REPORTING INSTRUCTIONS

Prior to In-processing

• •All OTs must be in the local area of Montgomery, AL no later than 11:59 pm the day prior to class start date. This will allow for on-time arrival to OTS the following morning.
• •Check with your recruiter or home unit for lodging reimbursement. The University Inn at Maxwell AFB (450 LeMay Plaza, Maxwell AFB, AL 36112) can be contacted via their website at https://af.dodlodging.nest/propertys/Maxwell-AFB or by phone at (334) 953-3931/7544/1690.

Day of In-processing

• •All OTs will report to the dorms between 0700-0730. Follow arrows on the map at the end of this page to the dorm identified in your welcome email. OTs may arrive up to 30 minutes early to account for variability in traffic or ride availability.
• •There is no delayed reporting to OTS. If you do not arrive during the prescribed window, you will not be in-processed.
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  Exceptions: In the event of missed or delayed flights or other travel issues, contact OTS immediately. Call or text (334) 315-2080 with your name, flight/travel issue, and your updated expected arrival time to OTS.
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  Base access: Arrive at the Maxwell Blvd Gate or Maxwell AFB Visitor Center. Show your OTS orders and REAL ID-compliant ID at the gate. From the gate, it is another 1.5 miles to the OTS campus at 501 LeMay Plaza N, Maxwell AFB, AL 36112.

  • ◦The base taxi is available at (334) 953-5038. If you plan to utilize the base taxi, coordinate ahead of time to ensure your on-time arrival.
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  Meals: OTs should eat breakfast before reporting in and ensure they are properly hydrated, beginning 2 days prior to arrival. Meals will be provided beginning with lunch on day 1.

  • ◦Direct commission OTs only — be prepared to pay for all meals at OTS. The OTS Dining Facility (DFAC) accepts credit and debit cards; however, OTs should have $200 in cash in varied bills to pay for required Meals Ready-to-Eat and in the event of technical issues with card readers.

Grooming Standards & Arrival Attire

• •All OTs will arrive in compliance with the grooming standards defined in DAFI 36-2903 and the OTS SPINS or be subject to dismissal.
• •All OTs will arrive at OTS clean-shaven. Moustaches and beards are not authorized for OTs except for documented and approved religious accommodations or medical profiles. OTs not in compliance will be turned away and will not be in-processed.
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  OTs will report to OTS wearing:

  • ◦A solid-color collared shirt (tucked in and buttoned)
  • ◦Tan or beige khaki-style pants with a belt. No shorts, capris, jeans, leggings, skirts, or dresses.
  • ◦Athletic shoes with laces tucked in. No dress shoes, sandals, flats, heels, or boots
  • ◦As weather conditions warrant, jackets, blazers, or coats are authorized for wear
  • ◦Arrive wearing your hydration pack assembled and filled with water
• •Transition lenses or sunglasses are not authorized unless accompanied by a doctor's note stipulating the conditions of this requirement. OTs will report to OTS IDMT staff upon in-processing to validate this requirement and coordinate a profile.
• •Jewelry other than removable wedding rings and religious medallions will not be worn

Prohibited Items

OTS Campus Map & Parking

Follow the arrows on the map below to locate your assigned dorm (identified in your welcome email).