The Enlisted-to-Officer Path

Prepare to lead your fellow airmen

As an enlisted Airman, we provide you with opportunities to earn your degree and work your way up the ladder to become an Air Force Officer. When you’re ready, we’ll provide you with training to further develop the skills you need to become a world-class leader.

Becoming an officer as an enlisted airman

Basic requirements

Officer

To begin the process of transitioning from Enlisted Airman to Officer, check to make sure that you meet all of our basic criteria.

• Be between 18 and 39 years of age
• Be a U.S. citizen
• Have at least a bachelor’s degree
• If you’re already enlisted, you must have your unit commander’s approval/recommendation

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Every path has it’s own set of requirements, and you may have questions about which path is best for your goals. Connect with us for the information you need to make the choice that’s right for you.

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The path to leadership

Air Force Officers are evaluated on their leadership potential, moral standards and academic strengths. Each candidate must go through a selective process to ensure they meet our requirements and have what it takes to become an officer.

1. Requirement

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   Aptitude Testing

   Anyone striving to be an Air Force Officer must pass the Air Force Officer Qualifying Test (AFOQT)—a multiple choice test with topics ranging from verbal and math skills to questions covering specific fields of interest. This test can only be taken twice, so it’s essential to study and prepare wisely.
   
   All applicants applying for the rated program must also take the Test of Basic Aviation Skills (TBAS) to generate a Pilot Selection Candidate Method (PSCM) score.

2. Requirement

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   Physical and Mental Screening

   As an active duty Air Force enlisted member, you will need to obtain an AF Form 422, Notification of Air Force Member’s Qualification Status, with a mandatory eligibility statement, to assess your physical and mental standards.

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   Preparing for BMT

   Every officer application is reviewed by the Officer Training School Selection Board, which evaluates on both objective and subjective factors to determine if a candidate is a proper fit. No one factor can cause selection or rejection.
   
   For active duty Air Force enlisted members, you may log in to the Air Force Portal for information on how to submit an application.

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   Preparing for BMT

   Once you’ve been notified of your selection and completed any additional requirements, you’ll be assigned to the next available Basic Officer Training class. While waiting for your departure to Basic Officer Training, it is a good idea to prepare by working on your physical conditioning.

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