Careers: Military--Army, Navy, Airforce, Marines, Coast Guard/Special Investigator - Air Force

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Expert: Howard Lorenz - 11/18/2007


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Mr. Lorenz,

I will be graduating from college in December with a bachelors degree and I have been researching a possible officer career with the Air Force.

My question is: How difficult is it to ascend to the Special Investigations Officer position? I know the SIO is not an entry level position but I am very much interested in attaining it if I chose the Air Force as my next stop.

Thanks in advance,
Cliff

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The best and fastest way I believe to get into OSI would be to get into Secruity Forces. Although OSI can pull from all careerfields within the Airforce structure, the most who apply are Security Forces personnel. I an not sure what you BA is in, but if you have a BA in Criminal Justice Administration, you could turn it into a Masters easily by getting into this career field.

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I have spent the past 20 years in the U.S. Air Force, 3 years was assigned as an Enlisted Accessions Recruiter. I have been deployed various times to several locations. If it is a career in the military you are looking for or thinking about I most likely have the answer. I still have contacts with in the recruiting field and if I don't know the answer then I have folks who do where I can find the answer. I am very blunt and straight forward and will make no attempts to BS you. I will give you the best information that I possible can can. If you think that you cant handle the answer that I give you, then don't ask the question...... If you are planning on joining the military, your number 1 decision factor in making this kind of move is that you need to be more concerned about serving your country than your country serving you!! All the benefits are the best that you can find. Education is at a premium right now and its the most rewarding thing that you can do. If I dont answer right away probably means that I am busy, but have patience, I will get to you.

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Air Force Recruiter for 3 years, Air Force Career 21 Years

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Veterans of Foreign Wars

Education/Credentials
Community College of the Air Force, International Air Academy, Allied Business Schools, Embry Riddle Aeronautical College, Defense Acquisition University

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