Officer Training School

Welcome to Air Force Officer Training School
Course Schedules
COVID 19 Vaccination Guidance
Religious Accommodation Prep

Colonel Jayson L. Allen
Commandant, OTS
Biography

Congratulations on your selection to attend the Officer Training School (OTS). You are about to embark on one of the most challenging and memorable training and education programs of your Air Force career. Our primary mission at OTS is to educate and train officers of character, who are committed to the Air Force Core Values - equipped to lead and ready to win. Our instructors are highly motivated, exceptionally talented and extremely dedicated to their obligation to ensure that every student who passes through this program develops the skills necessary to be an outstanding Air Force officer. When you graduate from OTS you will leave Maxwell Air Force Base equipped with the right tools and the knowledge necessary to be an effective and professional leader in our Air Force.

The OTS instructors are here to guide you through the program, but your successful completion of the course depends ultimately on your complete commitment to your training. OTS standards and expectations are very high and our training is intentionally rigorous because the Airmen who you will one day lead deserve no less than the finest officers our Air Force has to offer.

I know that you are up to the challenge of OTS. Dedicate yourself now to listen, to learn and ultimately, to lead! I look forward to returning your salute at the end of this rewarding experience as our newest Air Force officers.

Inbound trainees, ensure you view the 'Welcome Guide'. OTS Welcome Guide has information covering arrival, orders, packing lists, and more. Check OTS Website for the most current version 2 weeks prior to class start date for any changes.

Good luck and I look forward to serving with you.

Welcome Guide

Inbound trainees, select the above link to view the 'Welcome Guide'.

Officer Training School ated Course #MOTS-005 (8-week)
Class #	Start Date	Grad Date
22-01	21 Sep 21	19 Nov 21
22-02	19 Oct 21	17 Dec 21
22-03	11 Jan 22	11 Mar 22
22-04	18 Jan 22	18 Mar 22
22-05	29 Mar 22	27 May 22
22-06	05 Apr 22	03 Jun 22
22-07	14 Jun 22	12 Aug 22
22-08	21 Jun 22	19 Aug 22

Officer Training Abbreviated Course #MOTS-002 (5-week)
Class #	Start Date	Grad Date
22-01	21 Sep 21	22 Oct 21
22-02	19 Oct 21	19 Nov 21
22-03	11 Jan 22	11 Feb 22
22-04	18 Jan 22	18 Feb 22
22-05	26 Mar 22	29 Apr 22
22-06	05 Apr 22	06 May 22
22-07	14 Jun 22	15 Jul 22
22-08	21 Jun 22	22 Jul 22

Reserve Commissioned Officer Orientation Course #MOTS-003
Class #	Start Date	Grad Date
R22-01	1 Dec 21	15 Dec 21

Officer Training School is taking protective measures in line with DoD and DAF guidance to ensure a safe and effective training environment. To safe guard the health and welfare of our Airmen and Guardians, future officer trainees must arrive at OTS fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Trainees that are not vaccinated must be able to provide an approved medical or religious exemption. Officer trainees must also provide a negative COVID-19 test result upon arrival at in-processing. The test must be completed within 72 hours preceding the trainees report time.

Please see the attached Holm Center and OTS guidance regarding these requirements.

HOLM CENTER COVID-19 VACCINE POLICY

OFFICER TRAINING SCHOOL COVID-19 VACCINE POLICY: Click to view COVID-19 VACCINE POLICY

OFFICER TRAINING SCHOOL COVID-19 MITIGATION MEASURES: Click to view COVID-19 MITIGATION MEASURES

CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION COVID-19 INFORMATION: The best source for information of COVID-19 and how to stay healthy comes from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (https://www.cdc.gov).

If you suspect you have symptoms that may be related to COVID-19, please visit the CDC website for info (https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/about/steps-when-sick.html).

MAXWELL-GUNTER AFB COVID-19 INFORMATION: For the most up-to-date information on Maxwell-Gunter’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic, follow the Maxwell AFB website (https://www.maxwell.af.mil) and Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/MaxwellAFB/).

1. Welcome to Officer Training School! You will discover that this training is critical to hone and develop your leadership skills, as well as provide you with the necessary tools to be the best Air and Space Force officer you can be. As you pack your bags and head towards Maxwell AFB, we want to encourage you to bring any religious items that may encourage your spiritual resiliency (i.g., faith books/devotionals, religious apparel, Eucharistic Mass kits, rosary, and/or prayer mats). All religious materials must be secured with your personal belongings and placed out-of-site in order to preserve the religious freedom and respect of others.

2. Due to Covid-19, OTS has made operational adjustments to mitigate any health risks. We have suspended trainee participation in on and off base worship gatherings while at OTS. We encourage online worship services, of your choice, using your personal computers/smartphones. If you have specific religious requirements and you are unsure what to bring with you to meet your spiritual needs, please coordinate with me prior to your arrival.

3. Trainees who have facial hair must have a religious or medical waiver. Without either one of these waivers, the trainee will be required to shave, immediately, until a waiver is obtained.

4. Additionally, once you in-process at OTS, all religious accommodation requests must be submitted and approved by your flight instructor. If need be, one of the chaplains can help provide or facilitate your request.

5. If you have any questions, please contact the OTS Chaplain at 334-301-1173.