E2O: the Guided Path from Enlisted to Officer E2O: the Guided Path from Enlisted to Officer

E2O: The Guided Path from Enlisted to Officer E2O: The Guided Path from Enlisted to Officer

As an enlisted Airman, the Air Force will provide you with opportunities to earn your degree and work your way up the ladder to become an Air Force Officer. If you’re ready, the force will provide you with training to further develop the skills you need to become a world-class leader. There are many paths to becoming an officer varying from medical services to line officer to attending college at the U.S. Air Force Academy. This document is compiled of those various programs that offer active duty enlisted Airmen the opportunity to commission into the ranks of the officer corps. The information is current as of the 2017 application year, and was pulled from multiple locations to include myPers and each program’s respective website.

Below is a brief description of each of the programs available to enlisted Airmen, followed by in depth information for each program to include application processes, requirements and eligibility, and examples of checklists and forms that accompany the application processes.

• The Airman Scholarship and Commissioning Program (ASCP) offers active-duty Airmen the opportunity to earn a commission while completing their bachelor’s degree as an Air Force ROTC cadet. Selected Airmen separate from active-duty Air Force, join ROTC at a participating college and become a full-time student. • Professional Officer Course — Early Release Program (POC-ERP) offers active-duty Airmen an opportunity for early release from active-duty Air Force to enter the AFR Officer Training Corps (ROTC). • Scholarships for Outstanding Airman to ROTC (SOAR) offers active duty enlisted personnel the opportunity to earn a commission if they complete all bachelor degree and commissioning requirements in 2 to 4 years as an Air Force ROTC cadet. • Officer Training School (OTS) - Line officer training is conducted by Detachment 12 and the 24th Training Squadron at Officer Training School (OTS) Maxwell AFB, AL. Line Officers consist of those career fields not directly commissioned into the USAF. • United States Air Force Academy/Prep School (LEAD) - The United States Air Force Academy wants individuals of high moral character to further develop into future leaders of the Air Force and our nation. If you have questions about the application process or about the Academy, please contact your local Admissions Liaison Officer. • The Nurse Enlisted Commissioning Program (NECP) offers active-duty Airmen the opportunity to earn a bachelor of nursing degree, an in-demand career in the Air Force. NECP allows Airmen to remain on active duty and continue to receive an income while attending school full time. • Direct Enlisted Commissioning Program (DEC) offers active duty enlisted personnel who have a conferred baccalaureate in nursing degree, and passed the National Council of State Boards of Nursing licensure examination (NCLEX), an opportunity to commission into the nurse Corps. • The Interservice Physician Assistant Program (IPAP) offers qualified individuals the advanced training they need to provide expert medical care to military personnel and their families. Only active-duty Airmen are eligible to apply for this program. • Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (USUHS) - The mission of the USUHS is to educate, train, and comprehensively prepare uniformed services health professionals, scientists, and leaders to support the Military and Public Health Systems, the National Security and National Defense Strategies of the United States, and the readiness of our Uniformed Services. • Medical Services Corps (MSC) - The Accession Board selects qualified applicants from military and civilian sources for commissioning in the USAF. Board members determine the applicant’s potential to serve as a military officer and healthcare professional using the “whole-person concept,” in addition to demonstrated performance, and leadership qualities.

2 E2O Table of Contents

Air Force ROTC Programs:………………………………………………………………………………… 4

Airman Scholarship & Comissioning Program (ASCP)………………………………………………... 5

Professional Officer Course - Early Release Program (POC-ERP)…………………………………….. 8

Scholarships for Outstanding Airman for ROTC (SOAR)…………………………………………….... 11

Officer Training School (OTS)……………………………………………………………………………… 15

U.S. Air Force Academy & Prep School (LEAD)…………………………………………………………... 18

Nurse Education Commissioning Program (NECP)………………………………………………………… 20

Direct Enlisted Commission Program (DEC)…………………………………………………………...... 24

Medical Services Corps (MSC)…………………………………………………………...... 28

Interservice Physician Assistant Program (IPAP)………………………………………………………….... 32

Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (USUHS)………………………………………….. 36

Attachments:

Attachment 1: Commission 101 Overview…………………………………………………………...... 41

Attachment 2: AFROTC ECP Checklist…………………………………………………………...... 42

Attachment 3: AFROTC Form 48…………………………………………………………………...... 44

Attachment 4: AF Form 1206………………………………………………………………………….... 49

Attachment 5: AF Form 56…………………………………………………………………………...... 50

Attachment 6: TFOT Package Guide…………………………………………………………………..... 57

Attachment 7: AF Form 1786…………………………………………………………………………..... 116

Attachment 8: NECP Checklist………………………………………………………………………….. 117

Attachment 9: DEC Checklist………………………………………………………………………….... 119

Attachment 10: E2MDP Checklist…………………………………………………………………...... 122

3 AFROTC Commissioning Programs: ASCP, POC-ERP, SOAR AFROTC: Airman Scholarship & Commissioning Program (ASCP)

Airman Scholarship & Commissioning Program (ASCP)

ASCP offers active duty enlisted personnel the opportunity to earn a commission who can complete all bachelor degree and commissioning requirements in 2 to 4 years as an Air Force ROTC cadet. Applicants must have at least 24 hours of graded college course work with at least a 3.0 cumulative GPA and have a minimum ACT composite score of 25 or an SAT combined Reading and Math score of 1180 or an AFOQT Academic Aptitude score of 55. Applicants are not authorized to pursue a second bachelors or graduate degree. Degree plans should be in full year increments (ex., 2, 3, 4 year academic plan). If approved, any degree plan that requires an extra semester (ex., 2.5, 3.5 year academic plans) will not receive scholarship entitlements unless they are in a Secretary of the Air Force approved 5-year major (Ref: AFROTCI 36-2011 4.28. – 4.28.1.3., and Attachment 8). Any summer courses taken will not be authorized entitlements unless it is a mandatory course required for the degree and the course is only offered in the summer.

Note: Applicants within 1 year of completing their bachelors degree, with a bachelors degree or desiring to earn graduate degrees may not participate in this program. They should seek commissioning through OTS.

Those selected separate from the active duty Air Force, join an AFROTC detachment and become a full-time college student. The Air Force provides them with a tuition/fees scholarship of up to $18,000 per year, an annual textbook allowance, and a monthly nontaxable stipend. This scholarship will be awarded for 2 to 4 years, depending on how many years you have remaining in your bachelors degree program. Upon graduation and completion of the program, you will be commissioned as a second lieutenant and will then be returned to active duty with a military obligation of 4 years active and 4 years reserves. After graduation/commissioning as a new second lieutenant you may be required to wait up to 365 days to enter active duty.

Note: Applicants selected are not guaranteed enrollment allocations to enter the Professional Officer Course (POC). All AFROTC cadets compete against their peers for enrollment allocations.

Note: Technical majors must be ABET approved at the university the applicant plans to attend and are limited to a maximum of 4 years.

Nursing: Degrees must be accredited by the National League of Nursing or the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education. (Failure to pass the NCLEX may result in commissioning as a general officer).

Application Process

• HQ AFROTC Enlisted Commissioning Program Application Checklist, signed by the applicant acknowledging all checklist items have been complied with. (have packages in the same order of the checklist) • AFOQT Scores. Must be from the AFPC website (see page for your respective program for minimum requirements). • SAT or ACT (If applicable). • CCAF Transcript • Transcripts from all colleges attended (does not need to be official). • AF Form 56 (check E-Publishing website for the latest version) • AMS SURF

5 AFROTC: Airman Scholarship & Commissioning Program (ASCP)

• Enlisted Performance Reports (All reports must be provided and obtained via PRDA). • Current Physical Fitness Assessment. (Must be from Air Force Fitness Management website). • Academic Status Letter listing whether college courses are currently being taken. AFROTC Form 48 signed by Detachment and University Officials.

The documents should be in PDF format ONLY (Not in portfolio). They should be in the following order mirroring the example below (please ensure all scanned documents are legible):

1. ECP Checklist 2. AF Form 56 3. AFOQT Scores 4. AF Fitness Report 5. AFROTC Form 48 6. CCAF Transcript 6a. Other Transcript(s) 7. Acadenic Status Letter 8. EPRs (Newest to Oldest) 9. AMS SURF 10. AF Form 1206 (SOAR Only) 11. Waivers (If Applicable)

Email all application documents to our organizational box at: [email protected]. In the subject line include first and last name, fiscal year, and program. Ensure you encrypt the email.

