided if I should go into the U.S. Army or Air Force, as of right now, I am leaning towards the Air Force. Thank you for your service and I subscribed to your channel.
Hi Lyndon. Thank for reaching out to me, watching and subscribing. Both the Army and Air Force are good options. The question to consider is which option is better for you. I can speak on the Air Force side and it has been a great journey. My daughter is doing AF ROTC and she is not under contract. Her friend is doing Army ROTC and she is not under contract either. The Air Force is military but may have a corporate feel to it. From what I hear, the Army is more of a military feel. Consider speaking with the Air Force ROTC detachment and ask them some questions. I did AF ROTC and I really enjoyed it. Here are the thoughts of my daughter and her friend on their programs: th-cam.com/video/d-ZoXZe5O3I/w-d-xo.html
Thank you for the video! I like hearing a perspective from an officer point of view. I am currently enlisted as a structural maintainer. I have a little college under my belt, I am contemplating trying to go through the POC-ERP (program) to finish out and commission. I don’t particularly enjoy my job but I respect it, it’s a great skill to have just not something I want to do for the rest of my career. I would love to become a special investigations officer, or get out of the military and go into law enforcement. I have no interest in the enlisted side of law enforcement. I feel as if I could offer a lot as a leader and exchange learn a lot.
Explore your options John and then see what's best for you. Regardless of what you choose, ensure you enjoy it and do great things. If I can assist, I'll be here.
T Jack - what are you using to study for the AFOQT? I'm currently looking for study material. If I pass, I'm planning on going to OTS either this fall or winter.
Good luck, thank you for your service! this has really helped me, I want to do the enlisted to officer program. my husband did his 3 years in the army and he got out, and I think it's now my turn.
as a CAP Cadet who has been Cadet First Sergeant, Flight Commander, and Operations Officer, I have Found your videos to be the best for any High School Age Cadet who comes in saying " I want to go to USAFA, and be an Air Force Officer". Currently, I put myself in the dilemma of being a part time College student, who let himself get out of shape, for a few weeks now I have looked into Enlisting reserve as a Boom, but I feel like I don't have the time do go away for 8 months of training.
Well you've had some great leadership roles. Now it's time to focus on yourself physically. You can work out and make it a priority and you'll be in good shape shortly. There is nothing wrong with enlisting so you'll have to decide which option is best for you: enlisted or officer. Think if you want to go active duty or reserve/guard. It's easy to go from active duty to reserve/guard but VERY DIFFICULT to go from reserve/guard to active duty. Work out and give yourself about 2 weeks to look at your options and then pursue the option that is best for you. Thank you for the feedback and for watching.
Hope I can do the same. I have a bachelor's (accounting)but I rather be enlisted first to get training in tech field. Hoping I can join at 33 at cyber career then I can try to be an officer before I turn 39 if possible. Thanks for the advice.
This video is great. I'm in ALS right now and I'm talking to a couple people about OTS, I might try this. I tried the LEAD program last year and got denied but at least Tried. But I think this path is for me. Still have a few years before I try it because I don't even have my CCAF just yet but after that I'm working on my bachelors. Thanks for the video sir.
Thank you for watching Anselmo. Focus on what you are doing now (ALS), finish your education, do a great job in the Air Force and good things will come your way. I was in ALS in 2000, seems like a long time ago and I still keep in touch with some of my friends from my class.
My great uncle from the Vietnam War says that officer is a lot better than private. He was 31 years old at Colonel rank when Saigon fell on April 30, 1975.
I’ve only just got into highschool but I’m definitely planning on joining the airforce. I have no issues maintaining a good grade or anything of the sort, its getting in shape that’ll be the issue lol.
Very informative video! But my main question is if you do rotc in college for 4 years, do you go to ocs right away? Or do you need to get a certain scholarship? If so then what happened if you were to fail it or not make it in? Thanks for the content have a good one!
If you attend ROTC, you'll be a commissioned officer upon completion of the program. You will not attend OTS since both of those programs (ROTC & OTS) lead to a commission.
Hi 👋🏽 I love you video ! I am not enlisted at all and I am receiving my BA this August . Do you think I should enlist first then maybe down the road later try to become an officer ?
Explore both options. I was both enlisted and officer and maximize on both sides. Definitely look into Officer Training School to see if that's an option. If not, enlisting is also a great way to serve while being on a great team.
Would you recommend enlisting before becoming an officer? I'd like to go through college and get a degree while going through the ROTC program but I understand enlisting after college and then becoming an officer gives you more knowledge and "credibility" (I am going to be a senior in HS)
If your goal is to become an officer, I'd do ROTC or the Air Force Academy. Enlisting is a good option but it won't be guaranteed that you'll get selected to commission. College should be your first choice. If that's not an option, then you can enlist. I came in enlisted and had the opportunity to commission later. Explore your options and do what's best for you.
If you are like a Doctor, Lawyer, Psychologist, or something like that, are you automatically an officer? How does that process work, if you go in as enlisted and then finish with a degree after? Are you going to go enlisted to officer at that point?
If you come into those career fields, yes you'll be an officer. The commissioning school is about 2-3 weeks (Commission Officer Training). Just because someone has a degree doesn't automatically make them an officer. They have to be selected for a commission and have to complete the commissioning program.
I'm a Junior in college majoring in Cyber Security. Going to OTS is on my options list because of the experience, career, and certifications, but I'm still very on the fence. Worried about getting a job that I am not interesting in / doesn't relate with Cyber Security. I also have no desire for the money being an officer. I think that I would take a lot of pride of being in the Air Force and military. I also love being a leader and leading teams.
Explore both options of being an officer and coming in enlisted. Both are great options. Serving sometimes means putting yourself second. Do what's best for yourself.
I desperately want to commission. I have been in the Air Force for almost a year now, and I do not regret one minute of it. I signed up for a six year enlistment, however, when I get my 5 level in my career field, I want to finish up my college classes and continue to apply for OTS, and then re-class into OSI. I know they are both competitive, and I have my options open. I have been talking to my SNCO's/ my leadership often about it, and I wanna make my goals clear. I want to do my 20 years. The Air Force has already given me so much when I got deathly sick from my appendix, and they treated me like gold the entire time when I was healing. I really can't say enough good things, but I owe this branch my life!
So your a security officer right? I have a question... as for firearms how does it work? Starting I heard that when your at a duty station after tech school, do you get your pistol/holster do you keep it and leave it your room or do you get it at the counter before your shift then return it? How does it work
My career field is Personnel. The firearms are not kept with the individual. They are kept in an official building (vault) and stay there all of the time while you're off duty.
I don't know if this is a silly question, but what is the social life generally like for an officer outside of work? Obviously I'm sure it varies from person, but compared to the enlisted airmen is there any sense of camaraderie amongst officers? I feel like I see alot of enlisted enjoying outings and bonding together off-duty, but I don't really hear or see much about what it's like for the officers. I'm just curious to get an idea of what it might be like for a young, single officer.
It's the same for the enlisted side, however, there are fewer officers when compared to the enlisted side. You'll be young officers like even if they're in other units and you'll have fun. Don't worry about that if that's the case. When I commissioned I met new great people.
I am currently enlisted and I want to go the rotc route how can I do that? I heard about a program that'll allow me to go to college before my contract ends and complete the program but im not sure what it's called yet. do I need to wait until my contract ends and also does the Air Force pay for my schooling or will I need to sort that out?
