UNITED STATES AIR FORCE 

RECRUITING SERVICE 

Line Officer Accessions 

Basic Officer Training (BOT)  

Handbook 

05 Feb 2010

Table of Contents

Chapter 1-BOT Guide 1 Introduction 2

Board Information 2 Eligibility Requirements 3 Table 1.1-BOT Summary of Current Eligibility Criteria 4 Subprogram Specifics 5 MEPS and Security Clearance Processing 7 Waiver Processing 7 Withdrawing an Application 9 Post Selection 10 Declinations 10

Chapter 2-Applicant Instruction Package 12 Checklist of Documents for Applicant 14 Application Outline 15 Package Contents 16 Guideline for Letter Writers 17 Chapter 3-How to put Together an Application 18 How to Complete the AFRS Form 1360 19 How to Complete the Applicant Profile 19 Sample OTS Applicant Profile 20 How to Complete the AF Form 56 21 Format for Letters of Recommendation 24 How to Complete the AFRS Form 1413 25 About Active Duty Sister Service 25 About Guard and Reserve Applicants 25 About the MEPS physical Examination 26 Common Application Errors 27 Helpful Hints 27 Attachment 1-Key Terms & Acronyms Attachment 2-Application Checklist Attachment 3-Air Force BOT Accession Specialties Attachment 4-Rated Applicant Memorandum Attachment 5-Separation Data Validation Letter Attachment 6-UCMJ Quality Force Review Letter Attachment 7-Conditional Release for Military Sister Service Attachment 8-AFOSI BOT Application Process Attachment 9-Frequently Asked Questions Attachment 10-Declination Worksheet Attachment 11-Request for Relocation Information Letter Attachment 12-Pre-EAD Checklist DD Form 368 AF Form 56 AFOQT Information Pamphlet AFRS Form 1413 SF Form 1199A-Direct Deposit Sign-Up Form

Chapter 1 BOT Guide

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1.1. Introduction

1.1.1. This guide provides information necessary for line officer application processing and the shipping of active duty accessions to Basic Officer Training (BOT). Use this guidance in conjunction with AFRSI 36-2001, AFI 36-2013, AFI 36-2002, 300-series Procedural Guidance Messages (PGMs), and the current FY Air Force Recruiting Service (AFRS) competition system document to develop your squadron line officer recruiting program.

1.1.2. The AFRS Line Officer (LO) program is an application goaled program. Applications come from two sources: Active Duty Air Force members and civilian applicants. Civilian applicants include Guard, Reserve and Sister Service members. Note: As a result of continued change in AF requirements for the United States Air Force Academy (USAFA), and AF Reserve Officer Training Corps (AFROTC), our LO program also changes.

1.1.3. The Line Officer program has five application goal subprograms which are Pilots, Combat Systems Officers (CSOs), Air Battle Managers (ABMs), Non-technical, and Technical, which includes the Technical Degree Sponsorship Program (TDSP). For EAD competition the subprograms are consolidated into three areas; rated, technical, and non- technical. Note: The first two digits of the board number and BOT class number, determines which fiscal year application and EAD goal credit is applied.

1.1.3.1. Application credit will be given once per application, per fiscal year, and is based

on the first board category (rated or non-rated) an application meets. Matrix qualified applications will receive application credit based on the first board, first choice for rated applications; or technical or non-technical application credit based on board panel. Non- matrix applications that ARE selected will receive application credit for the sub-program the applicant is selected on. Non-matrix applications that ARE selected on more than one sub-program will receive application credit based on the applicant’s first choice. Non- Matrix applications that are not selected will not receive application credit. Qualifying technical degree applicants who wish to compete on the non-technical program can be given non-tech application credit if a statement is added to AF IMT 56, page 7 (refer to paragraph A2.3.7.4). Selects with this statement will be assigned to non-technical specialties. Refer to the current FY AFRS competition system document for more matrix qualifying details.

1.1.4. Commissioned officers from sister services, reserves, and guard interested in Active Duty as an Air Force Line Officer should visit the Air Force Contact Center Website for the latest in inter-service transfer information (website: AFPC Top Page). If needed, they may contact Recall/Inter-service Transfers at AFPC (210) 565-2068/2288 or DSN 665-2068/2288 or email afpc.recall.ops@randolph.af.mil.

1.2 Board Information 1.2.1. There are primarily two program categories: “Rated” and “Non-rated”. Rated is comprised of the Pilot, CSO, and ABM subprograms, and the non-rated category is comprised of technical (which includes TDSP), and non-technical subprograms. Supplemental board panels will be conducted as directed to meet specific needs of the Air

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Force. 1.2.2. Within the technical subprograms there are critical accession degrees (CAD). The current CAD degrees are ABET accredited electrical engineering, computer engineering, and Meteorology/Atmospheric Science, and are subject to change year-to-year. Applicants with a CAD degree, who are seeking a non-rated Air Force specialty, can apply for TDSP or BOT 24/7, 365 days a year. CAD boards will be held once a month; applications received by the 15th of the month will meet that month’s CAD board. LO accession recruiters can submit CAD eligible applications to AFRS/RSOCL, 550 D Street W, Ste 1, Randolph AFB, TX 78150. Refer to AFI 36-2013, chapter 3, Table 1.2, and the AFRS BOT website located in the AF Portal, for more detailed TDSP eligibility requirements.

1.2.3. Rated applicants will be considered for up to two rated sub-programs, based on desires annotated on the AF IMT 56, page 1. If non-selected, applicants can re-apply again after a 180-day wait from the date of non-selection or withdrawal from their previous rated board. They will no longer rollover to the next board. 1.2.4. Non-rated applicants will annotate up to three Air Force Specialties (AFS) on the AF IMT 56 page 1. Eligible applicants can re-apply again for a non-rated board after 180-day wait from date of non-selection or withdrawal from their previous non-rated board. They will no longer rollover to the next board.

1.2.5. The board schedule is created with firm application on-time cutoff dates. Application must be in place with AFRS/RSOCL NLT the application cut-off date. Postmarks will no longer qualify applications as being “on-time” if application is received after the cut-off date. Refer to board schedule for cut-off dates. 1.3. Eligibility Requirements 1.3.1. Medical Entrance Examination 1.3.1.1. Rated applicants will complete a commissioning physical through their respective MEPS and must be medically qualified prior to submitting their application to AFRS. 1.3.1.2. Non-Rated applicants are required to submit a DD Form 2807-2 to their respective MEPS CMO to have a medical prescreen conducted prior to submitting an application to AFRS. The Applicant Data/QC Report must reflect under the Waivers/EEDs section that the Medical Records Evaluation is approved by the MEPS Chief Medical Officer to be eligible to meet a board. If the CMO does not clear the applicant to Process they must get permission from the AETC/SG to physical. Only those identified as tentative selects of an LO board will go on to complete the MEPS physical.

1.3.2. Basic Eligibility Criteria: The minimum application eligibility requirements for AFOQT scores, GPA, and degree disciplines are located in the table below. Use AFRSI 36-

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2001, AFI 36-2013, and AFI 36-2002 for additional qualification criteria for Air Force commissioning.

Table 1.1-BOT SUMMARY OF CURRENT ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

Program PCSM (Note 2)

AFOQT SCORES GPA (Note 3)

Degree disciplines Pilot (P) Navigator

(N) Academic

Adaptability (AA)

Verbal (V)

Quantitative (Q)

Pilot (Note 1)

N/A 50 total pilot & navigator composite score with a minimum of 25 pilot score and 10 navigator score.

-- 15 10 2.5

Non-specific (Note 4)

Combat Systems Officer (Note 1)

N/A 50 total pilot & navigator composite score with a minimum of 25 navigator score and 10 Pilot.

-- 15 10 2.5

Air Battle Manager (Note 1)

N/A 50 total pilot & navigator composite score with a minimum of 10 in both the pilot and navigator score

-- 15 10 2.5

Non-tech N/A -- -- -- 15 10 3.0

Technical N/A -- -- -- 15 10 -- Note 5

TDSP/CAD N/A -- -- -- 25 25 3.0 Note 6

Line Officer Summary of Current Eligibility Criteria NOTES: 1. There are no AFOQT score waivers for this applicant.

2. Although there is no minimum PCSM score for pilot application a Pilot Candidate Selection Method (PCSM) score is required. The AFOQT and TBAS test must be taken in order to receive a PCSM score. Recruiters must load and/or update the PCSM score into AFRISS, by the Wednesday prior to the start of the respective board. To retrieve the PCSM score, refer to https://pcsm.aetc.af.mil/, and print the Printer Friendly Page.

3. Minimum Grade Point Average is the institution’s GPA from the qualifying degree transcript or AF FM 1413, Verification of Schedule Graduation form. Minimum GPAs are effective with the 10OT03 and 10OT04 boards. GPA waivers will only be considered if the applicant has a total cumulative score of 150 or higher when adding the AFOQT sub-scores of Academic Adaptability (AA), Verbal (V), and Quantitative (Q). A Master degree or higher GPA will only be considered if applicant does not have a bachelor degree; the lowest level degree’s GPA will be used as the qualifying GPA.

4. Classification is based on the qualifying degree and in all cases the Undergraduate (BS/BA) degree is the qualifying degree for classification; exception, applicant does not possess an undergraduate degree but has a Graduate (Masters, Doctorate) degree. AFS classification will be applied IAW the AFOCD.

5. The following degrees qualify to meet a Technical panel:

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• All engineering degrees for applicants who wish to apply for AFS in 32EXX and 62EXX require ABET Inc. accreditation. Applicants who have engineering degrees in electrical engineering or computer engineering that is not ABET Inc. accredited cannot be classified in an AFS in 32EXX or 62EXX, but are eligible for 33S1A. Only ABET accredited computer, electrical, or electronic engineering technology degrees are eligible to meet under the technical program for classification into 33S1. Go to website http://www.abet.org/ for list of ABET accredited institutions and to the AFOCD for classification requirements.

• Meteorology, Atmosphere Science, or Active Duty AF applicants who possess the following criteria: Currently performing in the 1W0XX career field with forecasting experience, an awarded Community College of the Air Force (CCAF) degree in Weather Technology, and a non-specific accredited bachelor degree. Refer to Air Force Classification Directory (AFOCD) for 15W1 minimum course work requirements.

• Computer Engineering Technology (ABET Accredited) • Electrical Engineering Technology (ABET Accredited) • Electronic Engineering Technology (ABET Accredited • Math/Physics/Chemistry/Architecture

6. Refer to paragraphs 1.2.1.2 and 1.4.4 of this announcement; and AFI 36-2013for more information about TDSP.

1.3.3. Age Criteria 1.3.3.1. Non-Rated Applicants applying for non-rated programs who are 34 by the board

convening date require the MOU at attachment 4 to be included in their application. Non-rated applicants must be selected, attend BOT, and commissioned prior to their 35th birthday. PS time will not be subtracted from a line officer applicant’s age. Age waivers and ETPs aren’t authorized for non-rated applicants who are not able to commission prior to age of 35. Non-rated applicants must be briefed that, if selected, failure to complete BOT prior to 35 years of age could result in disenrollment from BOT, which could result in discharge from the Air Force. Refer to paragraph 1.6.6, Critical Age MOU for individuals who are between the ages of 33 – 34.5.

1.3.3.2.. Rated applicants applying for rated programs (Pilots, CSOs, and ABMs) who

are 28 years of age or older by the board convening date require the critical age MOU at attachment 4 to be included in their application. Rated applicants must be able to complete the selection process; receive a conferred degree prior to age 29; attend BOT; medical flight screening (MFS) (pilots only), Air Space Basic Course (ASBC) , the Evasion Conduct After Capture (ECAC) course, Introductory Flight Screening (IFS),if applicable, and enter undergraduate flying, undergraduate CSO or ABM training prior to age 30 (this equates to approximately 30 weeks of training prior to their skills training) Refer to paragraph 1.6.6, Critical Age MOU for individuals who are between the ages of 28 -29.

1.4. Subprogram Specifics

1.4.1. Combat Rescue Officer (13D1A) or Special Tactics Officer (13D1B) Applicants must first complete phase I and II of the applicable Air Force Specialty before attending BOT. Applicant must have a military affiliation in order to attend Phase II. Refer to website: http://www.specialtactics.com/ for specific details for competing on the CRO/STO phases. CRO/STO applicants will need a Medical Treatment Facility Flying Class III qualifying physical that is reviewed by a flight surgeon prior to attending phase II. Eligible applicants should apply for phase I before, or simultaneously with a BOT

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non-rated board. Contact AFRS/RSOCL at Afrsots@rs.af.mil for case-by-case guidance on how to proceed with applicant. 1.4.2. The AF Office of Special Investigation Officer (OSI) (71S1) classification process has changed. Individuals who are interested in becoming an OSI officer are to list OSI as their first choice on page one of AF IMT 56 in order to be considered for OSI duty. See Attachment 8, AFOSI BOT Application Process memorandum, dated 22 Jul 2008, for more details on the selection process for OSI officers. Applicants who are not selected on the AFOSI board will be classified into another AF specialty. Note: Derogatory information discovered during the OSI background investigation and interview can eliminate the officer candidate from the OSI career field, and in some cases, from attending BOT. 1.4.3. Pilot (92T0) applicants must take the Test of Basic Aviation Skills (TBAS), in addition to the Air Force Officer Qualification Test (AFOQT), in order to receive a Pilot Candidate Selection Method (PCSM) score. The TBAS, AFOQT pilot score, and applicant’s flying hours are combined to calculate the PCSM score. It is used to predict an applicant’s probability of completing pilot training, and is used by board members as an evaluation of the whole person concept. Additional flight hours will increase the applicant's PCSM score. It is the applicant’s responsibility to update their score by visiting PCSM website https://pcsm.aetc.af.mil/. Applicants have until the Wednesday prior to the board convening date to update their PCSM scores. Any questions regarding the TBAS or PCSM can be answered by calling HQ AETC SAS/CS office at DSN 487-4529/4201 or commercial (210) 652-4529/4201.

1.4.4. Technical Degree Sponsorship Program (TDSP) is a program designed to enlist junior and senior college CAD students onto active duty status while completing their degrees. Recruiters are to process a TDSP applicant the same as a BOT applicant, except for the degree plan requirement. In addition to the AFRSI IMT 1413, a degree plan, that lists the remaining courses, by grading period (semester or quarter), up to the projected graduation date, needs to be provided by the applicant’s academic advisor. Refer to AFI 36-2013, and paragraph 1.2.1.2 and Table 1.2 of this announcement for more program specifics. Send complete TDSP applications to AFRS/RSOCL, 550 D Street West, Ste 1, Randolph AFB, TX 78150. Do not wait for a board. TDSP applications are now accepted 24/7, 365 days. Upon selection, a TDSP selection kit will be emailed to the recruiter with “how-to” procedures for processing an applicant from select to active duty status. For more detailed information on the TDSP refer to AFI 36-2013, and the AFRS BOT site located on the AF portal at the link identified on the cover page of this announcement.

1.4.5. Application Submission: Complete the application using governing instructions and this program announcement. Once applications are completed per attachment 2, mail them to HQ AFRS/RSOCL, 550 D Street West, Suite 1, Randolph AFB TX 78150-4527. Applications with errors are held in suspense until the errors are corrected and the application is updated to "board ready" status. See the current FY AFRS competition system document for point values for error free applications.

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1.5. MEPS and Security Clearance Processing 1.5.1. Applicants are scheduled for the AFOQT and initial commissioning physical

measures through the applicants’ nearest MEPS. 1.5.1.1. Pre-board: 1.5.1.1.1. Rated applicants will complete a commissioning physical through their respective MEPS and must be medically qualified prior to submitting their application to AFRS. 1.5.1.1.2. Non-Rated applicants are required to submit a DD Form 2807-2 to their respective MEPS CMO to have a medical prescreen conducted prior to submitting an application to AFRS. The Applicant Data/QC Report must reflect under the Waivers/EEDs section that the Medical Records Evaluation is approved by the MEPS Chief Medical Officer to be eligible to meet a board. If the CMO does not clear the applicant to Process they must get permission from the AETC/SG to physical. Only those identified as tentative selects of an LO board will go on to complete the MEPS physical.

1.5.1.2. Post-board: All BOT selects will report to MEPS within 30 days of selection notification to DEP in (if eligible) and have their security clearance paperwork processed IAW PGM 673. Those Non-Rated applicants that are identified as tentative selects will complete their initial commissioning physical. Those who are not DEP eligible (prior service) will also report to the MEPS for commissioning physical as well as security clearance processing IAW PGM 673, and if not previously cleared because OC currently holds the correct level of security clearance.

