DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE
HEADQUARTERS AIR FORCE OFFICE OF SPECIAL INVESTIGATIONS
QUANTICO VIRGINIA
“EYES OF THE EAGLE”
9 November 2017
MEMORANDUM FOR ROTC UNIT CADRE
ROTC CADETS APPLYING TO 71S
FROM: DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE
HQ AFPC/DP2L
550 C STREET WEST, SUITE 50
ATTN: AFOSI (71S) ASSIGNMENT OFFICER
JBSA RANDOLPH, TX 78150
SUBJECT: 71S Direct Accession Board Application Guidance (Calendar Year 2018)
1. Air Force Office of Special Investigations (AFOSI) is a highly competitive, board-driven
selection process for interested ROTC cadet applicants. Please note, cadets assigned an AFSC
(Rated or Non-Rated) may still compete for AFOSI (71S) duty. Applications should be submitted
the year prior to commission regardless of commissioning month.
2. Calendar Year 2018 (CY18) applicants should earn their degree and commission between
1 Oct 18 and 30 Sep 19. Complete application packages must be submitted in both electronic
and physical formats no later than Wednesday, 22 August 2018. Refer to Attachment 1 for
application format.
3. ROTC Detachment Commanders must pen one of the three required letters of recommendation
for the applicant and submit a signed AFROTC Form 53 generated with the cadet’s ranking within
the ROTC unit along with Commander’s comments. Multiple cadet applicants from the same
ROTC unit should be stratified against each other via their respective letters of recommendation.
4. Interested cadets should proactively contact at least one AFOSI unit’s leadership early in the
application process (refer to http://www.osi.af.mil/ for unit listing.) Mission permitting, AFOSI
unit leadership may allow the cadet to shadow their unit and provide the cadet realities of the
profession. 71S is a unique duty; cadets should commit themselves to make an informed decision
about applying to AFOSI. Cadets may maintain relationships with AFOSI units throughout their
ROTC careers, but must specifically request an AFOSI Detachment Commander or Special Agent
in Charge conduct a formal applicant interview and express their intention of applying to AFOSI.
Please note, an AFOSI unit leader’s non-recommendation of a cadet for 71S duty may potentially
remove the cadet’s package from board consideration. AFOSI unit leaders are also bound to the
22 Aug 18 timeline; cadet applicants must follow up with them to ensure package completion.
5. Available quotas change annually in accordance with Department of Air Force manpower
assessed needs, but historically do not exceed ten (10) quotas, with multiple dozens of applicants.
Each year’s applicant board is comprised of senior Special Agents who review each applicant’s
package via a “whole person” concept as its foundation; well-rounded selects are the goal.
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Recently selected applicants generally maintained a strong grade point average, many are science,
technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) majors, were proficient in at least one foreign
language, were ranked “top 3” within their ROTC unit, and had held Wing or Group level (or
equivalent) leadership roles within their ROTC units. The provided data points are not
prerequisites; recall, a whole person concept is at the forefront for selection consideration of our
diverse command.
6. Applicants must appreciate AFOSI is a federal law enforcement career. Demonstrated maturity
and strong leadership qualities are necessary; all 71S officers are expected to be informal and
formal leaders during their AFOSI tenure. Direct accessions often only have one or two
assignments as field agents before they are privileged with formal leadership roles for the
remainder of their careers. Serving as an AFOSI Special Agent warrants a great deal of
responsibility and autonomy. Before recommending a cadet, ROTC Detachment Commanders
should consider if they would want the applicant handling an investigation involving their own
work unit or personal family; hesitation should translate into constructive feedback with the cadet
and a non-recommendation for AFOSI duty. Successful applicants should exude discretion,
comfortably manage constant change, attention to detail, constructive conflict management, and
employ emotional intelligence within their daily interactions.
7. HQ AFROTC will disseminate a generated demographics memorandum to all ROTC
Detachments after selection boards in an effort to provide board transparency and outline tangible
measures for cadets outside of application eligibility windows. Individual feedback on cadets
(selected or not) will not be provided outside of the disseminated demographics memorandum.
8. Selected cadets will undergo an AFOSI-run Agent Suitability Investigation. Non-approved
cadets are referred to HQ AFPC Military Accessions Branch for final classification into an
alternate career field, activating a 71S board-designated alternate in their stead.
9. For additional information or questions about the ROTC application process for 71S duty, visit
http://www.osi.af.mil/, email [email protected], or call 210.565.4457
(DSN 665.) We look forward to reviewing your application submissions.
VANESSA GALVAN, Maj, USAF
Chief, AFOSI (71S) Officer Assignments
Attachment 1
71S Application Format Requirements (CY18)
Attachment 2
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Attachment 1
71S Application Format Requirements (CY18)
Electronic submissions Create one .pdf file titled
CY18 71S Application-LAST NAME, First Name, Middle initial_ROTC Det XXX, University Name
- Applicants will email electronic submissions to AFOSI.Accession.appli[email protected]il
- Applicants must include their ROTC Commander in the Cc block of email submission
- A receipt confirmation will be sent; ensure you follow-up within 48-hours if no response received
- ROTC Commanders may electronically submit a signed AFROTC Form 53 separately if desired
Physical submissions
- Should allow sufficient time for mail system processing as late arrivals will not meet the board,
regardless of electronic package presence
- ROTC Commanders may provide a signed, sealed AFROTC Form 53 for the applicant to enclose
- All documents must be consolidated, in order and enclosed within a sealed manila style
document envelope with separate cover sheets titled as follows:
Cover Sheet: Privacy Act of 1974 (print and enclose)
Item 1: Cover letter
- Applicant describes why they want 71S and why they are the best candidate for selection
Item 2: Combination Resume Refer to the Tongue and Quill
Item 3: Letters of Recommendation
- Three (3) total letters of recommendation from anyone the Applicant chooses (Caveat:
Applicant’s ROTC Commander must provide one of the three letters)
Item 4: AFROTC Form 53
- ROTC Commander should generate the form so it includes applicant’s ranking within the ROTC
unit, ROTC Commander’s comments, and an acknowledgement of applicant applying to 71S
Item 5: Applicant Information Sheet
- Microsoft Word style document (Times New Roman, 12-pt font, 1” margins) outlined as below:
Name & Full Social Security Number: Last, First, Middle Initial (XXX-XX-XXX)
AFOSI Interview Date, Interviewing Agent & Unit: (e.g. 7 Apr 18, SA ILead Agents,
Commander (or Special Agent in Charge), AFOSI Detachment XX, XXX AFB, State)
Commission Month/Year:
Current Classification/AFSC: (if applicable)
Prior Service: (AFSC and number of years, if applicable)
Foreign language (Describe fluency level-native or formal education-with regard to
reading, writing, and speaking):
Medical Gender, Race, and Ethnicity:
Applicant Phone Number: (cell preferred)
Applicant Email Address: (school & personal)
Applicant Home of Record Mailing Address:
ROTC Unit & Commander: (ROTC Det XXX, XXX University, State Abbreviation, Col
ISUPPORT CADETS, Email, Preferred contact phone number)
ROTC Duty Title (Include 1-line scope of responsibility; e.g. Leads 1300 cadets in daily
Corps activities)
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