Help I have a misdemeanor on my record which is assault. I know it sound bad but it was out of self defense. I’m in my last year of college as a computer science. How to increase my odd becoming a proud member of the Air Force
Speak with a recruiter and let them know what happened, the disposition of the case, how you've succeeded since and the chances of getting a waiver approved.
It wouldn't be hard as long as you are prepared (for example: pack organized cans). I did just under 6 years enlisted and now 14 years commissioned. Surround yourself with a great team and you'll do great things. If you have any specific questions, let me know.
Thanks for the videos! Question: would you recommend as an officer to spend your first few years in combat rescue in order to get leadership credibility and gritty experience before you move onto a field such as supply and logistics in the Air Force?
Hi Jerod, I don't think it's necessary to do so unless you want to. Other than that, you'll still get your leadership experience and style from the beginning regardless of your first job.
That was very informative. Thank you! I guess I am trying to decide between being an officer or enlisted in the Air Force Reserve in Florida. The enlisted Job that I think I would Enjoy would be a flight engineer for a rescue squadron- Helicopters. :) Or I could be an officer. However, I want to have fun, and lower stress, but that all depends on how someone leads, delegates, manages, etc. Thanks for the info.
So.... I'm almost 4 yrs now and I'm planning to make a master degree in my next 4 yrs , so if I make my master degree.... in that term "example" in 3 yrs of my second enlistment "can I rank up as a Tsgt? Or I have to take the staff and tech s test anyway?
How are you, I'm thinking about comissioning as an officer in the air force and I'm currently a college senior and about to graduate this year in may. I talked to one of the air force recuriters and he basically said that my GPA is too low to be qualified as an air force officer. I am a health science graduate and I have a 3.1 gpa. What do you recommend I should do?
I am torn between going straight to college and doing AFROTC, or enlisting first to get experience (plus I'd get old retirement system). Do you think having enlisted experience will help in the long run?
If you can do college and ROTC, do that. Don't worry about the old retirement system as you can still get 40% of a pension plus your Thrift Savings Plan investment. Both are good options as I've done both. The enlisted experience is good but need necessarily needed to be successful. Do research, ask questions and select the best option for yourself.
I'm in pretty decent shape, but I am 29 turning 30 this December, with your personal opinion, do you think it is to late to join the Air Force? I would be looking into trying to become an officer if possible.
Thank you for your great videos. I am a college graduate and currently i am preparing to take the AFOQT test. I think i will do well in the test and i also hold a good GPA (ME). But i don't have any prior leadership experience and i was always one of those students who stood behind during my college years (shy and nervous) that is also one of the reason why i want to join the military. I want to grow and develop my leadership skills and most importantly i want to serve this nation and set an example in my family (will be the 1st one to be in military). But as i have mentioned, i have no leadership experiences and have never been forwarded in leading or anything like that..do you see my chances in being selected by the selection board despite of my good score and GPA? I am looking into non-rated positions. Does all officer lead the airman? or are there jobs for officers where you will be given tasks and you just complete it without having to lead a team. Thank you Major
Dhan- Good luck on your journey with the military. If you get selected for Officer Training School, you'll learn a lot of leadership. Additionally, you'll learn while you work with Airmen. We should be constantly learning throughout our lives. That is what I do. I'm also very reserved but I've learned to speak up as needed and when needed. We all have different leadership styles but see what you're doing well, what needs changes and what you want to improve on. Your officer package needs to be solid to have a good chance of being selected to be an officer. Speak with a recruiter and have them help you as well.
Thank you Major. Yes, currently i am talking to a recruiter and she has submitted all my documents for the testing on 27 Jan. Just waiting on the MEPS to confirm it. I will definitely take your advice to talk to the recruiter to help me with my officer package. Just hoping everything goes well.
Hello Major, I'm considering applying for OTS after college and I think I want to go straight into the reserves. How do promotions work in the reserves? Do they take the same amount of time as in active duty or longer? Also, what are the two week duty periods like? Do you just do the same thing as on the weekends but for longer?
Promotions are the same for the reserve side but can be a little faster- example- if you have all of the qualifications needed for the next pay grade and you can get selected for the job, you can get promoted. As an officer you will still need to meet the board for a records review and get selected for promotion. It's not an automatic promotion but it is consistent. The annual tour is often done at another location and you'll work with the active duty side. In 2014 I went to England and completed my two week tour with the active duty side. It was great and both the active and reserve sides benefitted from working together.
YOUR Military Money Great! Thank you!! Right now the job I'm most interested in is civil engineering. Do you happen to know any civil engineering officers and, if so, do they like what they're doing?
I’ve always wanted to study aeronautical engineering as a little boy and fly planes. When I heard of the air force academy it immediately hooked my interest. My question is can you study aeronautical engineering at the academy and fly aircraft as an officer? I’m 17 at the moment so I’m really split on what to do with my life so some help would be nice!
The Air Force Academy sounds like a great choice for what you want to do. I'm pretty sure they have the major you're interested. Definitely visit their website and begin the application process soon. Good luck. Let me know if you get in.
Thank you very much for making this video! What an amazing team and environment to be in! I am thinking of joining the Airforce Reserve at the end of this year after I get my BA Economics and citizenship. From your experience, is it feasible for me to apply for OTS and be Officer Reservist, or every commissioned officer has to do active duty before switching to Reserve?
You could pursue to be an officer either active duty or reserve. It's not a requirement to go active duty first at all. Pursue the full time or part time option based on what you'd like to do.
Hi! Thanks for the video! I am a Pre-Med student graduated with a bachelors and I'm trying to decide to be enlisted or go as an officer. What could be your advice ?
Contact a recruiter about becoming an officer and let them know what you'd like to do. See what programs they may have. If not, you can enlist and use the tuition assistance (schooling) benefits while off duty towards med school. Explore all options and don't make a commitment until you know what works best for you. I've served both enlisted and officer and it's been a great journey!
When you did ROTC did you leave the Airforce?? How does that work? Aren’t you basically a civilian again until you get that degree? I know they pay for books but.. haha what else?
Great video, sir! I’m currently in college majoring in Aerospace Engineering and I would like to join the Air Force and become an officer. My school has AFROTC, would that be the best way to do it?
Hi, I have a question regarding the social aspects of being an officer in the military. Outside of work, is it normal for an officer to have enlisted friends to go and eat or stuff like that with, or is it mostly officers hang out with other officers and enlisted hang out with enlisted.
That's a great question. You have to be careful when it comes to officer/enlisted relationships, especially when you work in the same organization. Example- I have a professional relationship with the people I work with and some a little more than others but I don't have them on my Facebook and vice-versa. Being prior enlisted MANY of my friends are still enlisted but we're at different bases. We still have the same relationship we had since we became friends. If we're in uniform, it's a natural but professional relationship. As an officer you have to be careful when it comes to favoritism. Bottom line- we're all people and have to make adjustments as needed with our relationships. Thank you for watching.
Need some Advice Major. I'm 31 and getting ready to ship to BMT. I want to enlist and then later become an Officer. I also plan on doing 20 years. Is it possible to rise to a rank of Major in my position if I'm willing to work hard for it? Or is my age a factor? Thank you.
Did you separate then went rotc? I separated as e5 in navy last year. I’m planning to go Afrotc next fall 3 year program. Is it true that your job given at the end of afrotc inthe AF could has nothing to do with your major? For example if I study finance, there could be a chance to be military police or munitions officer?