1.5.1.3. After MEPS requests/forwards the security clearance, it’s the recruiter’s responsibility to monitor AFRISS for the availability of the OC’s OPM receipt. IAW PGM 673, Section F, if the receipt is not available after five days from the request date, the recruiter must contact the MLS/LNCO to have them check on the status. Once the OPM receipt is available, the line officer recruiter will email the OPM file to Afrsots@rs.af.mil to close the suspense.

1.5.1.4. Upon class assignment notification, the recruiter and MEPS will schedule, and conduct a 15-day QC to ensure applicant is still qualified. The recruiter will use Attachment 12, “Pre-EAD checklist.” MEPS will utilize the AFRS Form 3, “AFRS 15-day QC Checklist,” IAW AFRI 36-2001, IMC 2, September 2008, and ensure there is a current MEPS physical located in the case file.

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1.6. Waiver Processing: The ineligibility factors covered in this section are not all inclusive, but contain those that generate the most confusion. Refer to AFRSI 36-2001, chapter 4, for waiver criteria.

1.6.1. All waivers must include the AFRISS Activity Report (found in the Record Actions section) and AFRS Form 1415, along with any supporting documentation. If the AFRISS Activity Report is not available, use the AFRISS Chronology and Remarks reports as a substitute.

1.6.2. All waivers, IAW AFRSI 36-2001, to include any required credit checks, are to be completed at the squadron and/or group level final approval authority prior to processing at MEPs. Waivers that require HQ level authority need to be recommended for approval at the squadron and group level prior to processing the application. All HQ level authority waivers will be processed simultaneously with its corresponding application prior to the board convening date. Additionally, all waivers, except for medical, should be processed simultaneously so that the appropriate waiver authority is aware of all required waivers. Medical waivers must be processed IAW PGM 144 and approved prior to the application arriving at AFRS/RSOCL for board consideration.

1.6.3. Morals, Drugs, and FEDs, Dependency, RE Code Waivers – It’s mandatory to comply with the requirements listed in AFRSI 36-2001, Chapter 4.

1.6.4. Disenrollment (785) Waivers –Waiver must provide valid justification for disenrollment waiver.

1.6.4.1 No Waiver Required - If applicant was enrolled in AFROTC, but not on contract, request a verification memorandum from the applicant ROTC detachment and place a copy of the memorandum in the brown folder of the application. Ensure the applicant provides an explanation on the AF IMT 56, page 7, Continuation Sheet, stating applicant was not on contract, and why the applicant chose not to continue in the commissioning program (be specific). If AFROTC detachment can't locate records, contact HQ AFROTC, Disenrollment Section, at (334) 953-6463 (or 0263, 3286, 7781). DSN prefix is 493.

1.6.4.2. DD FORM 785 (Record of Disenrollment from Officer Candidate-Type Training.): This form is issued by the commissioning sources, and a copy is required on all applicants who were disenrolled from another program that leads to award of commission. Applicants who are disenrolled from USAFA or AFROTC, and are pending recall to Active Duty, are ineligible to apply. Refer to AFI 36-2012, Record of Disenrollment from Officer Candidate-Type-Training, on how, and who, to request the DD Form 785 from. If DD Form 785 cannot be obtained, then acquire an official memorandum, with the same information as the DD Form 785, from the appropriate authority.

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1.6.5. AFOQT Score Waivers should only be considered on exceptional applicants. Refer to Table 1.2., BOT Summary of Current Eligibility Criteria. 1.6.6. Age Criteria-Critical Age Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) process is to ensure the AF requirement that all officer selects must be able to enter rated training prior to age 30 and all non-rated be commissioned prior to age 35 is met. Age eligibility waivers and ETPS will not be considered. Note: Age critical applicants can be denied from competing on a board if it is determined the applicant cannot enter or complete required training by the appropriate age limit. 1.6.6.1. Non-Rated Applicants applying for non-rated programs who are 33 by the board convening date require the MOU at attachment 4 to be included in their application. Non-rated applicants must be able to complete a bachelor degree prior to age 34, be selected, attend BOT, and commission prior to their 35th birthday. Prior Service (PS) time will not be subtracted from a line officer applicant’s age. Age waivers and ETPs are not authorized for non-rated applicants who are not able to commission prior to age of 35. Non-rated applicants must be briefed that, if selected, failure to complete BOT prior to 35 years of age could result in disenrollment from BOT, which could result in discharge from the Air Force. 1.6.6.2. Rated applicants applying for rated programs (Pilot, CSO, and/or ABM) who are between the ages of 28-29 years of age by the board convening date require the critical age MOU at attachment 4 to be included in their application.

1.6.6.2.1. Rated applicants must be able to enter BOT NLT 29 and one month of age to ensure completion of approximately 30 weeks of training (depending on rated classification) and entry into undergraduate flying, undergraduate CSO or ABM training prior to age 30.

1.6.6.2.2. Rated applicants who are age critical must have or have initiated

a flying class physical. Completed flying class physical must be stamped by AETC/SG. If flying class physical is not complete at the AETC/SG level, provide a memorandum from the medical treatment facility stating the physical status, estimated timeframe for completion, estimated date it will be forwarded to AETC/SG, and location where physical was completed. Place all physical documentation in the brown folder of the application and place copy in your residual file.

1.6.7. Critical age applicants can be denied from competing on a board, if it’s determined the applicant cannot enter or complete required training by the appropriate age limits. 1.6.8. Waiver Notes: Any disqualifying factor occurring after application has been submitted, or previously undisclosed, requires a waiver prior to being eligible for a board, and must be brought to the attention of AFRS/RSOCL immediately. IAW AFRSI 36-

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2001, paragraph 3.21, anyone selected who subsequently becomes disqualified may have their select status withdrawn. 1.7. Withdrawing an Application. There may be times when you will need to withdraw an application before or during the board process, if so, follow these steps.

1.7.1. Please don’t click on the withdraw button in AFRISS.

1.7.2. Send an email to afrsots@rs.af.mil that includes the applicant’s name, social security number, and reason for withdrawal.

1.7.3. AFRS/RSOCL will remove the application from the board, and initiate the withdrawal process in AFRISS, so you will be able to close the PIR.

1.8. Post Selection: Upon final selection, and depending on the OCs AF specialty, AFRISS will contain several suspenses and some record action workflows. 1.8.1. Physicals: Upon selection, the recruiter has 14 days to get the appropriate physical scheduled at the MEPS and Medical Treatment Facility (MTF) as applicable and annotate in AFRISS the date of the MEPS physical and flying class, ARSMOD, or ATC physical(s) in addition to the MTF Base, and the POC at the MTF, to include their phone number. Notify AFRS/RSOCL when the MTF physical is scheduled and AFRISS is annotated. AFRS/RSOCL will then clear the suspense. This includes all Flying Class physicals and Flight Surgeon certifications (ARATCSMOD/ARSMOD, etc) for AFSC’s that require addition physical qualifications. Additionally, there will be a 90-day suspense loaded in AFRISS for completion of the flying class physical. Refer to PGM 144, part 2 for more detailed information on the process, and the roles and responsibilities for processing rated and operational physicals. Forward copy of AETC/SG stamped physicals to Afrsots@rs.af.mil or fax to (210) 565-4918 IAW PGM 144.

1.8.2. BOT Website:: All BOT OC’s must regularly read the information posted on the OTS website located at: http://www.au.af.mil/au/holmcenter/OTS/BOT/index.asp. This must be accomplished prior to the 15-day QC, and the squadron commander must brief all OC’s between 7-14 days prior to their Extended Active Duty (EAD) date. Recruiter will annotate AFRISS when the commander’s briefing is accomplished, and place any locally developed checklists in the applicant’s residual file. OTS OC’s are also required to view all BOT videos at website address: http://www.au.af.mil/au/holmcenter/OTS/OTSvideos.asp

1.8.3. BOT class dates will not be assigned until all suspenses are cleared. Refer to paragraph 1.5 for security clearance processing instructions and PGM 144, part 2 for BOT post-board physical processing.

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1.8.4. Air Force Guard and Reserve All Air Force Guard and Reserve selects need to complete the attachment 11, Request for Relocation Information Memo, and submit to AFRS after being notified of their select status. 1.9. Declinations. The line officer recruiter must complete Attachment 10, “Declination Worksheet” and submit simultaneously to the Squadron and AFRS/RSOCL. Timeliness is the key. Send a courtesy copy of the declination to Group Operations. Please ensure the line officer recruiter annotates the declination in AFRISS by following the steps listed below, so the record will flow to AFRS/RSOCL level.

1.9.1. Canceling an Applicant in AFRISS (NOTE: Used only after selection).

1.9.1.1. Recruiter Initiation: If the OC has an assigned BOT class email Afrsots@rs.af.mil prior to initiating cancellation workflow. This is vital to ensure the AFRISS workflow works properly. Once RSOCL has notified recruiter that the class assignment has been cancelled, proceed as follows: Access the Select Lead/Applicant Screen. Click (highlight) the desired applicant and then click the “Follow Up” button to display the Follow-Up Screen. Select “Cancel” and enter a reason for the cancellation. At the recruiter level this action is a request. One of the reasons for cancellation would be “Decline.” The request is forwarded to the flight chief level and is then forwarded to the program manager for final cancellation action (closes the application). 1.9.1.2. Program Manager Initiation: The LO Program manager can initiate a cancellation at anytime, if after review of AFRISS Chronology Report and Applicant Remarks Report, indicates the OC may be a cancellation.

Chapter 2

Applicant Instruction Package

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U.S. Air Force Applicant

Instruction Package

CROSS INTO THE BLUE!

Contact:

Insert your information here

Email:

Your email

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PLEASE BRING THESE DOCUMENTS WITH THE APPLICATION

CHECK HERE

DOCUMENT DESCRIPTION

OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS OF ALL COLLEGES

RIGINAL DIPLOMAS/DEGREES O

OPIES OF MEDICAL REPORTS (IF REQUIRED) C

OPIES OF PROFESSIONAL LICENSES C

ORIGINAL BIRTH CERTIFICATE

RIGINAL SOCIAL SECURITY CARD (NO SUBSTITUTES) O

RIGINAL MARRIAGE CERTIFICATE OR LICENSE O

IVORCE DECREE (IF REQUIRED) D

COURT DOCUMENTS (IF REQUIRED)

LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION 5

TS APPLICANT PROFILE (NO MORE THAN TWO PAGES) O

PRIOR SERVICE DOCUMENTS: DD 214, AF 56 (PTS CREDIT SUMMARY, DD 368 (COND. RELEASE), AND

EVALUATIONS

PLEASE RETURN THE ABOVE ITEMS TO INCLUDE YOUR APPLICATION

TO ME NLT: _________________________

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A i r F o r c e O f f i c e r A p p l i c a t i o n O u t l i n e The following guidelines are provided to assist you in preparing your application for the U.S. Air Force Officer Training Squadron (OTS) and a position as an Air Force Officer. Process ing and appl icat ion out l ine (bas ic appl icat ion sequence)

• Physica l Exam

• Appl icat ion package ( forms and documents)

• Air Force of f icer in terv iew

• Select ion Board Procedures By this time you may have already completed your initial job interview with an Air Force recruiter. Everything you do from this point on is time-critical. Try to work as quickly as possible to complete your application forms so that your recruiter can have time to work for you. Use the personal application checklist as a ready reference while compiling documents and scheduling your processing appointments. The fo l lowing page is your appl icat ion check l is t . Fo l lowing the check l is t you wi l l f ind narrat ive exp lanat ions for each phase of process ing. The package is a too l fo r your benef i t . P lease take the t ime to read each page carefu l ly . Use the in format ion to s t reaml ine your e f for ts in the appl icat ion process. P h y s i c a l E x a m i n a t i o n Y o u w i l l b e r e q u i r e d t o c o m p l e t e a p h y s i c a l e x a m i n a t i o n . T h e e x a m c o n s i s t s o f b a s i c m e d i c a l t e s t s ( i . e . , b l o o d p r e s s u r e , b l o o d t e s t , e y e t e s t , h e a r i n g t e s t s , h e i g h t / w e i g h t c h e c k s , a v i s u a l e x a m i n a t i o n o f p h y s i q u e ( t o d e t e r m i n e t h e p r e s e n c e o f s k i n d i s e a s e , i d e n t i f y i n g s c a r s , d e f o r m i t i e s , f l a t f e e t , e t c . I f y o u a r e s e l e c t e d a s a p i l o t , n a v i g a t o r o r a i r b a t t l e m a n a g e r y o u m u s t p a s s a r a t h e r e x t e n s i v e f l i g h t p h y s i c a l , w h i c h w i l l b e p e r f o r m e d a t a n A i r F o r c e b a s e b y a p p o i n t m e n t . A l l o t h e r a p p l i c a n t s w i l l t a k e a c o m m i s s i o n i n g p h y s i c a l a t t h e M i l i t a r y E n t r a n c e P r o c e s s i n g S t a t i o n ( M E P S ) . Y o u r r e c r u i t e r w i l l a r r a n g e t h e d a t e f o r y o u r p h y s i c a l . P l e a s e r e v i e w t h e f o l l o w i n g p o i n t s r e g a r d i n g t h e m e d i c a l e x a m a n d y o u r g e n e r a l p h y s i c a l c o n d i t i o n : A . B e f o r e y o u a r e s c h e d u l e d f o r a p h y s i c a l , y o u r r e c r u i t e r w i l l a s s i s t y o u i n c o m p l e t i n g a

p r e l i m i n a r y p h y s i c a l r e v i e w f o r m . B e s u r e t o i n f o r m y o u r r e c r u i t e r o f a l l m e d i c a l p r o b l e m s p a s t o r p r e s e n t . I n t e n t i o n a l o m i s s i o n s o r m i s r e p r e s e n t a t i o n s a b o u t y o u r p h y s i c a l c o n d i t i o n w i l l c r e a t e p r o b l e m s f o r y o u l a t e r o n . M a n y m e d i c a l c o n d i t i o n s / p r o b l e m s w i l l r e q u i r e m e d i c a l d o c u m e n t s . M a k e s u r e y o u o r d e r a n y m e d i c a l d o c u m e n t s t h a t y o u r r e c r u i t e r h a s r e q u e s t e d . S o m e m e d i c a l p r o b l e m s w i l l r e q u i r e y o u t o h a v e a n a d d i t i o n a l c o n s u l t a t i o n w i t h a s p e c i a l i s t .

B . D u r i n g t h e p h y s i c a l e x a m , a h e i g h t / w e i g h t c h e c k w i l l b e d o n e . Y o u r r e c r u i t e r w i l l h a v e

i n f o r m e d y o u o f y o u r m a x i m u m a l l o w a b l e w e i g h t . E v e n t h o u g h y o u m a y b e u n d e r y o u r a l l o w a b l e w e i g h t n o w , i f y o u a r e s e l e c t e d t o a t t e n d O T S a n d e x c e e d y o u r l i m i t s o n t h e d a y y o u a r e s c h e d u l e d t o r e p o r t f o r d u t y , y o u w i l l n o t b e e l i g i b l e t o a t t e n d O T S .

Make sure that you in form your recru i ter immediate ly i f you have any changes in your phys ica l condi t ion between the t ime of your in i t ia l phys ica l and the date you repor t to OTS.

