Question and Concern Re: Air Force enlistment

Jul 30, 2009 05:41 AM

by RNnan

I currently have my ASN, over 40, and entering into the second semester for my BSN. I had previously talked with an Air Force recruiter and he is telling me that I must wait to complete my degree and at that time he would be able to commission me into the Air Force and then I'd attend OTC.
After looking at pages of post no where do I seems to be that easy, my question is, is there such a thing as a Direct Commission?

*athena55* · Jul 30, 2009, 08:08 AM

Re: Question and Concern Re: Air Force enlistment

Yes, there is such a thing as a "direct Commission". For example, I was a direct Commission into the Army Reserve Nurse Corps (after my packet was accepted and I went through MEPS)

RNnan · Jul 30, 2009, 01:27 PM

Re: Question and Concern Re: Air Force enlistment

So when did you start the process to get your packet together was it before or after your commission?

NurseJessi · Jul 30, 2009, 06:06 PM

Re: Question and Concern Re: Air Force enlistment

In order to be commissioned, you have to submit your application packet, go through MEPS, do your interview, and then wait for the board to approve you. That's the simplified version...

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Question and Concern Re: Air Force enlistment

Question and Concern Re: Air Force enlistment

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