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FY2022 USAF LO Board Schedule

Disclaimer:  I do not have a need to stay up-to-date on the board schedule.  I will do my best to keep this updated for you all, but if you notice a discrepancy please post a comment to let me know.

Here is the projected FY2022 USAF Line Officer Board Schedule.

Board #
AFRS Application Cut-Off
Board Dates
Estimated Release Date
Estimated OTS Months

22CPW01
4 October 2021
25 – 29 October 2021
12 November 2021
January 2022 – April 2022

22OTS01 (Rated)
4 October 2021
15 – 19 November 2021
20 December 2021
April 2022 – January 2023

22CPW02
28 January 2022
7 – 11 February 2022
28 February 2022
April 2022 – June 2022

22OTS02 (Rated & Non-Rated)
21 March 2022
16-20 May 2022
24 Jun 2022
January 2023 – June 2023

21OTSCAD
TBD
TBD
TBD
TBD

Notes: Boards are subject to change based on needs of the Air Force

  1. Scheduled boards are open to all Air Force Active Duty Enlisted, Air Force National Guard, Air Force Reserve, and Civilians.
  2. Each board selects applicants for Air Force Specialty Codes (AFSC) based on the OTS Production Program Guidance Letter (PPGL).
  3. Civil Path to Wings (CPW) Pilots Only – valid CPL w/MEI ratings. Minimum of 500 total flight hours (100 flight hours w/in the last 365 days)
  4. 22OTS01 (Rated Only), 22OTS02 (Rated & Non-Rated)
  5. Estimated OTS Class is the projected OTS time frame once all post select requirements are met.
  6. Critical Accessions Degree (CAD) are based on the needs of the Air Force.
  7. Applications must be received at AFRS NLT midnight CST by the AFRS Application cut-off date.

Effective:  24 June 2021

14 Comments

  1. Max

    I wanted to thanks for your work.

  2. Wen Song

    Thank you for the information.
    And how can I get to know the selection board results?

    • Comment by post author

      airforceotsguy

      The results for civilians is routed through recruiters, active duty is posted in the military sites online once commanders notify selectees

      • Wen Song

        So my situation is a little complicated. I’m an active duty Marine when I submitted my package with a conditional release form. And I’m getting out in February. So am I considered civilian or active duty? And I do have a account on myPers, but it said I don’t have authorization to access some documents or files.

        • Comment by post author

          airforceotsguy

          I think I remember your situation and name, glad you were able to apply! You’d be considered a civilian. Did you work through a recruiter or no?

          • Wen Song

            Yes. But the recruiter told me I’m not on the 22CPW01 board for civilians(also I don’t have any flight hours). He said I should be on 22OTS01 board. But I thought this board is for active duty airmen. So I’m so confused. I don’t even know if my package actually went on any boards.

          • Comment by post author

            airforceotsguy

            Sounds like he may not have submitted you for the board. When all of the references say “active duty” they mean active duty Air or Space Force. Inter-service transfers work a little different which is why you have to work with a recruiter. If he said you’re on a board, do any of the dates line up to anything I posted? You shouldn’t need flight hours to apply

          • Wen Song

            22CPW01 is the board for civilians. And the notes of board schedule did state that civilians applicants need to have at least 500 flight hours. So you think the recruiter didn’t tell me the truth that he didn’t submit my package at all? That’s pretty upset. Is there any chance I can verify that?

          • Comment by post author

            airforceotsguy

            Ah sorry about that, I’m on mobile and don’t have it all in front of me at the moment. Yeah if he told you that you’re submitted and the dates line up with a civilian board I don’t know why he would have any reason to lie. Sounds like there is some miscommunication. Is the 500 hours a hard requirement? Does not having 500 prevent you from applying? Can your recruiter confirm you were indeed submitted? All of those questions I’d clear up with your recruiter. He’s in the military, your in the military, have your CO call his if it gets to that

          • Wen Song

            Yes. I think it’s a prerequisite. I texted him the beginning of November. He told me my package was with the program manager for 22OTS01 board not 22CPW01. But it doesn’t seem right. That’s why I’m trying to figure out what’s really going on. Well I don’t think my CO can get involved with this since we are in different services. But thanks for the information. I’ll try to ask the recruiter again tomorrow.

          • Comment by post author

            airforceotsguy

            No problem, keep me posted and hit me up if I can help more. I’ll look at the boards and dates when I get home

  3. Jay

    Can you please elaborate on CAD’s? Do you contact any AF recruiter or need to reach out to officer recruiter? I know 1 officer recruiter could cover several states. Thank you for any information

    • Comment by post author

      airforceotsguy

      I wish I knew more about it. Yes I think it is all through a recruiter, and if you have one of the technical degrees on their needs list they can perhaps match you to one of those billets. All of this should be through the regional officer recruiter vs the regular ones

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