How 2Lt Dejohnette switched from Air Force enlisted to Officer

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In this video, I will be interviewing 2Lt Dejohnette about the enlisted to officer process. He will giving tips about how he succeeded in switching from enlisted to officer, and also what you can do to better your chances of commissioning.
0:00 - Intro
Welcome - 0:40
Biggest adjustment for you - 0:59
Was the adjustment harder or OTS package? - 2:02
What kind of material did you put in your package? - 3:02
Some examples please - 4:28
Will performing at this level help me promote? - 7:15

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@Ayitsloso 3 жыл бұрын

Great video looking to go from enlisted to officer the package process seems very confusing

@Jodywithawhy 3 жыл бұрын

Congrats on making the decision. I hear you, everyone says it confusing. Unfortunately, I don’t know anything about it. Lol. I’ve never tried, nor am I ever gonna try. However, Lt Dejohnette told me that if anyone has any questions, he’d be glad to help. So if you have any questions regarding the process, don’t be shy. I can get you answers. 💪🏽

@Ayitsloso 3 жыл бұрын

@@Jodywithawhy I guess my question would be in what order did he go about knocking things on the checklist out

@Jodywithawhy 3 жыл бұрын

He said he used this and it pretty much kept him straight through the entire process. Lemme know if it helps. www.vandenbergfss.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/FY20-AD-OTS-Application-Guide.pdf

@Jodywithawhy 3 жыл бұрын

This link is even better, but you’d need to be on the portal to access it. Good luck 💪🏽💪🏽 www.my.af.mil/gcss-af/USAF/AFP40/d/s6925EC134BF10FB5E044080020E329A9/Files/editorial/FY20%20AD%20OTS%20PA%2015%20JUL%202020%20C2.pdf

@Achievement_Unlocked_ 3 жыл бұрын

I have considered OTS..But have been concerned about redoing a BMT. I just don't know for sure if it's worth my time. Maybe you guys doing a Part 2 and talking about what OTS is like would be very informative.

@eelyeoj5799 2 жыл бұрын

I did three years active duty as a crew chief and applied and was granted to go palace chase for two years reserve. I went ROTC Air Force at the University of Delaware, and my new job was cyber warfare officer. Great experience!

@kttv155 2 жыл бұрын

How was this process? Did you time in service stay the same.

@foxtrotzekeyy 2 жыл бұрын

@@kttv155 time in service does stay the same, but most stuff from enlisted does go away. I am enlisted and talked to a lot of my leadership and also saw stuff online about it.

@kutthroatbob8983 2 ай бұрын

Does time in ROTC count towards retirement?

@marLONo5i7 3 жыл бұрын

I’ve been seriously looking into this as a traditional reservist. I’m at the tail end of completing my degree so I thought I’d search for any videos talking about the transition from enlisted to officer. This was the first video that popped up and such a crazy coincidence that it is none other than Charles Dejohnette! We were stationed together at Luke AFB working at the AGE shop. A great guy and hard worker and so glad to see how he is succeeding. This was definitely motivation for me to get this ball rolling. Thank you for posting!

@Jodywithawhy 3 жыл бұрын

No problem. I’ll let him you posted. He’s a good friend of mine and a really good guy. I’m glad this could help you

@betogaiotti 5 ай бұрын

A cada dia que passa, com as informações novas que você sempre traz, eu fico mais feliz e próximo de realizar o sonho de servir esse país. Thank you Jody

@treblemix_ 5 ай бұрын

I’m basically done with everything in my package writing wise. 6:55 really just helped me think of something I’m already doing at my new base. Resilience training really is a good thing to help folks in a struggle. I’m mad at myself for not even thinking of putting that in my stuff. Thank you

@andrewkoch716 3 жыл бұрын

Wow! Such an awesome video!! I really appreciate you not only providing an overview like most people do, but also discussing the "meat and potatoes" of it and giving some specific examples to help Airmen stand out. I'm trying to put a package in for the next iteration in 2021 if there are some decent jobs available, but we'll see what happens. At any rate, keep putting out awesome content like this, Lt., and MSgt.-select!! (congrats btw!)

