How difficult is it to get into Air Force officer training school at Maxwell AFB?
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Depends on what your degree is in now a days, and it also depends on what job you want.  If you are trying to get a job that is overmanned then you aren't going to get in, but if there is a critical shortage in a field that you want you have a good chance of making it in.
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Your scores sound impressive, but what the military thrives on is drive and passion.  Keep pushing for it, bud...you'll be flying before you know it.  But you can't give up now.  \nWe need pilots and we'll need you as well. \nAim High!
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Go talk to a reqruiter.  But first of all you need to decide how you would like to serve your country.  There is a very big difference between joining the Marines and the Air Force.  In the Corp. be ready to be one hard charging GUNG HO MO FO.  lol.  The Air Force is 300 times more laid back and much easier duty.  So it really depends on your personality and just how much of a bad ass you want to be.
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You will get basic discipline out of it from your schedules.  Waking up early, getting certain things done in a short amount of time.  Keeping your area within certain specs.  You learn to be more aware of yourself.  Depending on your tech school (career choice), you may get more discipline there.  Security forces is a little tougher.  Para jumpers will have more.  I think that you can make the right moves to make you more disciplined.  The Air Force is definitely more geared towards brain than brute however.
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Continue on a college track curriculum at your high school.  Take a lot of math, science, physics and computer/engineering classes if offered. Do as well as you can. Godo grades matter. Stay active and physically fit.\n\nI think that having a miltary background helps. Look for colleges and universities that offer ROTC programs. Consider Airforce or Navy. If you focus on the needs of space exploration in terms of course of study, and work hard then you can have a chance. Most astrobauts di come from the miltary. Those that do not are scientists thatare top of their field. Combining both will help. Major in physics, enginnering, biochemistry, work hard with an ROTC program, apply to flight school and try to get the skills you will need to apply.\n\nCheck out:\nhttp://spaceflight.nasa.gov/outreach/jobsinfo/astronaut.html\nhttp://spaceflight.nasa.gov/outreach/jobsinfo/astronaut101.html\nhttp://liftoff.msfc.nasa.gov/academy/astronauts/wannabe.html\nhttp://liftoff.msfc.nasa.gov/academy/astronauts/training.html\n\n\nWithout the miltary option, then go the hardcore science route. Look for graduate schools that focus on programs that will lead to future space exploration. MIT, CalTech, and the like. to date, ex Navy/Airforce, teachers, and scientists have made up the vast majority of space faring folks. You want to be a part of one of those groups, knowing that teachers are few and far between to be picked.\nBest of luck to ya.
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There are basically two categories of nursing in the USAF.  TGhe first category would be Nursing Core (NC) commissioned officers.  These are indiduals that have a 4 year (or better) degree in Nursing, are registered nurses or nurse prattitioners.  There is a lot of additional training available for these people.  The USAF, has its own nursing schools for things like flight medicine, surgical nursing, and  nurse anesthetists.  Likewise there are other military training facilities that USAF nurses may attend which are run by the Army and Navy.  Officers may also take advantage of the AFIT (Armed Forces Institute of Technology) to obtain advanced degrees (such as a Masters) when they met certain criteria for time in service, rank, etc. \n\nEnlisted Nursing personnel in the USAF initially go to the school located at Sheppard Air Force Base Texas (USAF School of Health Care Sciences, now called the Medical Training Wing or Group).  Based upon the military specialty they enter they may also go to other schools such as the Aerospace Medicine School in San Antonio.  Likewise, as they progress in rank and seniority, advanced schools are available to them.  \n\nIf you want to know more, leave me an email addy and Ill be glad to point you in the right direction.
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Info about it may be found here:\n\nwww.airpower.maxwell.af.mil/airchronicles/kopp/apjemp.html
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I was an AF MP for eight years.  It all depends on where you are stationed and what the mission is there.  If you go to a Northern Tier base you are going to be pulling nuke security.  If you go a large mobility base you will be going to the desert.  If you go to a base with a large amount of aircraft, guess what you are guarding.  If you luck out you will get assigned to a Law Enforcement Flight and get to perform Base Police Duties.\n\nMP's are the red headed step children of the Air Force, but MP's have the luxury of being able to be stationed anywhere in the world, unlike some career fields.  \n\nMy advice is don't complain and enjoy it.  It may seem boring at the time, but you will gain life long friends.  Take advantage of down time and take some college classes when time permits.  If you don't plan on making a career out of the military, use it as a stepping stone to set up the rest of your life.  Congrats and good luck.  Best advice I ever received in the military was, "If you don't like the way things are done, make rank and fix it."
