RANDOLPH AIR FORCE BASE, Texas (AFNEWS) --   Two hundred sixteen men and women from across America have earned an opportunity to become Air Force leaders following their selection for an officer's commission, officials here announced March 8.

Air Force Recruiting Service officials considered 269 applications as part of Officer Training School Selection Board 07OT01, which selected 216 for an 80 percent selection rate. Of those, 55 are enlisted members who earned the chance to attend OTS and trade their stripes for gold bars as second lieutenants.

As part of the selection process, board members review both objective and subjective factors. Objectively, the board considers each applicant's academic discipline, grade point average and Air Force Officer Qualifying Test scores. Subjectively, board members evaluate work experience, accomplishments, adaptability, character, leadership ability, potential for future growth and other recommendations. For active-duty enlisted members, performance reports and commander's recommendations also are evaluated.

Five Air Force colonels review every application. The selection process is similar to an Air Force officer promotion board. No single factor leads to an individual's selection or nonselection, according to OTS selection officials.

People selected can expect class assignment information approximately eight weeks after their commissioning physical is certified.

For more information concerning OTS and the application process, active-duty members should contact their local education office; civilians should contact the nearest Air Force recruiter.

For a complete list of applicants selected, visit www.rs.af.mil. 

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