Yes I left active duty to be a full time student in ROTC. That means I no longer had a pay check during that time. Sometimes you'll get a job that is not related to your degree. The Air Force tries to match you to your job desires but remember that the needs of the Air Force come first.
Make more videos about being an officer please idk where you got the courage to be an officer i iknow officers has alot of responsibilities but im scared like i dont have the guts to be the leader but i want to be an officer
I plan on finishing out Air Force JROTC, and doing ROTC in college, and then enlisting after. Do you have any tips for me as I pursue an Air Force career?
If you complete ROTC in college you'll come in as an officer, not enlisted. ROTC is a great option. Find out what career fields interest you and speak with your JRTOC instructors so they can give you feedback on the journey.
Sir, I am a former 4-year SrA with a bachelors and trying to go for OTS soon. Do you have any advice for the personal statement on the Form 56 and the recommendation letters? From what I have read, 3 Colonels determine who gets into OTS, and I am not sure what they will be looking for.
First and foremost is leadership.. Show the side that you've led, how you led, how you want to lead and how you've prepared for leadership. Let them know that you are ready for a personal and professional challenge. Include a brief synopsis of what you've done and learned and include teamwork. If I can assist further, let me know.
Hi. Thank you for this video. How do you feel my chances are, with having no military experience, single parent, and currently studying for the AFOQT? I'm going to try and I'm being very optimistic. Tell me what you think or know about my chances.
I think it's definitely something you should look into. My one concern is whether the Air Force changed their entry requirement because in the past, they did not allow single parents. I read online that the Air Force now accepts single parents but I would definitely begin with a recruiter and have them answer that question. Contact a recruiter about Officer Training School. If the answer is yes, I'd recommend you buy a book/study guide for preparing you for the AFOQT. Begin there and if I can help, let me know.
YOUR Military Money Thanks! Yes I am allowed to join. I just have to sign over custody while I am at OTS. I bought the Master the Officers Candidates Test book from Barnes and Noble and I'm currently studying. The recruiter told me to not come in until I've studied for the test because the office is 2 hours away. I am just getting worried about the board and how they will view me. Thanks again. I'm going to DEFINITELY send you questions :-D.
What about after the first 9 weeks of its am I immediately placed or do I have to do more school? I am under the impression that after OTS, I get sent to a base.
Don't worry about the board too much because if it's meant to be, it's meant to be. Do your best on your application, ask questions, know when the future boards will be, and do well on the AFOQT. Confirm that the book you have is for the Air Force and not Army. If it specifically says Air Force, then you should be good to go.
After OTS you will go directly to your first base. You'll have to complete your technical training/school for your job but you'll get a school slot after reporting to your first base.
Really helpful video. I will graduate next spring with a degree in electrical engineering. I'm greatly considering applying to the air force for when I graduate. My question is: how possible is it that I will get a job related to engineering? I'd hate to get in and my degree not go to good use. Thanks
Very likely. I'm aware of Civil Engineering which has a variety of jobs. Contact a recruiter about Officer Training School (OTS) and see what they say. Share with them that you'd like a related career field. Good luck!
Thank You so much for the video YOUR Military Money, I am currently a freshman in college pursuing a degree in cyber-security. I wish to become a commissioned non- rated officer in the air force upon graduation because I want to use my knowledge for something bigger than myself and so I can help other people. Can you please give me any tips that would help me stand out during the application process that would give me a competitive edge upon board selection?
Hopefully your college has an Air Force ROTC program or another local school in your area that has an agreement with your college. ROTC is a great way that leads to a commission when completed successfully. Officer Training School (OTS) is another way but has fewer slots than ROTC. Do great with your GPA and study for the AFOQT. You can only take this test twice. Which avenue are you thinking of pursuing - ROTC or OTS?
I am considering OTS because my local college does not offer ROTC. I would love to do it, but I can only afford to stay local for college. That is why I am trying to get as much insight I can so I can make the most out of my situation and make my application look great once I get to that point.
Sir, do know the chances of becoming a full time Air Guard? I’m a active duty Marine, I’m starting the process of transition over to the Air Guard. How fast is the promotion?
You'll have to find a position that will be active/full time. The positions are out there and sometimes you'll have to move in order to get it. The promotion times will depend on a few things: if the slot you're in allows advancement, time in grade and if you've completed the professional military education.
I hope your journey has been well. I'm currently in the Marine Corps and let me tell you, I am ready to get the FUCK OUT. But I want to go Air Force as well.
I'm going for officer. I feel that I have what it takes no doubt. Wrestled my whole life, graduated college last spring, scored 95th percentile on the ICAT. Was told by recruiter he would forward my package to officer recruiter...2 months later haven't heard a thing. Is this another enlistment recruitment strategy or what?
Don't wait for someone to get back to you especially after one week. Find out who the nearest Air Force officer recruiter is around you and be proactive. Set an appointment and stay on top of it. Best of luck to you!
Hello!! I just joined the Air Force and went into DEP last week. My first job choice is Personnel because is something i really want to do because back in my civilian job i was in human resources so i thought this job would be perfect for me!! I also wanted to join the Air Force because it runs in my family and my husband was prior air force as well. My question is? Is personnel a job that i can hope to be on my recruiter's job availability list or is actually a hard job to get? On demand or not!! I do have other administrative jobs listed but obviously personnel is my number 1 pick. Thank you for your time.
Hi Patricia. Personnel should be an easy job to get as long as there are openings. It’s not an exciting job overall but it is a good job. You’ll meet many people. Tell your recruiter that you’re interested in that career field.
@@yourmilitarymoney thank you, i did tell my recruiter. I'm just hoping that comes up on the list of jobs available. I'm glad i came across your videos and thank you for your advice.
Thank you so much for your insight. I am an officer select and am preparing for OTS. I consider myself a more reserved, introverted person. I understand that as an officer and in positions of leadership, that trait might not be the most advantageous. Can you provide any advice? Thank you again!
Congratulations on your selection to OTS! I am also somewhat of a reserved person/character but you will learn to speak up when and as needed. There are different types of leadership. Learn as much as possible in OTS as that will be a great learning opportunity. Learn from people you observe both enlisted and officers. Don't feel like you have to say something just to say something. Say what you need to when you need to. Lastly, make adjustments and learn from mistakes to be a better leader. Enjoy your journey!
Show the leadership qualities you have and give examples. Inform them on why you want to be an officer and what you bring to the team. Provide examples of challenges you've had and how you overcame them by making adjustments.
I have a question. I am currently in college getting ready to graduate (in the fall) and I am looking to join the air force. I’ve been told that with a college degree I can come in as in officer but I’m not sure how true that is. Could any fellow member provide some insight into this? Also, could you provide some general advice about the air force, different career paths, options that can come about etc. Thank you in advance.
The requirement to be an officer is to have a bachelor's degree. It will be competitive but it's worth the effort if you want to pursue. Enlisting is also a great option. The Air Force is a great way of life. Speak with a recruiter about the process and way of life in the Air Force. Here's the website which talks about career options with jobs: www.airforce.com/careers
Hello thank you for posting your experience and hints. I have a quick question. I will be graduating from Pharmacy school 2018. What officer rank will I get? for example a 2nd lieutenant or what position? Do I have to go to war if I'm a Pharmacist? lastly, do I have to take any additionsal test before i join the air force?
