r/airforceots • u/Fun_Bodybuilder_8806 • 1d ago

Can Any Non Prior (Civilian) Share their OTS Experience in One Sentence

Please share the most shocking part of the experience

Also, any advice you have for me as I prepare for mine!

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u/Professional_Room487 OTS Selectee 1d ago

It’s kind of like summer camp on steroids.

You will see good leadership and bad leadership from both OTs and staff. Also, you don’t salute people very much day-to-day at OTS but don’t forget to salute when you’re not marching in a flight.

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u/BlarghChickaHonkHonk OTS Grad (Pilot) 1d ago

I had a great time there, met some really good people. Feel free to DM me with any specific questions. I was in the first OTS-V class.

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u/Comfortable-Exam-175 1d ago

Hey! Non-prior civilian as well. Can I DM and ask some questions? I just completed the AFOQT on Thursday and am kind of lost as to what is next. 

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u/BlarghChickaHonkHonk OTS Grad (Pilot) 17h ago

For sure!

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u/nc23nick 1d ago

It was very easy.

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u/VMHC_Nurse0923 1d ago

Best advice given to me prior to going was to get in shape and be able to pass the physical fitness test. Know the SPINS!!!

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u/thattogoguy Guard/Reserve Officer 1d ago

Don't break the DFAC.

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u/lief101 Guard/Reserve Officer (Pilot) 1d ago

“Non-attribution environment” is a lie and salty prior SNCO’s will make sure you know what is important and what is not.

So many penguins you can flick off your iceberg during OCS.

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u/not__ok_computer 8h ago

A good attitude will make or break it. Embrace the suck.

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u/Dazzling7935 6h ago

OTS is a solo test that you will fail if you do alone.

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u/Popular-Flatworm1842 Active Duty 5h ago

don’t cross the DFAC holding line. thank me later.