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Not so hard from High School as it is on active duty. I can only speak for the AirForce, but there are other types of scholarship programs, besides the standard ROTC scholarship, that send you to directly to college for a commission - some ROTC, some OTS, or direct comission if you're coming out to go to nursing school.
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I have never heard of a four-year university offering guaranteed job placement.  I suppose if you join the military and choose an aerospace-related specialization that you can earn your college degree while you get trained.
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Ok, some of these answers are correct, others aren't.\nFirst, your vision does not have to be perfect.  In fact, there was a recent rule made that allows for the pilot to wear soft contact lenses with vision as bad as 20/400 (check on that though...not sure if those are exact).  But with 20/40 vision correctable to 20/20.  Having had any civilian corrective eye surgery will disqualify you.\nYou need to be an officer to fly.  NROTC, the USNA, OCS or any other officer program (such as seaman to admiral--where you enlist then go into ROTC as an OC).  Right now I am in NROTC at the University of Memphis (Marine Corps Option) and I am hoping to get picked up 1390 (student naval aviator).  Your degree doesn't matter, as much as some say it does and I thought it once did.  I have 2 buddies who were picked up for avaition and have business finance degrees.  I know another that has a criminal investigation type degree.  Just do well at whatever you pick.  Many people say majors such as history do better than engineering majors because they can easily memorize stuff what is what you spend most of your time doing in flight school.\nBeing physically fit is important in getting into flight school.  Also being very healthy.  You will go through a couple of in depth physicals and the DoD doesn't want to spend millions training someone who is going to be discharged in a year because they are prone to illness/injury.\nSomeone said stay out of trouble:)  Yeah that's true,.  What is really funny is that there used to be a part of the ASTB (Aviation Selection Test Battery) that used to ask personal questions.  Some of them had to deal with stuff like "Have you ever gotten a ticket for speeding?" and if you answered that question "no," it was counted wrong.  They have since removed that section though.\nFlight School usually takes about 2 years. You spend about 2 months in IFS (Introductory Flight Screening) where you get your private civilian liscence and they see if you really have the potential to fly.  You can do that in an area around your ROTC unit or in Pensacola.  The rest of your actual flight training will be in Pensacola Florida.\nNaval aviators are the best in the world (that include Marine Corps pilots!).  Work hard to get there if you want it.\nContact me or IM me on AOL at smeagolyduck13 if you have any questions or would like to chat about flying.\nO, and as for the one poster above who said the Academy has the most aviation slots--I believe that is untrue.  The Academy trains you specifically to be a sailor and be in command on a ship. ROTC has a proven higher percentage of people who want to become pilots getting pilot.  In the past 10 years not one person in my unit that wanted and applied for aviation did not get it.\nGood luck
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Perhaps you could talk to a USMC recruiter or, if you're near a base, find a pilot/aviator to talk to. I don't know if you need to have a pilot's license before applying as a pilot/aviator. I know the Navy and Air Force have pilot programs but I'm not sure if the USMC has their own separate program. \n\nI'm going to guess that you'll have to take written and physical exams specific to becoming a prospect to become a military pilot. If you're good at taking tests, that's a plus.\n\nAll military pilots are officers, so I'm not sure what you mean by "what do they need to begin aviation school before becoming an ofc." They have to be on the officer career track in order to get into aviation school.\n\nIf you're concerned that you'll get a hard-sell from a recruiter, ask a friend who's totally not interested in joining the service to interview the recruiter for you. The recruiter may know who you can contact to get more real life information about what's needed to get into flight school.\n\nGood luck with your ambition!
