i know two personally. i also called and talked to the bonus guy who told me that they had a meeting at afpc about this. everybody was emphatic that rated officers shouldn't be allowed due to manning numbers, but the CSAF said everybody has to be allowed to apply. ultimately, the final number count is more important than what afsc's lose officers. both guys i know are rated and both got non recommends from the base leadership due to what...you guessed it, manning.