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Appl icat ion Package Your recru i te r can ass is t you in comple t ing the requ i red forms for your app l i ca t ion . When respond ing to the ques t ions about p rev ious law v io la t ions , be cer ta in to repor t a l l v io la t ions , whether or no t you th ink they w i l l s t i l l appear on your record (no mat ter how minor or ins ign i f i can t the law v io la t ion may seem to you) . Fa i lu re to make fu l l d isc losure may create p rob lems la ter on . In add i t ion , once you have made app l i ca t ion to OTS, you must keep your recru i te r in fo rmed o f any fu r ther law v io la t ions you may ob ta in . They may a f fec t your e l ig ib i l i t y fo r the p rogram. You w i l l be asked i f you have ever been enro l led in any p rogram lead ing to a commiss ion in the Armed Forces . I f you were enro l led , you must submi t a wr i t ten exp lanat ion o f why you d idn ’ t f i n i sh the program ( i .e . , a m i l i ta ry academy, ROTC, e tc . ) . A . COLLEGE TRANSCRIPTS: A t ranscr ip t f rom every co l lege or un ivers i t y you a t tended must be submi t ted. For the app l ica t ion, you may submi t a s tudent copy o f the t ranscr ip ts . However , i f you are se lec ted to a t tend OTS you must have o f f i c ia l ( ra ised sea l ) cop ies in your possess ion on the day your rec ru i ter has you schedu led to en l i s t . Wr i te or ca l l to each co l lege to ob ta in ex t ra cop ies o f a l l t ranscr ip ts . Beg in th is s tep as soon as poss ib le . B . LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION: These le t ters cou ld make or b reak the app l i ca t ion . Persons who submi t le t te rs o f recommendat ion for you shou ld de f ine the i r re la t ionsh ip (employer , teacher , f r iend , e tc . ) and exp la in why they fee l you possess the a t t r ibu tes to become a commiss ioned o f f i cer in the A i r Force . Encourage these peop le to submi t t ypewr i t ten le t te rs us ing the i r bus iness or pro fess iona l s ta t ionary whenever poss ib le . S t ress nea tness (no misspe l l i ngs o r grammat ica l er rors) . The b igges t ques t ion i s : “Who shou ld I ge t to wr i te my recommendat ion?” . The fo l low ing i s a p r io r i t y gu ide:

(1) The bes t le t te r you can ge t i s one wr i t ten by somebody w i th mi l i ta ry exper ience . The se lec t ion board fee ls tha t a person w i th a mi l i ta ry background (act i ve o r re t i red) can be t ter assess your po tent ia l fo r success in a mi l i ta ry env i ronment .

(2) The second bes t le t te r you can so l i c i t wou ld be one wr i t ten by an ”es tab l ished” p ro fess iona l . Employers , pro fessors , company d i rec to rs , e tc . anybody that has “pos i t ion” and /o r “c lout ” . Here the board assumes tha t the person mak ing the recommendat ion i s pro fess iona l enough to prov ide an unb iased account o f your character and ab i l i t y .

(3 ) A f ina l a l ternat ive fo r character recommendat ion cou ld be f r iends and assoc ia tes . Do not ge t le t te rs f rom re la t i ves or members o f the c lergy . These are perce ived as be ing b iased in a lmost every c i rcumstance . (See “Gu ide l ines fo r Le t ter Wr i te rs” be low. ) NOTE: You need to ob ta in a t leas t f i ve (5) s t rong le t te rs o f recommendat ion . G ive each le t te r wr i te r a copy o f the “Gu ide l ines fo r Le t te r Wr i te rs ” . I t w i l l make the i r task much eas ie r and i t w i l l make the f ina l p roduc t much more cohes ive and app l i cab le to the p rogram. I t wou ld be wor th your wh i le to spend a few minu tes communicat ing in person or over the phone to emphas ize the ex t reme impor tance o f p rov id ing a “so l id ” le t te r in a punctua l manner . Remember th is i s a VERY, VERY IMPORTANT PART OF YOUR APPLICATION! ! C . PERSONAL RESUME (OTS App l i can t Pro f i le ) : You must fo l low the sample prov ided . Your resume shou ld be as ex tens ive as poss ib le and shou ld inc lude i tems such as employment h is to ry , b r ie f job descr ip t ions , educat iona l accompl ishments , c iv i c invo lvement ( to inc lude church, f ra te rna l , and o ther o rgan iza t ions) , awards and recogn i t ion rece ived (Dean ’s L is t , Who ’s Who in Amer ican Col leges and Un ivers i t ies , e tc . ) , and hobb ies /sk i l l s . Be fac tua l and conc ise in a l l i ns tances , bu t g ive the board a t rue p ic ture o f you as an ind iv idua l . They w i l l never see you. The wr i t ten word has to pa in t a v iv id p ic tu re . Under the “persona l ach ievements /honors” sec t ion, l i s t such fac to rs as Eag le Scout , H igh Schoo l Footba l l Team Capta in , Head Cheer leader , e tc . These th ings show leadersh ip and invo lvement . (See page 11 fo r Resume format , don ’ t change the marg ins or fon t charac ter i s t i cs ! ! ) . D . APPLICATION: P lease comple te th is fo rm per the ins t ruc t ions on the form. Type or pr in t neat l y (your recru i te r w i l l be typ ing ano ther copy based on the in fo rmat ion you p rov ide on th is fo rm) . P lease re tu rn th is fo rm to your recru i te r as soon as poss ib le .

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G u i d e l i n e s f o r L e t t e r W r i t e r s T h i s l e t t e r s h o u l d i n c l u d e y o u r n a m e , a d d r e s s , p o s i t i o n , h o w l o n g y o u h a v e k n o w n t h e c a n d i d a t e , a n d i n w h a t c ap a c i t y ( p r o v i d e i n c l u s i v e d a t e s ) . I f y o u h a v e p r i o r e x p e r i e n c e i n t h e m i l i t a r y , a s s e s s h o w t h e a p p l i c a n t w o u l d a d j u s t t o t h e m i l i t a r y . A l s o , b r i e f l y i d e n t i f y y o u r mi l i t a r y e x p e r i e n c e w i t h i n t h e t e x t o f t h e l e t t e r . E n s u r e t h a t y o u r r e c o m m e n d a t i o n i s n e a t a n d p r e s e n t s a p r o f e s s i o n a l a p p e a r a n c e . I f y o u h a v e a cc e s s t o b u s i n e s s o r p r o f e s s i o n a l s t a t i o n a r y , b y a l l m e a n s u se i t . T r y t o g i v e t h e p e r s o n y o u a r e r e c o m m e n d i n g a p r o d u c t t h a t y o u w o u l d b e p r o u d t o r e c e i v e . T h i s l e t t e r i s a v er y , v e ry , i m p o r t a n t p a r t o f t h e c a n d i d a t e ’ s a p p l i c a t i o n . T h e j o b y o u d o h e r e c a n m e a n t h e d i f f e r e n c e b e t w e e n s e l e c t i o n a n d n o n - s e l e c t i o n . P l e a s e b e t h o r o u g h . T h e f o l l o w i n g a r e p o i n t s o f i n t e r e s t t h a t y o u s h o u l d t r y t o c o v e r t o e n h an c e t h e e f f e c t i v e n e s s o f t h i s r e c o m m e n d a t i o n : * I N T E R P E R S ON A L S K I L L S A N D L E A D E R S H I P P OT E N T I A L : H o w e f f e c t i v e i s t h e c a n d i d a t e i n e s t ab l i s h i n g a n d m a i n t a i n i n g r e l a t i o n sh i p s? H o w w e l l d o e s h e / s h e w o r k w i t h s u p e r v i s o r s , p e e r s , s u b o r d i n a t e s ? H o w d o y o u a s s e s s t h e c a n d i d a t e ’ s a b i l i t y t o l e a d a n d d e l eg a t e r e s p o n s i b i l i t y ; h i s / h e r s e n s i t i v i t y t o t h o s e l e s s c o m p e t e n t ; a n d h i s / h e r p o t e n t i a l f o r f u t u r e s u c c e s s ? H a s t h e c a n d i d a t e d e m o n s t r a t e d a w i l l i n g n e s s t o w o r k i n a t e a m e n v i r o n me n t ? * P E R S O N A L A C H I E V E M E N T S : H a s t h e c a n d i d a t e s o u g h t o r c r e a t e d o p p o r t u n i t i e s t o m a k e u s e o f h i s / h e r n a t u r a l a b i l i t i e s ; a n d h o w e f f e c t i v e l y h a s h e / s h e e x p l o i t ed i t ? H o w d o t h e c an d i d a t e ’ s a c h i ev e m e n t s c o m p a r e t o t h o s e o f h i s / h e r p e e r s ? * A B I L I T Y T O C O M M U N I C A T E : I s t h e c a n d i d a t e a n e f f ec t i v e w r i t e r ? D o e s h i s / h e r w r i t t en w o r d s h o w a m a s t e r y o f t h e c o n v e n t i o n s o f E n g l i sh ? I s t h e w r i t t e n e x p r e s s i o n c l e a r , w e l l o r g an i z ed , a n d f o r c e f u l ? I s t h e c an d i d a t e a r t i cu l a t e i n o r a l e x p r e s s i o n ? * I N D U S T R Y A N D S E L F - D I S C I P L I N E : D o e s t h e c a n d i d a t e p o s s e s s t h e t r a i t s o f p e r s i s t e n c e , e f f i c i e n c y , a n d m o t i v a t i o n ? D o y o u d o u b t h i s / h e r a b i l i t i e s a s a s t u d e n t , o r a s a p r o f e s s i o n a l ? P l e a se d o n ’ t d e l ay . T h e r e i s an ap p l i c a t i o n d e a d l i n e , w h i c h m u s t b e m e t . A g a i n , y o u r p u n c t u a l i t y c o u l d m e a n t h e d i f f e r e n c e . P l e a s e h av e y o u r l e t t e r o f r e c o m m e n d a t i o n c o m p l e t e d b y t h e d a t e i n d i c a t e d . DEADLINE: P l e a s e b eg i n y o u r l e t t e r w i t h : “ D e a r G e n t l e m e n / L ad i e s , ” a n d a d d r e s s t o : O f f i c e r S e l ec t i o n B o a r d . T h a n k s f o r t a k i n g t h e t i m e o u t o f y o u r b u s y s c h e d u l e . I t m e a n s a l o t t o t h e c a n d i d a t e .

Chapter 3 How to put Together an Application

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INSTRUCTIONS ON COMPLETING APPLICATION AFRS FORM 1360 (Jun 04 version) Commissioning/Appointment Application. Complete Section I, General Information Complete Section II, AFOQT Scores Complete Section III, Degree Info Complete Section IV, Board Information Identify board # (Example: 09OT01, 09OT04, CAD) If Nonrated place an X in the appropriate sub-program If Rated designate 1st and 2nd choice by placing a 1 and a 2 in the appropriate AFS Complete Section V, Date of Availability

APPLICANT PROFILE Mandatory Format - see sample below. Within each category list each entry in chronological order, present to pass. The Applicant Profile is mandatory for all applicants. Work experience should cover the last seven years or until 16th birthday, whichever is soonest. You may include more experience depending on relevance to the application. Maximum length is 2 pages, plain paper, Times New Roman, 12-font size only. Applicant must provide copies of award memorandums, certificates if award or certification is not listed on VMPF RRR or in enlisted performance report.

SAMPLE OTS APPLICANT PROFILE

John W. Smith 111 Main St.

Smith, AL, 12345 (H) 321-555-1234 (W) 123-456-7890

ACADEMIC EDUCATION Institution/City/State Degree Year Graduated - Troy State Univ., Montgomery AL B.S., Human Resources 2008 PROFESSIONAL MILITARY EDUCATION (For Prior Service, ROTC Only) School Year Graduated Awards - NCO Academy 2005 Distinguished Graduate - AFROTC AS100/AS200 2007 CAREER ACHIEVEMENTS Private Pilot Certificate National Dean’s List, 2000-2001 Who’s Who among American High School Students, 1991, 1992 National Honor Society, 2005-2009 PERSONAL ACHIEVEMENTS President of Washington High School PTA Recognized as Community Outstanding Volunteer, 1993 Team captain of high school softball team for two years PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS Gamma Beta Phi Honor Society Alpha Sigma Lambda Honor Society Civil Air Patrol National Association of Engineers PERSONAL/OUTSIDE INTERESTS Teach Adult Couples Sunday School, Ages 30-35, Eastdale Baptist Church Soloist, Eastdale Baptist Church Fishing, Reading, Golf, Traveling, Music/Theater WORK EXPERIENCE - Conway Western Express Buena Park, California 2008 – PRESENT Regional Operations Assistant

• Traveled Weekly auditing location for financial and procedural compliance to DOT, OSHA, and company standards. • Submitted analytical report to senior management weekly • Developed and implemented training programs for 47 facilities Trained new management in administrative procedures

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AF IMT 56 – Type all entries, except where otherwise indicated. Form (dates/signatures) cannot be older than 180 days prior to the board convening date.

Section I, Page 1: Ensure items 1–9 are complete and correct. Mark "OTS" in 7A. Leave item 8 blank (doesn’t apply). Rated applicants complete block 7B, while non-rated applicants complete block 7C. All applicants must mark item 7D, Volunteer for Flying Duty (rated must mark Yes, and non-rated AFSCs 13S1/13M1 require a Yes as well). You must list utilization field titles (not codes).

Refer to section 14, Air Force BOT Accession Specialties, for entry level specialty codes and information. The AF Officer Classification Directory (AFOCD) is a good source for specialty education requirements and job descriptions. It is locate under the BOT Program website in the AF Portal under tools. Ensure AFOQT scores on AF IMT 56 match applicant’s AFOQT website printout.

If applying for a rated program, ensure applicant does not apply for more than two choices. Ensure applicant’s choices are in preferential order (1st and 2nd). They will be matched based on selection and choice order.

Section I, Page 2: Review items 10–18. If required, ensure remarks are placed on Continuation Sheet. Item 11-A waiver is required on applicants that have previously disenrolled from a commissioning program (see section 7). List any previous applications for commissioning programs even if not selected.

Ensure item 15 is clear and concise. List all offenses including any Article 15 action received. Note: Receipt of an Article 15 requires a waiver. Additionally, a morals or other waiver may be required, depending on the reason for the Article 15. Under “Disposition of charge”, be specific (“Paid $115 fine” vs. Paid fine). Use the Continuation Sheet if more space is needed. Refer to AFRSI 36-2001, chapter 4 to determine moral waiver requirements. In the court column type “traffic court” for traffic ticket offenses even if payment was made by mail.

Item 18. If the answer is yes, ensure Financial Eligibility Determination (FED) is included in the application. NOTE: Answering No to this question does not preclude the necessity for an FED. See AFRSI 36-2001, paragraph 4.26.3, for ALL reasons that would require completion of an FED. (See section 7.1.6 of this document for explanation of FED process for active AF enlisted members). Section I, Page 3 & 4: When applicable, ensure items 19–23 are completed. Final AF FM 56 must have handwritten initials next to applicable statements. Enter "NA" next to non- applicable statements (don't use quotes). Please make sure all blocks are initialed

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(especially 21e). Missing initials is a common problem. Under item 19; work experience should cover the last seven years or until 16th birthday, whichever is soonest. Air Force employment should be listed as one entry with current salary information.

Item 22 is completed in paragraph format. Both rated and non-rated applicants are to state their objectives and reason for desiring an Air Force commission and address any concerns they may have about their applications (i.e. low AFOQT, GPA, and/or PCSM scores). Rated applicants will also use this space to express why they wish to be a rated officer in addition to the above requirements. Ensure all applicants initial next to the Age Statement pertaining to their application (all applicants need to initial regardless of their age).

Section II, GPA:

Item 24-Only list the names of institutions the applicant has been awarded a degree to include A.A., B.S., B.A., M.S., M.B.A., PhD. List the name of the institution and type of program in same block (i.e. CCAF, A.A. or U of Maryland, B.S.). This list needs to match applicant’s degrees listed on the Profile. All other blocks in item 24, should be left blank.

The line officer recruiter signs item 25 and validates all information is accurate in sections I & II. Section III – Commander’s Interview/Evaluation

Item 26-Non-English Speaking (NES) Identification Statement. Interviewer determines if applicant is an NES applicant. An NES applicant is anyone whose primary language spoken at home as a child was not English. Refer to AFRSI 36-2001, Attachment 12, for NES processing procedures.

Item 27 - Commanders must initial statement, indicating a review and affirm that the member’s Dependent Care Plan for military applicants married to military spouse or single parents is valid and effective.

Item 28A - Ensure all waivers are listed. Item 28B - Self-explanatory.

Item 28C – (1) self explanatory; (2) commander needs to request review of applicant’s master personnel file located at the AF Personnel Center prior to initialing this block. Commanders can request a review of their applicants’ master personnel files for derogatory information to determining eligibility for Officer Training School. Fax request to AFPC/DPSIR (210) 565-4021 (DSN: 665-4021). Be sure to provide the applicant’s SSN, purpose for request, and a return fax number. AFPC/DPSIR’s response becomes an attachment to Attachment 2, UCMJ Quality force Review Letter(3) Self-explanatory, refer to section 12.7 for more details on the letter of recommendation limitations and requirements.

Item 28D - J - Interviewer rates accordingly.

