Expert: MARK A. HOWELL - 11/13/2009

Question
Hello Sir,

I am a 29 yr old female, with no health concerns in physical condition and a B.A in Accounting and would like to be commissioned into the USAF.  Also, if I am eligible, do individuals with degrees still go through OTS or a shorter version course of some sort?  
I have read over a few of your posts that seem to have relate to my question and they all seem to be giving mixed answers as to what my chances are going to be on doing so- would you so kindly mind explaining.

Thank you for your time.

Answer
Mellisa,
I noticed your question comes from overseas.  Are you a U.S. citizen?

I'm sorry that my previous answers seem confusing to you.  I always give advice based upon the latest facts available to me.

To be commissioned in the Air Force all you need is a Bachelor's degree (in any subject).  The only people who go through a shorter (5 week) course are doctors, nurses, dentists, pharmacists, chaplains, and lawyers.  They go through a course called Commissioned Officer Training (COT).
This is a course for professionals who have received a DIRECT COMMISSION and often enter at an advanced rank, in compensation for their high level of education, and experience.

Since you already have a degree and it's in accounting, you would have to apply for Officer Training School is the Basic Officer Training (BOT) course.  It is a 13 1/2-week course for college graduates.  See an Air Force recruiter to apply.

Is this the advice you were looking for?

Colonel H