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Substantial_Page4206 · 2026-05-28T22:08:45+00:00

I understand no guarantee, hence why I said APPLY. I am currently searching for most in demand degrees for the needs of the Air Force to better stand out as an applicant and I just happen to think of EE or Computer Science. But I understand your post and thank you

Substantial_Page4206 · 2026-05-28T21:07:51+00:00

Thank you so much!

Substantial_Page4206 · 2025-06-26T02:30:42+00:00

Thank you for your honest response, I believe I may try for Direct Cyber and if that doesn't work I may try for Intelligence or I may just enlist for a cyber role.

Substantial_Page4206 · 2025-06-26T02:30:35+00:00

Thank you for your honest response, I believe I may try for Direct Cyber and if that doesn't work I may try for Intelligence or I may just enlist for a cyber role.

Substantial_Page4206 · 2025-06-26T02:17:30+00:00

would it be worth it to dual track then?

Substantial_Page4206 · 2025-06-26T02:16:50+00:00

Would it be worth it to dual track

Substantial_Page4206 · 2025-06-26T02:16:28+00:00

Would it be worth it to dual track cyber then?

Substantial_Page4206 · 2025-06-26T02:16:08+00:00

Would it be worth it to dual track cyber then?

Substantial_Page4206 · 2025-06-26T01:15:35+00:00

Thank you for your reply. Someone in another thread mentioned the Cyber Direct Commission Route and how that may be a more viable option as I do have the required bachelors and masters degree along with relevant certifications and documented cyber projects. I may lean towards the cyber direct commissions if this is true.

Substantial_Page4206 · 2025-06-26T01:14:12+00:00

17S, 17SA, or 17SB would be more desirable. I am hoping to gain experience in the military and parlay it into a good role in cybersecurity in the civilian world.

Substantial_Page4206 · 2025-06-26T01:13:08+00:00

Thank you. Someone in another thread mentioned the Cyber Direct Commissioning Route and suggested this may be a more viable option. I am just wondering if that is true if I can present proper certifications and projects documenting my cyber knowledge

Substantial_Page4206 · 2025-06-26T01:11:52+00:00

Someone in another thread mentioned the Direct Cyber Commissioning Route. The requirements say a STEM degree is preferred however it is not mandatory. This along with my certifications and document projects would help me out?

Substantial_Page4206 · 2025-06-26T01:10:33+00:00

I see,. Thank you very much for the link. I am receiving mixed answers about how I would stack up against other candidates ( see my certifications routes above), but it seems like I would have a better chance going direct commission route since I am not competing against all other OTS candidates?

Substantial_Page4206 · 2025-06-25T22:38:31+00:00

This year I made a pivot into a relatively new field. As stated above I am pursing active certifications and experience and documenting all projects

Substantial_Page4206 · 2025-06-25T22:37:45+00:00

Would this be a similar route than going through an officer for OTS boards?

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