Recent Cot experience

UpNAboutRN · Feb 25, 2009

I'm aiming to go to COT end of June. Does anybody have any tips for COT such as, optional things to bring, what to look out for, etc???

Esh570 · Feb 25, 2009

I recently finished COT. Super busy here trying to in-processing Lackland, but I will give you some tips.

Money: Make sure you have enough, uniforms are pretty expensive, and you're going to have to pay for food daily. You may not see a paycheck form the military for awhile, so be prepared. Plan on $2000 at least for uniforms.

Computer: If you have one bring it. A printer with lots of paper would be helpful as well. Internet access will be limited, personnel email is off limits. So make plans to have bills taken care as much as you can.

Exercise: If you are not in shape get there. If you are below standard, you might not have enough time to improve while you're there.

Uniforms: If you can get them, get it. Have you name and rank put on as well. More things you can take care of before COT the better.

Study: Academics are pretty important in the AF. Take it upon yourself to learn about as much as you can. AF History, military customs and courtesies etc. The more you know going in the easier it will be for you when you get there.

Last make sure you get with your sponsor and be sure to ask a lot of questions, not only about COT but the AF in general.

Good Luck!

userinhiRN · May 12, 2009

I am going to COT the end of June too :) I am travelling from Hawaii, so I may try and get to Alabama a day or two early and stay in a hotel to get rid of jetlag and the time zone difference. Anyone else going for Jun/July?