Congratulations on finishing up school (2018). I'm not sure if pharmacists come in as captains like other medical personnel. The best thing you can do is contact an officer recruiter about Officer Training School (OTS) and also ask if you need to the the test called AFOQT. Good luck!
Is there a career field involving finance? I'm going to transfer to the University of Hawaii this fall and I'm going to join the AFROTC so I can join the Air Force as an officer. My major is Accounting
Yes, there is the Finance career field. Google Air Force Careers Officer, Finance. I wanted to put the link here for you but my computer was acting up.
Hello there I just graduated from flight school and I hold M1 visa, and I've been lived in states for almost 2 years, my question is can I join army aviation and become a pilot in the army?
Contact a recruiter about OCS- Officer Candidate School and let them know you're not a US citizen. If you become a US citizen, it may be easier for you to get accepted. Contact a recruiter and have them explain your options. Good luck.
do you have any advice for someone who is in the process of enlisting but would like to eventually become an MTI and then eventually an officer? How would you suggest someone go about doing that? I would like to do both before I retire.
Do a great job from the beginning and when eligible to apply for MTI duty, do it. Your leadership will have to recommend you and if you do a great job, that will follow. Document everything you do in your career (professionally, personally and in the community). Get your degree and study for the AFOQT (test). Find leadership opportunities and when ready to apply for Officer Training School (OTS)- visit your education office on base and they'll assist you. Remember you'll have to commission before age 35. Best of luck!
I'm so thankful I found your channel, there aren't many you tubers who are officers making videos, they're mainly enlisted. I'm currently 20(turning 21 in February ) and I'm graduating college spring of 2018. I'm planning on going to ots after I earn my degree and your videos are very helpful!
Awesome Casey. Stay on track and best of luck to you.
Casey Melvin - are you still thinking about joining the Air Force as an officer?
update?
Sir I’m currently enlisted and I just want you to know you have given me hope as a 19 year old I’m gonna follow my dream of being an Air Force pilot
Thank you Antwan. Pursue your dreams and do great things.
Great video! As an Airforce ROTC cadet (junior) I will be commissioning soon and it's great to hear it from another perspective and you're a MAJOR wow.. Thank you for this sir!! Also Maxwell... not fun haha.
Do good things Austin. I think you'll enjoy the Air Force lifestyle.
What will you be commissioning as? Austin
Come next year I'll be doing ROTC in high school, I plan on going into the air force
holy fuck how did i find u here
Bro fr! Wasnt expecting him to be here @seanw-bl7xn
Major, thank you. As a fellow Airman serving as an enlisted member, the big-picture helps me understand how/why my CC conducts himself. Look forward to more videos. Thank you again.
Thank you for the kind words.
@@yourmilitarymoneywhat rank are you now?
😂 “the key to being ready is being prepared”
The More You Know 💫
True, true....
Love to see enlisted members become officers!
Thank you. It's been a great journey on both sides.
It’s motivating to see it is possible.
If I ever see you around, sir, I'll be sure to render a proper salute and thank you for the videos you take the time to put up!
That would be great, thank you! Where are you stationed? I ask because sometimes I travel to other bases.
On reflection, I enjoyed being a capt. more than being a maj. Though I've encountered more captains who needed guidance and correction in performing their duties properly than majors who shirked responsibility. It's true that you are always being observed; notes are taken. It isn't a punitive thing. Everyone wants you to succeed...to be the best you can be. Work hard, study, learn...learn. Help others and they will pass it on. The best officers all have one quality in common and that's personal integrity. The military can offer you a great experience but it all depends on you because OTHERS have to depend on you, too.
There's that integrity again.
Very well said. I completely agree with you.
Just got my approval letter for OTS after being denied 2 times!!!!! Im beyond pumped man. Im also a SSgt in the Air Force, and im excited to start this transition from enlisted to officer. Just found your channel and im spam watching all your videos now haha. Thanks for the content Sir!
Congratulations! That is a great accomplishment to get into OTS! I’m happy you kept applying. Do great things!
So happy to have found your channel! I just received an rotc scholarship and have found your first hand advice so helpful in preparing to attend college/join the military . Please keep it up!
Thank you Benjamin. Do great things in ROTC and in the Air Force. I think you'll enjoy your experiences.
My son joined the Air Force 2 years ago, he has less-than a year left to finish his bachelors degree. He wants to become an Air Force officer. I was in the army for 20+ years, I retired 14 years ago. I give him as much advice as I can but your channel helps with many things on the officer side of the house that I didn’t know about . Excellent channel.
Reminds me of my former CO,"You scratch my back,I'll scratch yours"Enjoyed the AF, Ellsworth AFB.👍🇺🇸🇵🇷
Your video has provided some great life lessons for me. The principles that you have described can be applied to every walk of life and I greatly appreciate your willingness to share your wisdom. Thank you for your service and for the knowledge that you share.
Thank you for the feedback. Take care and Happy New Year.
I plan on being in the Air Force after high school! 😄👍 (My dad was in the Army for 26 years.) ❤️❤️
Do it! It's a great journey.
Good evening, I have currently submitted an OCS package for the Navy awaiting on the board to convene. Right now I am an E6 in the Navy active duty for 7 years now. Your videos have helped even though I am with a different branch. I am however an airforce brat
I haven't seen many officers on here, as a ROTC cadet it is great to hear from someone farther along and an officer. I'm trying to dedicate my channel to anyone interested in ROTC, thank you for these videos sir!
You have a great channel Colton. I'm a subscriber as well. Keep doing great things!
I'm glad you are speaking to new and potential young officers about how vitally important it is to trust and confide in their senior NCOs. Part of a senior NCOs responsibility is to train, guide and protect their junior officers and grow them into senior officers. But if the junior officers don't coordinate with their SNCO's for input, or worse, interfere with the junior enlisted or the smooth operation of the unit, they do so at their own peril. A good SRNCO will always show respect and courtesy to the RANK of the officer appointed over them (even if the officer is a dirtbag); but if the officer shows respect of their SNCOs' knowledge and wisdom, the officer will find his/her job and the trajectory to higher promotion much, much easier.
Agree 100% and I live this daily with the team I work with.
Thank you Major for spending your time to help us become heroes like yourself.
That's very nice of you Andrew. Thank you and thank you for your service as well.
Thank you for the great video and your service! I am also an ROTC graduate, did active duty for a while and now serving part-time with the WA ANG. I wish this kind of resource was available to me when I was commissioning, I am sure many young potential officers will find this useful. Happy New Year!
Thank you Al the Pal! Making videos about things I enjoy and have knowledge about gives me something to do. Happy New Year!
Great video, love hearing different officers perspectives.
Thank you Nicholas.
Great explanation.....Ive worked with many officers, and this is spot on. As a retiree, I find saluting antiquated, but that's just me.
Very informative! I am enlisted right now, thinking about applying for OTS. Thank you for your service sir. You sound like a good leader.
Have a well rounded application- do a great job so your leadership will support you, have a great GPA in school, do good with the AFOQT, visit your education center for application guidance/deadlines, volunteer in your community/base, demonstrate what you bring as a leader, have solid letters of recommendations, ask those near you to share their experiences with commissioning whether they are prior enlisted or not. Best of luck. Thank you for watching.
