5. Selection Boards
5.1. Overview. Air Force Reserve Command UFT Selection Boards convene quarterly at HQ AFRC, Robins AFB, GA. Regular (non-ROTC) boards usually convene on the second Tuesday of October, January, April and July. Applications may be submitted per Section 4 no later than the last day of the month immediately preceding the month in which the board convenes (e.g. applications must be submitted by September 30th to meet the October selection board). An annual ROTC Selection Board convenes each October (see Section 8 for more information about the AFR ROTC program).
5.2. Selection Factors. Many factors go into the selection of UFT candidates. These factors include, but are not limited to, previous flying experience, prior military experience, AFOQT/PCSM scores, degree and GPA, sponsorship status, and any ETP requests. The board strives to select the most qualified applicants for flying training and to ensure training allocations are utilized to the maximum extent possible. If not selected on a UFT board, applicants may reapply to a subsequent board, provided something in their application package has changed (e.g. more flight hours, higher test scores, etc.).
5.3. Board Results and Notification Process. Board results are usually released at or near the end of the month in which the board convened. Upon approval of the UFT board results, AFRC/A3 notifies NAF and wing (or ROTC detachment) commanders of the results via email. Commanders should notify selectees of their selection within one week of receipt of the Results Message. One week after commanders are notified, the results are released to AFRC Recruiting Squadron and posted below.
5.4. UFT Board Schedule and Information. Future board dates are approximate and subject to change.
24-01 ROTC (11 Oct 23). Open to ROTC cadets. Application deadline is 30 Sep 23. See Section 8 for more information on the RCP-R program.
24-02 (11 Oct 23). Open to sponsored applicants, as well as unsponsored applicants who meet the following requirements: seeking a pilot slot (not CSO, ABM or RPA), have a PCSM score of 90 or greater, and willing to fly any AFR Mobility Air Forces aircraft (tanker or transport) at any location, at the needs of the Air Force Reserve. See Section 3.4.3 for more information. Application deadline is 30 Sep 23. Applicants should expect to be contacted for a virtual interview prior to the board convening.
24-03 (10 Jan 24). Currently open to sponsored applicants only. Application deadline is 31 Dec 23. In the event this board opens to unsponsored applicants as well, it will be noted here.
24-04 (10 Apr 24). Currently open to sponsored applicants only. Application deadline is 31 Mar 24. In the event this board opens to unsponsored applicants as well, it will be noted here.
24-05 (10 Jul 24). Currently open to sponsored applicants only. Application deadline is 30 Jun 24. In the event this board opens to unsponsored applicants as well, it will be noted here.
5.5. UFT Board Results Memos. Click on the hyperlinks below for previous board results memos.