looking to go to OTS, alittle nervous

[Jprovenzano]

To those of you who enjoy offering some advice:
I'm 25, about 5'7" and 170lbs. As you can tell from my bmi, I'm closer to the maximum weight limit for the Air Force. I'm not, nor ever been, really physically active. I tried doing some of the pre basic 12 week training, and for the first week, the 2min push-up/sit-up interval, i was looking at about 5 sit-ups and 11 pushups before giving out..
I have a bachelors degree in public management and graduated with a 3.59 - according to the AF website advisers I should meet recruiting requirements for OTS. I'm worried about getting into shape should I be accepted - would I have time to get myself into shape? I joined a gym last week and am able to run the treadmill in a run/jog pattern for about 45-60minutes (until the machine stops on its own). What happens if I talk to a recruiter and they say "sign here!" and I still need like 2-3 months to get into better shape? is there a way to tell them and guarantee that I can get some extra time to prepare myself?

Also, if I get into ots, say I just really don't do well - can you fail out of OTS? or do they just hold you back alittle longer to complete what you failed at?

I'm going to call a recruiter soon and I just wanted to get a heads up before I go in there. Also, I don't have a specific field that I feel I need to get into. I WANT to go career military - intelligence (operations) would be ideal, however I'd go wherever they need me. If I go in to the recruiting office, should I tell them I want Intelligence and keep the "but I'd go anywhere" to myself?

Sorry about the length, but thanks for any insight! -Joe

[AIRFORCEAGGIE]

To those of you who enjoy offering some advice:
I'm 25, about 5'7" and 170lbs. As you can tell from my bmi, I'm closer to the maximum weight limit for the Air Force. I'm not, nor ever been, really physically active. I tried doing some of the pre basic 12 week training, and for the first week, the 2min push-up/sit-up interval, i was looking at about 5 sit-ups and 11 pushups before giving out..
I have a bachelors degree in public management and graduated with a 3.59 - according to the AF website advisers I should meet recruiting requirements for OTS. I'm worried about getting into shape should I be accepted - would I have time to get myself into shape? I joined a gym last week and am able to run the treadmill in a run/jog pattern for about 45-60minutes (until the machine stops on its own). What happens if I talk to a recruiter and they say "sign here!" and I still need like 2-3 months to get into better shape? is there a way to tell them and guarantee that I can get some extra time to prepare myself?

Also, if I get into ots, say I just really don't do well - can you fail out of OTS? or do they just hold you back alittle longer to complete what you failed at?

I'm going to call a recruiter soon and I just wanted to get a heads up before I go in there. Also, I don't have a specific field that I feel I need to get into. I WANT to go career military - intelligence (operations) would be ideal, however I'd go wherever they need me. If I go in to the recruiting office, should I tell them I want Intelligence and keep the "but I'd go anywhere" to myself?

Sorry about the length, but thanks for any insight! -Joe

first, start doing pushups and situps every night. Don't kill yourself, but you'll be surprised on how fast you build up your tolerance. Second, go for a 2 - 3 mile run every other day. Within a couple of weeks, you'll be surprised on how much wind and tolerance you have built up. Remember, this is the AF and not the Rangers. You'll do PT at OTS, but it isn't going to kill you. As for failing out, it is a possibility as with any training. If you should fail a block, depending on the reason and your evaluation by your training officer, they can either hold you back to another class or just release you from Active Duty. Since this is your first term in the AF, they'll just release you to civilian life. Otherwise, you'll revert back to your enlisted rank. Relax, OTS will test you, but it won't kill you.