Thank you for making this video. The USAF, IMO, is the best service branch!!! They never had Air Force ROTC at my alma mater at Northwestern State University of Louisiana in Natchitoches, Louisiana. I subbed to your channel. The aircraft that you all are responsible are definitely awesome.
Thank you for watching Willie! The Air Force was a great journey for me.
Thank you for making these videos! I've been interested in the Air Force since 3rd grade and I'm graduating from high school this spring! I'm strongly considering going through ROTC and becoming an officer. Do you have any advice for ROTC?
ROTC is a great way to commission. If you meet the entry requirements from the get go, you can get some type of scholarship as well to pay for school. Visit the ROTC website at www.afrotc.com for more information. Also consider visiting your nearest AFROTC detachment at a university and speaking with them about the program. I enjoyed my time while I did the program. Good luck!
Its awesome that I found your channel. I'm in Army ROTC now but I am not contracted neither incentive. I wanted to go into the A.N.G. to get my degree paid but my parents said they would pay for my bachelors degree. The thing is: I am undecided if I should go into the U.S. Army or Air Force, as of right now, I am leaning towards the Air Force. Thank you for your service and I subscribed to your channel.
Hi Lyndon. Thank for reaching out to me, watching and subscribing. Both the Army and Air Force are good options. The question to consider is which option is better for you. I can speak on the Air Force side and it has been a great journey. My daughter is doing AF ROTC and she is not under contract. Her friend is doing Army ROTC and she is not under contract either. The Air Force is military but may have a corporate feel to it. From what I hear, the Army is more of a military feel. Consider speaking with the Air Force ROTC detachment and ask them some questions. I did AF ROTC and I really enjoyed it. Here are the thoughts of my daughter and her friend on their programs: th-cam.com/video/d-ZoXZe5O3I/w-d-xo.html
Thank you for the video! I like hearing a perspective from an officer point of view.
I am currently enlisted as a structural maintainer. I have a little college under my belt, I am contemplating trying to go through the POC-ERP (program) to finish out and commission. I don’t particularly enjoy my job but I respect it, it’s a great skill to have just not something I want to do for the rest of my career.
I would love to become a special investigations officer, or get out of the military and go into law enforcement. I have no interest in the enlisted side of law enforcement. I feel as if I could offer a lot as a leader and exchange learn a lot.
Explore your options John and then see what's best for you. Regardless of what you choose, ensure you enjoy it and do great things. If I can assist, I'll be here.
Thank you for this video, Sir. I will be graduating in 2018 and plan on going to OTS. I am currently studying for the AFOQT. Blessing brother.
Good for you Tony. Best of luck to you on your OTS application.
Thank you Sir.
T Jack - what are you using to study for the AFOQT? I'm currently looking for study material. If I pass, I'm planning on going to OTS either this fall or winter.
Good luck, thank you for your service! this has really helped me, I want to do the enlisted to officer program. my husband did his 3 years in the army and he got out, and I think it's now my turn.
Do research and best of luck to you! It's a great way of life while serving our nation.
as a CAP Cadet who has been Cadet First Sergeant, Flight Commander, and Operations Officer, I have Found your videos to be the best for any High School Age Cadet who comes in saying " I want to go to USAFA, and be an Air Force Officer". Currently, I put myself in the dilemma of being a part time College student, who let himself get out of shape, for a few weeks now I have looked into Enlisting reserve as a Boom, but I feel like I don't have the time do go away for 8 months of training.
Well you've had some great leadership roles. Now it's time to focus on yourself physically. You can work out and make it a priority and you'll be in good shape shortly. There is nothing wrong with enlisting so you'll have to decide which option is best for you: enlisted or officer. Think if you want to go active duty or reserve/guard. It's easy to go from active duty to reserve/guard but VERY DIFFICULT to go from reserve/guard to active duty. Work out and give yourself about 2 weeks to look at your options and then pursue the option that is best for you. Thank you for the feedback and for watching.
Hope I can do the same. I have a bachelor's (accounting)but I rather be enlisted first to get training in tech field. Hoping I can join at 33 at cyber career then I can try to be an officer before I turn 39 if possible. Thanks for the advice.
Came across your video before and replied and now I got my scores back and passed. Thanks for info.
Well done. What's the next step?
YOUR Military Money getting my packet ready and info from myself along with some personal identity verifications.
Copy. Good luck!
Appreciate it. Send me that letter of rec please lol.
I can do that if you provide the details.
This video is great. I'm in ALS right now and I'm talking to a couple people about OTS, I might try this. I tried the LEAD program last year and got denied but at least Tried. But I think this path is for me. Still have a few years before I try it because I don't even have my CCAF just yet but after that I'm working on my bachelors.
Thanks for the video sir.
Thank you for watching Anselmo. Focus on what you are doing now (ALS), finish your education, do a great job in the Air Force and good things will come your way. I was in ALS in 2000, seems like a long time ago and I still keep in touch with some of my friends from my class.
I'm currently considering applying to Uniformed Services University so this video was insightful and inspiring. Thank you.
Thank you for watching.
Greetings from Northampton uk. Very interesting video. Thank you for sharing.
My great uncle from the Vietnam War says that officer is a lot better than private.
He was 31 years old at Colonel rank when Saigon fell on April 30, 1975.
I’ve only just got into highschool but I’m definitely planning on joining the airforce. I have no issues maintaining a good grade or anything of the sort, its getting in shape that’ll be the issue lol.
Ayyy, good looks sir. I enlisted active duty air force ten years ago. Im now gaining a commission through Army ROTC
Congratulations! Do great things when you lead others.
Very informative video! But my main question is if you do rotc in college for 4 years, do you go to ocs right away? Or do you need to get a certain scholarship? If so then what happened if you were to fail it or not make it in? Thanks for the content have a good one!
If you attend ROTC, you'll be a commissioned officer upon completion of the program. You will not attend OTS since both of those programs (ROTC & OTS) lead to a commission.
This is incredibly insightful and helpful! Thank you very much Sir!
My pleasure. Thank you for watching.
Very nice video! These are really great tips on what to do as an Officer in the Air Force. I'm studying to become a C-17 Pilot in the Air Force.
Good for you, make it happen!
Thank you! I will!
Hi 👋🏽 I love you video !
I am not enlisted at all and I am receiving my BA this August . Do you think I should enlist first then maybe down the road later try to become an officer ?
Explore both options. I was both enlisted and officer and maximize on both sides. Definitely look into Officer Training School to see if that's an option. If not, enlisting is also a great way to serve while being on a great team.
Thank you for all the videos!
Thank you for watching.
Great video Major, really inspired and informed me.
Thank you Julius. Do great things.
This is very informative! I wish I had seen it before I joined the Air Force as an officer
It''s never too late to make changes as needed.
Thank you for this video. It's hard to come by personal/first-hand info on Officer life.
JonnyDiamond my pleasure. Thank you for watching.
Hi Hi! I'm trying to get into AFROTC at VMI this year. Can't wait!
Would you recommend enlisting before becoming an officer? I'd like to go through college and get a degree while going through the ROTC program but I understand enlisting after college and then becoming an officer gives you more knowledge and "credibility" (I am going to be a senior in HS)
If your goal is to become an officer, I'd do ROTC or the Air Force Academy. Enlisting is a good option but it won't be guaranteed that you'll get selected to commission. College should be your first choice. If that's not an option, then you can enlist. I came in enlisted and had the opportunity to commission later. Explore your options and do what's best for you.
