What are my chances now of Joining the Airforce as an officer?

[Oneironknott]

Hello, this question is mainly for those who are in the military currently as there is a shortage of recruits. I would like to join the Air Force as an officer. I finished my 4 year degree in Psychology with a 3.92 GPA. Yes I know Psychology is not a STEAM Degree but I would like to know if it is a possibility. I understand that one of the things the board or whomever check off is whether or not I can adjust to military life. I hear from some people that doing a year of basic can provide that and get my foot in the door before applying for OCS. I am very much considering this option but now with the current environment and not a lot of people joining the military. I would like to know what my chances are now in terms of joining as an officer. I forgot to mention but I am 25 Yrs old currently.

Thanks,

O.

 

[Small Team Bacsi]

I would be sitting down and discussing my options with a recruiter of officers. Not a recruiter of enlisted. Ask them what your chances of OCS are.

And if your desire is to serve why visit only one service recruiter instead of different services as well.

Going the enlisted route first is fine if you think you will be comfortable serving a full enlistment as an enlisted.

Because one thing no recruiter can promise you is a likely shot at OCS if you do enlist.

No one cut out for being a military officer should “need” time as an enlisted first in order to become a good officer . It might help but it should not be required.

 

[raimius]

What do you mean by "doing a year of basic?" Basic training does not last that long. It is also not something you just try out.

What are you going interesting is doing? It sounds like you are at the beginning of your research, so some more description might help us point you towards better information sources.

 

[USAFA10s]

Sounds like you need to talk to an officer recruiter. With a 4 year degree (in anything, not necessarily a STEM degree) you are qualified for many AFSCs (Air Force Specialty Codes). Do some reading on what the jobs out there are and once you have an idea of what you'd be interested in, you can ask an officer recruiter what the manning in those career fields typically looks like. There are career fields that are historically difficult to find people for, so if one of those interested you, then your chances of and OTS slot are high if you are otherwise qualified for service (specifically medically qualified)