Example To: [email protected] Subject: John Doe FY 17 ASCP/SOAR/POC-ERP Application

Eligibility Requirements

Note: Not all requirements are listed. For a complete list ref: AFI 36-2013 AFROTCI 36-2011, AFI 36-2002 and AFI 36-2005.

• Be a United States citizen. • Meet the Age requirements. • IAW Title 10 U.S.C., Section 2107, Financial Assistance Program for Specially Selected Members, applicants who apply for ASCP must be under age 31 on December 31 of their graduation year to earn a commission (NOT WAIVERABLE). • Have at least 1 year Time-In-Service (Waiverable). • Have at least 1 year Time-On-Station at board convening date (Board is held in January) (Waiverable). • Have served at least half of an overseas tour 1 month prior to class start date (Waiverable). • Overseas Long Tour. Has not applied before the 25th day of the 8th month before DEROS (Waiverable). • Be recommended by your immediate commander on the AF Form 56. • Must be able to complete their degree in 2 to 4 years and be considered a full-time student by the university.

6 AFROTC: Airman Scholarship & Commissioning Program (ASCP)

• Have at least 24 hours of graded college course work towards your degree with at least a 3.0 cumulative GPA. • Have a minimum ACT composite score of 25 or an SAT combined Reading and Math score of 1180 or an AFOQT Academic Aptitude score of 55. • Must have at least 24 semester hours or 36 quarter hours of math or physical science, or 4 semesters or 6 quarters of the same foreign language maintaining at least a C- in each course upon graduation.

Note: Degree plans that require an extra semester (ex., 2.5, 3.5 year academic plans) will not receive scholarship entitlements unless they are in a Secretary of the Air Force approved 5 year major.

• Be admitted to a school offering AFROTC (including cross-town schools) in the academic major you desire to study. • Earn Air Force Officer Qualifying Test (AFOQT) scores of 15 or more on the Verbal scale and 10 or more on the Quantitative scale. Note: AFOQT scores may be waiverable for those who have taken the test twice and failed both times. Note that waivers are not guaranteed. • Pass all components of the Air Force Physical Fitness Test. • Must not be selected for reassignment prior to application submission date. • Must be medically qualified for continued enlistment, commissioning, and cleared for worldwide duty. • Must not be PRP decertified or disqualified (Waiverable). • Must not have any restrictions (AAC, ALC, O, UIF, etc) other than an AAC code 5 (Waiverable). • Must not have an IEB/SRB within the present enlistment (Waiverable). • Meet retainability requirement. The earliest selects will be authorized to separate is 30 days prior to class start date. If the applicant does not meet this requirement, they must request an extension through their normal base channels. • Meet all the requirements for commissioning (physical, moral, fitness, etc.) listed in AFI 36-2013, AFROTCI 36-2011, AFI 36-2002 and AFI 36-2005.

Note: Waivers are not guaranteed. Waiver requests must reach HQ AFROTC/RRUE NET 1 July and NLT 1 August each year.

How will you afford this program?

If selected, you will separate from the Air Force. You will no longer be collecting military pay and benefits and will be living on the civilian economy like any other college student.

AFROTC Enlisted Commissioning Program Website

7 AFROTC: Professional Officers Course - Early Release Program (POC-ERP)

Professional Officers Course Early Release Program (POC-ERP)

POC-ERP offers active duty enlisted personnel the opportunity to earn a commission who can complete all bachelor degree and commissioning requirements in 2 years as an AFROTC cadet. Applicants are not authorized to pursue a second bachelors or graduate degree.

Note: Applicants within one year of completing their bachelor’s degree, with a bachelor’s degree or desiring to earn graduate degrees may not participate in this program. They should seek commissioning through OTS.

Those selected separate from the active duty Air Force, join an AFROTC detachment and become a full-time college student. The Air Force provides them a monthly nontaxable stipend. Upon graduation and completion of the program, you will be commissioned as a second lieutenant and will then be returned to active duty with a military obligation of 4 years active and 4 years reserves.

Application Process

A selection board is held once a year. The board utilizes the “whole person” concept to evaluate applicants. As part of the board process, applicants will be evaluated on their ability to put their package together in the proper format in accordance with the ECP Package Checklist and directions on this site. It is the applicant’s responsibility to ensure that the package is complete.

While the board considers all documents in an application package, they typically focus on the applicant’s academic performance, the commander’s recommendation, and the airman’s duty performance history to determine the applicant’s eligibility.

Airmen selected will receive instructions and be required to complete additional post selection actions. Once all actions have been completed they will be authorized to separate no earlier than 10 days prior to their class start date the following fall term.

ALL waiver requests are due to HQ AFROTC/RRUE NET 1 July and NLT 1 August each year. Application packages must reach HQ AFROTC/RRUE NET 1 September and NLT 15 October each year. Late packages or late waiver requests will not be accepted.

Note: The applicant is ultimately responsible for the completeness and accuracy of their package. The Base Education Center may assist the member in an advisory capacity ONLY.

What are your chances?

POC-ERP BOARD SELECTION PERCENTAGE

FY 13 43% FY 14 33% FY 15 29% FY 16 36%

8 AFROTC: Professional Officers Course - Early Release Program (POC-ERP)

• HQ AFROTC Enlisted Commissioning Program Application Checklist, signed by the applicant acknowledging all checklist items have been complied with. (have packages in the same order of the checklist) • AF Form 1206 (check E-Publishing website for the latest version) Nomination for Award. Must be completed by supervisor with comments in the following areas. (There is no minimum number ofbullets, should be different than EPR’s, and are for entire AF career): (SOAR ONLY) • LEADERSHIP AND JOB PERFORMANCE IN PRIMARY DUTY • SIGNIFICANT SELF-IMPROVEMENT • LEADERSHIP QUALITIES • AIR FORCE OR CIVILIAN AWARDS, PRIZES, TITLES • OTHER ACCOMPLISHMENTS • AFOQT Scores. Must be from the AFPC website (see page for your respective program for minimum requirements). • SAT or ACT (If applicable). • CCAF Transcript • Transcripts from all colleges attended (does not need to be official). • AF Form 56 (check E-Publishing website for the latest version) • AMS SURF • Enlisted Performance Reports (All reports must be provided and obtained via PRDA). • Current Physical Fitness Assessment. (Must be from Air Force Fitness Management website). • Academic Status Letter listing whether college courses are currently being taken. • AFROTC Form 48 signed by Detachment and University Officials.

The documents should be in PDF format ONLY (Not in portfolio). They should be in the following order mirroring the example below (please ensure all scanned documents are legible):

Email all application documents to our organizational box at: [email protected]. In the subject line include first and last name, fiscal year, and program. Ensure you encrypt the email.

Example To: [email protected] Subject: John Doe FY 17 ASCP/SOAR/POC-ERP Application

9 AFROTC: Professional Officers Course - Early Release Program (POC-ERP)

Eligibility Requirements

Note: Not all requirements are listed. For a complete list ref: AFI 36-2013 AFROTCI 36-2011, AFI 36-2002 and AFI 36-2005.