YOUR Military Money okay thank you so much for replying and so quickly!!
If you are like a Doctor, Lawyer, Psychologist, or something like that, are you automatically an officer? How does that process work, if you go in as enlisted and then finish with a degree after? Are you going to go enlisted to officer at that point?
If you come into those career fields, yes you'll be an officer. The commissioning school is about 2-3 weeks (Commission Officer Training). Just because someone has a degree doesn't automatically make them an officer. They have to be selected for a commission and have to complete the commissioning program.
I'm a Junior in college majoring in Cyber Security. Going to OTS is on my options list because of the experience, career, and certifications, but I'm still very on the fence. Worried about getting a job that I am not interesting in / doesn't relate with Cyber Security. I also have no desire for the money being an officer. I think that I would take a lot of pride of being in the Air Force and military. I also love being a leader and leading teams.
Explore both options of being an officer and coming in enlisted. Both are great options. Serving sometimes means putting yourself second. Do what's best for yourself.
I desperately want to commission. I have been in the Air Force for almost a year now, and I do not regret one minute of it. I signed up for a six year enlistment, however, when I get my 5 level in my career field, I want to finish up my college classes and continue to apply for OTS, and then re-class into OSI. I know they are both competitive, and I have my options open. I have been talking to my SNCO's/ my leadership often about it, and I wanna make my goals clear. I want to do my 20 years. The Air Force has already given me so much when I got deathly sick from my appendix, and they treated me like gold the entire time when I was healing. I really can't say enough good things, but I owe this branch my life!
You have a solid plan Ryan. Stay on the path and you have great options.
So your a security officer right? I have a question... as for firearms how does it work? Starting I heard that when your at a duty station after tech school, do you get your pistol/holster do you keep it and leave it your room or do you get it at the counter before your shift then return it? How does it work
My career field is Personnel. The firearms are not kept with the individual. They are kept in an official building (vault) and stay there all of the time while you're off duty.
I don't know if this is a silly question, but what is the social life generally like for an officer outside of work? Obviously I'm sure it varies from person, but compared to the enlisted airmen is there any sense of camaraderie amongst officers? I feel like I see alot of enlisted enjoying outings and bonding together off-duty, but I don't really hear or see much about what it's like for the officers. I'm just curious to get an idea of what it might be like for a young, single officer.
It's the same for the enlisted side, however, there are fewer officers when compared to the enlisted side. You'll be young officers like even if they're in other units and you'll have fun. Don't worry about that if that's the case. When I commissioned I met new great people.
I am currently enlisted and I want to go the rotc route how can I do that? I heard about a program that'll allow me to go to college before my contract ends and complete the program but im not sure what it's called yet. do I need to wait until my contract ends and also does the Air Force pay for my schooling or will I need to sort that out?
Holy crap! Matt's considering AF OTS after college. You need to speak with him!
Standing by.
Help I have a misdemeanor on my record which is assault. I know it sound bad but it was out of self defense. I’m in my last year of college as a computer science. How to increase my odd becoming a proud member of the Air Force
Speak with a recruiter and let them know what happened, the disposition of the case, how you've succeeded since and the chances of getting a waiver approved.
Nice video. Currently been in for 6 years but I'm thinking of commissioning. How hard would it be to do another 14 years as an officer?
It wouldn't be hard as long as you are prepared (for example: pack organized cans). I did just under 6 years enlisted and now 14 years commissioned. Surround yourself with a great team and you'll do great things. If you have any specific questions, let me know.
Thanks for the videos! Question: would you recommend as an officer to spend your first few years in combat rescue in order to get leadership credibility and gritty experience before you move onto a field such as supply and logistics in the Air Force?
Hi Jerod, I don't think it's necessary to do so unless you want to. Other than that, you'll still get your leadership experience and style from the beginning regardless of your first job.
That was very informative. Thank you! I guess I am trying to decide between being an officer or enlisted in the Air Force Reserve in Florida. The enlisted Job that I think I would Enjoy would be a flight engineer for a rescue squadron- Helicopters. :)
Or I could be an officer. However, I want to have fun, and lower stress, but that all depends on how someone leads, delegates, manages, etc. Thanks for the info.
Thank you for watching. Both are great options so explore them and select what's best for you.
So.... I'm almost 4 yrs now and I'm planning to make a master degree in my next 4 yrs , so if I make my master degree.... in that term "example" in 3 yrs of my second enlistment "can I rank up as a Tsgt? Or I have to take the staff and tech s test anyway?
Keep up the good work !
Thank you for watching Andrew.
How are you, I'm thinking about comissioning as an officer in the air force and I'm currently a college senior and about to graduate this year in may. I talked to one of the air force recuriters and he basically said that my GPA is too low to be qualified as an air force officer. I am a health science graduate and I have a 3.1 gpa. What do you recommend I should do?
Get a masters then reapply
I am torn between going straight to college and doing AFROTC, or enlisting first to get experience (plus I'd get old retirement system). Do you think having enlisted experience will help in the long run?
If you can do college and ROTC, do that. Don't worry about the old retirement system as you can still get 40% of a pension plus your Thrift Savings Plan investment. Both are good options as I've done both. The enlisted experience is good but need necessarily needed to be successful. Do research, ask questions and select the best option for yourself.
I'm in pretty decent shape, but I am 29 turning 30 this December, with your personal opinion, do you think it is to late to join the Air Force? I would be looking into trying to become an officer if possible.
I don't think it's too late. It's a great lifestyle so look into it and see what options you will have.
I will join the air force and become a transport airplane pilot
Thank you for your great videos. I am a college graduate and currently i am preparing to take the AFOQT test. I think i will do well in the test and i also hold a good GPA (ME). But i don't have any prior leadership experience and i was always one of those students who stood behind during my college years (shy and nervous) that is also one of the reason why i want to join the military. I want to grow and develop my leadership skills and most importantly i want to serve this nation and set an example in my family (will be the 1st one to be in military). But as i have mentioned, i have no leadership experiences and have never been forwarded in leading or anything like that..do you see my chances in being selected by the selection board despite of my good score and GPA? I am looking into non-rated positions. Does all officer lead the airman? or are there jobs for officers where you will be given tasks and you just complete it without having to lead a team.
Thank you Major
Dhan- Good luck on your journey with the military. If you get selected for Officer Training School, you'll learn a lot of leadership. Additionally, you'll learn while you work with Airmen. We should be constantly learning throughout our lives. That is what I do. I'm also very reserved but I've learned to speak up as needed and when needed. We all have different leadership styles but see what you're doing well, what needs changes and what you want to improve on. Your officer package needs to be solid to have a good chance of being selected to be an officer. Speak with a recruiter and have them help you as well.
Thank you Major. Yes, currently i am talking to a recruiter and she has submitted all my documents for the testing on 27 Jan. Just waiting on the MEPS to confirm it. I will definitely take your advice to talk to the recruiter to help me with my officer package. Just hoping everything goes well.
Hello Major, I'm considering applying for OTS after college and I think I want to go straight into the reserves. How do promotions work in the reserves? Do they take the same amount of time as in active duty or longer?
Also, what are the two week duty periods like? Do you just do the same thing as on the weekends but for longer?
