For everyone applying to the FY25 OTS 01 board, we have up until September 16 to get everything in! Spoke with my recruiter today, he confirmed 16 September is the last day. Best of luck to everyone applying!

One of the things that I advise clients on often is a multi-tiered approach when applying to Rated Line Officer Boards for Active Duty Air Force.The paperwork and prep-work (medically) is basically the same between the different organizations and time is your biggest enemy. Get all the appointments done prior to your first application window,…

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Did you know on Active Duty there are opportunities to go on Exchange with other countries and other services? I had the unique opportunity to serve with the Royal Australian Air Force for three glorious years. They flew the F-18F (and later EA-18G) and I was one of two exchange officers that flew from the United States with 1SQN at Amberley.…

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The Air Force has a lot of ways to become an aviator. This may be niche, but if anyone has questions on becoming an aviator (or cross training from one rated position to another) after receiving an active duty commission, just reach out.

I used the AF to pay for my eye surgery after commissioning in a non-rated career field. Then once I received…

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All recruiters, despite the commissioning source you are going through, have to attend the same training. Active Duty Air Force applications will have some of the same components as ANG and USAFR.

Medically you will have to go through the same MEPS process and a Class I physical on both. The latter has to be approved by a Air Force Flight…

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When in the process should we expect to take the height/weight test? I am on track to be at least 5 lbs under max weight for my height when I take the AFOQT and TBAS, but I have been hearing conflicting information on when we get the measurements taken. Thank you!

I highly encourage everyone to look into Active Duty if you’re serious about flying and leading. It is my strongest belief that BogiDope lays the foundation for success in much more than just ANG apps. Between scoring well on the AFOQT, writing great essays, and interview prep tactics many of y’all are very prepared for the AD boards.

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FY25 Air Force Line Officer Board Schedule-5 (3 May 2024).pdf (af.mil)

The schedule is out for FY25 Officer Boards!

Heres a opening on items specific to Active Duty Accessions for Officers. This is not intended to conflict with, but be complimentary to other groups and spots on BogiDope.

Fantastic, I’ve been looking into Active Duty, glad to see a group created around AD!