• Be a United States citizen. • Meet the Age requirements. • Applicants must commission by age 30. Up to age 35 with a waiver. Applicants commissioning over the age of 30 will need to submit a waiver request to HQ AFROTC/RRUE. • Have at least 1 year Time-In-Service (Waiverable). • Have at least 1 year Time-On-Station at board convening date (Board is held in January) (Waiverable). • Have served at least half of an overseas tour 1 month prior to class start date (Waiverable). • Overseas Long Tour. Has not applied before the 25th day of the 8th month before DEROS (Waiverable). • Be recommended by your immediate commander on the AF Form 56. • Must be able to complete their degree in 2 years and be considered a full-time student by the university. • Have at least 24 hours of graded college course work towards your degree with at least a 2.5 cumulative GPA. • Must have at least 24 semester hours or 36 quarter hours of math or physical science, or 4 semesters or 6 quarters of the same foreign language maintaining at least a C- in each course upon graduation. • Be admitted to a school offering AFROTC (including cross-town schools) in the academic major you desire to study. • Earn Air Force Officer Qualifying Test (AFOQT) scores of 15 or more on the Verbal scale and 10 or more on the Quantitative scale. • Pass all components of the Air Force Physical Fitness Test. • Must not be selected for reassignment prior to application submission date. • Must be medically qualified for continued enlistment, commissioning, and cleared for worldwide duty. • Must not be PRP decertified or disqualified (Waiverable). • Must not have any restrictions (AAC, ALC, O, UIF, etc) other than an AAC code 5 (Waiverable). • Must not have an IEB/SRB within the present enlistment. (Waiverable) • Meet retainability requirement. The earliest selects will be authorized to separate is 30 days prior to class start date. If the applicant does not meet this requirement, they must request an extension through their normal base channels. • Meet all the requirements for commissioning (physical, moral, fitness, etc.) listed in AFI 36-2013, AFROTCI 36-2011, AFI 36-2002 and AFI 36-2005.

Note: Waivers are not guaranteed. Waiver requests must reach HQ AFROTC/RRUE NET 1 July and NLT 1 August each year.

How will you afford this program?

If selected, you will separate from the Air Force. You will no longer be collecting military pay and benefits and will be living on the civilian economy like any other college student.

AFROTC Enlisted Commissioning Program Website

10 AFROTC: Scholarships for Outstanding Airman (SOAR)

Scholarships for Outstanding Airman (SOAR)

SOAR offers active duty enlisted personnel the opportunity to earn a commission who can complete all bachelor degree and commissioning requirements in 2 to 4 years as an AFROTC cadet. Applicants must have at least 24 hours of graded college course work with at least a 3.0 cumulative GPA and have a minimum ACT composite score of 25 or an SAT combined Reading and Math score of 1180 or an AFOQT Academic Aptitude score of 55. Applicants are not authorized to pursue a second bachelors or graduate degree. Degree plans should be in full year increments (ex., 2, 3, 4 year academic plan). If approved any degree plan that require an extra semester (ex., 2.5, 3.5 year academic plans) will not receive scholarship entitlements unless they are in a Secretary of the Air Force approved 5 year major (Ref: AFROTCI 36-2011 4.28. – 4.28.1.3., and Attachment 8). Any summer courses taken will not be authorized entitlements unless it is a mandatory course required for the degree and the course is only offered in the summer.

Those selected separate from the active duty Air Force, join an AFROTC detachment and become a full-time college student. The Air Force provides them with a tuition/fees scholarship of up to $18,000 per year, an annual textbook allowance, and a monthly nontaxable stipend. This scholarship will be awarded for 2 to 4 years, depending on how many years you have remaining in your bachelor’s degree program. Upon graduation and completion of the program, you will be commissioned as a second lieutenant and will then be returned to active duty with a military obligation of 4 years active and 4 years reserves.

Note: Applicants selected are not guaranteed enrollment allocations to enter the Professional Officer Course (POC). All AFROTC cadets compete against their peers for enrollment allocations.

Students awarded a scholarship must have 24 semester/36 quarter hours of math/physical science or 4 semesters/6 quarters of a foreign language (must be the same language) before they commission.

Note: Technical majors must be ABET-approved at the university the applicant plans to attend and are limited to a maximum of 4 years.

Application Process

A selection board is held once a year. SOAR is a commander’s program to select top-flight enlisted members for commissioning. Selections are made at the MAJCOM level for most Airmen. Those assigned to Field Operating Agencies (FOA) and Direct Reporting Units (DRU), are selected from a Small Units selection board that meets at HQ AFROTC at Maxwell AFB, AL. There are 51 SOAR allocations. The following table shows the distribution of SOAR allocations:

MAJCOM/FOA/DRU SOAR ALLOCATIONS

ACC 14 AETC 7 AFGSC 1

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AFMC 4 AFSPC 3 AFSOC 2 AMC 8 PACAF 5 USAFE 4 All Other 3

The MAJCOM/FOA/DRU/Small Units boards utilize the “whole person” concept to evaluate applicants. As part of the board process, applicants will be evaluated on their ability to put their package together in the proper format in accordance with the ECP Package Checklist and directions on this site. It is the applicant’s responsibility to ensure that the package is complete. While the board considers all documents in an application package, they typically focus on the applicant’s academic performance, the commander’s recommendation, and the airman’s duty performance history to determine the applicant’s eligibility. Airmen selected will receive instructions and be required to complete additional post selection actions. Once all actions have been completed they will be authorized to separate no earlier than 10 days prior to their class start date the following fall term.

MAJCOMs/FOAs/DRUs set application deadlines to bases/wings under their command. The Base Education Office should contact their respective MAJCOM as application deadlines can vary by commands. ALL waiver requests are due to HQ AFROTC/RRUE NET 1 July and NLT 1 August each year. Each MAJCOMs/FOAs/DRUs (and the Small Units board) submits the nomination packages for their SOAR winners NLT 15 October each year to HQ AFROTC/RRUE. Late packages or late waiver requests will not be accepted.

Note: The applicant is ultimately responsible for the completeness and accuracy of their package. The Base Education Center may assist the member in an advisory capacity ONLY.

• HQ AFROTC Enlisted Commissioning Program Application Checklist, signed by the applicant acknowledging all checklist items have been complied with. (have packages in the same order of the checklist) • AF Form 1206 (check E-Publishing website for the latest version) Nomination for Award. Must be completed by supervisor with comments in the following areas. (There is no minimum number of bullets, should be different than EPR’s, and are for entire AF career): (SOAR ONLY) • LEADERSHIP AND JOB PERFORMANCE IN PRIMARY DUTY • SIGNIFICANT SELF-IMPROVEMENT • LEADERSHIP QUALITIES • AIR FORCE OR CIVILIAN AWARDS, PRIZES, TITLES • OTHER ACCOMPLISHMENTS • AFOQT Scores. Must be from the AFPC website (see page for your respective program for minimum requirements). • SAT or ACT (If applicable). • CCAF Transcript • Transcripts from all colleges attended (does not need to be official). • AF Form 56 (check E-Publishing website for the latest version) • AMS SURF • Enlisted Performance Reports (All reports must be provided and obtained via PRDA).

12 AFROTC: Scholarships for Outstanding Airman (SOAR)

• Current Physical Fitness Assessment. (Must be from Air Force Fitness Management website). • Academic Status Letter listing whether college courses are currently being taken. • AFROTC Form 48 signed by Detachment and University Officials.

The documents should be in PDF format ONLY (Not in portfolio). They should be in the following order mirroring the example below (please ensure all scanned documents are legible):

Email all application documents to our organizational box at: [email protected]. In the subject line include first and last name, fiscal year, and program. Ensure you encrypt the email.

Example To: [email protected] Subject: John Doe FY 17 ASCP/SOAR/POC-ERP Application

Note: SOAR applicants will have to check with their base education office for details and local procedures on submitting a package through their MAJCOM.

Eligibility Requirements

Note: Not all requirements are listed. For a complete list ref: AFI 36-2013 AFROTCI 36-2011, AFI 36-2002 and AFI 36-2005.

• Be a United States citizen. • Meet the Age requirements. • IAW Title 10 U.S.C., Section 2107, Financial Assistance Program for Specially Selected Members, applicants who apply for ASCP or SOAR must be under age 31 on December 31 of their graduation year to earn a commission. (NOT WAIVERABLE) • Have at least 1 year Time-In-Service (Waiverable). • Have at least one year Time-On-Station at board convening date (Board is held in December) (Waiverable). • Have served at least half of an overseas tour one month prior to class start date (Waiverable). • Overseas Long Tour. Has not applied before the 25th day of the 8th month before DEROS (Waiverable). • Be recommended by your immediate commander on the AF Form 56.

13 AFROTC: Scholarships for Outstanding Airman (SOAR)

• Must be able to complete their degree in 2 to 4 years and be considered a full time student by the university. • Have at least 24 hours of graded college course work toward your degree with at least a 3.0 cumulative GPA. • Have a minimum ACT composite score of 25 or an SAT combined Reading and Math score of 1180 or an AFOQT Academic Aptitude score of 55. • Must have at least 24 semester hours or 36 quarter hours of math or physical science, or 4 semesters or 6 quarters of the same foreign language maintaining at least a C- in each course upon graduation.