@Jodywithawhy 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much. Glad this helped. The Lt really wanted to get this out there, so I’ll let him know people are appreciative of his insight. 💪🏽💪🏽

@Stephoya 3 жыл бұрын

Great visit. Very informative. Appreciate the knowledge shared.

@brycegonzalez9385 3 жыл бұрын

First! I’ve been thinking about this for the longest time, just in time Jody!

@kelvinnguyen6048 3 жыл бұрын

Thank yeah Jody!

@neildollar 3 жыл бұрын

Great info as always. Thanks to Lieutenant Dejohnette for sharing his experience. Btw, it ought to say 1.73M followers. Hopefully before long.

@neildollar 3 жыл бұрын

Subscribers, not followers.

@Jodywithawhy 3 жыл бұрын

I can’t even imagine. Lol. I’m excited for my 1.73K. Lol. 💪🏽. Thanks for watching as usual.

@jarviusgregory5433 3 жыл бұрын

JodywithaWhy thanks so much for all you videos. They're very informative. I was wondering if you could do a video on cross training into another job for 4 yr and 6 yr enlistee. The earliest you can put in to cross train

@Jodywithawhy 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching Jarvius. Hey check this video out. Towards the end I talk about the cross training process. Doesn’t really go into the how to of it, but it talks about what they’re looking for when deciding who gets accepted. Lemme know if it answers your questions. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/bp6fidyUzraUqXk.html

@jarviusgregory5433 3 жыл бұрын

@@Jodywithawhy Very knowledgeable . It helps with my decision with a job of choice. I'm in the process of joining the AFR and had to interview for the job that I truly wanted however, there was only one position which I was selected. This was helpful because I don't want to to serve 4 yrs and not get the opportunity to have the job I desired in the AFR. I will be going in as a E3 and I will definitely secure a 6yr contract to get the opportunity of having my dream job in the AFR. Thank you JodywithaWhy

@RichardWarren-he3nt 6 ай бұрын

If I already have a bachelor's degree from my home country, is it possible for me to immediately apply to OTS after getting my citizenship expedited at BMT (Given that I'm a green card holder)? Or do I have to wait for a couple more years before applying to OTS as an enlistee?

@NBHRaven 3 жыл бұрын

I’ve heard that OTS is very competitive and degree-dependent as well. I’m currently going through the weight loss process so I can enlist. I’m 26 with army experience (non-glossary prior service) and will have about 25 credits towards my Associates by the time I ship to BMT when that time comes. What are some steps I can take to get a jump start towards building up a good rapport and packet to submit for OTS?

@Jodywithawhy 3 жыл бұрын

Try and go for below the zone senior airmen. All the stuff you’d have to do to get that would definitely help. Also, become part of some professional organizations, but not just a member, become a counsel member. That will help too. Just try and lead at the highest possible level you can at your rank, and maybe the rank above you. Also, there’s enlisted to commissioned programs you can look that will really help you if accepted. I attached a link below. www.100fss.com/document-manager/education-training/399-commissioning-programs/file

@NBHRaven 3 жыл бұрын

@@Jodywithawhy thank you! So nothing else before enlistment to help? 😎

@Jodywithawhy 3 жыл бұрын

I don’t think there’s anything else for you to do prior to joining. The majority of your OTS package is come from within the service, unless you decide to commission as a civilian.

@emmanuelnsemoh906 2 жыл бұрын

@JodywithaWhy I just graduated college and I'm interested in applying to be an officer. I was wondering does your final GPA really matter towards the requirements to apply?

@Jodywithawhy 2 жыл бұрын

It matters a lot. Becoming an officer is extremely competitive, so gpa is pretty important. You want at least a 3.25 to be competitive.

@keeganrobinson3680 3 жыл бұрын

Could you possibly do a video on getting into OSI and what’s it like? There isn’t much info out there.

@Jodywithawhy 3 жыл бұрын

Oof. I don’t really know much about it myself. I’d have to really dig deep to figure out how to make a video worth any value. Gimme some time and let me see what I can figure out. 💪🏽

@brendanpeck9780 3 жыл бұрын

From what I understand, it's hard to talk about what they do because almost 100% of it is Top Secret. But it's an extremely competitive process. 2 people at my ROTC detachment got it which is unheard of, because only 8-12 OSI positions drop for ROTC every year. It's similar to putting your package in for OTS, except FAR more difficult. And although your enlisted job isn't crucial, having a degree in the criminal justice field is very beneficial, because the job is essentially being a detective. That's about all I know, and I think one of the main reasons the 2 cadets got that job is because our previous wing commander (I think, I wasn't hear for her) is one of the generals at the Education MAJCOM, so her letter of recommendation for them looked VERY good on their packet.