Promotions are the same for the reserve side but can be a little faster- example- if you have all of the qualifications needed for the next pay grade and you can get selected for the job, you can get promoted. As an officer you will still need to meet the board for a records review and get selected for promotion. It's not an automatic promotion but it is consistent. The annual tour is often done at another location and you'll work with the active duty side. In 2014 I went to England and completed my two week tour with the active duty side. It was great and both the active and reserve sides benefitted from working together.
YOUR Military Money Great! Thank you!! Right now the job I'm most interested in is civil engineering. Do you happen to know any civil engineering officers and, if so, do they like what they're doing?
I'm in the Marine Corps, but I have an interest to join the Air Force and commission from there. I'm looking forward to it.
Explore your options and do what's best for you.
Great information sir! TY but one question how much does an O-1 make in the reserves either per month or yearly??
Remember that Reserve is part-time- www.militaryrates.com/military-pay-drillpay-o1_o5_2020
I’ve always wanted to study aeronautical engineering as a little boy and fly planes. When I heard of the air force academy it immediately hooked my interest. My question is can you study aeronautical engineering at the academy and fly aircraft as an officer? I’m 17 at the moment so I’m really split on what to do with my life so some help would be nice!
The Air Force Academy sounds like a great choice for what you want to do. I'm pretty sure they have the major you're interested. Definitely visit their website and begin the application process soon. Good luck. Let me know if you get in.
I just got accepted into the academy in January and it has all majors u wish to have to become a successful pilot. I am also 17
Cameron Sturdivant Congratulations, that is great! Do great things and keep me posted.
YOUR Military Money yes sir. No problem. Can’t wait till I’m up there soon. Basic starts in June
Thank you very much for making this video! What an amazing team and environment to be in! I am thinking of joining the Airforce Reserve at the end of this year after I get my BA Economics and citizenship. From your experience, is it feasible for me to apply for OTS and be Officer Reservist, or every commissioned officer has to do active duty before switching to Reserve?
You could pursue to be an officer either active duty or reserve. It's not a requirement to go active duty first at all. Pursue the full time or part time option based on what you'd like to do.
Hi! Thanks for the video! I am a Pre-Med student graduated with a bachelors and I'm trying to decide to be enlisted or go as an officer. What could be your advice ?
Contact a recruiter about becoming an officer and let them know what you'd like to do. See what programs they may have. If not, you can enlist and use the tuition assistance (schooling) benefits while off duty towards med school. Explore all options and don't make a commitment until you know what works best for you. I've served both enlisted and officer and it's been a great journey!
What did you end up doing, i'm pre-vet and zoology for my B.S. Thinking about officer role
When you did ROTC did you leave the Airforce?? How does that work? Aren’t you basically a civilian again until you get that degree? I know they pay for books but.. haha what else?
Yes I was a civilian during my time in AFROTC. I used my Post 9-11 GI Bill for school and I worked part-time as well.
Great video, sir! I’m currently in college majoring in Aerospace Engineering and I would like to join the Air Force and become an officer. My school has AFROTC, would that be the best way to do it?
Definitely ROTC. It’s a guaranteed commission if you complete it. Look into it ASAP.
YOUR Military Money I graduated with a engineering science degree. I’m 90%mechanical engineer. Would you recommend the Air Force for someone like me
Hi, I have a question regarding the social aspects of being an officer in the military. Outside of work, is it normal for an officer to have enlisted friends to go and eat or stuff like that with, or is it mostly officers hang out with other officers and enlisted hang out with enlisted.
Also love your vids!!
That's a great question. You have to be careful when it comes to officer/enlisted relationships, especially when you work in the same organization. Example- I have a professional relationship with the people I work with and some a little more than others but I don't have them on my Facebook and vice-versa. Being prior enlisted MANY of my friends are still enlisted but we're at different bases. We still have the same relationship we had since we became friends. If we're in uniform, it's a natural but professional relationship. As an officer you have to be careful when it comes to favoritism. Bottom line- we're all people and have to make adjustments as needed with our relationships. Thank you for watching.
Thanks for the very in depth response, extremely helpful!
Hi Major,
Full birds are no longer flag officers?
Flag officers are only generals. I never heard of full birds being flag officers so I asked someone else here and they haven't heard of that either.
Need some Advice Major. I'm 31 and getting ready to ship to BMT. I want to enlist and then later become an Officer. I also plan on doing 20 years. Is it possible to rise to a rank of Major in my position if I'm willing to work hard for it? Or is my age a factor? Thank you.
It is definitely possible to progress through the ranks. Do a solid job always, seeks leadership responsibilities and succeed. You can do it!
@@yourmilitarymoney Thank you Major. I will do just that. Appreciate the vote of confidence and support. Stay blessed.
Did you separate then went rotc? I separated as e5 in navy last year. I’m planning to go Afrotc next fall 3 year program. Is it true that your job given at the end of afrotc inthe AF could has nothing to do with your major? For example if I study finance, there could be a chance to be military police or munitions officer?
Yes I left active duty to be a full time student in ROTC. That means I no longer had a pay check during that time. Sometimes you'll get a job that is not related to your degree. The Air Force tries to match you to your job desires but remember that the needs of the Air Force come first.
How does retirement work? Especially since you were prior enlisted. Does those years enlisted add up to the 20 you need to retire?
All of your time counts toward retirement (enlisted and officer). I was enlisted for almost six years and officer for about 15 years.
Make more videos about being an officer please idk where you got the courage to be an officer i iknow officers has alot of responsibilities but im scared like i dont have the guts to be the leader but i want to be an officer
Pursue it if you want to. If you decide to do it, press forward, learn from others and be assertive and a good leader. The rest should fall in place.
I plan on finishing out Air Force JROTC, and doing ROTC in college, and then enlisting after. Do you have any tips for me as I pursue an Air Force career?
If you complete ROTC in college you'll come in as an officer, not enlisted. ROTC is a great option. Find out what career fields interest you and speak with your JRTOC instructors so they can give you feedback on the journey.
Sir, I am a former 4-year SrA with a bachelors and trying to go for OTS soon. Do you have any advice for the personal statement on the Form 56 and the recommendation letters? From what I have read, 3 Colonels determine who gets into OTS, and I am not sure what they will be looking for.
First and foremost is leadership.. Show the side that you've led, how you led, how you want to lead and how you've prepared for leadership. Let them know that you are ready for a personal and professional challenge. Include a brief synopsis of what you've done and learned and include teamwork. If I can assist further, let me know.
Hi. Thank you for this video. How do you feel my chances are, with having no military experience, single parent, and currently studying for the AFOQT? I'm going to try and I'm being very optimistic. Tell me what you think or know about my chances.
I think it's definitely something you should look into. My one concern is whether the Air Force changed their entry requirement because in the past, they did not allow single parents. I read online that the Air Force now accepts single parents but I would definitely begin with a recruiter and have them answer that question. Contact a recruiter about Officer Training School. If the answer is yes, I'd recommend you buy a book/study guide for preparing you for the AFOQT. Begin there and if I can help, let me know.
YOUR Military Money Thanks! Yes I am allowed to join. I just have to sign over custody while I am at OTS. I bought the Master the Officers Candidates Test book from Barnes and Noble and I'm currently studying. The recruiter told me to not come in until I've studied for the test because the office is 2 hours away. I am just getting worried about the board and how they will view me. Thanks again. I'm going to DEFINITELY send you questions :-D.
What about after the first 9 weeks of its am I immediately placed or do I have to do more school? I am under the impression that after OTS, I get sent to a base.