Item 28K - Bullet format is mandatory. Unit commander (interviewer who is on G- Series orders) provides comments and recommendations for rated and non-rated duty in this section (entries are mandatory) by covering the items listed in 28, D-J and any other information the

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commander wishes to include. If the commander is not available, the acting commander may complete interview; however, acting commander must include a copy of the orders reflecting he/she is the acting commander. Use hard-hitting bullets that tell a story and quantify or stratify if possible (i.e. “Best I’ve seen”, “Top 5% of applicants interviewed”, etc.) Honest evaluations are a must. Ensure the commanders are aware of any waivers that may be required. It is important that the commander acknowledges critical information when recommendation does not match information in the application (i.e. low GPA, poor EPR ratings, etc.). The interview must be endorsed by a field grade officer in the applicant’s chain of command if the unit commander is a Captain or below.

Acknowledging item 28 D-J validates that the commander has reviewed the information contained in the application and still recommends the applicant for BOT.

Section IV - Endorsing Official: Only use this section when the interview is conducted by an AF officer in the rank of captain. Endorsement must be within the applicant’s chain-of-command.

Section V – Continuation Sheet (If necessary)

Only use this for Items 10, 11, 13, 14, 15, 17, 18, and 24. Include applicant initials at the end of each statement listed on the AF FM 56 continuation sheet.

Make sure each entry has the correct item referenced. Any comments must be dated and initialed by the applicant.

Make sure page 7 has mandatory religious practice statement (only available on the AFRISS AF FM 56 printout). PRIVATE/COMMERCIAL PILOT LICENSE - Pilot candidates must include a copy of all pilot licenses in the application. PCSM WEBSITE PRINTOUT - Include in pilot applications only and is placed in AFRS Form 1360. Refer to https://pcsm.aetc.af.mil/ to obtain printout.

LETTER OF RECOMMENDATION (LOR) (See sample format on the next page) Generally, three to five LORs are allowed. LORs should be addressed to the Air Force Officer Selection Board. LORs add emphasis to the “whole person” concept - The best person to write an LOR is one who has a working knowledge of the applicant, attesting to the applicant's character, morals, standards, and potential to serve as an AF officer. (i.e. former employers, pastors, college professors, etc.). It is more valuable if LORs are from a variety of sources, demonstrating different perspectives of the individual. LORs from congressman, senators, and military general officers are not recommended unless these individuals are personally acquainted with the applicant. Individuals writing an LOR should state their relationship to the applicant, and use specific examples they’ve observed of the applicant’s leadership, moral character, talents, accomplishments, etc. LORs must be dated within 180 days of board convening date.

FORMAT FOR LETTER OF RECOMMENDATION Letterhead Stationary Recommended

1 Oct 2008

MEMORANDUM FOR AIR FORCE OFFICER SELECTION BOARD FROM: John W. Smith

10 MAIN ST Disneyland, CA 92408 Phone number (address not necessary here if letterhead is used with address already indicated) SUBJECT: Suggested Letter of Recommendation for Jane Doe (This example should be used as a guide only) 1. I’m a manager at Disneyland and have known Jane Doe for five years…She has worked directly for me as a supervisor…She was my neighbor for ten years…She was my coworker for the past three years…etc 2. Letter of recommendation should have lots of specific examples that show the applicant’s abilities, character, desires for military service, personal traits, commitment, etc. Letter of recommendation should be no more than two pages and does not have to match the format of this example. Font size should be 12 to make it easier for board members to read. Do not use bullet format. Examples might include: Jane Doe supervised ## workers and was responsible for… She created a new database system to help manage millions of dollars of… She helped organize a neighborhood event …. She was an outstanding athlete in… She won the ?? award for… She showed great leadership ability when she… She showed moral character when she… She was recognized by the community for… She worked and went to school which shows… She will easily adapt to the military lifestyle, because… I highly recommend Jane Doe for an Air Force commission because… 3. You may contact me at (111) 123-4567 if you have any questions (LOR writer's phone number). Sincerely, (Signature required) JOHN W. SMITH Disneyland, Manager

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AFRS FORM 1413 (VERIFICATION OF SCHEDULED DATE OF GRADUATION) Form must include projected graduation date, classes needed to complete degree requirements, class standing (if available), and certification from the school registrar. For TDSP: In addition to an AFRS Form 1413, a degree plan from the applicant’s academic advisor must be included in the application. The program length letter must identify which semester/quarter the applicant will take the remaining courses listed on AFRS Form 1413. This form is located on the AF pubs website (type keyword AFRS for list of forms). TRANSCRIPTS An original, official transcript must be provided from a nationally or regionally accredited college from which the applicant will earn the degree from. Highlight the degree, major study, and date degree conferred. When ordering transcripts, it is recommended to order two original transcripts from each institution, as an original transcript is also needed for MEPS case file verification. Refer to AFRSI 36-2001 for procedure for applicants who have graduated from a college or university not in the United States. AF FORM 2030 (DEC 99 EDITION) USAF DRUG AND ALCOHOL ABUSE CERTIFICATE Section II must have applicant’s handwritten initials, not an “x”. A statement of circumstances is required to any questions answered “Yes.” Statement should be completed in the remarks section of the form or on plain bond paper. The applicant must handwrite this statement. It must include date, circumstances, specific drug or combination of drugs used, how the drug(s) were used, what the effects were, what the residual effects were and current feelings toward drug use. The applicant must sign the statement. Applicants are ineligible to apply for OTS if they experimented with drugs while a member of any branch of the military. AFRISS APPLICANT DATA/QC REPORT – Provide a copy in application. ACTIVE DUTY SISTER SERVICE Active Duty applicants in the Navy, Army, and Marines must obtain a Conditional Release Letter. Use attachment 7, Conditional Release for Military Sister Service, BOT Applicant Statement of Understanding, and Verification of Separation Data from the personnel office stating projected date of separation, anticipated SPD code, and anticipated RE code (Attachment 5. Include a UCMJ Quality Force Review Letter, attachment 6, from the legal office, that identifies any judicial, administrative, and disciplinary actions, or stating that there are no judicial, administrative, or disciplinary actions on record INACTIVE READY RESERVE (IRR) Applicants in the Inactive Ready Reserves (IRR) must complete a DD Form 368 through their Reserve Headquarters Personnel Center for their branch of service (see below).

GUARD/RESERVES Reservists and Guard must obtain a DD Form 368, Conditional Release, and Personnel Record Review List (AF Form 526 for ANG and AFRES) that shows current TAFMS and TFMS. Prior to submitting an application, the applicant’s unit commander must sign the DD Form 368.

Addresses to process DD Form 368, Conditional Release for IRR Army IRR –

Mail the applicant’s DD Form 214 (copy), DD Form 368 (original), and cover sheet with AF POC, Phone, & FAX number to: Commander

AR PERSCOM ATTN: (See list below by state for proper office symbol) 1 RESERVE WAY ST LOUIS, MO 63132-5200 Phone: (314) 592-000 x 3708 or (314) 592-0123 Fax (314) 592-1291

ARPC-PSR-A for states CT, MA, ME, NH, RI, VT ARPC-PSR-B for states NJ, NY ARPC-PSR-C for states DE, MD, PA, VA WV, DC ARPC-PSR-D for states AL, FL, GA, KY, MS, SN, SC TN ARPC-PSR-E for states IL, IN, MI, MN, OH, WI ARPC-PSR-F for states AR, LA, NM, OK, TX ARPC-PSR-G for states IA, KS, MO, NE ARPC-PSR-H for states CO, ND, MT, SD, UT, WY ARPC-PSR-I for states AZ, CA, NV ARPC-PSR-J for states ID, OR, WA ARPC-PSR-K for states OCONUS AND MACOM

Marines IRR – Fax applicant’s DD Form 368 to (816) 843-3282. Include POC and a return fax number on the cover sheet. If needed, call 800-255-5082, ext 3242 for assistance. Air Force IRR - Fax applicant’s DD Form 368 to (303) 676-6979 or DSN 926-6979. Include POC and a return fax number on the cover sheet. If needed, call (800) 525-0102 for assistance. Navy IRR - Fax applicant’s DD Form 368 to (504) 678-8779. Include POC and a return fax number on the cover sheet. If needed, call (504) 678-1760 for assistance.

MEDICAL PHYSICAL EXAMINATION Rated: Schedule applicants through respective MEPS for initial commissioning physical. Once applicant is medically qualified, request a copy through liaisons to include in application. Non-Rated: Submit a 2807-2 to the MEPS CMO asking for permission to physical. MEPS liaison must annotate AFRISS that applicant is cleared to physical. If an applicant is not cleared to physical, authorization to physical must be obtained from AETC/SG. Only those identified as tentative selects will go on to complete the MEPS physical. For rated applicants who are 28 or older, an applicable Flying Class physical is mandatory.

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CURRENT/PRIOR SERVICE RECORDS – EPRS, PERFORMANCE REPORTS

All records are required, regardless if from previous service or another branch.

Mandatory - Copies of all Performance Reports EPRs/LOEs (Single-sided only obtained from Airmen Record Management System (ARMS).

Include derogatory information with waiver documents (Article 15 actions, etc.), if applicable.

Copies of all undeleted DD Form 214s are required (NGB 22 for prior Guard), if applicable.

Discharge orders are required for prior Reservists, if applicable.

Include all DD Form 4s on ADAF applicants who have previously served in any other component. Prior Service applicants must request their military records using SF 180. Fax SF 180 requests to (314) 538-2875. Contact the AF Liaison at (314) 538-2876 if you need assistance.

COMMON ERRORS

- Missing signature/date - Missing amount of fine paid for traffic offenses in item 15 of AF IMT 56 - Inaccurate offense or offense doesn't make sense in item 15 of AF IMT 56 - Missing salary and reason terminated in item 19 of AF IMT 56 - Combined GPAs - graduate work must be listed separately on AF IMT 56, page 7 - AFRISS record not forwarded to the processors - AFRISS waiver workflow not at AFRS level or approved by Squadron/Group - Missing or expired date on AF Form 368, Conditional Release - Misspelled words and grammatical errors throughout application - Missing initials in appropriate blocks on AF Form 2030 and handwritten statement

- Wrong applicant’s name in interviewing comments - Item 21e on the AF Form 56 is not initialed by applicant HELPFUL HINTS

- Don't put each form in document protectors - Don't send photographs - Save the government money - only forward duplicates of forms when required - Save time - send corrections to HQ AFRS/RSOCL (attention to the processor that created the suspense)

Attachment 1

Key Terms/Acronyms

AFOQT - Air Force Officer Qualifying Test. Detailed information is located in AFI 36-2605, AF Military Personnel Testing System, attachment 2. The AFOQT is administered to all applicants applying for Air Force line officer commissioning programs. The AFOQT may only be taken twice. There’s a 180-day wait to retest. Applicants may request a waiver to test within the 180-day wait. Testing a third time isn’t authorized. Additional information can be found by accessing the HQ AFPC website, https://www.ask.afpc.randolph.af.mil/afoqts/default.asp, or by calling their TOLL FREE number at: 1(800) 616-3775, COMM: (210) 565-5000, DSN: 665-5000, Overseas Callers: Dial a toll-free AT&T Direct Access Number from the country you are in, then 800-616-3775. ADSC – Active Duty Service Commitment - Commitment is 4 years from date of commissioning for all OTS candidates. Pilot candidates incur an additional ADSC of 10 years from the date they earn their aeronautical rating. Combat System Officers incur an additional ADSC of 6 years, and Air Battle Manager candidates incur an additional ADSC of 3 years from the date they earn their aeronautical rating. CRITICAL AGE MOU Used to review rated officer applications, who are 28 by the board convening date, can complete the board process, and enter BOT NLT 29.1 years of age, and for non-rated applicants who are 33 years of age to ensure they will be commissioned prior to age 35. AETC/SG - Air Education Training Command Surgeon General AFOCD - Air Force Officer Classification Directory AFOSI - Air Force Office of Special Investigations AFPC - Air Force Personnel Center AFRES - Air Force Reserve AFRISS - Air Force Recruiting Information Support System AFROTC - Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps AFRS - Air Force Recruiting Service AFS - Air Force Specialty ANG - Air National Guard AR-ATC – Aero-adaptability Rating - Air Traffic Control

ARSMOD - Aero-adaptability Rating - Space and Missile Officer Duty ASBC - Air and Space Basic Course BOT - Basic Officer Training conducted at Officer Training School at Maxwell, AFB, AL. CAD - Critical Accession Degrees: Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, and Environmental Engineering accredited by ABET, Inc CCAF - Community College of the Air Force COT - Commission Officer Training CPL - Commercial Pilot License CRO - Combat Rescue Officer CSO - Combat Systems Officer CSS - Command Support Staff DAT - Drug Analysis Test DEP - Delayed Enlistment Program DRED - Drug Eligibility Determination DSN - Defense Switchboard Network EA - Enlisted Accession EAD - Extended Active Duty ECAC - Evasion Conduct after Capture FED - Financial Eligibility Determination GOAL - The overall Air Force officer accession goal is established by Air Staff using authorized officer end strength and predicted retirements/separations. AFRS Line Officer program is designed to “fill the gap” of USAFA and ROTC requirements. GPA - Grade Point Average HIV - Human Immunodeficiency Virus IFS - Intermediate Flight Screening

IRR - Inactive Ready Reserve JPAS - Joint Personnel Adjudication System LOR - Letter of Recommendation MED - Moral Eligibility Determination MEPS - Military Entrance Processing Station MFS - Medical Flight Screening MLS/LNCO - Military Liaison Supervisor/Liaison Non-Commissioned Officer MTF - Medical Treatment Facility NES - Native English Speaking equals the primary language as English. Non-NES is the direct opposite OC - Officer Cadet OTS - Officer Training School PCSM - Pilot Candidate Selection Method is an index that quantifies a pilot candidate’s aptitude for success at UFT. Refer to the PCSM website for more details (https://pcsm.aetc.af.mil/). PGM - Procedural Guidance Message PIR - Personal Interview Record PPL - Private Pilot License PRIOR SERVICE - For the purpose of the line officer program, prior service means a person who has previous service (6 or more months of Active Duty) as a member of a Regular component of the US Armed Forces and is not currently in the Regular Air Force. QC - Quality Check RE - Reenlistment Code RRR - Record Review RIP SPD - Separation Personnel Data STO - Special Tactics Officer

TAFMS - Total Active Federal Military Service TBAS – Test of Basic Aviation Skills. It is a computerized battery of psychomotor tests. It is used as an aid in the selection of pilot candidates. All pilot applicants must take the TBAS. TDSP - Technical Degree Sponsorship Program TFMS - Total Federal Military Service URT – Undergraduate Rated Training encompasses Undergraduate Pilot Training (UPT), Undergraduate Combat Systems Officer Training (UNT), and Air Battle Manager Training. Pilot, Combat Systems Officer and ABM career fields are commonly referred to as rated. Applicants must enter URT prior to age 30. USAFA - United States Air Force Academy VMPF - Virtual Military Personnel Flight

Attachment 2 Application Instructions, Content, and Layout Checklist

Applicant’s Name (last, first, MI) __________________________________________ SSN______________________ Squadron: ______________ Board Number: ___________________  

INSIDE AFRS FORM 1360 Staple on left side of AFRS Form 1360

Staple on right side of AFRS Form 1360

Placed Under Clasped Documents

Inside Brown Folder

Approved AFRS Form 1415 AFRISS Waiver Remarks Waiver Supporting Documents (i.e. court documents, FED, DRED, AF Form 3070, AF Form 366, etc.)

OTS Applicant Profile - Mandatory Format AFRISS AF IMT 56 (single-sided) Letters of Recommendation Rated – PCSM Web Printout (https://pcsm.aetc.af.mil/)

Rated – Copy of Pilot License(s) ALL Enlisted Performance Reports, Performance Reviews, etc. (single-sided, prior service

AFRS Form 1413, If Applicable Original Transcripts, All Accredited Colleges/Universities (stapled)

Brown Folder Label with Last Name, First. SSAN, and Squadron (place on top outside left corner)

Application Checklist, Attachment 2 Pages stapled AFOQT Web Printout AF IMT 56 Copy/ Pages stapled Rated - FC Physical Copy/ Pages stapled (If older than 28 ) AF Form 2030 Copy/ Pages stapled Sexual Harassment Statement COPY AF FM 3010, USAF SOU For Dependent Care Responsibilities

AFRISS QC Data Report Copy/ Pages stapled Page 1 of 2 

Applicant’s Name (last, first, MI) __________________________________________ SSN______________________ Squadron: ______________ Board Number: ___________________ Instructions: Use this checklist to ensure all required documents are in the application, in the correct location, and in the correct sequence. Place your initials indicating each document is in the application, and in the correct area. Place a N/A if document is non-applicable. Include a completed copy of this checklist in the application (On top in the brown folder).