@Jodywithawhy 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for that Brendan.

@toryfernandez51 2 жыл бұрын

@JodywithaWhy , do you know if 2Lt Dejohnette got his masters degree? and if he did was it before or after getting commisioned?

@Jodywithawhy 2 жыл бұрын

He got his bachelors while serving. I don’t believe he has his masters yet.

@r.monroe7038 Жыл бұрын

@JodywithaWhy I’m in need of help! I just came back from tech school, I’m enlisted and I want to commission to officer. What do I do first?

@natiyanogo9594 Жыл бұрын

Same here.I already have my bachelors

@romellodotson1084 3 жыл бұрын

When u go from enlisted to officer does the time u put in from enlisted start over when u become an officer for the 20 year retirement???

@Jodywithawhy 3 жыл бұрын

Nope. You keep the same amount of time in service. You also get paid a little bit more because of your previous enlisted time.

@brendanpeck9780 3 жыл бұрын

Is there any way to guarantee you're applying for an active-duty pilot spot when you're submitting your packet? I want to fly, whether it be for the airlines or Air Force, and I'd prefer Active Duty over Guard/Reserve, but I haven't been able to find anything about applying for a pilot package specifically. I spoke with a Major who did his 10 then went reserves flying C-130's, as well as a Captain CSO who was going to UPT, and both recommended I look into flying strictly reserves anyway, and I know that application process for a specific airframe is available, and if there's no real guarantee about active duty flying, my plan is to go that route. I am going to enlist with 48 credit hours (just gotta get down to DEP in, but I've already been cleared for it), and am planning to take a 6 year so I have time to complete my bachelors as well as trying to get my PPL to boost my PCSM, whether it be for an active duty or guard/reserve pilot job.

@Jodywithawhy 3 жыл бұрын

So yea. If you’re trying to be a pilot, you can commission directly into a pilot job as long as you qualify for it. As far as air frames, I don’t know how it works for reserve, but for active duty you have to do well in training to get the better air crafts.

@brendanpeck9780 3 жыл бұрын

@@Jodywithawhy For guard/reserve, you apply to individual bases, similar with regular enlisted jobs. I don't remember if it was a video of yours, or someone else's but I saw one video explaining that process. So if I wanted to fly C-17's, I just need to apply to a base for a C-17 pilot spot and it's more like a traditional job hiring. But you say you can commission directly if you qualify, do you know the qualifications? I know from being in ROTC, there was never one set baseline to be "guaranteed" a pilot spot, which is one of the reasons I quit that. I really don't care which airframe I'm assigned to, I just want to commission on active duty knowing that I will be heading to UPT after OTS.

@Jodywithawhy 3 жыл бұрын

So in active duty, when you talk to the officer recruiter, you let them know you wanna be a rated officer. They’ll start working to qualify you for a pilot position. You just have to make the qualifications and get accepted. For reserve and guard, you are right about finding a base with the air craft you wanna fly. Whatever base has the air craft you wanna fly, that’s the one you apply to. I don’t know how it works for applying (if it’s the same as active or not) but I assume it is.

@brendanpeck9780 3 жыл бұрын

@@Jodywithawhy ahh, I see. I appreciate the information

@dr3ww._ 3 жыл бұрын

I really want to become an AirForce pilot. Is it possible for me to do so through enlistment instead of commissioning?

@Jodywithawhy 3 жыл бұрын

Unfortunately the only way you can become a pilot is through commissioning. I’ve heard talks of them one day allowing enlisted personnel to fly drones, but even that isn’t in stone yet.

@hansschmitt2370 2 жыл бұрын

So what exactly is a Diversity Concel ? And what does that have to do with the USAF ?

@Jodywithawhy 2 жыл бұрын

The diversity council is a council for ensuring diversity and inclusion is happening throughout the Air Force. They want their military to reflect a diverse environment for everyone.

