2026 ACTIVE DUTY UFT BOARD

[bsTHUD]

Curious what everyone’s thoughts are on the new AF215 format? It seems like plenty of space for rater and senior rater comments, but once you get going you quickly realize that not much fits compared to year’s past when the comments were narrative bullets or old school bullet format. Also, there’s a new section for applicant comments (block 19) that wasn’t on last year’s AF215. The font size is super small so it almost seems like block 19 was never meant to be there. What type of info are others including that isn’t captured in your personal statement or elsewhere in your package? 

Completely feel this. Wasn't sure what narrative statements held the most weight on the 215 specifically. It was tough cutting fat on statements i felt were strong. Relied heavily on my personal letter and letter of rec to capture other things that weren't captured on the 215. I also left block 19 blank. Like you said, it seemed as if it shouldn't be there. Last years 215 i saw from previous applicants had a number 19. Remarks but no box to write in. But my 215 was due to the squadron yesterday so it's in gods hands now.


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[LawnmowerofDoom]

New 36-2139 dropped 1 July 2025, UFT page on Air Force portal updated with new ADSC statement template

[rparsonsr2]

2 hours ago, LawnmowerofDoom said:

New 36-2139 dropped 1 July 2025, UFT page on Air Force portal updated with new ADSC statement template

Classic, complete packages were due to our DCO (group) on the 30th… guess I’ll reach out to them since I doubt they’re tracking this 😕 thanks for the heads up!

[kp24]

On 6/28/2025 at 7:28 PM, bsTHUD said:

Completely feel this. Wasn't sure what narrative statements held the most weight on the 215 specifically. It was tough cutting fat on statements i felt were strong. Relied heavily on my personal letter and letter of rec to capture other things that weren't captured on the 215. I also left block 19 blank. Like you said, it seemed as if it shouldn't be there. Last years 215 i saw from previous applicants had a number 19. Remarks but no box to write in. But my 215 was due to the squadron yesterday so it's in gods hands now.


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Yeah, I ended up leaving it blank. Everything is turned into the Wing, so we'll see how it plays out! 

How long did it take you to get your IFC1 certified (pending MFS, I'm assuming)? I'm also currently deployed and got the run around from the deployed EMDS, which was super frustrating seeing as I'm currently medical, but I digress. I ended up going to Ramstein a few weeks ago and getting it knocked out. Hoping it comes back quickly since I shouldn't require any waivers. It sounds like the board is a little more flexible with deployed members in terms of expecting their IFC1 to be certified prior to the board suspense, but I don't want to push it too much. 

[rparsonsr2]

38 minutes ago, kp24 said:

Yeah, I ended up leaving it blank. Everything is turned into the Wing, so we'll see how it plays out! 

How long did it take you to get your IFC1 certified (pending MFS, I'm assuming)? I'm also currently deployed and got the run around from the deployed EMDS, which was super frustrating seeing as I'm currently medical, but I digress. I ended up going to Ramstein a few weeks ago and getting it knocked out. Hoping it comes back quickly since I shouldn't require any waivers. It sounds like the board is a little more flexible with deployed members in terms of expecting their IFC1 to be certified prior to the board suspense, but I don't want to push it too much. 

From start to finish, mine took 7 weeks (with a waiver required) Luckily leadership at my SQ helped make things happen. If able, sit down with leadership and probe the possibility of expediting things. SQ CCs have connections and the ability to call people most others cannot. I made the mistake of calling HQ and it almost ended badly so do not follow directly in my foot steps... that said, the squeaky wheel often gets greased. 

 

As for your personal statement on the AF215... there is a high probability that your wing commander has not seen your package yet. If I were in your position I would ask my SQ execs to call over to the DCO/GP/WG execs to see if there is an option to modify your form. It is my assumption that the Pilot Board takes everything into consideration; a blank white box that gives you the freedom to express your intent or display your acumen may come off as you not caring or a lack of SA on the paperwork. 

Edited yesterday at 07:03 PM by rparsonsr2

[bsTHUD]

Yeah, I ended up leaving it blank. Everything is turned into the Wing, so we'll see how it plays out! 
How long did it take you to get your IFC1 certified (pending MFS, I'm assuming)? I'm also currently deployed and got the run around from the deployed EMDS, which was super frustrating seeing as I'm currently medical, but I digress. I ended up going to Ramstein a few weeks ago and getting it knocked out. Hoping it comes back quickly since I shouldn't require any waivers. It sounds like the board is a little more flexible with deployed members in terms of expecting their IFC1 to be certified prior to the board suspense, but I don't want to push it too much. 

My first FC1-related appt was lab work back in April, a few days ago i got the approved FC1 with "pending MFS" like you mentioned. I don't know all so now im questioning if that means i have to go back to Wright Pat? Anyone know? As for the blank box like Parsons mentioned, i can see it being additional space to write things but i opted not to based on last years 215 where the blank box was actually where we put our name like box 19 states. Seems like a clerical error and i dont want to portray to AFPC that i didnt have enough room to fit everything so i found extra space to include a bit more. Apples to apples i guess.


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[kp24]

7 hours ago, rparsonsr2 said:

From start to finish, mine took 7 weeks (with a waiver required) Luckily leadership at my SQ helped make things happen. If able, sit down with leadership and probe the possibility of expediting things. SQ CCs have connections and the ability to call people most others cannot. I made the mistake of calling HQ and it almost ended badly so do not follow directly in my foot steps... that said, the squeaky wheel often gets greased. 

 

As for your personal statement on the AF215... there is a high probability that your wing commander has not seen your package yet. If I were in your position I would ask my SQ execs to call over to the DCO/GP/WG execs to see if there is an option to modify your form. It is my assumption that the Pilot Board takes everything into consideration; a blank white box that gives you the freedom to express your intent or display your acumen may come off as you not caring or a lack of SA on the paperwork. 

Thanks for the info! I’ll give it another few days and then start reaching out. That said, the board said I should be fine as long as it’s certified pending MFS prior to October. If I’m waiverless and it takes that long… 🥴

I spoke to our Wing execs yesterday and they said leaving box 19 empty was fine and it seemed more like a place to explain if you had hours that weren’t accounted for in your PCSM or something along those lines. We’ll see what happens I guess! 

6 hours ago, bsTHUD said:

My first FC1-related appt was lab work back in April, a few days ago i got the approved FC1 with "pending MFS" like you mentioned. I don't know all so now im questioning if that means i have to go back to Wright Pat? Anyone know? As for the blank box like Parsons mentioned, i can see it being additional space to write things but i opted not to based on last years 215 where the blank box was actually where we put our name like box 19 states. Seems like a clerical error and i dont want to portray to AFPC that i didnt have enough room to fit everything so i found extra space to include a bit more. Apples to apples i guess.


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You should be all set as long as it says certified pending MFS. The MFS you’ll go TDY to Wright Pat for if (when) you’re selected. 
 

Best of luck to you both!