I might. Also, I realized I didn't clarify, I was in ROTC for one semester before I got the scholarship, then during that second semester on scholarship I started the disenrollment process which was completely processed 5-6 months after. Does that change anything? Thanks again
No, it doesn't change anything. I'm surprised they hit you that hard after just two semesters in the program.
There may be more to your disenrollment backstory than either (a) you are aware, or (b) you are comfortable sharing online. Either explanation is fine, and I do not encourage you to share any more specifics in a public forum-- just be aware of them.
My advice remains unchanged-- appeal the rating. If that fails, then look at either a sister service commission or enlisting in ADAF. With your grades and PT scores, you should be eligible for nearly any other branch.
Keep in mind that the "DD" in DD785 means "Department of Defense"-- meaning that is a DoD-wide form, not just something AF-specific. Other branches will be obligated to balance your commissioning opportunity against the risk that you might waffle out again.
OTS/OCS is shorter than ROTC, but much harder than the ROTC field training and 2-year POC route. If you couldn't hack it in ROTC, then you will be less likely to make it through OTS/OCS.
In light of the above, you will likely need to show a change of character and commitment versus when you self-eliminated. Unfortunately, there is no way to do this without involving the passage of time. That is where enlistment can come in handy.
6 years is enough time to:
- enlist,
- get fully trained,
- PCS at least one time,
- make E-5,
- figure out what you actually want to do as an officer,
- figure out which branch you actually want to be in,
- supervise some troops, and
- deploy a few times.
If you come out of that in solid shape with a few ribbons and medals, then your OTS waiver will not be an issue.
Again, understand that a waiver will be required for a second USAF/ANG/USAFR commissioning attempt-- unless your previous attempt failed for an allowable reason (which are few and rare, and mostly medical/family emergency).
Other branches may be more permissive and not require a waiver for multiple commissioning attempts, but that DD785 rating will still come into play.