@legitimatelypissedoff4409 Жыл бұрын

@@Jodywithawhy I hate to say it, but that sounds suspiciously like affirmative action… forced diversity is never good for anything..

@Kebinnugget 3 жыл бұрын

Is it true that there will be a job draft for the Air Force this week?

@Jodywithawhy 3 жыл бұрын

I do not know unfortunately. It varies from squadron to squadron so I don’t know when they’ll be giving out jobs. It’s usually mid month though.

@brycegonzalez9385 3 жыл бұрын

How long did it take him (in total years of service) to go from enlisted to officer, did he start off as an e-3 or e-1?

@Jodywithawhy 3 жыл бұрын

It took him 13 years total before he was selected. He applied once with just his bachelors degree, and got denied. He went back to school and finished his masters degree, then he was selected. He came in as an E-1 and knocked his college out while serving. When he was selected he was an E-6. I hope this helps.

@joshuawalker8585 3 жыл бұрын

im got e 3 took me no time i was in rotc in high school

@crazyvideoholic9380 3 жыл бұрын

If i get enlisted with bachelors degree, can't I apply officer after 1 or 2 or 3 years of service? Or it takes 13 years to everyone?

@Jodywithawhy 3 жыл бұрын

You should wait until at least the two year mark. That way you’ve finished all of your training, done some cool stuff to put on your package, and made relationships with the people who will help you.

@crazyvideoholic9380 3 жыл бұрын

@@Jodywithawhy Ahh got it. Thanks for that information, Sir!

@kttv155 2 жыл бұрын

Go to ots first.

@Jake-be9ji 7 ай бұрын

I’m a civilian with a bachelors and want to enlist first and then commission if it means I can join faster

@frnc2461 4 ай бұрын

How's this going for you? I'm in the same boat as you are, what's like your purpose of trying to enlist first rather than directly going to ocs? Btw how old are you bro?

@Jake-be9ji 4 ай бұрын

@@frnc2461 I decided to go officer bc they said I couldn’t be guaranteed the job I want even though I aced the asvab and qualify for every single job.

@frnc2461 4 ай бұрын

@@Jake-be9ji what does it mean "couldn't be guaranteed"? Even though you qualify for a lot of jobs it still depends on whether the job you want is available?

@Jake-be9ji 4 ай бұрын

@@frnc2461 yeah first the recruiter was gonna let me wait for the job I wanted public affairs then he told me he didn’t want to work with me if I wasn’t willing to do other jobs aside from that once I went to meps and saw I was going to need a number of medical waivers due to something’s that’s not even an issue for me. So him not wanting to do all those waivers made him want to only work with me if I said yes to other jobs. I was like nope I’m going officer then. But I’m currently applying for the LAFD so if they hire me I’ll do that instead. But if not then I’m going officer

@frnc2461 4 ай бұрын

@@Jake-be9ji damn that's some bs. If they continue to do that recruiting's gonna continue to be a downslope for the military

@Iamstevenyang 2 жыл бұрын

Can you make a video on how to become an Air Force officer from a civilian with a BA degree?

@Jodywithawhy 2 жыл бұрын

I made this video. It might help you. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/g9imnMuKl6fehIU.html

@thomesiamoore5877 3 жыл бұрын

Hello! I am currently a second semester junior about to graduate from college with a Bachelors of Science in Political Science. I have been watching a lot of videos about joining the Air Force, and I am interested in becoming an Officer. I wanted to know what are some tips I can do currently to prepare. I have already reached out to a recruiter. What advice/tips could you all give me? I have also thought about enlisting first and making the transition over to officer after enlisting for four years, law school, and then go back in. I want to become a JAG Officer however, I thought about enlisting as paralegal just to get the experience being in the military and doing that job first before becoming an officer. Hope that makes sense. Thanks!

@Jodywithawhy 3 жыл бұрын

So if you’re finishing your degree, I’d recommend you finish that degree for the plans you have. It’ll be really difficult to come in as a paralegal for the enlisted side, because the job is not common. Unless you were willing to go enlisted being open to more jobs than paralegal, I would say pursue officer. If you want tips on becoming an officer, I’d recommend you start studying for the AFOQT now and start preparing yourself physically as well. Also make sure your GPA is solid. The minimum requirement is 2.0, but that most likely won’t work. You wanna aim for 3.3 or higher. Make it your goal to become the president, captain, or MVP of all clubs and sports teams in which you participate. This helps with leadership, and being an officer is all about leadership. Keep your nose clean. Being an officer requires you to have a clean background. Any felonies or hard misdemeanors could disqualify you.

