Air Force OSI Question

Question

I will graduate from college in a year- and I have come to the conclusion that i either want to go into the air force as an officer, or go to law school.

I have always wanted to be in the air force, but my father refused to let me enlist, bascially telling me to get a degree, then go in. He was in Air Force OSI, and since I was a kid it has been my dream to follow in his footsteps and be an OSI agent.

Will him being former OSI help my chances of getting accepted into OSI- barring I get accepted to OTS

Answer 1

Your father really hasn't got much to do with it.  Although I'm sure he will support you and stand by you for everything!  OSI is a challenging job, and I commend you for wanting to tackle it!  Good luck with your future in the USAF!!!

Answer 2

In the military, unless your parent was *really* high up and well (WELL) connected, you have to make it on your own merits. You won't be able to rely on his connections as a former OSI agent other than to get advice on how to maneuver through the system.

Best bet: apply for OTS, finish your degree, and go from there. You may decide that OSI isn't what you want to do though - there are many many jobs out in the military and there is a place for just about every job. On top of that, you may not want to be an officer even. You may be happier as an enlisted person.

I was in the Intel field and really loved my job but would not have enjoyed some aspects of it as much had I been an officer. Being an officer has some drawbacks: more frequent moves (they move every 2 years as opposed to 4 or more for enlisted), they have more of a managerial job vs. a more specific job as held by an enlisted wo/man and they have more weight put on their shoulders even when it is not the officer's fault, the officer is held responsible when it goes badly. Just some thoughts but talk to a recruiter, and then go talk to your dad (and his buddies!) to make sure that the recruiter was being honest in everything.

Answer 3

Family influence is not suppose to change your chances...  

If the rules are followed, you have to make it on your own.

Answer 4

Nope,, it will not help at all.

That would be a great way, for someone to have thier career ended

By giving you special consideration.

Answer 5

Not really, to get into OSI, you have to be in the AirForce for atleast 24 months..........

Ask your father, he must know......I looked into OSI, then i joined Marines Intel.

Best wishes