Prior Service Documents INSIDE AFRS FORM 1360 Staple on

left side of AFRS Form 1360

Staple on right side of AFRS Form 1360

Placed Under Clasped Documents

Inside Brown Folder

VMPF Record Review/Update report and AMSNET Enlisted SURF (AF Guard/Reserve only; Equivalent for Sister Service active duty, Guard, Reserve) Copy/ Pages stapled

DD Form 368,Conditional Release (If required)

Conditional Release for Military Sister Service, Attachment 7

Separation Data Verification Letter (if holding any status with pending separation) – Attachment 5

NJP Verification Letter (if holding any status) – Attachment 6

DMDC check DD Form 4(s) (Enlistment/Reenlistment documents) Copy/ Pages stapled

DD 214 & 215’s (if applicable, UNDELETED) Discharge Certificates Copy Discharge Orders Copy Point summary (any Guard or Reserve time) Copy/ Pages stapled

Award Memorandums and/or certificates not listed on Record Review Report or Performance Report Copy

EA Recruiter’s Name/ phone number: ______________________________________________ Line Officer Recruiter’s Name/phone number: _______________________________________ Production Supervisor’s Name/ phone number ________________________________________ I have quality checked this application and find it to be in compliance with guidance outlined in this program announcement. Line Officer Recruiter’s Signature.__________________________________________________

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Attachment 3 Air Force BOT Accession Specialties

 

Board AFSC Program Job Title/ Physical Required after selection (Refer to the AFOCD for Job Description)

Rated 92T0 Pilot Trainee (Flying Class I physical) 92T1 Combat System Officer (CSO) Trainee (Flying Class 1A physical) 92T2 Air Battle Management (ABM), AWACs (Flying Class III physical) Technical 15W1 Weather 15W1B Basic Meteorology Program (BMP) - CLOSED FOR FY09, FY10 (See Note 1) 32E1C Civil Engineer, Civil Engineering 32E1E Electrical Engineer 32E1F Mechanical Engineer 32E1G General Engineer 32E1J Environmental Engineer 32EXA Architectural Engineering 33S1 Communications-Computer Systems 33S1A Communications-Computer Systems Electrical Engineer 61S1A Scientist, Analytical 61S1B Scientist, Behavioral 61S1C Chemist 61S1D Scientist, Physicist 62E1A Developmental Engineer, Aeronautical Engineer 62E1B Developmental Engineer, Astronautical Engineer 62E1C Developmental Engineer, Computer Systems Engineer 62E1E Developmental Engineer, Electrical/Electronic Engineer 62E1G Developmental Engineer, Project Engineer 62E1H Developmental Engineer, Mechanical Engineer 63A1 Acquisition Manager Non- 13D1A Combat Rescue Officer (Flying Class III physical) Technical 13D1B Special Tactics Officer (Flying Class III physical) 13M1 Command & Control Ops, Air Traffic Controller (AR/ATC Upgrade)

13S1 Space & Missile Ops, Satellite Command & Control (ARSMOD/SMOD), Space-lift, Missile Combat Crew, Space Surveillance

14N1 Intelligence, Operations, Intelligence Applications 21A1 Aircraft Maintenance/Munitions 21M1 Munitions & Missile Maintenance 21R1 Readiness Officer 31P1 Security Forces 35B1 Band 35P1 Public Affairs 38F1 Personnel/Manpower/Services (Previously 37F1 and 34M1) 64P1 Contracting 65F1 Financial Management 65W1 Cost Analyst 71S1 Special Investigations (See Note 2)

Note 1: Currently closed for new accessions Note 2: See paragraph 1.4.2. and attachment 8 for changes in OSI classification

Attachment 4 Rated Applicant Memorandum

(Use appropriate letterhead)

Date

TO: AFRS/RSOCL Randolph AFB, TX 78150 FROM: Applicant name/SSN Recruiting Squadron Contact phone # Recruiter’s Name Subject: Rated and Non-rated Critical Age Memorandum of Understanding Sir/Ma’am, Complete paragraph below as applicable. 1. I am submitting this official memorandum verifying that I wish to apply for a rated/non-rated board. I understand that I can have up to two choices for rated positions (pilot, combat systems officer, air battle management), and three choices for non-rated. I wish to apply for the following rated/non-rated choices: ___________ (initial) 1st Choice: _____________initial ___________ 2nd Choice: _____________initial___________ 3rd Choice: _____________initial___________ (non-rated only) 2. This memorandum applies to the following: Any applicant who is age 28 (rated) and 33 (non-rated), by the board convening date. 3. I understand that a determination may be made that renders me ineligible for the rated or non-rated program. The determination is based solely on my current age and the timeframe of the various training requirements demanded by AF specialties.. If a determination is made that my age prevents me from competing on the board I will be notified by my recruiter. ____________ (initial)

Applicant Signature Applicant Signature Block

Attachment 5 Separation Data Validation Letter

(Use appropriate letterhead)

Date

MEMORANDUM FOR LINE OFFICER ACCESSIONS BOARD HQ AFRS/RSOC 550 “D” Street West, Suite 1 Randolph AFB, TX 78150-4527 FROM: ___________________________ SUBJECT: Verification of Separation Data ________________________________, __________, ______________, is projected to separate Name Rank SSAN from the ___________, __________on ___________. His/her anticipated RE Code will be_____ Branch Corps Date and his/her anticipated SPD code will be_______with a narrative of ______________________. If you require further information, you may contact me at: ___________________________. DSN/Commercial _____________________________ Signature Block ______________________________ Title

Attachment 6 UCMJ Quality Force Review Letter

(Use appropriate letterhead)

Date

MEMORANDUM FOR LINE OFFICER ACCESSIONS BOARD HQ AFRS/RSOC 550 “D” Street West, Suite 1 Randolph AFB, TX 78150-4527 FROM: ___________________________ SUBJECT: UCMJ Quality Force Review Letter ________________________________, __________, ______________, does not have any Name Rank SSAN judicial, administrative, or disciplinary actions pending, or in force, that would preclude selection into the United States Air Force. _____________________________ Signature Block ______________________________ Title

Attachment 7 Conditional Release for Military Sister Service

Instructions: All Active Duty personnel from sister services applying for AF BOT must have the Statement of Understanding of the Application Process and Conditions of Release for Officer Training School signed by an authorized official (below). Do not submit an application on sister service Active Duty OTS candidates without this release. The following are addresses and phone numbers for the offices of our sister services who are authorized to release individuals from their branch of service (similar to our AFPC). Refer to AFRSI 36-2001 for additional details.

ARMY: NAVY: MARINE CORPS: COAST GUARD: TAPC/PDT/PM Command 200 Stovall Str Alexandria, VA 22332 DSN 221-4716 COM (703) 325-4716

Naval Personnel 5720 Integrity Drive Millington, TN 38055 DSN 882-3272/1/3 COM (901) 874-3272/1/3

Personnel Management Support Branch (MMSR-3) 3280 Russell Road Quantico, VA 22134 DSN 278-9322(703) 784-9322

Coast Guard Personnel Command Admin Division 2100 2nd Street SW Washington DC 20593-0001 (202) 267-2321 /2733 /1041 1-800-336-4649

BOT Applicant Statement of Understanding Air Force Policy is to allow enlisted members/warrant officers from sister services to apply for a commission through Officer Training School (OTS). Each individual applying must meet all eligibility requirements and have a conditional release from their current branch of service. Individuals applying must be able to completely separate from their current service and enter the Air Force within 270 days if selected. An officer who has the authority to release the individual must approve this conditional release. Applicants who do not have a conditional release will not be allowed to apply. Those applicants that receive a conditional release and are selected will be assigned to OTS according to the date of availability listed in the application. Any applicant who cannot be released within 270 days will be withdrawn. Applicants must understand this is not a transfer. They will be completely separating from their current branch of service before they can enter the Air Force. All applicants entering OTS from sister services enter in the pay grade of E-5, regardless of previous grade held. Name and SSAN of individual requesting release Approving Authority (name, rank, duty title, and signature)  

Attachment 8 AFOSI BOT Application Process

22 Jul 08

MEMORANDUM FOR AFOSI OTS APPLICANTS FROM: HQ AFPC/DPASBO SUBJECT: OTS Accession Applications to AFOSI Career-Field 1. Officer Training School applicants desiring to compete for accession into the Air Force Officeof Special Investigations (AFOSI) career field will do so at the same time as the OTS selection board. To illustrate this process, the 2009 OTS board is currently scheduled to convene on 23Feb 09 with an estimated release date of 30 Mar 09. After the selectees are announced, HQ AFPC/DPASBO personnel will review the OTS select records and extract prior enlisted OSI agent selectees and those members that have 71S (AFOSI Officer) listed as their primary desiredcareer field. A separate AFOSI selection board will then convene shortly after the selectee announcement with the records that met the recent OTS board (NOTE: There are no otherspecial requirements for OTS packages meeting this board). The results of this AFOSI board will be provided to AFRS/RSOCL for final determination of release. 2. AFOSI OTS selectees will be announced with the OTS AFSC announcement and attend afuture OTS course determined by the Air Force Recruiting Service. If selected a background investigation will be performed by the AFOSI field unit located on the respective installation (or within nearest area of responsibility in the case of civilian OTS selectees). After the backgroundinvestigation is completed, the member’s investigation will meet a suitability board at HQAFOSI. If approved and after completion of the OTS course, the member will be selected toattend a future course at the U.S. Air Force Special Investigations Academy, Glynco, GA, whichis co-located with the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center. If not approved, the member will not be approved for AFOSI duty and will be reviewed for career field reclassification. HQ AFPC/DPASBO will coordinate member’s future assignment with HQ AFOSI/DP throughoutthe process. 3. If you have any questions about the above process, please contact the undersigned at 210-565-4457.

//signed\\ A.J. BRASSEUR III, Captain, USAF AFOSI Officer Recruiting and Assignments

 

Attachment 9 Frequently Asked Questions

Q1: What is the minimum GPA for OTS applicants? A: Refer to BOT Program Announcement, Table 1. Q2: Should I submit an application on an applicant with a low GPA and/or test scores? A: Maybe. Recruiters should proceed carefully when GPA and AFOQT scores are low, because chances of selection decrease. To be potentially competitive, an applicant must have exceptional strengths in work experience, leadership, and communications skills, along with other leadership traits. For GPA waiver consideration, the applicant must have an AFOQT composite score of at least 150. The AFOQT composite score is the total score comprised from summing the AA, V, and Q sub-composite AFOQT scores. Q3: What advice can you provide to me to help me increase my applicant's chances of being selected? A: Applications should be typed flawlessly with an emphasis on leadership/management. Profile should be complete and list as much as possible about the applicant. Item 22 of AF IMT 56 should be filled up as much as possible and should address the objective for officership, rated duty, if applicable, and address any negative factors. If possible, a major or higher should perform the interview. If a captain or below performs the interview, you should obtain the squadron commander's endorsement. Use verbiage such as outstanding, superior, excellent, average, below average, the absolute best, my number one, etc.... There is no doubt that the AF IMT 56 is the most critical document in an application. Q4: What are the most common things that keep an applicant from getting selected? A: Some of the most common reasons for non-selection are weak writing styles and a lack of bullets on the AF IMT 56 interview. Interviewing officers often "cut and paste" bullets from previous applications and overlook the change in the name or pronoun. Also, an interviewing officer will sometimes use the same bullets on several applications. Poorly written OTS profiles and reference letters, along with unanswered questions, cause board members to be concerned, which often lower a board score. Use the AF IMT 56 continuation section when authorized to explain anything unusual within the application (i.e. law violations, disenrollment, etc.). Include applicant initials at the end of each statement listed on the AF IMT 56 continuation sheet. Q5: I have an application that is almost completed. The deadline for applications is in two days. Should I submit the application early to meet the deadline or wait until the documents come in, then submit the complete application? A: We always prefer to receive the application in “board ready” status, meaning no more than 5 errors. Each applicant’s situation is different and extenuating circumstances do occur. Your best bet is to always be pro-active, and contact the AFRS Line Officer Section with plenty of advanced notice, so a mutually beneficial decision can be made.

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Q6: Are minority applicants given special competitive consideration than other applicants? A: Absolutely not. It is against the Equal Employment Opportunity Act to base the selection process on race, ethnic origin, religion, or sex. Board members do not consider these factors. Q7: How many people does AFRS ship to BOT in each class? A: Normally, between 60 and 70 per class. Q8: Why is the pilot selection rate low if the Air Force needs 800 - 1,000 per fiscal year? A: AFRS selects only 100 - 120 pilots every year sometime less depending on AF needs. The majority of pilots come from USAFA and AFROTC. Q9: We heard that BOT has almost made goal for this year? The year just started, please explain. A: Selections are made approximately six months in advance of the expected shipping timeframe. Therefore, in order to fill the first three to four BOT classes, selections for a fiscal year actually begin as early as January of the year proceeding the fiscal year in question. Q10: We are having a hard time getting Base X’s Military Treatment Facility (MTF) to perform our rated physicals in a timely manner? What can we do to speed things up? A: This is another common question and the cause of a lot of frustration in the field. If the OIC or NCOIC of Flight Medicine isn't assisting you, use your chain of command. The chain of command, starting from lowest to highest is the OIC, Flight Medicine, the Aerospace Medicine CC (usually a Colonel), the Medical Group CC (usually a Colonel), and finally the Hospital CC. Contrary to popular belief, base hospitals do not work for HQ AETC/SGPS. Instead they work for the base commander, then ultimately the MAJCOM commander. The SG has assured RSOCL that each hospital has established procedures in place. The SG also has told us, if there are errors on the physical (missed the DAT/HIV/depth perception/etc), or if physicals are taking an excessive amount of time to be completed, there is either a training or competency problem at that facility that should be brought to the attention of one of the individuals listed above (in the chain of command). We recommend that you don’t fix issues one at a time (since several squadrons are probably using the same base hospital and are having the same problems). Rather, use the chain of command to ensure the base hospital has established policies and procedures for processing your applicants. If line officer recruiter, RS squadron commanders, or RS group commanders can’t resolve the problem, submit a written request to HQ AFRS/RSOCL for HQ involvement. We’ll need to know who within the chain of command contacted the MTF, and the names, rank, and position of the individuals that were contacted at the MTF.

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Q: An Active Duty Air Force recruiter wants to apply to BOT. Who is the recruiter's Point Of Contact (POC)? Who completes the application? A: The POC is the member’s servicing base education office. The counselor will assist the member to complete the application process.

Q: I have a BS in Business with a 2.85 GPA, and a Masters in Bus Admin with a 4.0 GPA, why can’t I use my Master’s GPA to qualify without a GPA waiver? A: Fairness and an equal playing field. The one common denominator between ALL BOT applicants is undergraduate coursework. Even those that don’t finish their Bachelor’s, and instead move on directly to their Master’s, still have at least two years of Undergrad courses taken. This is enough to generate a valid overall GPA, and all applicants must qualify with the same GPA requirements. Refer to Table 1.2, note 3 for undergraduate GPA waiver consideration criteria. Remember, board members are looking at the whole person concept, doesn’t mean the information can’t be placed in the resume’ or elsewhere in the application.  