Don't worry about the board too much because if it's meant to be, it's meant to be. Do your best on your application, ask questions, know when the future boards will be, and do well on the AFOQT. Confirm that the book you have is for the Air Force and not Army. If it specifically says Air Force, then you should be good to go.
After OTS you will go directly to your first base. You'll have to complete your technical training/school for your job but you'll get a school slot after reporting to your first base.
What's the difference between enlisted and Officer? Or is there no difference?
Really helpful video. I will graduate next spring with a degree in electrical engineering. I'm greatly considering applying to the air force for when I graduate. My question is: how possible is it that I will get a job related to engineering? I'd hate to get in and my degree not go to good use.
Thanks
Very likely. I'm aware of Civil Engineering which has a variety of jobs. Contact a recruiter about Officer Training School (OTS) and see what they say. Share with them that you'd like a related career field. Good luck!
Thank You so much for the video YOUR Military Money,
I am currently a freshman in college pursuing a degree in cyber-security. I wish to become a commissioned non- rated officer in the air force upon graduation because I want to use my knowledge for something bigger than myself and so I can help other people. Can you please give me any tips that would help me stand out during the application process that would give me a competitive edge upon board selection?
Hopefully your college has an Air Force ROTC program or another local school in your area that has an agreement with your college. ROTC is a great way that leads to a commission when completed successfully. Officer Training School (OTS) is another way but has fewer slots than ROTC. Do great with your GPA and study for the AFOQT. You can only take this test twice. Which avenue are you thinking of pursuing - ROTC or OTS?
I am considering OTS because my local college does not offer ROTC. I would love to do it, but I can only afford to stay local for college. That is why I am trying to get as much insight I can so I can make the most out of my situation and make my application look great once I get to that point.
Excellent video, looking to join and apply for officer.
are you in peterson now sir ? im at usafa would be cool to meet you!
I am. Let me know when you want to meet up.
Sir, do know the chances of becoming a full time Air Guard? I’m a active duty Marine, I’m starting the process of transition over to the Air Guard. How fast is the promotion?
You'll have to find a position that will be active/full time. The positions are out there and sometimes you'll have to move in order to get it. The promotion times will depend on a few things: if the slot you're in allows advancement, time in grade and if you've completed the professional military education.
Thank you Brother
I hope your journey has been well. I'm currently in the Marine Corps and let me tell you, I am ready to get the FUCK OUT. But I want to go Air Force as well.
Awesome video Huego ☺👍👍👍
Thank you.
I'm going for officer. I feel that I have what it takes no doubt. Wrestled my whole life, graduated college last spring, scored 95th percentile on the ICAT. Was told by recruiter he would forward my package to officer recruiter...2 months later haven't heard a thing. Is this another enlistment recruitment strategy or what?
Don't wait for someone to get back to you especially after one week. Find out who the nearest Air Force officer recruiter is around you and be proactive. Set an appointment and stay on top of it. Best of luck to you!
Thank you, that is what I was thinking as well. Just needed a little push I suppose. I'll make the call today.
Hello!! I just joined the Air Force and went into DEP last week. My first job choice is Personnel because is something i really want to do because back in my civilian job i was in human resources so i thought this job would be perfect for me!! I also wanted to join the Air Force because it runs in my family and my husband was prior air force as well. My question is? Is personnel a job that i can hope to be on my recruiter's job availability list or is actually a hard job to get? On demand or not!! I do have other administrative jobs listed but obviously personnel is my number 1 pick. Thank you for your time.
Hi Patricia. Personnel should be an easy job to get as long as there are openings. It’s not an exciting job overall but it is a good job. You’ll meet many people. Tell your recruiter that you’re interested in that career field.
@@yourmilitarymoney thank you, i did tell my recruiter. I'm just hoping that comes up on the list of jobs available. I'm glad i came across your videos and thank you for your advice.
Plan on 6 years active duty enlisted. Then reserves to achieve my Bachelors. To then go back as an Officer until I retire.
Do it Brian!
Thank you so much for your insight. I am an officer select and am preparing for OTS. I consider myself a more reserved, introverted person. I understand that as an officer and in positions of leadership, that trait might not be the most advantageous. Can you provide any advice? Thank you again!
Congratulations on your selection to OTS! I am also somewhat of a reserved person/character but you will learn to speak up when and as needed. There are different types of leadership. Learn as much as possible in OTS as that will be a great learning opportunity. Learn from people you observe both enlisted and officers. Don't feel like you have to say something just to say something. Say what you need to when you need to. Lastly, make adjustments and learn from mistakes to be a better leader. Enjoy your journey!
Officer Training School/Air Force Interview. In a couple of weeks I will go to my first official interview(OTS). Any advise... Thank you
Show the leadership qualities you have and give examples. Inform them on why you want to be an officer and what you bring to the team. Provide examples of challenges you've had and how you overcame them by making adjustments.
I have a question. I am currently in college getting ready to graduate (in the fall) and I am looking to join the air force. I’ve been told that with a college degree I can come in as in officer but I’m not sure how true that is. Could any fellow member provide some insight into this? Also, could you provide some general advice about the air force, different career paths, options that can come about etc. Thank you in advance.
The requirement to be an officer is to have a bachelor's degree. It will be competitive but it's worth the effort if you want to pursue. Enlisting is also a great option. The Air Force is a great way of life. Speak with a recruiter about the process and way of life in the Air Force. Here's the website which talks about career options with jobs: www.airforce.com/careers
Hello thank you for posting your experience and hints. I have a quick question. I will be graduating from Pharmacy school 2018. What officer rank will I get? for example a 2nd lieutenant or what position? Do I have to go to war if I'm a Pharmacist? lastly, do I have to take any additionsal test before i join the air force?
Congratulations on finishing up school (2018). I'm not sure if pharmacists come in as captains like other medical personnel. The best thing you can do is contact an officer recruiter about Officer Training School (OTS) and also ask if you need to the the test called AFOQT. Good luck!
Is there a career field involving finance? I'm going to transfer to the University of Hawaii this fall and I'm going to join the AFROTC so I can join the Air Force as an officer. My major is Accounting
Yes, there is the Finance career field. Google Air Force Careers Officer, Finance. I wanted to put the link here for you but my computer was acting up.
Hello there I just graduated from flight school and I hold M1 visa, and I've been lived in states for almost 2 years, my question is can I join army aviation and become a pilot in the army?
I'm not us citizen nor green card holder btw
Contact a recruiter about OCS- Officer Candidate School and let them know you're not a US citizen. If you become a US citizen, it may be easier for you to get accepted. Contact a recruiter and have them explain your options. Good luck.
do you have any advice for someone who is in the process of enlisting but would like to eventually become an MTI and then eventually an officer? How would you suggest someone go about doing that? I would like to do both before I retire.
Do a great job from the beginning and when eligible to apply for MTI duty, do it. Your leadership will have to recommend you and if you do a great job, that will follow. Document everything you do in your career (professionally, personally and in the community). Get your degree and study for the AFOQT (test). Find leadership opportunities and when ready to apply for Officer Training School (OTS)- visit your education office on base and they'll assist you. Remember you'll have to commission before age 35. Best of luck!
Thank you so much! I greatly appreciate the response!
Can I still do ROTC after serving 4 years of a 6 year project and thank you for serving our country man
Logan James Absolutely Yes.