OTS As Compared To The Academy and ROTC
There are three ways to become an officer in the Republic of Korea Air Force which are the Korea Air Force Academy, Reserve Officer Training Corps, or Officer Training School.
Officer Training School is the most expedient way to become an officer in the Air Force. 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. Graduates are nicknamed "short term" officer or "sa-hoo".
The Korea Air Force Academy is this most intense and in-depth training officer candidates can pursue. While at the academy, cadets are immersed into the Air Force way of life: field training exercises, flight training, and sports keep the cadets occupied. Graduates earn a Bachelor of Science degree in their chosen major. They are nicknamed "gongsa".
The Reserve Officer Training Corps is active at a few colleges in Korea. Upon completion of the program and receipt of their Bachelor's degree, they are commissioned.
Each commissioning source produces a 2nd Lieutenant.
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