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Minimum requirements:  4 year degree, US Citizen, able to meet all other requirements, physical, moral, etc.\n\nNow, to be COMPETETIVE for a slot:\n\n3.5 or better GPA in a Hard Science degree or Medical degree..BN or MD.\nProven leadership skills by being an officer on your college debate team or the like.\nextra curricular activities, sports or Volunteering.\n\nThe Navy is actually downsizing and they have wayyyy too many Junior Officers right now, so in order to have a decent shot, you need to really really stick out from amongst your peers.
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Please be a little careful about what the ROTC instructors tell you. They can and do give out inacurate information for various reasons, one being they want to keep you. It is all about numbers.\n\nDo your own research. My son did just that and found out it is not easy at all. Here is why:\nHe found out that when you complete ROTC for one branch and at any time want to switch to another branch, they look at you as DAMAGED GOODS. They want to know why you are not happy? They think you are pulling out so therefore you are not dependable. It is just like any other jobs. You try to switch and they feel you are hopping around looking for the best deal. There are a few exceptions but it is not easy.\nMy son took NAVY ROTC in high school while he did Civil Air Patrol (Air force Aux). But then the Army gave him a scholarship to college so he went Army hoping later to switch to Air Force. It never happened. As soon as he graduated he was assigned to transportation and shipped out to East Coast for training. From there he was assigned his base in Texas and from there he was shipped to Iraq. He is now a 1st Lt in the Army and proud of it.\n\nAnother thing is that the Army advances you in rank much faster than the Navy or Air Force. Higher rank means more responsibilites and more pay. But the Air Force treats its men the best (food, lodging, education).\n\nSo keep in mind if you go Army dont plan on a switch as it may not happen. The Air force can tell you they dont want you and the Army does not have to let you go. Simple as that.\n\nAlso remember, ROTC is a recruiting tool. They have you and they want to keep you. They will help pay your education but you will serve your country for 8 years. Dont do it just for the education or the money. Make sure you are a soldier first.
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Not in the AF, but am in the Navy for the past 10 years. \n\nThe pros of joining the Air Force is that, you have a really easy and laid back job. Won't lie to you. The basic training (know known as BLT Basic Leadership training) for air force enlistment is also SOOOO very easy. You have to run 2 miles to pass and in order to join. How difficult is that? as in any branch of the military, you can enjoy traveling the world on the miltary expense, and you can meet new and interesting people. People who will become apart of your family, and when in times of need they'll always be there for you. There is no such thing as an enemy in the military, you may not like someone, but they'll always be on your back for your well being. Also you don't have to worry about housing, insurance or any of that, its all covered for, if you decide to buy a house, the AF will finance your house, and you also get very decent rates. I just bought a house with about 5.87% interest rates, when the average rate right now is over six. There are perks, like being able to go to theme parks for free, or very discounted prices. \n\nThe con's of being in any service branch is being away from your intermediate families for lengths of time. Thats about it, and well, working 8-5. sometimes training goes a little over, but i'm sure you'll be able to do it. \n\nTake the ASVAB test, to see what you score, you'll have a lot more options then. \n\nIf you have any questions please feel free to email me. \n\nI'm not a recruiter for the USAF, but I can help you with anything general.
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I went to Ft Jackson SC in modern buildings that have males and females in attached wings but mess hall is also in another wing. To make your bed you tuck sheets in tight and have hospital corners. Physical Training is about 2 hours a day starting at 0530 then you eat for 10 minutes then you shower, shave, brush teeth, and change uniforms. Classroom training for 2 hours (you do not want to fall asleep in there just see what your DI (Drill Instructor) will make you do. Weapons training on a firing range shooting targets up to 300 yds away. Wash your clothes at night road march on base and cattle car transportation in field over 10 miles from barracks. 6 weeks of the best training in my life and I lost 10 pounds. I also run the two mile in 15.30 no fraternizing in basic training but you wait until AT (Advanced Training ) which I recommend right after BT (Basic Training) when you are still in good shape. I served for 8 years in ARNG MN/WI then got honorable discharge. Be all that you can be.
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Have you gone to check out the program at the college or university you would be attending? Asking the officers and/or enlisted people will be a lot more honest than a recruiter.  \nASK QUESTIONS!\n\nSemper fi!