Attachment 10 DECLINATION WORKSHEET 

 

Name(Last, First, MI):  SSN: 

Program:  

Board Date:  Date of Declination: 

Summary/Reason Applicant Denied: 

 

Actions Taken by Flight Supervisor to Save Applicant:              

 

 

 

Were There Outside Factors/People Who Influenced or Caused Applicant to Decline: 

 

 

 

Applicant Signature: 

 

Date: 

 

Recruiter Signature: 

 

Date: 

 

Production Superintendent Signature:  Date: 

 

DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE AIR FORCE RECRUITING SERVICE (AETC)

10 Sep 2009 MEMORANDUM FOR Air Force Guard or Reserve Affiliated BOT Shipper FROM: HQ AFRS/RSOC 550 D Street West Ste 1 Randolph AFB TX 78150-4527 SUBJECT: Request for Relocation Office information for MILPDS Processing of AF Guard or Reserve Affiliated Basic Officer Training (BOT) Shippers for Name: ________________________ SSN: _____________Phone:___________________

(FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY (FOUO) information protected under the Privacy Act and AFI 33-332) 1. Congratulations on your selection to attend Officer Training School. To ensure a smoother transition of your pay status and MILPDS record please provide the following information on your loosing unit and personnel flight. If you are assigned to the inactive Guard/Reserve Air Reserve Personnel Center (ARPC) “X” out losing unit and wing relocation sections and initial next to the ARPC Losing unit ___________________________ ___________________________ Address ___________________________ Base, State, Zip ___________________________ Unit Fulltime Contact Phone # ___________________________ 1st Sergeant Name and Phone # Wing Relocation office: _____________________ (i.e. 433 MSS/DPMAR) _____________________ Base, State, Zip _____________________ Relocation Technician Name _____________________ Relocation Technician Voice # _____________________ Relocations Fax #

-OR- Air Reserve Personnel Center (ARPC), fax applicant’s DD Form 4, EAD orders and verified DD Form 368 to (303) 676-6979 or DSN 926-6979. _________________Initial 2. Once you have completed this form, please fax to Com 210-565-4918 or DSN 665-4918. This is an additional suspense that must be met in order to receive a class date. 3. Keep the original and provide a copy to your recruiter to place in your MEPS case file. Take the original as a back-up and ensure a copy of your DD FM 4, EAD orders and conditional release is faxed to your Relocations office or ARPC prior to your departure for OTS. If you have any questions, please contact your recruiter for assistance. //SIGNED// ROD T. DAILY, MSgt, USAF Superintendent, Line Officer Accessions

Attachment 12

LINE OFFICER ACCESSION PRE-EAD CHECKLIST (APPLICANT)

NAME: ____________________________________SSAN:_____________________________ EAD DATE: _______________RECRUITER:________________________TODAY’S DATE:_____________

TO BE COMPLETED NO EARLIER THAN FIFTEEN (15) DAYS OR NO LESS THAN FIVE (5)

DUTY DAYS PRIOR TO EAD. APPLICANT ACKNOWLEDGES BY INITIALING THEAPPROPRIATE RESPONSE. EXPLAIN ALL YES ANSWERS IN THE REMARKS BLOCK.

APPLICANT QUESTIONS YES NO REMARKS

1. Since your selection, have you been charged, cited, arrested, or held by any law enforcement agency for any reasons to include minor traffic offenses?

2. (FEMALES ONLY) Are you now or have ever been pregnant since your initial qualifying physical?

3. Did your Marital Status change since your selection?

4. Since your selection, have you used any illegal drugs to include marijuana?

5. Have you seen a doctor for ANY condition since your selection?

6. Have you filled out an SF 1199A “Direct Deposit Form“to take with you to BOT?

Additional Comments by Applicant: ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________

 

 

 

 

LINE OFFICER ACCESSION PRE-EAD CHECKLIST (RECRUITER) NOTIFY SQ PRO SUP, SQ OPS, GROUP OPS AND AFRS ON ANY CHANGES

Applicant Name:       RECRUITER VERIFICATION  YES NO REMARKS 1. HT:__________ WT:___________       2. Is HT/WT IAW current accession standards?       3. Did applicant answer yes to applicant question #1?      3a. If 3 is yes, is applicant still qualified IAW 36-2002? 

     

3b. If not qualified, has a Morals Waiver been flowed through AFRISS and approved? If a Morals Waiver has not been approved, DO NOT SEND TO BOT. Applicant is no longer morally qualified.

   

Notify SQ Pro Sup, SQ OPS, Group OPS and AFRS 

4. Did applicant answer yes to applicant question #2? If yes, DO NOT SEND TO BOT. Applicant is no longer physically qualified.

   Notify SQ Pro Sup, SQ OPS, Group OPS 

and AFRS 5. Did applicant answer yes to applicant question #3?      5a. If 5 is yes, is applicant still qualified IAW AETCI 36‐2002? 

     

5b. If applicant is not qualified IAW AETCI 36‐2002 as cited in 6a above, has a Dependency Waiver been flowed through AFRISS and approved? If a Dependency Waiver is required and has not been approved, DO NOT SEND TO BOT. Applicant is no longer qualified for dependency issues. See AETCI 36‐2002. 

   

Notify SQ Pro Sup, SQ OPS, Group OPS and AFRS 

6. Did applicant answer yes to applicant question #4?       6a. If yes, applicant is not qualified for accession.       7. Did applicant answer yes to applicant question #5?       7a. If 7 is yes, has additional medical condition/ documentation been sent to the MEPS/AETC SG and been cleared/stamped approved by the MEPS/AETC SG. If not approved, DO NOT SEND TO BOT until physical has been cleared by the MEPS/AETC SG. 

   

Notify SQ Pro Sup, SQ Ops, Group OPS and AFRS 

8. Did applicant answer no to applicant question #6?       8a. If no, have applicant complete SF 1199A‐“Direct Deposit Form” located in the LO Handbook. 

    

 

Applicant Signature_________________________________________ Date: __________________________ Recruiter Signature__________________________________________Date:__________________________

Production Superintendent Signature____________________________ Date: __________________________ 

BORN ABROAD OF US PARENTS

MARRIED TO MILITARY MEMBER

Respondents should be aware that notwithstanding any other provision of law, no person shall be subject to any penalty for failing to comply with a collection of information if it does not display a currently valid OMB control number. PLEASE DO NOT RETURN YOUR FORM TO THE ABOVE ADDRESS. RETURN COMPLETED FORM TO YOUR RECRUITER OR BASE EDUCATION SERVICE CENTER.

The public reporting burden for this collection of information is estimated to average 20 minutes per response, including the time for reviewing instructions, searching existing data sources, gathering and maintaining the data needed, and completing and reviewing the collection of information. Send comments regarding this burden estimate or any other aspect of this collection of information, including suggestions for reducing the burden to: Department of Defense, Washington

4. LEGAL STATE OF RESIDENCE (Include Zip Code)

1. NAME (Last, First, Middle Initial) (Maiden, if applicable)GRADE TAFMSD CURRENT DOS

SERVICING MPF (Complete mailing address)

BASE EDUCATION SERVICE OFFICE (BESO)

COML:

DSN: DSN FAX:

COML FAX:

CURRENT UNIT OF ASSIGNMENT (Complete Mailing Address)

CAFSC: Applicant's PAS CODE:

COML: DSN:

2. CURRENT ADDRESS Include Area Code)

(Complete Mailing Address and Phone Number to

3. HOME ADDRESS (Home of Record)

SSN DATE OF BIRTH

NUMBER OF DEPENDENTS (Other than spouse, completely dependent on you)

APPLICANT'S E-MAIL ADDRESS:

OTHER (Specify)

FORM VERSION DATE TESTED PILOT NAV AA VERBAL # OF TIMES TESTED

DATE DEPARTED CONUS:

DATE ELIGIBLE TO RETURN FROM OVERSEAS:

DATE AVAILABLE FOR TRAINING

QUANTITATIVE

BESO COUNSELOR'SE-MAIL ADDRESS:

OTHER (Specify)

6. ACTIVE DUTY MILITARY APPLICANTS ONLY

IN THE UNITED STATES AIR FORCEAPPLICATION & EVALUATION FOR TRAINING LEADING TO A COMMISSION

Expires 31 Mar 2009OMB NO. 0701-0150

PRIVACY ACT STATEMENTAUTHORITY: 10 U.S.C., Armed Forces, 2107, Financial Assistance Program for Specially Selected Members; 10 U.S.C. 9411. Establishment andPurpose of Schools and Camps; EO 9397.PRINCIPAL PURPOSE: To document evidence of application for consideration to enter an officer training program leading to a commission andvoluntary contractual agreement to serve the period specified.ROUTINE USES: Blanket routine uses.DISCLOSURE IS VOLUNTARY: Failure to furnish the information may result in denial of consideration for training leading to a commission.

Headquarters Services, Directorate for Information Operations and Reports (0701-0150) , 1215 Jefferson Davis Highway, Suite 1204, Arlington VA 22202-4302.

(C) Enter all dates using year, month and day sequence (i.e., 19950715).

prior to signing this application.(D) Be certain that you understand and agree to the certification in item 23

(E) Enter "NA" or "Not Applicable" for any item that does not apply or to which you have no response.

(F) Include an official transcript, including transcript key, for each earned degree reflected in Item 24.

NOTE: Your home of record is the place designated as your home when you arecommissioned, reinstated, appointed, reappointed, enlisted, inducted, or ordered to active duty. This address is used to determine travel entitlements when you separate from active duty.

BESOTELEPHONES:

DUTY TELEPHONES:

5. PERSONAL DATA

7A. APPLYING FOR: (Check & initial program & category for which you apply)

OFFICER TRAINING SCHOOL (OTS)

AFROTC

AIRMAN EDUCATION AND COMMISSIONING PROGRAM (AECP)

7B. RATED LINE CATEGORIES (OTS Applicants Only) (List 1st and 2nd Choice)

PILOT NAVIGATOR AIR BATTLE MANAGER

7C. NON-RATED LINE AF SPECIALTY CHOICES

PRE-HEALTH NURSE8. NON-LINE:

For AFROTC/AECP, indicate 1 desired degree title.)

(1)

(2)

(3)

9. AFOQT SCORES (Most Recent) (Include score printout with application.)

AF Form 56, 20061030 FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY

SECTION I

INSTRUCTIONS

NO

7D. VOLUNTEER FOR FLYING DUTY

YES

PAGE 1 OF 7 PAGESPREVIOUS EDITIONS ARE OBSOLETE ( When filled in)

(A) All entries must be typed, except where otherwise indicated. Add the ZIPCode to all addresses.

NATURALIZED

NATIVE BORN

(If Yes, check appropriate item)

MARRIED TO CIVILIAN

SEPARATED DIVORCED

WIDOWED

MARITAL STATUS:

SINGLE

U.S. CITIZEN:

YES NO

(B) When allotted space is insufficient, continue on page 7 when needed. Provide a complete explanation for each item (Identify each item with the item number.)

(For AFRS, indicate 3, using utilization field titles not codes.

HOME E-MAIL ADDRESS:

14. HAVE YOU EVER RECEIVED SEVERANCE PAY, SEPARATION PAY, READJUSTMENT PAY, VOLUNTARY SEPARATION INCENTIVE

(If "YES", complete items B and C below. If "CONTRACTED" include a copy of DD Form 785,

16. ARE YOU A CONSCIENTIOUS OBJECTOR?

B. WAS THERE USE OF DRUGS OR ALCOHOL CITED?

YES

(Include 12. WERE YOU EVER ELIMINATED FROM A COURSE OF INSTRUCTION IN A MILITARY FLYING SCHOOL LEADING TO AN AERONAUTICAL RATING?

LIST OTHER ADVANCED AERONAUTICAL RATINGS YOU HOLD

TYPE OF TRAINING REASON FOR ELIMINATION SCHOOL CLASS DATE

(If "YES", enter the date the commitment was satisfied)

B.

10. AERONAUTICAL TRAINING

PRIVATE PILOT LICENSE

COMMERCIAL PILOT LICENSE

YES NO

NO

THE UNIFORMED SERVICES 11A. HAVE YOU EVER PREVIOUSLY MADE APPLICATION FOR OR BEEN CONTRACTED IN A PROGRAM LEADING TO A COMMISSION IN ANY COMPONENT OF

(Include service academies, ROTC programs, Platoon Leaders Course, Officer Training (OCS/OTS), etc.)

YES NO Record of Disenrollment from Officerand a waiver request with details explaining the disenrollment)Candidate-Type Training,

PROGRAMNAME AND NATURE OF

APPLIEDDATE DATE

ENROLLED

RESULTS explanation on page 7).

(DATES) (If marked disqualified/declined or disenrolled, provide a detailed

SELECTED NONSELECTED DISQUALIFIED DECLINED DISENROLLED

C. DID YOU INCUR AN ACTIVE DUTY SERVICE COMMITMENT?

YES NO

AFROTC, USAFA, and OTS Light Plane Training; AVROC; Navy ACOCS; etc.)

YES NO

13. HAVE YOU EVER PREVIOUSLY MADE APPLICATION FOR OR BEEN ENLISTED IN ANY COMPONENT OF THE UNIFORMED SERVICES?

YES NO (If "YES", complete the statement below in chronological order)

DATES

FROM TO GRADEHIGHEST

COMPONENT AFSC OR RESERVEPRIMARY

DUTY TITLE

SEPARATION BENEFIT

(If "YES", explain on page 7.)

(SSB) PAY WHEN RELEASED FROM ACTIVE DUTY OR DISCHARGED FROM ANY UNIFORMED SERVICE?

YES NO

PUNISHMENT PURSUANT TO ARTICLE 15 OF THE UCMJ, OR MINOR TRAFFIC VIOLATIONS? 15. HAVE YOU EVER BEEN INVOLVED IN, ARRESTED, INDICTED, OR CONVICTED OF ANY VIOLATION OF CIVIL OR MILITARY LAW, INCLUDING NONJUDICIAL

Regular Air Force and Special Category Accessions.)(Any incident other than minor nontraffic must be explained (use

YES NO (If "YES", explain below. List all offenses charged against you regardless of final disposition, including such situations where the involvement has not been recorded locally or the record has been ordered sealed or expunged by the court)

OFFENSE DATE PLACE AGE DISPOSITION OF CHARGE COURT

A. WERE YOU DETAINED, CONFINED, OR PLACED ON PROBATION FOR ANY OF THE ABOVE ? YES NO

YES NO

(A conscientious objector is defined as: one who has or had a firm, fixed, and sincere objection to participation inwar in any form or to bearing of arms because of religious training or belief, which includes solely moral or ethical beliefs.) YES NO

17. Are you now or have you ever been affiliated with any organization or movement that seeks to alter our form of government by unconstitutional means, or

sympathetically associated with any such organization, movement, or members, or members thereof? (If "YES", explain on page 7.) YES NO

18. HAVE YOU EVER FILED FOR BANKRUPTCY? (If "YES", explain on page 7.) YES NO

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(If "YES" complete the information below.)

AF Form 56, 20061030

ACTIVE DUTY, GUARD,

(Use page 7 if needed.)

page 7) and may require corroboration, see AFI 36-2002,

(VSI), OR SPECIAL

FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY ( When filled in)PREVIOUS EDITIONS ARE OBSOLETE

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19. EMPLOYMENT RECORD (OTS applicants only) (Begin with your present position and work back. Do not enter part-time employment of less than 60 days duration.)

EMPLOYER TYPE OF WORK DATES (FROM - TO) SALARY REASON TERMINATED

20. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCESUBJECT UNDERGRADUATE DEGREE GRADUATE DEGREE

SUBJECT MAJOR/MINOR

SCHOOL HONORS

POSITION(S)ORGANIZATION

IN STUDENT (S)

(Social, Academic, Fraternal)

SCHOLARSHIPS

PARTICIPATIONTYPES OF ATHLETIC

21. I UNDERSTAND AND AGREE THAT APPLICANT'SWRITTEN INITIALS

A. No promises have been made to me concerning the selection or utilization field of assignment, if selected.

installment payment(s),B. If I am a bonus recipient still serving on a term of enlistment or extension for which the bonus was paid and still due to receive future annual

I understand that on the first class day, my future annual installment payment(s) will be suspended. If I am eventually

bonus skill, I will begin receiving my installment payments, less a deduction for the time spent in the commissioning program in accordance with AFI 36-2606,Reenlistment in the United States Air Force.

commissioned, I will lose all entitlements to the suspended payments. If I am not commissioned; and I am returned to enlisted status in my

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C.

education or training event, according to AFI 36-2006, Oath of Office (Military Personnel) and Certificate of Commission.

If I do not complete the course of flying training, all technical training requirements, or formal upgrade or certification training as defined inAFI 36-3207, the needs of the Air Force will determine whether or not I remain on active duty. If I remain onSeparating Commissioning Officers,active duty, I agree to accept and serve the Active Duty Service Commitment (s)(ADSC)associated with withdrawal or elimination from an

D. I must serve a minimum ADSC of 4 years from the date I enter Extended Active Duty as a commissioned officer. If selected for one of the AirForce specialties below, I will comply as follows:

(1) If selected for Undergraduate Pilot Training (UPT), I will incur an ADSC of 10 years (AFI 36-2107, Active Duty Service Committments (ADSC),table 1.1, rule 10) from the date I am awarded a pilot aeronautical rating.(2) If selected for Undergraduate Navigator Training (UNT), I will incur an ADSC for 6 years (AFI 36-2107, Active Duty Service Committments(ADSC), table 1.1, rule 12) from the date I am awarded an aeronautical rating. (3) If selected for Air Battle Management (ABM) Training, I will incur an ADSC for 3 years (AFI 36-2107, Active Duty Service Committments(ADSC), table 1.1, rule 13) from the date I am awarded an aeronautical rating.