Note: Degree plans that require an extra semester (ex., 2.5, 3.5 year academic plans) will not receive scholarship entitlements unless they are in a Secretary of the Air Force approved 5 year major.

• Be admitted to a school offering Air Force ROTC (including cross-town schools) in the academic major you desire to study. • Earn Air Force Officer Qualifying Test (AFOQT) scores of 15 or more on the Verbal scale and 10 or more on the Quantitative scale. • Pass all components of the Air Force Physical Fitness Test. • Must not be selected for reassignment prior to application submission date. • Must be medically qualified for continued enlistment, commissioning, and cleared for worldwide duty. • Must not be PRP decertified or disqualified (Waiverable). • Must not have any restrictions (AAC, ALC, O, UIF, etc) other than an AAC code 5 (Waiverable). • Must not have an IEB/SRB within the present enlistment (Waiverable). • Meet retainability requirement. The earliest selects will be authorized to separate is 30 days prior to class start date. If the applicant does not meet this requirement, they must request an extension through their normal base channels. • Meet all the requirements for commissioning (physical, moral, fitness, etc.) listed in AFI 36-2013, AFROTCI 36-2011, AFI 36-2002 and AFI 36-2005.

Note: Waivers are not guaranteed. Waiver requests must reach HQ AFROTC/RRUE NET 1 July and NLT 1 August each year.

How will you afford this program?

If selected, you will separate from the Air Force. You will no longer be collecting military pay and benefits and will be living on the civilian economy like any other college student.

AFROTC Enlisted Commissioning Program Website

14 Officer Training School (OTS) Officer Training School (OTS)

Officer Training School (OTS)

Line officer training is conducted by Detachment 12 and the 24th Training Squadron at Officer Training School (OTS) Maxwell AFB, AL. Line Officers consist of those career fields not directly commissioned into the USAF.

Appilcation Process

Board Application Package (mandatory) - includes the following documents in the order below in one PDF packet, scan top to bottom:

• Applicant Profile, see Diagram 3.1 for Profile notes for creation of Applicant Profile. Cannot exceed 5 pages. Use separate word profile template to create profile located in Chapter 9. • AFOQT/ABM/ printout, must be T Version, other version not acceptable • PCSM printout (required) and Private Pilot license PPL/CPL copy (when you have it) (if applying to rated board). • Page 6 and 7 of AF Form 56, no older than 12 months, must be completed by permanent assignment Commander • Letter of Recommendation, only one is authorized (within chain-of-command, no higher than wing commander or equivalent) no older than 12 months

EPRs Packet (mandatory) - includes all of your EPRs in chronological order with most current on top and oldest on bottom. (If EPR 1 exceeds 5MB, split into as many sections as needed and apply the same naming convention; e.g. EPR 2, EPR 3, etc.)

Waiver documents Packet (as required) - includes:

• Waiver Worksheet • Request memorandum, as required by waiver worksheet • Supporting documentation i.e. court documents, DD FM 785, Article 15 documents, etc.

Source document Packet (mandatory) - includes the following documents in the order below in one PDF packet, top to bottom.

• Questionnaire 1 • Questionnaire 2 • Transcripts with conferred degree or (if not graduated) transcripts with AFRS IMT 1413, Verification of Graduation • Private and/or Commercial Pilot License(s) • vMPF Data Verification Brief print out • vMPR Record Review Update full print out • Commander’s MasterPF / LPIF Quality Force Review letter with AFPC/DPSIP response as attachment (Do not send the commander’s request letter sent to AFPC) • AF FM 4428, Tattoo/Brand/Body Marking Identification (if applicable) • AF FM 422, Notification of Air Force Member’s Qualification Status with mandatory statement • Rated Age Critical - DD FM 2808, Report of Medical Examination, page 1 of flying class physical or

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MTF memo for applicants age 28 by board convening date • SRB ETP request and AFPC/DP3ST response email, if applicable • Other Misc. items as identified; e.g. AFROTC non-contractual memo, email traffic authorizations by AFRS/RSOCL, etc.

Award Source Document Packet (as required) - only awards and recognition not mentioned in EPRs or listed on RRU).

AF FM 56, Application and Evaluation...leading to a commission... - pages 1 through 7

Prior Service document packet (as required) - include the following documents in the order below in one PDF packet, top to bottom. Only submit if you had a break in service; e.g. ADAF to Reserve, Army to AF, etc.:

• DD368 - Conditional Release (if needed) • DD 214 • DD Form 4(s)

Manual Submission Form Packet - with system administrator final correspondence verifying you do not have AFNET access. Only submit if you do not have Sharepointaccess.

Eligibility Requirements

• Be between 18 and 34 years of age (AFI 36-2013, paragraph 1.3.1.2.) • Be a U.S. citizen (AFI 36-2013, paragraph 1.2.1.1.) • Have at least a bachelors’ degree (AFI 36-2013, paragraph 3.2) • Have your permanent assignment unit commander’s approval/recommendation (Ref: AFI 36 -2013, paragraph 1.10.1.6.) • Meet 2.5 minimum GPA for all programs except for technical degrees. For GPA waiver consideration applicant must have a 58 or higher in the AFOQT Academic Adaptability (AA) sub-score. Or have an awarded Master’s degree with a 2.50 or higher GPA. The following are considered technical degrees: All Engineering (except technology engineers unless listed below), Meteorology, Atmospheric Science, Math, Physics, Chemistry, Architecture, Biochemistry, Computer Engineering Technology, Electrical Engineering Technology, Electronic Engineering Technology. • Must have at least 12 months retainability from the Board convening date. Applicants will need to extend or reenlist IAW AFI 36-2606 guidelines. Contact your Military Personnel Flight to discuss your options.

OTS Web Page

AF Portal Application Page

17 Air Force Academy & Prep School (LEAD) Air Force Academy/Prep School (LEAD)

Air Force Academy/Prep School (LEAD)

Application Process

There are unlimited nominations, but only 170 appointments available annually in this category. Vacancies are available for enlisted members of regular and reserve components of the Air Force. The deadline to receive Air Force regular and reserve nominations (AF Form 1786) is December 31st.

Eligibility Requirements

To win appointment to the United States Air Force Academy, you must be of good moral character and meet high leadership, academic, physical and medical standards. To be eligible to compete for appointment, you must first meet basic eligibility requirements.

Before you apply, check that you meet these requirements. For more detail on each requirement, see below. You must be: • At least 17 but not past your 23rd birthday by July 1 of the year you enter the Academy • A United States Citizen • Unmarried with no dependents

Age Requirements

The age requirement is public law and cannot be waived. You must be at least 17 but not past your 23rd birthday by July 1 of the year you enter the Academy.

Citizenship Requirements

You must be a citizen of the United States. Your citizenship must be finalized prior to entering the Academy. You must submit proof of citizenship if you were foreign born or naturalized.

Authorized international students are exempt from this requirement. If you are a citizen of a country other than the United States, please see Advice to Applicants: International Students.

Birth Certificate

You must use your name as it appears on your birth certificate on all official records unless the Admissions Of- fice has received legal evidence authorizing a name change. Regarding nominations, if you are adopted and claim eligibility in a nominating category through an adoptive parent, you must submit a copy of the court order of adoption. Also, adoption proceedings must have begun before your 15th birthday.

Social Security Number

You must have a social security number to open an admissions file. If you don’t have one, ask for an SSA-5 Form from your local Social Security Administration Office.

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You must furnish evidence of your date of birth, identity and U.S. citizenship to get a social security number. For tax purposes, international students will obtain a valid social security number when they arrive.

Dependent Requirements

You must have no dependents. Furthermore, if admitted to the Academy, you may not acquire any dependents while a cadet.

This means your marital status must be single, and you must have no children. Dependents include a spouse by marriage, having a birth child, step child, or adopted child whether or not you provide support to said dependent.

If a marriage or paternity/maternity were to occur while a cadet but not be known to Air Force authorities until after graduation, you may be subject to disciplinary or administrative action as an officer.

