126 chosen for Officer Training School

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RANDOLPH AIR FORCE BASE, Texas (AFPN) --  A total of 126 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 Sept. 4. 

Air Force Recruiting Service officials considered 572 applications as part of Officer Training School Selection Board 07OT03, which selected 126 for a 31.5-percent selection rate. 

Fifty-five of the 126 candidates were selected for more than one rated program and will be classified in their first job choice of pilot, navigator or air battle manager. Of those, 26 enlisted members 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 are also 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, OTS selection officials said. 

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, and civilians should contact the nearest Air Force recruiter. 

For a complete list of applicants selected, visit the Air Force Recruiting Service public Web site Press Release link at www.rs.af.mil/news/pressreleases.asp. 

(Courtesy of Air Force Recruiting Service Public Affairs)

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