OTS

[Anonymous]

I am currently contemplating applying for the boards in Feb. 15th for a position as a Public Affairs Officer. I am curious as to what exactly OTS is like and how life as a woman in the Air Force can be. Please let me know your take on this in order to help me with my decison.

Many thanks, Rebekah

xblushcorex@yahoo.com

[Anonymous]

Are you guaranteed a Public Affairs position? I was a recruiter for OTS and I could never guarantee that career field. To get more on OTS, go to

http://ots.afoats.af.mil/24TRSFiles/Inbound%20Trainees.htm

P.S. I am still in the recruiting business for Officer Accessions, the next board for Non-Techs is 28 Mar, that is when the board actually convenes. The suspense to get you tested, physicalled, and application DONE is 8 Feb.

Annette.

Retired AF Recruiter

I am currently contemplating applying for the boards in Feb. 15th for a


: position as a Public Affairs Officer. I am curious as to what exactly OTS
: is like and how life as a woman in the Air Force can be. Please let me
: know your take on this in order to help me with my decison.
:
: Many thanks, Rebekah

[Anonymous]

Hello Rebekah, I graduated from OTS Aug 13, 2004. I'll be happy to answer any questions that you have. Another source of infomation is www.airforceots.com. It is not an official Air Force website. You will find many postings from past and future graduates. I don't think that the official website really provides you with a good idea of what to expect. First of all, are you prior enlisted? OTS can be tough, but not nearly as tough as basic training. (I'm prior service Army). I highly encourage you to apply for the boards, but don't count on getting the job that you want. It is possible, but not guaranteed. When I applied, I was hoping for intel, but I was given an Air Battle Manager slot. When you first get to OTS, the first few weeks will be hard. It will be a difficult adjustment if you've never experienced that sort of atmosphere before. The dorms are decent. No rooms filled with bunks, just you and a roommate. The food is not bad either. You can eat what you want. If you are not in the best physical shape, the physical training program will help you. If you are in good shape, then the PT will not be very demanding. (I was in the former category). The program is 12 wks long. For about the first 6 wks, you will be in the lower class. You will not have any privileges and you will have a very strict regimen. You will have PT every morning (Mon-Fri) and classes or training excercises for the rest of the day. A PC or laptap and printer will be necessary for assignments. The rooms come with a government computer, but you can't rely on them. A car is also useful. You won't be able to use it for a while, but you'll be glad you have it when you start earning privileges. It can also be used for storage. After a few weeks, you will start to earn privileges based on the number of merits and demerits that you have earned during the week. You will start with campus privileges, then base and eventually you will be able to go off-base. You will meet lots of people and make lasting friendships. I certainly wouldn't want to go through the program again, but I do have a few good memories from my time there. I am at Tyndall AFB in Panama City, FL now. I am waiting for an ABM class date. I think becoming an officer in the Air Force is the best decision I ever made. I only wish I hadn't waited so long. This was just a quick overview. Feel free to e-mail me with any specific questions that you have. Good luck.


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: I am currently contemplating applying for the boards in Feb. 15th for a
: position as a Public Affairs Officer. I am curious as to what exactly OTS
: is like and how life as a woman in the Air Force can be. Please let me
: know your take on this in order to help me with my decison.
:
: Many thanks, Rebekah


lrhall@yahoo.com

[Anonymous]

: I am currently contemplating applying for the boards in Feb. 15th for a
: position as a Public Affairs Officer. I am curious as to what exactly OTS
: is like and how life as a woman in the Air Force can be. Please let me
: know your take on this in order to help me with my decison.
:
: Many thanks, Rebekah Hi Rebekah,


I just graduated from OTS on 24 September 2004. I completely agree with what Laura had to say about it. OTS is tough, but it's not rocket science. If you work hard, you'll do well. I'm prior enlisted (9 years) and really liked the enlisted side of the AF, but so far I LOVE the officer side. My advice is to go for it, but be aware that you will have to remain flexible. Like the other women have already explained, you may not be guaranteed a job as a PA officer. Heck, your assignment might even change halfway through OTS. It's really about the needs of the Air Force.

I'm a communications officer (33S1). I can fill you in on what I do in AF Space Command at Peterson AFB in CO. Please feel free to shoot me an email!

Kimberly

g0k1mberly@yahoo.com