USAFA Website

Academy Admissions Website

20 Nurse Education Commissioning Program (NECP) Nurse Enlisted Commissioning Program (NECP)

Nurse Enlisted Commissioning Program (NECP)

NECP sponsors enlisted members to complete their upper division curriculum toward a baccalaureate degree in nursing. Applicants are responsible for meeting the eligibility requirements which include acceptance into an approved baccalaureate program, completing the academic prerequisites, and submitting their completed application by the published deadline.

NECP offers active duty enlisted personnel the opportunity to earn a baccalaureate degree in Nursing. Air Force Reserve and Air National Guard personnel are not eligible to apply. Upon successful completion of the baccalaureate degree, the passing of the National Council Licensure Examination and receipt of their nursing license, members will be commissioned, attend Commissioned Officer Training and the Nurse Transition Program and then Permanent Change of Station (PCS) to a final assignment location.

Application Process

The package must include:

• The completed NECP application (SEE BELOW for a full list of required documents) • Cover letter from applicant which should include: • Applicant’s name, grade, SSAN, DOB, DOR, TAFMSD, HYT, organization/office symbol, duty station, duty phone, fax, reliable cell or phone number, and reliable email that you check regularly (even when on leave or deployed) • Any waiver request(s) required or any additional information for the board • AFROTC Detachment you will be assigned to (include number, University, zip code) • Degrees previously awarded (i.e. CCAF-Allied Health Science, BS-Sociology, MS-Religion, etc) • Include any organizational awards, quarterly awards, etc. • Letter of Recommendation from the immediate supervisor with endorsement from first sergeant and squadron commander. In addition to the supervisor’s recommendation, content should also include any organizational awards, quarterly awards, etc. • First endorsement is from the First sergeant and comments must include (but not limited to) applicant’s professional image and disciplinary actions pending (if any) • Second endorsement from the Squadron commander must include (but not limited to) a detailed assessment of the applicant’s leadership potential as an officer and the following statement “I would/would not recommend this individual to be an officer in my command.” (The content of the letter should address leadership skills, professional qualities, organizational skills, judgment and decision-making ability, and communication skills) • Applicant Essay: Limit statements to 250 words or less, Times New Roman 12 font and double spaced pages titled “WHY I WANT TO BE a NURSE CORPS OFFICER”. (This should be provided to the Chief Nurse prior to interview). • Chief Nurse (SGN) interview must be dated within 6 months of the selection board date and completed prior to the suspense date. An SGN interview must be conducted by an active duty graduated or sitting board-vetted SGN at a local medical treatment facility (MTF) or Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron (AES) and must be done on an AFPC approved SGN interview template (provided directly to SGN). Contact your local MTF or AES to request an interview with the SGN. If your assignment location does not have a local approved SGN, contact HQ AFPC/DP2NN at DSN 665-2216 or commercial at

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210-565-2216 to coordinate an interview. Prior to the interview, the member must provide the Chief Nurse a copy of their transcripts, personal essay, SURF, PT scores, and last five EPRs. • Complete and sign the NECP Checklist and have it validated by Unit Training Manager.

Package Preparation: When submitting the completed NECP application package, scan the items below in the following orders as a continuous PDF document and send via AMRDEC SAFE .

• AFMS Academic Evaluation Form • Cover letter--sample attached • TOS/DEROS curtailment • Waiver requests • Letters of Recommendations • Member’s personal essay • (AFPC to insert Chief Nurse Interview here) • AF Form 2030 Drug and Alcohol Abuse Certificate • SURF • Copies of last 5 Enlisted Performance Reports (EPRs) in chronological order with most recent on top • Medal narratives downloaded from ARMS/vMPF (most current first) • Fitness report plus history. Member must have minimum passing score of “Good” (75 or higher). Members cannot go non-current and must test prior to PCSing if due to test prior to arriving at the AFROTC DET • AF form 422 • Medical Assessment Form • Copy of birth certificate or passport (proof of citizenship to be eligible for commissioning) • Letter of acceptance from school(s) and nursing program(s) - sample attached • Other school correspondence (Letters from academic advisors, etc.) • AFROTC IMT Form 48, approved plan of study • Copy of the nursing school’s ANNUAL tuition and fees rates (most schools have this on their website), print and scan the page with the charges/fees per semester or credit hour compute tuition costs • Copies of transcripts (does not have to be official copies) from all schools attended. All transcripts should be in rank order of attendance with most recent school attended on top • NECP completed checklist

Eligibility Requirements

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• Have a minimum of 59 semester hours of graded college coursework from an accredited university. • Applicants must have 6 years retainability IAW AFI 36-2013. (If selected for NECP, members will be required to either extend current contract or reenlist to meet the 6 year retainability requirement.) If applicant is at HYT and unable to potentially serve 6 additional years on enlistment, they are ineligible. • Applicants must have no more than 10 years Total Active Federal Service (non-waiverable)as of 30 April 2017 • Applicants must be United States citizens. • Applicants must be commissioned by age 42 (non-waiverable) • Applicants must have a current Security Clearance: Evidence of Entrance National Agency Check (NAC or NLNAC). If clearance is more than 10 years old, action must be initiated to revalidate clearance prior to submitting application. If selected for NECP, the security clearance must remain current until six months after graduation from the nursing program. • Applicants must be world-wide qualified (WWQ’d) and have a current AF Form 422 (Physical Profile Serial Report). The following statement is mandatory and must be included in the remarks section of the AF Form 422: “Based upon review of the applicant’s records, I certify the applicant has no history of emotional instability and is fully qualified for world-wide duty IAW AFI 48-123.” • Candidates with an Assignment Limitation Code (ALC) C-1 may apply. An NECP Medical Assessment Form is attached and must be signed by the Medical Treatment Facility, Chief of Medical Services (SGH) and accompany the application and AF Form 422. • Candidates who are on a pregnancy profile and who are not WWQ’d must have a Medical Assessment Form signed by the Medical Treatment Facility, Chief of Medical Services (SGH) stating they are cleared to travel, This form must accompany the AF Form 422.

Requirements for school selection:

• Applicants must attend a school with an AFROTC detachment on campus (Host School) or an AFROTC detachment with a cross-town agreement with the campus or hot school. Search for AFROTC detachment location at AFROTC LOCATOR • Applicants can search the following websites to confirm accreditation: The Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) or the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) • Meets the $15,000 annual tuition cap. NECP student scholarships cover tuition and fees up to $15,000 per year in addition to an annual textbook allowance of $600. The use of the Montgomery G.I. Bill and/or other outside scholarships or financial aid is not authorized. AFROTC controls disbursement and payments by contract to schools, so outside or personal money cannot be used. • Must be a residence-based.

NECP Application Website (CAC Required)

24 Direct Enlisted Commissioning (DEC) Direct Enlisted Commissioning (DEC)

Direct Enlisted Commissioning (DEC)

Air Force active duty enlisted members, who are graduating or have graduated from a nationally accredited Baccalaureate Nursing program, may apply to become a Nurse Corps officer through the DEC process. Please note: Reserve and Air National Guard personnel are not eligible to apply.

The DEC program offers active duty enlisted personnel who have a conferred baccalaureate in nursing degree and have passed the National Council of State Boards of Nursing licensure examination (NCLEX) an opportunity to commission into the Air Force Nurse Corps.

Applicants must submit the AFMS Medical Service Evaluation form and their initial application package by the required suspense date.

If selected by the DEC Selection Board, members will be commissioned, attend Commissioned Officer Training (COT) and the Nurse Transition Program (NTP), and then PCS to an initial assignment location.

