The OTS is the largest commissioning source in the ROKAF for junior officers, Korea Air Force Academy being second and ROTC third.
Interested applicants sit for the Air Force Officer Selection Test which covers college level topics related to the specific major areas one is applying.
There are different admission quota for women, pilot candidates, academy lecturers, judge advocates and language specialists (also known as interpreter officers).
Typically, personnel applying to BOT have baccalaureate level degrees in either technical or non-technical fields.
Military bearing includes the ability to write and brief, lead the flight, and perform duties within the OT Wing.
It is challenging, physically and mentally demanding, and is typically the route that many Korean males who did not serve his military obligation earlier takes.
The Korea Air Force Academy is this most intense and in-depth training officer candidates can pursue.