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 to allow on-time arrival 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 reached at af.dodlodging.nest or (334) 953-3931/7544/1690.

Day of in-processing

• Report to the dorms between 0700–0730. Follow the arrows on the map below to the dorm identified in your welcome email. You may arrive up to 30 minutes early to account for 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.
  • Exceptions: for missed or delayed flights or other travel issues, contact OTS immediately — call or text (334) 315-2080 with your name, travel issue, and updated expected arrival time.
• 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. Coordinate ahead of time to ensure on-time arrival.
• Meals: eat breakfast before reporting in and hydrate properly beginning 2 days prior to arrival. Meals are provided beginning with lunch on Day 1.
  • Direct commission OTs only — be prepared to pay for all meals at OTS. The DFAC accepts cards, but have $200 in cash in varied bills for required MREs and card-reader outages.

Grooming standards & arrival attire

• Arrive in compliance with the grooming standards 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 except for documented and approved religious accommodations or medical profiles. OTs not in compliance will be turned away and not in-processed.
• Report 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
  • Jackets, blazers, or coats as weather conditions warrant
  • 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. Report to OTS IDMT staff on in-processing to validate and coordinate a profile.
• Jewelry other than removable wedding rings and religious medallions will not be worn.

Note: no civilian/personal items with offensive wording, graphics, or photos are to be worn or displayed.

OTS campus map & parking

Park only in the designated area and follow the arrows to the dorm identified in your welcome email.