The Process

If you have a simple process it should take 3-5 months before you ship out to basic training in San Antonio, TX. Each recruiter may run their process a little bit differently depending on the area they are assigned to.

Step 1: Get prequalified. I’ll pre-screen you over the phone to check for any red flags that are disqualifying to enter such as serious medical issues/law violations/drug use/etc. I’ll send you a practice test you can take at home to give you an idea of how you'll score on the ASVAB. If your pre-screen and practice test scores are good to go, I'll schedule your initial appointment.

Step 2: At your initial appointment you must come prepared with your original or certified copies of your social security card, birth certificate, high school diploma, college transcripts (if applicable), and a state issued ID (drivers license, state ID, passport, etc.). I will build you a profile in our system and we will review all necessary paperwork. We will go over all benefits, answer any questions, ensure you’re ready to join, and are open to current Air Force needs. We will identify what is the right next step for you. If all is good to go we will put in a request to schedule your ASVAB and physical at a Military Entrance Processing Station (MEPS).

Step 3: MEPS will be taking precautions and will be screening everyone for covid-19 traits or exposure upon arrival. Once scheduled for MEPS you will go down and complete your testing on the first day. You’ll spend the night at a hotel nearby free of charge and do your physical the next day. Once the testing and physical is complete you will know what jobs you are qualified to do based on academic and physical results. You will complete the oath of enlistment, swear into the Air Force, and be a new member in the Delayed Entry Program (DEP)

Step 4: The delayed entry program (DEP) is everyone who is qualified and waiting to book a job or has booked a job and is waiting for their ship date. We will complete your DEP briefing and give you some time to review the jobs you are qualified for so you can make an educated decision. I will be available for any questions you have and to discuss realistic options. When you are ready we will send a list of 8 specific jobs that you would like to request to our operations center. You will never be given a contract into which you are not qualified for or requesting.

Step 5: Once a month our operations center will receive contracts. At this point they will review every DEP member in the area that does not have a job and will align contracts based on applicant's request and Air force needs. Air Force needs currently include all mechanical jobs, electronics jobs, security forces, fuels, linguists, air traffic controllers, and special warfare positions. Once you book a job you’ll receive a date to leave for basic training typically within the next 1-3 months.

Required Forms

After your Initial Appointment, if you decide that the United States Air Force is for you, we will begin some paper work. Below are the forms we will be filling out together along with a brief description of what they are and how they're used.

Privacy Act of 1974:

You will be given the exact verbiage to read before filling out any forms. In brief, the Privacy Act of 1974 ensures that any information you provide to your recruiter will be for official use only. The information will be held in strict confidence between you, your recruiter and the U.S Government. Your information will never be shared with any 3rd parties.

Pre-Qualification work sheet:

This sheet is used in part over the phone to quickly determine your eligibility. As long as there are no "Red Flags" we will proceed with scheduling and Initial appointment.

At your Initial Appointment you will be asked to fill this sheet out again just to be sure there are no changes, or incase you forgot to mention something the first time.

USMEPCOM 680 Request for Examination:

This form will be used to either: Schedule you to take your ASVAB (Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery) or retrieve your scores if you have already taken it.

DD 2807-2 Medical Prescreen Report:

This form will be one of the more time consuming forms we will fill out together. This form will ask you about your Medical History.

It is vitally important that this form is filled out with the utmost honesty and accuracy.

Any errors or falsehoods discovered after the form is completed could result in delay or outright dismissal of your application process.

DD 2983 Recruit/trainee prohibited activities acknowlegement:

This Form is a clear cut lay-out of rules and guidelines to ensure a professional relationship between you and your recruiter/instructors is maintained at all times.

You will also watch the video posted above also known as the ID2A and be provided with a card. This card will contain Office names and phone numbers to call if you feel something has strayed into the unprofessional realm. You are also encouraged to call these numbers if you witness unprofessional behavior amongst others throughout your process.

AF 2030 Drug and alcohol abuse certificate:

This form is extremely important. By signing this form you are making a contractual promise that you will not use any Illegal Drugs or ABUSE alcohol through out your process. This does not mean that you are restricted from consuming alcohol if you are of legal age.

Violation of this contract will render you INELIGIBLE TO JOIN ANY BRANCH OF SERVICE!

AF 3010 Dependency care responsibility:

This form is used to verify/certify your dependency status.

You will be asked to provide documentation to prove the dependency status of your Spouse, Child or any other individual who is physically or financially dependent upon you.

This form is also used to inform you of your responsibilities in developing a depend care plan in the event you are on assignment or training where your dependents cannot accompany you.

DD 2760 Qualification to possess firearms or ammuntion:

This form does exactly what it sounds like. It verifies that you are in-fact legally allowed to possess Firearms and Ammunition.

You will not be permitted entry into the Armed Services if you are unable to possess Firearms.

DD 1966 Record of military processing:

This form is what begins your Military personnel record. It its very important that all information is filled out accurately to ensure there are no delays to your process.

This form will collect a wide variety of information such as demographic, education, test info and much more.

NOTE* If you are under the age of 18 your Guardian will be required to sign page 5 of this document.

DD 93 Record of emergency data:

This form will ask you to provide "next-of-kin" information and emergency contact information in-case something were to happen to you during active service.

This form will also have you name the Beneficiary you would like to receive any allowances entitled to you.

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