I'm 26, 5ft about 7 3/4 inches tall. I weigh about 170/175. I have a BA in anthropology, and am all but thesis in an MA..stuck in a job I'm starting to hate for not so hot pay.....is it possible that I could join up as an officer or would I have to start as enlisted?
2006-09-25 06:25:15 · 8 answers · asked by broussard_donovan 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
Since you have a bachelors degree you may be able to get a commission as an officer. What you need to do is contact an Air Force recruiter and ask about applying for a commission. The competition is tough, and you may need to lose some weight before you start OTS, but it's possible. You have until age 35 to earn a commission, so if you're looking to make a change I recommend you do it now. Besides, you may even be able to get the Air Force to pay for your Masters thesis.
2006-09-25 06:34:46 · answer #1 · answered by sarge927 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I am an officer in the Navy, but the rules apply to all recruiters. If you want to join, go to an officer recruiter. With your degree in hand, you are eligible to go to Officer Candidate School. There aren't as many officer recruiters as enlisted recruiters. Don't listen to what the enlisted recruiters will tell you about having to be an enlisted first. I did and spent two wonderful years as an enlisted before I got my commission. Not necessary, but did provide some useful tools. Rememer, though, that it is all about a numbers game. If you don't like what that recruiter is offering, see another. Sometimes they have specific billets to fill, and another one down the road may have something different to offer. Also, if they say they don't have room right now (highly unlikely) try again the following month. Good luck.
2006-09-25 13:38:53 · answer #2 · answered by dca78_00 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can go in as an officer, but it won't be really easy. Especially in the Air Force that just cut a lot of officers. Talk to a recruiter asap.
2006-09-25 13:45:49 · answer #3 · answered by Curt 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The AF is really only taking officers in the technical career field. We are over manned in out service right now and I beleive its close to 3000 officers they are trying to get rid of.
Just talk to your recruiter and go from there....
2006-09-25 17:00:15 · answer #4 · answered by JB 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you have a degree so you can join as an officer. 35 is the max.
2006-09-25 13:34:27 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
You could absolutely become an officer.
Here's a quick rundown
http://www.princetonreview.com/cte/profiles/dayInLife.asp?careerID=232
Check with a local recruiter for more information.
2006-09-25 13:38:28 · answer #6 · answered by gen_ex 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You have a college degree therefore you would be able to be an officer.
2006-09-25 13:33:17 · answer #7 · answered by Jess M 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
A BS would have been better than a BA
But yes, there is a recruiter near you that would love nothing more than to talk.
In fact it would make his day ! ! !
2006-09-25 15:04:40 · answer #8 · answered by tom l 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