Application Process

The package must include:

• The completed DEC application (SEE BELOW for a full list of required documents) • Applicant’s name, grade, SSAN, DOB, DOR, TAFMSD, HYT, organization/office symbol, duty station, duty phone, fax, and email address and reliable cell or phone number, reliable email that you check regularly (even when on leave or deployed) • First sergeant’s comments must include (but not limited to) comments on the individual’s professional image and any pending disciplinary actions (if any) • Commander’s endorsement must include (but not limited to) a detailed assessment of the member’s leadership potential as an officer and the following statement, “I would/would not recommend this individual to be an officer in my command.” (The content of the letter should address leadership skills, professional qualities, organizational skills, judgment and decisions, and communication skills) • AFRS 1373 Request for Professional Information (3 references are needed). Letters of Reference should attest to applicant’s potential/ability as a Registered Nurse in the United States. The “To” and “From” blocks must be completed. Make sure the “To” block includes the evaluator’s full name, professional title, hospital/university affiliation and address. Instruct the evaluators to email the recommendation letters directly to AFPC/DP2NN • Section I is to be completed using applicant’s name and address for return of form • Section II is to be signed by applicant • Section III must have every block completed by evaluator. For nurses who have just graduated with their baccalaureate in nursing degree, the three evaluations can be from instructors. Nurses who have been licensed and practicing as nurses in off duty employment should include one evaluation from an instructor and two evaluations from current supervisors where they are practicing as a RN • All applicants must have an SGN interview completed prior to the suspense date. A SGN interview must be conducted by an active duty graduated or sitting board-vetted SGN at a local medical treatment facility (MTF) or Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron (AES). Contact your local MTF or AES to request

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an interview with the SGN. If your assignment location does not have a local approved SGN, contact HQ AFPC/DP2NN at DSN 665-2216 or commercial at 210-565-2216 for assistance in coordinating an interview • Prior to the SGN interview, the member must provide the SGN performing their interview a copy of their transcripts, applicant statement, SURF, and last 5 EPRs • Contact the local SGN for an appointment and interview at current base of assignment after you have verified that AFPC/DP2NN has received your three AFRS 1373’s • Provide AFPC with the name and email of the SGN who will perform interview as well as date of interview. (AFPC will email member’s AFRS 1373’s to SGN for interview). Send information above to AMRDEC/SGN

Note the date the interview was completed on the DEC checklist, which is reviewed and signed by the Unit Training Manager (UTM)

Package Preparation: When submitting the DEC application package, scan the items below in the following order exactly as a continuous PDF via AMRDEC Safe at AMRDEC

• AFMS Academic Evaluation Form • Cover letter and Letter of Recommendation • DEC Checklist • Three separate AFRS Forms 1373 Request for Personal Evaluation • Confirmation that the School of Nursing is nationally accredited by The National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC) or the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) • Nursing License • Completed AF Form 2030 Drug and Alcohol Abuse Certificate •A copy of current SURF • Once the application to enter the Nurse Corps is submitted, the applicant should go to the local MPF and ask to be placed in the assignment availability Code 05. This will keep the member from getting an enlisted assignment. Reference AFI36-2110, Table 2.1 rule 2. If you are not selected by the Nurse Corps, you will need to have the availability status 05 code removed • Include copies of ALL EPRs with most recent on top • Copies of certificates and awards (as applicable) • Medal narratives downloaded from ARMS/vMPF (most current first) • Fitness report plus history (to include historical scores and height/weight. If less than Excellent, AF fitness assessment must be accomplished within 90 days of the DEC selection board date Member MUST have minimum passing score of “Good” (75 or higher) • AF form 422/Medical Evaluation Form (please contact servicing MTF to request a copy) • Copy of birth certificate or passport (proof of citizenship to be eligible for commissioning) • Official or unofficial transcripts from all schools attended, to include the degree awarding transcript (No student copies will be accepted). All transcripts should be in rank order of attendance with most recent school attended on top. Exception: if member attended other schools after graduating with a baccalaureate, the degree conferring transcript should be on top

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Eligibility Requirements

• CONUS candidates must complete 24 months TOS prior to departure date IAW AFI 36-2110, Assignments. OCONUS candidates must meet DEROS requirements. DEROS curtailments greater than 60 days will not be entertained • Any applicant on a controlled tour or with an AAC must obtain a written conditional release from their controlled tour or their AAC. Written releases must be received by HQ AFPC/DP2NN • DP2NN will initiate request for conditional release from the AFPC Functional Manager once the statement of intent is received. No action is required by the applicant for this step. Applicants will be notified by DP2NN of approval/denial of release via e-mail • Applicants must have a minimum grade of E4 (non-waiverable) as of 30 Apr 2017 • Applicants must have no more than 12 years TAFMS as of 30 Aug 2017 (non-waiverable) • Applicants must be a citizen of the United States • Applicants must be commissioned by age 42 (non-waiverable) • Must have a current Security Clearance: Evidence of entrance National Agency Check (NAC or NLNAC). If clearance is more than 10 years old, action must be initiated to revalidate clearance prior to submitting application • Applicants must be World-Wide Qualified and have a current AF Form 422 (Physical Profile Serial Report). The following statement is mandatory and must be included in the remarks section of the AF Form 422: “Based upon review of the applicant’s records, I certify the applicant has no history of emotional instability and is fully qualified for world-wide duty IAW AFI 48-123” • Candidates with an Assignment Limitation Code (ALC) C-1 may apply. A Medical Assessment Form is attached and must be signed by the Medical Treatment Facility, Chief of Medical Services (SGH) and accompany the application and AF Form 422 • Candidates who are on a pregnancy profile and who are not WWQ’d must have a Medical Assessment Form signed by the Medical Treatment Facility, Chief of Medical Services (SGH) stating they are cleared to travel. This form must accompany the AF Form 422 • Applicants must have graduated from an accredited nursing program. Applicants can search the following websites to confirm accreditation: The Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) or the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) • Applicants must have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale total for nursing program

28 Medical Service Corps Medical Service Corps (MSC)

Medical Service Corps (MSC)

The MSC Accession Board selects qualified applicants from military and civilian sources for commissioning in the USAF. Board members determine the applicant’s potential to serve as a military officer and healthcare professional using the “whole-person concept,” in addition to demonstrated performance, and leadership qualities. Additional boards may be scheduled if the yearly accession goal is not met at the initial accession board.

The Accession Board will also select candidates for an opportunity to compete for prestigious internship programs in one of the core MSC functional areas. The internships vary in specialty as well as in location from year-to-year. The internships are generally 10 to 12 months at a large MTF and upon completion, interns will move to their final location.

Application Process

To obtain an application, the applicant must first complete the AF MSC Application Questionnaire. To receive a questionnaire, contact AFPC/DP2ND at DSN 665-0675 or Commercial (210) 565-0675, or email AFPC. [email protected]. Once complete, return by e-mail to [email protected]. The questionnaire is used to verify qualification to meet the board. For qualified/eligible members, an application will be e-mailed directly to the individual. Ineligible applicants will be notified via e-mail and provided a justification. In both instances, if additional information is required, the applicant will be contacted.

Active duty enlisted applicants request the questionnaire and application package from HQ AFPC/DP2ND by email [email protected]. The degree must meet the education criteria and you must meet TIS requirements in order to be eligible.

Number of Applications: Individuals will be allowed to meet two accession boards. To apply a third time, the MSC Director must grant a waiver. Waivers will only be granted to meet the board for a third time if something significant in the application package changed, after the second board, that would influence a change in the board’s scoring.

Eligibility Requirements

Education: Applicants desiring to apply to the MSC board must have a qualifying or closely-related degree. The following degrees are acceptable for application into the MSC:

• Graduate degrees: Health Administration, Healthcare Administration (or equivalent), Healthcare Management, Health Management and Policy, Health Services Administration (or equivalent), Hospital Administration (or equivalent), Accounting, Business Administration, Business Management, Economics, Finance, Marketing, Statistics, Information Systems Management, Business Analytics or other closely-related equivalent as specified below.

• Undergraduate degrees: Health Administration, Healthcare Administration (or equivalent), Healthcare Management, Health Management and Policy, Health Services Administration (or equivalent), Hospital Administration (or equivalent), Accounting, Business Administration, Business Management, Economics, Finance, Marketing, Statistics, Information Systems Management, Business

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Analytics, Biomedical Engineering, Clinical Engineering and Health Management/Health Systems Engineering, Architecture, Operations Research or other closely related degree as specified below.

• Closely-related degrees: Applicants may apply to the board with either a business-related degree appropriate to a healthcare environment or closely related to a healthcare/medical administration degree. However, in order for the degree to qualify, the applicant must have successfully completed 6 of the following 11 courses within that degree program: accounting, business management, economics, emergency management, finance, healthcare administration, information management, leadership, marketing, research and analysis, or statistical analysis.

