Selection Process

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• Board is comprised of 3 Colonels or Colonel (selects)

• Selection is based on the “whole person” concept

• Three scoring areas are:

Education/Aptitude
Experience/Leadership
Potential/Adaptability

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 Scoring Areas
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Factors
• Education/Aptitude
– Academic discipline – non specific
– GPA, academic awards/recognition
– AFOQT scores
– PCSM score (Rated apps only)

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• Experience/Leadership
– Leadership Potential
– Letter of Recommendation
– Work Ethic -
• Military Experience/Performance
• Demonstrated Leadership
– Scope of Responsibility
– Honors/Recognition
– Community Service/Activities or Base involvement
– Athletic/Skills/Hobbies

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• Potential/Adaptability
– Evaluation of Interviewing Officer
– LOR (indicating potential and adaptability)
– Personal Experiences
– Communication Skills
– Law Violations / Involvement with law
– Officer Suitability Measure (OSM) Score

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 Scoring
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• Three scoring areas

– Education/Aptitude (2.0 – 3.0 points)
– Experience/Leadership (2.0 – 4.0 points)
– Potential/Adaptability (2.0 – 3.0 points)
• Total of 6.0 – 10.0 points per board member
• Score in 1/10 increments
• Each application will receive a score of 18.0 – 30.0
points
• Splits (> 1.5) are returned for re-score

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