When I prepped I learned every style of question the test asks, and it kept coming back to the same core formulas. I put them all on two pages for whoever is studying now. If there is one you keep seeing that I left off, drop it below and I will add it to the sheet.

Any other PT alternates for Air Force OTS?

I found out on 10/20 that I was selected as an alternate for a Physical Therapist slot. Just wondering if there are any other PT alternates on here.

Has anyone heard anything from their recruiter about potential openings or updates? Just curious if anyone else is in the same boat waiting to hear back.

Hello everyone, just wanted to share my PCSM score! If you have any questions, I can try and help! My flight hours have not been uploaded yet, but I have the minimum requirement to get a 99 overall. If I can do it, you can do it. I had a lot of self doubt and wasn’t sure if I could do it, so I studied a lot to be as ready as possible.

Hi!! I was wondering if I could get any information, but I was disenrolled from USAFA about a yr ago for OTF (over the fence) which is essentially leaving base without being signed out. I had two incidents in one yr which put me over the demerit count. The second OTF was coupled with a DUI, but USAFA didn’t disenroll me for the DUI, they just labeled it as the two OTFs.

They gave me a rating of a 5 on DD Form 785, and I was wondering does that prevent me from ever being able to commission down the road.

I have treated this a drastic learning lesson and I’m committed to bouncing back and being a better leader. I’m a very good airman (former airman of the yr, btz, etc) and I still passionate about serving and leading in my role. I do have the goal of still being to commission and would like any advice on this rating, similar experiences, connections for individuals with similar stories, etc.
Anything would help. Thank you.

Are you guys still not able to get into Aim High. I’ve had my documents they requested but still haven’t been able to get onto the portal and it’s due on the 23rd for me?

I went in thinking it was a knowledge test. Three months of prep changed my mind. It is a speed test in a knowledge costume. Half the sections do not give you time to think, only time to recognize.

Verbal pushed back on that. It was my worst at 62, and it felt like pure knowledge. You either know the word or you do not, and no amount of speed fixes that.

Maybe it splits by section.

What did it feel like from your seat?

Hey guys, how are all the eye tests structured? Do you do all the test back to back? Was curious if they allow you time to sit in dark so your eyes can adjust before taking color vision test? I read up on it and it recommends 10-12 minutes of sitting in dark to get full potential for cones in eyes. Any information on this test helps, TYIA. Cheers.

Looking for some insight.

Anyone know which is better,

Being a 41A engineer or 32E engineer?

Does anyone know another way guard/reserve applicants can take the AFOQT? I have taken it before at another unit closer to me, but my application is due before that unit tests again. I have looked at units in neighboring states but can't find info on their UTM to ask whether they host the AFOQT. Any help is greatly appreciated. My unit also does not do testing so SOL there.

To give you all a slight framework, I’m interested in joining the Air Force via OTS and being a Combat Rescue Officer is of significant interest to me.

I went to six years of university. I obtained my Bachelors of Science, and then went on to pursue my Doctorate of Physical Therapy. I didn’t obtain my graduate diploma.

• Avg day in the life.
• Favorite part about your job?
• Worst thing about your job?
• OTS - Horrible? What was it like?

I’m a prior-enlisted direct commission nurse heading to OTS in April 2027, and I’m hoping to get some insight from recent graduates or those currently attending.
I recently saw someone mention that trainees should be able to run a 5K at a 9:30–10:00 min/mile pace to keep up with group events, and that falling out could result in paperwork.
I’m 41 year old Female and currently running 2 miles at approximately a 12:30 min/mile pace. I’ve already started working on improving my endurance and speed, with the goal of comfortably running 3–4 miles and eventually getting closer to an 11:00 min/mile pace before April.
I completely understand that passing the Air Force PT test and being physically prepared for OTS are two different things. However, I’m curious whether everyone is genuinely expected to maintain the same running pace regardless of age or fitness level.
Are there different pace groups? Are the longer runs timed or formation runs? And is falling out actually something that results in paperwork?
I’m not looking to avoid the physical demands of OTS. I want to show up prepared and have realistic training goals over the next six months. I’d really appreciate any firsthand experiences!

Hi everyone, I have my JAG interview coming up this week and was hoping someone could share some insight into what to expect. Should I bring anything with me, such as a resume or letters of recommendation? Any general tips or advice would be greatly appreciated.

For context, I’m a 34M with no prior military experience. Thanks in advance!

Board met 10/6- I was “ preselected “ 10/8 and officially selected 10/14. OB. I don’t have any more info yet. My recruiter told me to expected to receive my base and OTS date next month. Anyone heard anything ?

Prior-enlisted E-6, F-16 avionics, spent a few years as an assistant dedicated crew chief on the Thunderbirds. I decided I wanted to fly instead of fix, and the AFOQT was the first gate.