@thomesiamoore5877 3 жыл бұрын

@@Jodywithawhy I need to be specific with my recruiter and tell him that I am interested in becoming an officer? I do have jobs that I am still interested in outside of being a paralegal that fall on the enlisted and officer spectrum however, I know that being an officer is all about leading, and I want to ensure I can do that however, my concern is making sure I am able to lead people and jobs that I know something about. If I am coming in from the civilian life are they going to teach me about those I am suppose to be overseeing? I will graduate in December 2021. Is there a demand for Officer Positions currently and can my application be submitted early? I know some people say it take 1 year or more. Just some of my concerns! I believe that being an Officer would be great for me though!

@Jodywithawhy 3 жыл бұрын

I believe you can start the process one year out from graduation. It does take a little while, so you might wanna reach out to a recruiter. And yes you make it clear to them if you wanna do officer or enlisted. Or in your case both. Which means you’d start the Officer process and if you aren’t accepted, they just continue your process for enlisted. As far as being an officer, it depends on your degree and what you’re trying to do. Specific degrees can go into specific jobs, but if your degree is a general degree and you’re not trying to go rated, getting a job can be random. They do teach you the job for whatever job you go into.

@thomesiamoore5877 3 жыл бұрын

@@Jodywithawhy Some people say enlist first with a degree for experience then go over to Officer what do you say about that? I am still deciding on whether I want to do Enlisted or Officer. I’ve always wanted to do Officer because that was my initial plan but after listening to several different videos I started rethinking it. What do you think? Also, do people become Officers, don’t like it and choose to enlist even though I know that makes 0 sense to switch over to a less pay in some cases.

@Jodywithawhy 3 жыл бұрын

They usually won’t let you go enlisted after being an officer. But as far as enlisted first, I think some of the best officers have been enlisted first. They understand both sides of the house, and they understand the people better. So in my opinion there’s nothing wrong with going enlisted first, then switching. But it really depends on your situation and goals. Either way, you’d be fine.

@Ginger_in_Paris 3 жыл бұрын

Have you do video about being pilot in AF

@Jodywithawhy 3 жыл бұрын

I haven’t. I honestly don’t know much about it. @Sam Eckholm has made a video about it though. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/ia2qf6epqqfGnGQ.html

@Ginger_in_Paris 3 жыл бұрын

@@Jodywithawhy Thanks so much I got a lot of information from you.

@Jodywithawhy 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching. If you have any other questions I could try and help, but the pilot thing is just something I’m not too familiar with.

@Ginger_in_Paris 3 жыл бұрын

@@Jodywithawhy right now I concern about my ASVAB score (already took it at MEPS) I think it too low and I will go to MEPS again to do physical test. So far every thing is ok just the ASVAB score that concern me.

@Jodywithawhy 3 жыл бұрын

Brush up on your math and remembering the formulas for basic algebra and geometry. That can help boost those scores quickly.

@jimb.942 Жыл бұрын

I think it would have be easier to enroll in ROTC while in college.

@a.carvalho8317 8 ай бұрын

Finding what is only easy is not what we need from leaders.

@ducerwandji8348 15 күн бұрын

@@a.carvalho8317 🤦🏾‍♂️🤦🏾‍♂️ all of our leaders should have went to BMT from the jump right? 😂

@bigahktv6849 3 жыл бұрын

Any tips or information on the AGE job?

@Jodywithawhy 3 жыл бұрын

Pretty cool maintenance job. You’re gonna work on a bunch of different machines that help maintainers. You get a lot of maintenance experience doing that job.

@bigahktv6849 3 жыл бұрын

@@Jodywithawhy Great! I appreciate the response, headed to Lackland sep 7!!

@Jodywithawhy 3 жыл бұрын

Ayee. Let’s goo. Good luck bro. 🙌🏽

@bigahktv6849 3 жыл бұрын

@@Jodywithawhy Appreciate that brother 💪🏽💪🏽