All closely-related degrees are reviewed by the MSC Education and Utilization Section. To determine degree eligibility, forward a transcript/degree plan by e-mail to [email protected]. If the coursework listed on your transcript does not have the “title” listed above, you may need to provide course syllabi for review.

• Degree Completion Requirements:

1. The degree must meet the education requirements, as outlined above; 2. Applicant must be able to complete their degree requirements by June 2018 and have completed at least 50% of the required credits for their degree by the Senior MSC interview date; and 3. The academic institution must provide a degree completion letter verifying the anticipated completion date.

• GRE/GMAT Scores: GRE or GMAT scores from an examination taken within the last five years as of 1 January 2018 are required for all applicants. The minimum score for the GRE is 288. The GMAT minimum score is 450.

Historically, GRE and GMAT scores of individuals selected for commissioning have been an average of 299 and 550, respectively. The question of why an individual with a master’s degree needs these test scores often arises. The selection board evaluates and compares the quality of the applicant’s degree to the respective GRE or GMAT score. The minimum scores are not waiverable.

• Grade Point Average (GPA): The desired GPA for the qualifying degree is 3.0 or above.

• Time in Service (TIS) Requirement: Individuals with less than 8 years TIS by 1 January 2018 are eligible to apply to the AY18 MSC Accession Board.

• Age Requirement: Individuals are required to be less than 42 years old by 1 January 2018 to be eligible to apply to the AY18 MSC Accession Board. Age computations may be required if active or prior military service is applied, contact [email protected] with any questions.

Medical Service Corps Application Website (CAC Required)

31 Interservice Physician Assistant Program (IPAP) Interservice Physician Assistant Program (IPAP)

Interservice Physician Assistant Program (IPAP)

Applications are being accepted for IPAP training from AF Active Duty Officers, AFROTC Cadets, USAF Academy Cadets, and AF Active Duty Enlisted. The applicant is responsible for completing their application in the UNMC Central Application Service (UNICAS) website. Instructions will be provided upon completion of the Academic Evaluation.

Conditional release is required from current AFSC by the AFPC Assignment Function/Team for all applicants. Enlisted applicants will be coordinated by AFPC/DP2NW. Officers will need to confirm their release with their respective Assignment Team and forward documentation to AFPC/DP2NW. National Guard personnel should contact the National Guard Bureau (NGB) Medical Education and Training Section (SGAIC) DSN 612-8578 or Comm 240-612-8578 for available quotas. If available, Guard members will apply through the active duty interface of UNICAS for the AF Selection Board.

1. Enlisted students selected for this training will attend in an Officer Trainee status (OT) and are assigned duty and control Reporting Identifier (RI) 9T100 IAW AFI 36-2101, “Classifying Military Personnel (Officers And Airmen)”, and have identical promotion status as personnel entering Officer Training School or Airmen Education and Commissioning Program (OTS/AECP Ref AFI 36-2013, “Officer Training School(OTS) and Enlisted Commissioning Programs (ECPS)”, Chap 3) and (Ref AFI 36-2502, Airman Promotion/Demotion Programs, Para 4.1.3). Individuals entering the PA Training Program (RI 9T100) are ineligible for promotion consideration when entering commissioning programs on or before the Promotion Eligibility Cutoff Date (PECD). If Airmen enter PA Training after PECD but before selections are made, they will not be considered for promotion. Selectees in the grade of SrA (E-4) and below who have obtained the required service retainability are promoted to SSgt (E- 5). Individuals selected for promotion to TSgt or above will not retain Promotion Sequence Number (PSN) if PSN increments after program entry date. If removed from training members can request reinstatement of their PSN.

2. Commissioned Officers and Cadets will be conditionally reappointed as Medical Service Corp (MSC) officers and will wear the grade as determined by their individual constructive service credit IAW DODI 6000.13. Officers will be required to attend IPAP in the FY they are selected and will be scheduled for the August 2017 Class.

3. Accepted trainees will incur a 54 month obligation from completion of training in addition to any remaining service obligation for scholarships or other training they may have received. Existing obligations cannot be served while in training status and will be resumed after training completion. Training obligations are served consecutive to any existing obligations.

Eligibility Criteria

1. For Active Duty Enlisted personnel: AFPC will update the Assignment Availability Code (AAC) 005 upon confirmation of application. Retraining applications are not required. • Applicant must be on active duty in grade E-3 through E-8 with a minimum of 2 years active military service and maximum of 14 years active military service as of 1 August 2018. Time in service (TIS) waivers are allowed for exceptional candidates that exceed maximum TIS requirement. Exceptional candidates are delineated by superior EPRs/Academics and unit/group level awards. • Must meet commissioning requirements specified in AFI 36-2005, “Appointment in Commissioned

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Grades and Designation and Assignment in Professional Categories – Reserve of the Air Force and United States Air Force”, for appointment as First Lieutenant in Biomedical Sciences Corps upon graduation from Phase II. • Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) or Air Force Classification Test (AFCT) minimum General score of 80 points is required. Waiver requests are allowed for a score of 75 to 79. • No Selective Reenlistment Bonus commitment. Waivers allowed if applicant has served a minimum of 50% of the enlistment prior to 1 July 2018.

2. Active Duty Officer applicants: Recommend your respective assignment officer update the Assignment Management System (Millennium) to document confirmation of release to compete. • Applicant must have less than 5 years TIS by 31 August 2017. Waiver requests are allowed for TIS up to 7 years. Applicants with more than 7 years should contact AFPC Biomedical Sciences Corps Utilization and Education Branch (AFPC/DP2NW) for guidance. • No quality force issues on record.

3. U.S. Air Force Academy (USAFA) and A.F. Reserve Officer Training Corps cadets must be released by the Line Officer Accessions Branch, AFPC/DP2LT prior to beginning the application process. Special note: USAFA Cadets must also receive endorsement from the USAFA Health Professions Advisory Committee (HPAC) for IPAP application to pursue the MPAS degree.

4. Scholastic Requirements for all sources: • Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) scores within the past 5 years are required on all applicants, including those with degrees and prior commission. Minimum combined score for Critical Reading, Verbal, and Math must be 1425. A minimum score of 950 is required for the new SAT exam. A minimum score of 450 is required for each area regardless of test version. Waivers for specific score values are allowed for exceptional candidates. SAT report requirement is not waiverable. • Sixty semester hours of transferable college credits and a Grade Point Average (GPA) of 2.5 or better on a 4.0 scale. Course work should be completed by 1 March 2017 for optimal consideration. A prerequisite course may be in progress when the application meets the board. Board selection will be withdrawn if coursework does not meet minimum requirements. Thirty of these semester hours must be in-classroom study at an accredited college or university. Distance Learning courses from an accredited college or university are accepted for prerequisite credits if the final is proctored. Applicants should exhaust options for in-classroom study before electing to complete requirements with distance learning format. A minimum 3.0 GPA is required in the qualifying math and science courses (Algebra, Chemistry, Biology, Microbiology, Anatomy, and Physiology). Additionally, a minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA is required for all math and science coursework. Minimum grade of a “C” is required for prerequisite course credit. We recommend that courses be earned within 5 years of matriculation to adequately prepare for the intensity of this program. Thirty semester hours may be met from one or more of the following: • DANTES, CLEP, USAF Correspondence Courses, end-of-course test, or specific subject examination. Academic credit is allowed as recommended by the American Council on Education and acceptable to the Civilian-Affiliated University. • Correspondence work, Off-Campus classroom study, or resident course programs conducted by an accredited college or university. • Community College of the Air Force (CCAF) credits for in-residence technical training courses are