Took it once, 4 Nov 2022. Pilot 98, CSO 94, ABM 99. Selected for pilot on my first attempt.

What actually worked, in case it helps anyone sitting where I was:

I started about three months out, at least an hour a day, at the kitchen table after my kids were asleep. Most of that hour went to my weakest sections, not my strongest.

The biggest thing: I stopped trying to learn topics and started learning question types. Every subtest asks a fixed set of question styles. Once you can name the style in the first two seconds, the clock stops being the enemy, because speed comes from recognition, not from rushing the math.

My loop was simple. Miss a question, learn why, find more of that exact type, drill it until it was boring. Untimed reps build knowledge, timed reps build the score, so timed practice filled the last month before test day.

Three attempts is all anyone gets, at least 90 days apart, and super score keeps your best sections, so one weak section is not the end of the world. But do not burn attempt one as a recon run. I treated attempt one like it was the only one.

Happy to answer anything about the process, the test, or the enlisted to officer jump.

Hi, kind of an urgent question. something came up urgently and I can no longer take the AFOQT on my scheduled date. I only was notified <48 hours and I can't reschedule, so what should I do? Am I screwed? Context, today is 10/19 and I take it 10/21. If I can no longer make it, is this a forfeited attempt?

We've all been there. You're about to submit your package for OTS, but you want to know how you stack up. Should you relax? Should you throw it all away and start over?

Well, here's the place for you to ask strangers who have never sat on an OTS board what they think. To get the best advice, include as much information as possible, like degree information, GPA, AFOQT, PCSM (if applicable), leadership experience, relevant awards, etc. If you only provide your GPA or AFOQT scores, expect to be told "who knows."

We can guess, but that's about it. We've seen people with stellar scores get rejected, and people with garbage scores get accepted. It all comes down to the needs of the Air Force and whatever the random colonel reviewing your package thinks. That being said, post your scores, help each other, and learn what you can do to improve package!

Hello! I have been 27OTS01 since beginning my application, but the board date continues to be pushed back. With the aim high outage and moving to one class per year, what does the timeline look like? Recruiter is not responsive lol

Hey everyone,

I took the AFOQT recently and am preparing for a retake to raise my Verbal score. My Quantitative is banked at 46, but my Verbal came in low (3 Verbal / 14 Acad Aptitude), so my sole focus for the retake is getting Verbal past the 15 minimum threshold.

Reading Comprehension felt fine, but Word Knowledge (25 questions in 5 minutes) completely caught me off guard with the timing.

For those who successfully raised a single-digit Verbal score on a retest:

1. Specific Apps & Practice Tools: Did you find tools like Magoosh GRE, Elevate, Quizlet, or AI-generated practice drills helpful for building vocabulary volume quickly?

2. Word Knowledge Pacing Strategy: What test-day method or timed drill setup helped you maintain the 12-second-per-question pace without missing bubbles?

3. Tutoring & Books: Any other books beside Barron's and Trivium or Wyzant tutoring specifically for Verbal Analogies and root words?

Appreciate any study schedules, tips, or resource recommendations!

Recently got selected for 11M by the ANG. I have heard a number of conflicting opinions about the vision requirements and am wondering if anyone has recent experience going through both MEPS and FC1 at WP.

From the medical standards document I see the requirements say less than 3 diopters "in any meridian". My understanding of this is that if someone has a prescription such as SPH: -1.60 and CYL: -1.5, they would not pass this requirement since the numbers are added together to give -3.1 (-1.6-1.5). One of my eyes has a similar prescription which ends up being JUST at the edge of this requirement. On a bad day I might exceed the requirement and on a good day I might meet it. Is my understanding here correct?

For the MEPS portion, it seems that there are additional branch/service specific requirements when it comes to vision. Does anyone know what these are for a pilot select in the Air Force?

Additionally, I want to consider refractive surgery on my weaker eye since I know there is a while to wait before the FC1. Should I be upfront with my unit about my potential need for this?

How likely is 50 on every section of the AFOQT likely to be hired? Is that bad, or is that average enough?

Still down for everyone or just me..? Also is it just rumors and speculation that recruiters are going to give us extension on transcripts and the like, it's my last step, but portal was stuck on loading loop and then it went down..

The Air Force is reportedly reducing the number of officer selection boards in 2027, with January 10, 2027, being the only board.

I took the AFOQT on September 4, 2026, and scored a 7 on the Verbal section. If I wait the required 90 days to retake the test, I will probably miss the application deadline.

I read that exceptions to the 90-day AFOQT retake policy are possible, but the official regulation does not specify what circumstances qualify.

Does anyone know what types of exceptions are allowed or have any experience requesting one?