E. Upon completion of training, I will accept an appointment as an officer in the Air Force, if offered.

weapons in support of current nuclear deterrence policy.

F. If, when I am qualified for such consideration, I am considered for a Regular Air Force appointment, and:

Air Force and current policy.(1) A Regular Air Force appointment is tendered and I do not accept, I may be subject to involuntary separation based on the needs of the

Force and may also be contingent upon my accepting a Reserve appointment if I have not yet fulfilled my Military Service Obligation.

(2) If, after I accept a Regular Air Force appointment, I desire to resign my commission and be separated from Active Duty, I must tender myresignation under appropriate directives. My separation will be contingent on acceptance of my resignation by the Secretary of the Air

G. I understand, as a potential Air Force Officer, I may be required to be trained in and exercise control of, to include actual release of, nuclear

H. (AFROTC Applicants only)

enlisted status for a period of 2 years.

I understand that if I was selected for an allocation into the Professional Officer Course under the provisions of AFI 36-2013, and I am separated early from active duty to accept an allocation, and I am later disenrolled, I may be returned to active duty in

I. (AFROTC/AECP Applicants Only) Following AFROTC, my initial assignment as a commissioned officer will be at a location other than my current assignment (AFI 36-2110, Assignments).

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY ( When filled in)PREVIOUS EDITIONS ARE OBSOLETE

A. NON-RATED AGE STATEMENT

B. RATED AGE STATEMENT:

I am submitting my application with the understanding, if selected and physically qualified, I must enter Basic Officer Training (BOT) early enough to be commissioned prior to my 35th birthday. If the Air Force is unable to place me in a BOT class that graduates before my 35th birthday, my selection to BOT will be withdrawn.

I am submitting my application with the understanding, if selected and physically qualified, I must enter BOT early enough to follow on and enter UPT, UNT, or ABM training prior to age 30. If the Air Force is unable to place me in a BOT class that would facilitate the same, myselection as a (Pilot/Navigator/ABM) will be withdrawn.

APPLICANT'S WRITTEN INITIALS

APPLICANT'S WRITTEN INITIALS

22. WHAT ARE YOUR OBJECTIVES AND REASONS FOR DESIRING AN AIR FORCE COMMISSION? (Include what you have to offer the Air Force. Confine comments to this space. Attachments ARE NOT authorized) (MUST BE TYPED).

DATE TYPED NAME AND GRADE OF APPLICANT

L. (ASCP/POC-ERP Applicants only)

required to continue training in the AFROTC program or be disenrolled. Specifically:

I understand if I am selected for an AFROTC scholarship under the provisions of AFI 36-2013 and separated early from Active Duty to accept an AFROTC scholarship and my scholarship is terminated for any reason, I will not be relieved of my obligation to AFROTC and the Air Force. Upon termination of my scholarship and at the discretion of the AFROTC Commander, I may be

(2) If disenrolled in my freshman year, my ADSC shall be equivalent to the time not served on my original enlistment contract when separatedto accept the AFROTC scholarship. If my service commitment is less than 1 year at the time of release to enter AFROTC, I may be discharged and not returned to Active Duty unless I specifically request to do so from the AFROTC Commander.

23. I CERTIFY THAT THE FOREGOING ENTRIES ARE TRUE, CORRECT, AND COMPLETE TO THE BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGE AND BELIEF.

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SIGNATURE

AF Form 56, 20061030 PREVIOUS EDITIONS ARE OBSOLETE

(1) If disenrolled in my AS200, sophomore year, AS300, junior year, or AS400 senior year, I may either be returned to Active Duty in an enlisted status for a period of two years or be required to reimburse the United States for all scholarship monies expended on my behalf.

J. (AFROTC/AECP Applicants Only)AFROTC/AECP unless my academic background and experience can be utilized in another career field.

If I am medically disqualified from the career field for which selected, I may be eliminated from

K. (AECP Applicants Only)and agree:

As a condition of receiving advanced education as defined in Title 10, United States Code, Section 2005, I understand

and to serve on Active Duty for the period specified in this agreement.Programs,(1) To complete the academic and military requirements specified in AFI 36-2013, Officer Training School (OTS) and Airman Commissioning

(2) Should I fail to complete the academic or military requirements of AFI 36-2013, or refuse to accept an appointment in the United States Air Force, I agree to serve on Active Duty for the remaining portion of my enlistment contract,

specified in this agreement, I will reimburse the United States for the percentage of the cost of my education. (3) Should I voluntarily or because of misconduct, fail to complete either period of Active Duty, or should I fail to fulfill any term or condition

will be based on the unfulfilled portion of the commitment(s) incurred.)(The reimbursement amount

agreement.(4) Only the Secretary of the Air Force or designee may excuse me from my obligation to serve on Active Duty for the period specified in this

IF OFFERED.

(5) A final decree of discharge in bankruptcy under Title 11, United States Code, if obtained within a period of five years after the last day of the specified period which I had agreed to serve, will not release me from my obligation to reimburse the United States as specified in thisagreement.

FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY ( When filled in)

Center interview. I have also advised the applicant that failure to achieve qualifications within 45 days of selection notification will result in withdrawal of the selection.

(2) I have reviewed the applicant's service record and it does contain derogatory information.does not

(A+, A, A- =4, B+, B, B- =3, C+, C, C- =2, D+, D, D- =1, and F=0). Educational Classification and

score of 90 or above on the English Comprehension Level Test. He/she must also achieve a score of 2+/2 on a Defense Language Institute English Language

A. This applicant is not NES.

For AFRS applicants only: For graduate and above course work or degrees, list name of institution, type of program (i.e., MS, MBA, PhD...) and cumulative institution GPA on page 7, Continuation Sheet.

CUMULATIVE GPA

SECTION II24. COMPUTING THE DATA

NAME OF INSTITUTION(a)

TOTAL CREDIT HOURS(b)

TOTAL QUALITY POINTS(c)

TOTAL: divided by

DATE TYPED NAME AND GRADE OF REVIEWING OFFICIAL

25. BASE EDUCATION OFFICE/RECRUITING SQUADRON REVIEWI have reviewed this application, and I am responsible for its accuracy.

SECTION III (USAF Recruiting Service Interviewing Official or Unit Commander must complete this section. You must evaluate all factors.)

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SIGNATURE

AF Form 56, 20061030

0

C. AF ACTIVE DUTY, AF RESERVE OR ANG MANDATORY COMMANDER STATEMENTS

0 =

. I have advised the applicant of this NES determination, and if selected for a commissioning program, he/she must attain a

26. NON-NATIVE ENGLISH-SPEAKING (NES) IDENTIFICATION STATEMENT

This applicant is NES, and during the course of my interview I have determined this applicant does does not demonstrate English speakingand/or comprehension abilities at a level that will allow the applicant to function effectively as an Air Force officer.

B. (For NES identified applicants only)

27. DEPENDENT CARE RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT (Military applicants only) (Civilian applicants use AF IMT 3010,

I have reviewed AF IMT 357, Family Care Certification, and briefed the applicant on the contents of AFI 36-2908, Family Care Plans. The applicant Cmdr Initials

Cmdr Initials

USAF Statement of Understanding Dependent Care Responsibilities).

Include credit hours and quality points

Total Columns (b) and (c);

INSTRUCTIONS: Use the quality-point systemCoding Procedures, convert quarter hours to semester hours (one quarter hour equals two thirds of one semester hour).

include credit hours or quality points for withdrawals, courses that were audited, or pass-fail. List each college or university separately.for all courses taken where a grade was received. For incompletes, use an "F" as the grade awarded. If courses were retaken, figure both into the average. Do not

then, divide the total of (b) by the total of (c) to determine the cumulative GPA.and universities you have attended in Column (a).) (You must list all colleges

Using AFI 36-2305,

(1) I certify that I am the applicant's squadron commander (equivalent if assigned to group or higher).

(3) Attached letter of recommendation is within the applicant's chain-of-command (no higher than senior rater of applicant's organization).

(If YES, please explain (Non-US citizen relatives, CHAP Depn, Peace Corps, etc.)

A. WAIVERS REQUIRED

B. ASSIGNMENT LIMITATIONS

NONE AGE MORAL DD 785 R.E. CODE DRUG OTHER (Specify)

28. INTERVIEW

(AFRS Applicant)

fully understands Air Force policy on the relationship between dependent care responsibilities and military duties and obligations, both in peacetime and during contingencies. The applicant's entry into a commissioning program would not adversely affect dependent care.

FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY ( When filled in)PREVIOUS EDITIONS ARE OBSOLETE

K. COMMENTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS (Use Bullet Format. Include comments on applicant's officer potential.) (MANDATORY)

DATE

29. COMMENTS

DATE TYPED NAME, GRADE, AND TITLE

TYPED NAME, GRADE, TITLE, ORGANIZATION AND TELEPHONE NUMBER OF INTERVIEWING OFFICIAL

SECTION IV (If item 28 was signed by a captain or below, a field grade officer in the applicant's chain of command must provide an endorsement).

AF Form 56, 20061030 PAGE 6 OF 7 PAGES

SIGNATURE

SIGNATURE

(Grooming, posture, physique, etc.)

EVALUATION FACTORSBELOW

AVERAGE AVERAGE EXCELLENT OUTSTANDINGFAIR

(Sincerity, social adjustment, etc.)

C. ATTITUDE (Adaptability to military life, travel, remote assignment, etc.)

D. MOTIVATION (Enthusiasm, worked way through school, effortto make interview, etc.)

(Positions held, responsibility, supervision, etc.)

INTERVIEW (Continued)28.

A. APPEARANCE:

B. CONFIDENCE, MATURITY

F. LEADERSHIP POTENTIAL (Team captain, project officer, community activities, volunteer work, chairperson, etc.)

G. MENTAL ALERTNESS (Ability to present and understand ideas, etc.)

E. WORK EXPERIENCE

H. COMMUNICATION SKILLS (Grammar, vocabulary, articulation,etc.)

I. POTENTIAL TO COMPLETE PROGRAM (Interest in program, reaction to program, etc.)

J. OVERALL EVALUATION

FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY ( When filled in)PREVIOUS EDITIONS ARE OBSOLETE

AF Form 56, 20061030 PAGE 7 OF 7 PAGES

30. Continuation Sheet for Items 10, 11, 13, 14, 15, 17, 18, 19 and 24.

FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY ( When filled in)PREVIOUS EDITIONS ARE OBSOLETE

AFOQT Information Pamphlet

Introduction This pamphlet is made available to familiarize prospective examinees with the structure and layout of the Air Force Officer Qualifying Test (AFOQT). It is not designed nor should it be used as a study guide. The AFOQT measures aptitudes used to select candidates for officer commissioning programs and specific commissioned officer training programs. The AFOQT consists of 12 subtests. Subtest scores are combined to generate one or more of five composite scores used to help predict success in certain types of Air Force training programs. The five AFOQT composites and the kinds of knowledge and abilities they measure are described below. 1. Pilot. This composite measures some of the knowledge and abilities considered necessary for successful completion of pilot training. The Pilot composite includes subtests which measure quantitative ability, the ability to determine aircraft attitude from instruments, knowledge of aeronautical concepts, and perceptual speed. 2. Navigator-Technical. This composite measures some of the knowledge and abilities considered necessary for successful completion of navigator training. The Navigator-Technical composite shares some subtests with the Pilot composite, with the exception that measures of an ability to determine aircraft attitude and knowledge of aeronautical concepts are not included. However, subtests are added measuring verbal aptitude, some spatial abilities, perceptual speed, and knowledge of general science. 3. Academic Aptitude. This composite measures verbal and quantitative knowledge and abilities. The Academic Aptitude composite combines all subtests that make up the Verbal and Quantitative composites. 4. Verbal. This composite measures verbal knowledge and abilities. The Verbal composite has subtests which measure the ability to reason and recognize relationships among words and the ability to understand synonyms. 5. Quantitative. This composite measures quantitative knowledge and abilities. The Quantitative composite shares subtests with the Navigator-Technical composite discussed above and has subtests which measure the ability to understand and reason with arithmetic relationships and to use mathematical terms, formulas, and relationships. AFOQT subtests and aptitude composites are shown in Table 1. Table 2 is the testing schedule for the AFOQT.

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Table 1. CONSTRUCTION OF AFOQT COMPOSITES

# of

Nav

Acad

Subtest Items Pilot Tech Apt Verbal

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Verbal Analogies

25

X

X

X

Arithmetic Reasoning

25

X

X

X

X

Word Knowledge

25

X

X

Math Knowledge

25

X

X

X

X

Instrument Comprehension

20

X

Block Counting

20

X

Table Reading

40

X

X

Aviation Information

20

X

General Science

20

X

Rotated Blocks

15

Hidden Figures

15

Self Description Inventory

220

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Table 2. TESTING SCHEDULE

Administration

Time (In Minutes)

Testing Time (In Minutes)

Total Time (In Minutes)

Pretest Activities

24 24

Verbal Analogies

1 8 9

Arithmetic Reasoning

1 29 30

Word Knowledge

1 5 6

Math Knowledge

1 22 23

Break

10 10

Instrument Comprehension

3 6 9

Block Counting

2 3 5

Table Reading

2 7 9

Aviation Information

1 8 9

General Science

1 10 11

Rotated Blocks

2 13 15

Hidden Figures

2 8 10

Self Description Inventory

1 40 41

Collection of Materials

2 2

TOTAL TIME REQUIRED

54 min. 2hrs. 39 min. 3hrs. 33 min.

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What to Expect

When you arrive for test administration, you will be given complete and specific instructions on how to take the test. The number of questions in each of the 11 subtests and the time you will be given to complete each subtest will vary from subtest to subtest. On most of the subtests, you will have more than enough time to answer all the questions. On several subtests, however, you may not finish. Don’t worry if this happens, since many people do not finish these subtests. Just work as quickly and accurately as you can. All of the subtests have multiple-choice questions with four or five possible answers. Each question has only one correct or best answer. If you are not sure of the answer to a question, make a selection anyway, even if you have to guess. Your score on the AFOQT will be based on the number of correct answers you select. You will not lose points or be penalized for guessing. You will be instructed not to make any marks in your actual test booklet. You will record all of your answers using a pencil on a separate answer sheet that will be scored by an optical scanner. Scratch paper will be provided for you to use when you need to do any calculations. Before you take some of the subtests, you will have the opportunity to answer some practice questions to be sure that you understand what you are to do on the test. If you are not sure what you are supposed to be doing, ask your test administrator or proctor for help before you start answering the actual test questions. However, test administrators or proctors can only assist you in understanding the directions. They cannot give you guidance concerning test questions and answers or test taking strategy. It is recommended that you get a good night’s rest before taking the test. You will be asked before you take the test if you are physically able to take the AFOQT. If you do not feel that you are able to take the test at this time, inform the test administrator and you will be scheduled to take the AFOQT at a later date. Be relaxed, follow instructions, read each question carefully, and do the best you can.

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How to Use This Pamphlet This pamphlet is designed to familiarize you with examples of the types of questions you will find on each AFOQT subtest. This pamphlet will not help you “study” for the AFOQT. In fact, because the AFOQT is a test of your general knowledge in a large number of subject areas, there is no “best way” to study for it. The format and style of the questions in this pamphlet are very similar to that of the actual tests, although most items in the AFOQT will prove to be more difficult. Taking these practice subtests will give you an idea of what the real test will be like. For each question, be sure to pick the best one of the possible answers listed. When you have decided which one of the choices is the best answer, write it on a separate piece of paper. The correct answers to the sample questions in this pamphlet are in Table 3, page 27. If you have any questions about the AFOQT after completing this pamphlet, please discuss them with your test examiner, recruiter, or detachment personnel.

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PART 1. Verbal Analogies

DIRECTIONS: This part of the test measures your ability to reason and see relationships among words. You are to choose the option that best completes the analogy developed at the beginning of each question. 1. Rural is to sparse as urban is to 1-A noisy. 1-B crowded. 1-C hurried. 1-D suburban. 1-E suave. 2. Infancy is to childhood as engagement is to 2-A discussion. 2-B love. 2-C bride. 2-D ring. 2-E marriage. 3. Odd is to unusual as amusing is to 3-A humorous. 3-B sad. 3-C hilarious. 3-D flippant. 3-E commonplace. 4. Waterfall is to cascade as 4-A river is to fish. 4-B ocean is to cross. 4-C stream is to meander. 4-D hurricane is to warn. 4-E lake is to sail. 5. Cocoon is to butterfly as

5-A web is to spider. 5-B den is to lion. 5-C pouch is to kangaroo. 5-D covey is to quail. 5-E cave is to bear.

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PART 2. Arithmetic Reasoning DIRECTIONS: This part of the test measures your ability to use arithmetic to solve problems. Each problem is followed by five possible answers. You are to decide which one of the five choices is most nearly correct. 1. A car traveled at 60 miles per hour for 2½ hours. If one inch equals 20 miles on a map, how far has the car traveled on the map?

1-A 7.5 inches 1-B 8.3 inches 1-C 9.7 inches 1-D 10.5 inches 1-E 15.0 inches 2. What is the volume of a container that is 22 feet long, 15 feet wide, and 10 feet high? 2-A 1369 cu. ft. 2-B 1500 cu. ft. 2-C 1650 cu. ft 2-D 2209 cu. ft. 2-E 3300 cu. ft. 3. A sport’s fan spent a total of $450 on baseball tickets. If only $4 and $5 tickets were bought, and there was an

equal number at each price, how many $5 tickets were bought? 3-A 45 3-B 50 3-C 56 3-D 72 3-E 90 4. A student spent 2 hours studying, 1 hour doing laundry, and 1 ½ hours watching television. What percentage of

time was spent doing laundry? 4-A 44 percent 4-B 37 percent 4-C 33 percent 4-D 22 percent 4-E 11 percent 5. If a train can travel 405 miles in 4 ½ hours, how far can it travel in 30 minutes? 5-A 45 miles 5-B 53 miles 5-C 60 miles 5-D 81 miles 5-E 90 miles

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PART 3. Word Knowledge

DIRECTIONS: This part of the test measures your knowledge of words and their meanings. For each question, you are to choose the word below that is closest in meaning to the capitalized word above.

1. REPLENISH 1-A furnish 1-B provide 1-C refill 1-D stock 1-E refinish 2. PATHETIC 2-A sorrowful 2-B dejected 2-C regretful 2-D pitiful 2-E depressed 3. BLUNDER 3-A err 3-B sneak 3-C omit 3-D confuse 3-E shuffle 4. MEDIATOR 4-A interviewer 4-B meddler 4-C peacemaker 4-D coach 4-E defender 5. LUCIDITY 5-A clarity 5-B brightness 5-C greed 5-D delirium 5-E speed

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PART 4. Math Knowledge

DIRECTIONS: This part of the test measures your knowledge of mathematical terms and principles. You are to decide which one of the five choices is correct. 1. 17 6 15 –– + ––– + ––– is equal to 20 100 50 1-A 43/50 1-B 111/100 1-C 121/100 1-D 83/50 1-E 289/25 2. If 5 v – u = – 2 and – v + 9 u = 18, then the simultaneous solution of the given equation is: 2-A u = 3, v = 9 2-B u = 2, v = 0 2-C u = 1, v = – 9 2-D u = – 2, v = – 36 2-E u = 3, v = – 15 3. Which of the following statements is false? A triangle can have 3-A three equal angles. 3-B one obtuse angle. 3-C three equal sides. 3-D two right angles. 3-E three acute angles.

4. The value – 1/9 81 is equal to 4-A 0 4-B – 1 4-C 1 4-D – 9 4-E 9 5. The factors of 30x² – 30 are 5-A (5x – 6), (6x + 5) 5-B (15x + 5), (2x – 6) 5-C (5x – 6), (6x – 5) 5-D (30x – 5), (x + 6) 5-E (5x + 5), (6x – 6)

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PART 5. Instrument Comprehension DIRECTIONS: This part of the test measures your ability to determine the position of an airplane in flight from reading instruments showing its compass heading, amount of climb or dive, and degree of bank to right or left. In each problem the left-hand dial is labeled ARTIFICIAL HORIZON. On the face of the dial, the small aircraft fuselage silhouette remains stationary, while the positions of the heavy black line and the black pointer vary with changes in the position of the airplane in which the instrument is located. The heavy black line represents the HORIZON LINE. The black pointer shows the degree of BANK to the right or left. If the airplane is neither climbing nor diving, the horizon line is directly on the fuselage silhouette, as in dial 1 below.

If the airplane is climbing, the fuselage silhouette is seen between the horizon line and the pointer, as in dial 2 below. The greater the amount of climb, the greater the distance between the horizon line and the fuselage silhouette.

If the airplane is diving, the horizon line is seen between the fuselage silhouette and the pointer, as in dial 3 below. The greater the amount of dive, the greater the distance between the horizon line and the fuselage silhouette.

Dial 1

Dial 2 Dial 3

If the airplane has no bank, the black pointer is seen to point to zero, as in dial 1 above.

If the airplane is banked to the pilot’s right, the pointer is seen to the left of zero, as in dial 2 above.

If the airplane is banked to the pilot’s left, the pointer is seen to the right of zero, as in dial 3 above.

The HORIZON LINE tilts as the aircraft is banked and is always at right angles to the pointer. Dial 1 above shows an airplane neither climbing nor diving, with no bank. Dial 2 above shows an airplane climbing and banked 45° to the pilot’s right. Dial 3 above shows an airplane diving and banked 45° to the pilot’s left.

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In each problem the right-hand dial is labeled COMPASS. On this dial, the arrow shows the compass direction in which the airplane is headed. Dial 4 shows the airplane headed north, dial 5 shows it headed west, and dial 6 shows it headed northwest.

Dial 4 Dial 5 Dial 6 Each problem consists of two dials and four silhouettes of airplanes in flight. Your task is to determine which one of the four airplanes is MOST NEARLY in the position indicated by the two dials. YOU ARE ALWAYS LOOKING NORTH AT THE SAME ALTITUDE AS EACH OF THE FOUR AIRPLANES. EAST IS ALWAYS TO YOUR RIGHT AS YOU LOOK AT THE PAGE. In sample question X, the dial labeled ARTIFICIAL HORIZON shows that the airplane is NOT banked, and is neither climbing nor diving. The COMPASS shows that it is headed southeast. The only one of the four airplane silhouettes that meets these specifications is in the box lettered C; so, the answer to sample question X is C. Note that B is a rear view, whereas D is a front view. Note also that A is banked to the right and that B is banked to the left.

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PART 6. Block Counting DIRECTIONS: This part of the test measures your ability to “see into” a 3-dimensional pile of blocks. Given a certain numbered block, your task is to determine how many other blocks it touches. All of the blocks in each pile are the same size and shape. Look at sample questions S1 through S5 below.

Block S1 touches the other two top blocks and the two blocks directly below it. Therefore, the total number of blocks touched by S1 is 4. For sample question S1, 4 is choice D in the key to the right. Block S2 touches blocks S1 and S3 and the unlettered block to the right of block S3. Because block S2 touches three other blocks, the answer is 3. According to the key, 3 is choice A for sample question S2. Now look at sample question S3. Block S3 touches three blocks above, three blocks below, and one block on the right. Therefore, the correct answer is 7; so, C is the correct choice for sample question S3. Now count the blocks touching blocks S4 and S5. For block S4, the correct answer is 5; so, D would be the correct choice. For block S5, the correct answer is 4; so, C would be the correct choice.

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PART 7. Table Reading

DIRECTIONS: This part of the test measures your ability to read a table quickly and accurately. Look at the table below. Notice that the X values appear at the top of the table and the Y values are shown on the left side of the table. The X values are the column values. The Y values are the row values. For each test question, you are given an X value and a Y value. Your task will be to find the box where the column and row intersect, note the number that appears there, and then find this number among the five answer options. X VALUE -3 -2 -1 0 +1 +2 +3

+3 25 26 28 30 31 32 33

+2 26 28 30 32 33 34 35

+1 27 29 31 33 35 36 37

0 29 30 32 34 36 37 38

-1 30 32 33 35 37 38 40

-2 31 33 34 36 38 39 41

-3 32 34 35 37 39 40 42

Y VALUE

X Y A B C D E

1. +1 +2 35 36 30 33 34 2. 0 -3 29 37 39 30 36 3. -2 +3 26 32 34 28 40 4. -1 0 33 30 35 36 32 5. +3 -1 41 27 40 38 39

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PART 8. Aviation Information

DIRECTIONS: This part of the test measures your knowledge of aviation. Each of the questions or incomplete statements is followed by five choices. You are to decide which one of the choices best answers the question or completes the statement. 1. The rearward retarding force of airplane drag is opposed by 1-A weight. 1-B lift. 1-C thrust. 1-D tension. 1-E compression. 2. The cowling is located 2-A on the landing gear. 2-B around the engine. 2-C close to the tail. 2-D on the wing. 2-E inside the fuselage. 3. Airport taxiways are identified at night by omni directional edge lights. What color are the lights? 3-A white 3-B amber 3-C alternate red and green 3-D green 3-E blue 4. If the aircraft ammeter is indicating a minus value, this means the 4-A generator or alternator output is inadequate. 4-B electrical system is functioning normally. 4-C battery should be turned off. 4-D battery is adequately charged. 4-E battery requires water. 5. The angle formed by the chord of an airfoil and the direction of the relative wind is called the 5-A angle of incidence. 5-B angle of attack. 5-C stall angle of the wing. 5-D pitch angle. 5-E critical angle of attack.

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PART 9. General Science

DIRECTIONS: This part of the test measures your knowledge in the area of science. Each of the questions or incomplete statements is followed by five choices. You are to decide which one of the choices best answers the question or completes the statement. 1. In the International System of Units, a measurement for mass is 1-A a meter. 1-B a henry. 1-C an ampere. 1-D a kilometer. 1-E a kilogram. 2. What is energy called that is derived from Earth’s internal heat? 2-A Hydroelectric 2-B Solar 2-C Thermodynamic 2-D Volcanic 2-E Geothermal 3. Compounds that include fat and oils found in foods and the human body are 3-A proteins. 3-B lipids. 3-C vitamins. 3-D minerals. 3-E carbohydrates. 4. Resistance is the tendency for a material to oppose the flow of electrons and is measured in 4-A currents. 4-B amperes. 4-C ohms. 4-D watts. 4-E volts. 5. In order for a lunar eclipse to take place, the 5-A moon must be between the sun and the Earth. 5-B moon must be in early crescent phase. 5-C Earth must be between the sun and the moon. 5-D Earth’s axis of rotation must point toward the moon. 5-E Earth and moon must be on opposite sides of the sun.

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PART 10. Rotated Blocks DIRECTIONS: This part of the test measures your ability to visualize and manipulate objects in space. In each problem you are shown a picture of a block. Your task is to find a second block which is like the first. Look at the two blocks below. Although they are in different positions, the blocks are exactly alike.

Look at the two blocks below. They are not alike. They can never be turned in such a way that they will be alike.

Now look at sample question S1 below. Which of the five choices is just like the first block?

The correct answer is D. It is the same block placed in a different position.

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Now look at sample questions S2 and S3 below.

The correct answer for S2 is C. The correct answer for S3 is A.

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PART 11. Hidden Figures DIRECTIONS: This part of the test measures your ability to see a simple figure in a complex drawing. At the top of each page are five lettered figures. Below these on each page are several numbered drawings. You are to determine which lettered figure is contained in each of the numbered drawings. The lettered figures are:

The numbered drawings are similar to drawing X below. Which one of the five figures is contained in drawing X?

Figure B is contained in drawing X. Thus, B is the answer to sample question X. Drawing Y is exactly like drawing X except that the outline of figure B has been darkened to show that all of figure B appears in the drawing. Notice that the figure is the same size and in the same position as it appears at the top of the page. Therefore, you do not need to rotate the page in order to find the figure. Look at each numbered drawing and decide which one of the lettered figures is contained in it.

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Part 12. Self Description Inventory

DIRECTIONS: This inventory measures personal traits and attitudes. The inventory consists of a list of statements. The task is to read each statement carefully and decide how well each one describes you. Look at the sample statement below: S1. I enjoy reading poetry. Decide if statement S1 is characteristic of you and indicate your agreement using the scale below.

A B C D E Strongly Disagree

Moderately Disagree

Neither Agree nor Disagree

Moderately Agree

Strongly Agree

If you strongly agree that the statement describes you, select response E on the scale. If you strongly disagree, select response A on the scale. You would select B, C, or D to indicate other levels of agreement. You should work quickly but reply to all statements. Give your first impression about how well each statement describes you by comparing yourself to people in your same sex and age group. Don't spend a long time deciding what your answer should be. There is no right or wrong answer to each statement. Answer all statements, even if you're not sure of your answer. The 10 statements below are representative of the types of statements in the inventory. 1. I always try to finish what I start. 2. I generally get along well with most people. 3. I get nervous if I have to speak in public. 4. People often get upset with me for now showing

up on time. 5. I like to listen to many different kinds of music. 6. Usually I let my work goals take priority over

my personal interests. 7. I am not comfortable supervising others. 8. I am pleased when friends drop in to see me. 9. I don’t like to be involved in group activities. 10. I have higher work standards than do most

people.

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Table 3. ANSWERS TO SAMPLE QUESTIONS

Verbal Analogies Table Reading 1. B 1. D 2. E 2. B 3. A 3. A 4. C 4. E 5. C 5. C Arithmetic Reasoning Aviation Information 1. A 1. C 2. E 2. B 3. B 3. E 4. D 4. A 5. A 5. B Word Knowledge General Science 1. C 1. E 2. D 2. E 3. A 3. B 4. C 4. C 5. A 5. C Math Knowledge Rotated Blocks 1. C 1. A 2. B 2. B 3. D 3. D 4. B 4. C 5. E 5. B Instrument Comprehension Hidden Figures 1. B 1. A 2. A 2. B 3. D 3. C 4. C 4. B 5. C 5. D Block Counting Self Description Inventory 1. C 2. A NOTE: There are no right or 3. D wrong answers for these items. 4. E 5. D

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Standard Form 1199A (EG)(Rev. June 1987)Prescribed by Treasury DepartmentTreasury Dept. Cir. 1076

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INFORMATION FOUND ON CHECKS Most of the information needed to complete boxes A,C, and F in Section 1 is printed on your governmentcheck:

Be sure that payee’s name is written exactly as it ap-pears on the check. Be sure current address is shown.

Claim numbers and suffixes are printed here on checksbeneath the date for the type of payment shown here.Check the Green Book for the location of prefixes andsuffixes for other types of payments.

Type of payment is printed to the left of the amount.

SPECIAL NOTICE TO JOINT ACCOUNT HOLDERS Joint account holders should immediately advise both the Government agency and the financial institution of the deathof a beneficiary. Funds deposited after the date of death or ineligibility, except for salary payments, are to be returned tothe Government agency. The Government agency will then make a determination regarding survivor rights, calculatesurvivor benefit payments, if any, and begin payments.

CANCELLATION The agreement represented by this authorization remains in effect until cancelled by the recipient by notice to theFederal agency or by the death or legal incapacity of the recipient. Upon cancellation by the recipient, the recipient shouldnotify the receiving financial institution that he/she is doing so. The agreement represented by this authorization may be cancelled by the financial institution by providing the recipienta written notice 30 days in advance of the cancellation date. The recipient must immediately advise the Federal agency ifthe authorization is cancelled by the financial institution. The financial institution cannot cancel the authorization by adviceto the Government agency.

CHANGING RECEIVING FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS The payee’s Direct Deposit will continue to be received by the selected financial institution until the Government agencyis notified by the payee that the payee wishes to change the financial institution receiving the Direct Deposit. To effect thischange, the payee will complete a new SF 1199A at the newly selected financial institution. It is recommended that thepayee maintain accounts at both financial institutions until the transition is complete, i.e. after the new financial institutionreceives the payee’s Direct Deposit payment.

FALSE STATEMENTS OR FRAUDULENT CLAIMS Federal law provides a fine of not more than $10,000 or imprisonment for not more than five (5) years or both forpresenting a false statement or making a fraudulent claim.

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C

F

United States Treasury 15-51000

AUSTIN, TEXAS Check No.0000 415785

Month Day Year 08 31 84

29-693-775 00

Pay tothe order of JOHN DOE

123 BRISTOL STREETHAWKINS BRANCH TX 76543

DOLLARS CTS

$****100 00

28 28

VA COMP

NOT NEGOTIABLE’:00000518’: 041571926"

C

A

F

SF 1199A (Back)