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acceptable for the in-classroom credit requirement. With the exception of Medical Terminology; CCAF courses are not accepted for prerequisite coursework. • Course Prerequisites for Application: (One prerequisite course can be in progress at the board) • General Chemistry w/Lab, 8 Sem Hrs; Cannot CLEP this requirement. Organic Chemistry is considered an excellent preparation for the program and is recommended for anyone looking for a way to stand out at the board. • Anatomy and Physiology w/Lab, 8 Sem Hrs; Cannot CLEP this requirement. • General or Human Biology w/Lab, 4 Sem Hrs; Cannot CLEP this requirement. • Microbiology w/Lab, 4 Sem Hrs; Cannot CLEP this requirement. • Medical Terminology, 2 Sem Hrs, CCAF or Certificate of completion. • Algebra, 3 Sem Hrs; Cannot CLEP this requirement. • Psychology, 3 Sem Hrs; Cannot CLEP this requirement. • Social Science/Humanities, 6 Sem Hrs; May CLEP this requirement. • English, 6 Sem Hrs; min 3 Sem Hrs Composition; recommend 6 Sem Hrs Composition. Cannot CLEP this requirement. • Due to the competitive nature and academic challenges of this program, applicants are encouraged to exceed all requirements. • Quarter hours and class hours that denote single units (i.e. 1.25 or 1.0) must be converted to semester hours. For example, Chemistry I/II/III on a quarter system would be equivalent to Chemistry I/II on a semester system. • Reference the Air Force Medical Services AFMS Knowledge Exchange (KX) web page, CAC required, for academic worksheet, interview guidance, sample letter, and frequently asked questions AFMS Knowledge Exchange. • Applicant must be physically qualified for worldwide duty with no history of emotional instability and medically qualified for commissioning IAW AFI 48-123, Medical Examination and Standards, Chapter 4. • Applicant cannot be convicted by court-martial or received an Article 15 during the current enlistment. Applicant will need a minimum of either an Entrance National Agency Check (ENTNAC) or National Agency Check (NAC). • Enlisted applicant must be eligible to extend or reenlist for 5 years within 90 days prior to class start date. • Applicant must be a U.S. citizen. • If overseas, member must have DEROS on or before 1 August 2018 for enlisted or 1 August 2017 for Officer candidates. • Academic Evaluation – All applicants must send an Academic Worksheet - available on the BSC web page. Include scanned copies of transcripts and SAT report in an email to AFPC/ DP2NW Workflow for evaluation. DP2NW will provide UNMC IPAP-CAS processing instructions upon confirmation of academic eligibility.

5. Interested applicants should contact AFPC Biomedical Sciences Corps Utilization and Education Branch (AFPC/DP2NW) or call DSN 665-2775 Commercial 210-565-2775. Additional guidance files are available on the AFMS KX web page, CAC required, AFMS Knowledge Exchange.

IPAP Website (CAC Required) Air Force Recruiting Website for Healthcare 35 Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (USUHS) Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (USUHS)

Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (USUHS)

USUHS has various medical programs to include F. Edward Hebert School of Medicine , Graduate Programs in Biomedical Sciences and Public Health, Daniel K. Inouye Graduate School of Nursing, Postgraduate Dental College, and Enlisted to Medical Degree Prepatory Program. Each program varies in application process and requirements. Below is the medical prepatory program information. For information regarding the other programs, visit the USUHS website.

Enlisted to Medical Degree Preparatory Program (EMDP2)

The Enlisted to Medical Degree Preparatory Program (EMDP2) offers enlisted personnel the opportunity to complete the preparatory coursework for admission to medical school while on active duty status. Air Reserve Component (ARC) personnel eligible to apply. This program is open to candidates who demonstrate integrity and are dedicated to becoming future physicians, leaders and scholars of the nation’s medical force. This is a 24 month program offered through the Uniformed Services University of Health Sciences (USUHS) in Bethesda, MD. Program components will include full-time coursework in a traditional classroom setting, structured pre-health advising, formal Medical College Admission Test (MCAT) preparation, dedicated faculty and peer mentoring, and integrated clinical exposure. Air Force Personnel Center (AFPC) manages applicants and administratively assigns them to USUHS who will fund tuition and associated academic costs. There is a maximum ceiling of 24 months for program completion. Members are not allowed to extend their school past 24 months even if they desire to pay out of pocket. This is a structured, funded program which incurs a three (3) year active duty service commitment (ADSC) according to AFI 36-2107, Active Duty Service Commitments (ADSC), Table 1.2, Rule 13. ARC members accepted into the program will be accessed into Active Duty to meet the ADSC requirements. ARC members will incur the same ADSCs as active duty selectees for both the EMDP2 course and medical school. Additionally, ARC members will incur a 6 year Service Commitment to either AFRC/ANG on top of the ADSCs.

Application Process

Part 1 of the folder:

Completed EMDP2 Selection Board Application Final Checklist with items answered “Yes”. If any “No” responses, do not submit the application. Place this checklist on top of the letter of recommendation.

A single letter of recommendation from the applicant’s immediate supervisor with First Sergeant and Unit Commander’s endorsements. • Letter should include applicant’s name, grade, social security number, organization/office symbol, duty station, duty phone and work email address • First Sergeant’s endorsement must include (but not limited to) comments on the individual’s professional image and any disciplinary actions pending (if any) • Commander’s endorsement must include (but not limited to) an assessment of the member’s leadership potential as an officer and the following statement “I would/would not recommend this individual to be an officer in my command” • DO NOT submit additional letters of recommendation, the only letter we will accept is from the immediate supervisor and the first and second endorsers. Any additional letters of recommendation will not be accepted

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• Completed DD Form 368 (Request for Conditional Release) (AFRC/ANG only) Applicant questionnaire should be placed under the letter of recommendation.

Part 2 of the folder:

Official transcript (no student copies) of BS/BA degree. Applicant should request transcripts from all colleges/ universities attended be mailed from school(s) to applicant and then include in application package. The transcript(s) should not be removed from the envelope that the college/university sends it. ACT or SAT Score

Part 3 of the folder:

Awards and decorations SURF with medal citations downloaded from ARMS/vMPF (most current first).

Part 4 of the folder:

Air Force Fitness Management System (AFFM II) report which includes the applicant’s historical tests as well as the current height/weight.

Completed AF Form 422 with the following statement: “Based upon review of the applicant’s records, I certify the applicant has no history of emotional instability and is fully qualified for worldwide duty according to AFI 48-123, Medical Examinations and Standards.

Completed AF Form 2030, (Drug and Alcohol Abuse Certificate) including Section IV (recertification), Note: AF Form 2030 from initial enlistment will not satisfy the requirement. (AF Form 2030 can be found on the e-Publishing website).

Part 5 of the folder:

Copy of current Data Verification Brief (DVB) with current security clearance. Note: Security clearances pending adjudication will require appropriate documentation for security officer indicating action has been initiated for final clearance.

Part 6 of the folder:

Copies of last five Enlisted Performance Reports (EPRs) or all previous EPRs if less than five years for Active Duty applicants. AFRC/ANG applicants will include the ARC Enlisted Performance Summary (attached) signed by both the Chief Enlisted Manager (CEM) and Unit Commander in lieu of EPRs. All correspondence will be conducted through the myPers-Total Force Service Center at Contact Us.

NOTE: Incomplete applications will not be accepted.

USUHS Application Website

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Eligibility Requirements

EMDP2 candidates will include service members who demonstrate integrity, are passionate about service in harm’s way, and are dedicated to becoming future clinicians, leaders and scholars of the nation’s medical force. Candidates will reflect the diversity of our Armed Forces and our Nation.

Candidates must possess a baccalaureate degree from an accredited academic institution with a minimum of a 3.2 grade point average (GPA). Members must apply and be selected through their respective armed service. Armed services will provide additional admission requirements.

1. Must be less than 35 years old as of 30 June in year of matriculation (start of program). 2. Must be a citizen of the United States. 3. Must be eligible for reenlistment or extension. 4. Must be worldwide qualified. An applicant must contact Aerospace/Flight Medicine to obtain a completed AF Form 422 (Physical Profile Serial Report) that is current as of the 30 September of the board year. The following statement is mandatory and included in the remarks section of the AF Form 422, “Based upon review of the applicant’s records, I certify the applicant has no history of emotional instability and is fully qualified for worldwide duty according to AFI 48-123, Medical Examinations and Standards.” Note: Candidates with an Assignment Limitation Code (ALC) C-1 may apply (C-2 and C-3 are not eligible to apply). 5. Minimum time in service (TIS) is 36 months and maximum TIS of 10 years from active federal service (AFS) date or Date Initial Entry Reserve Forces (DIERF) whichever date occurs first both by 30 Septemeber of the application year. 6. Must have a bachelor’s degree (BA/BS). A BA/BS in any discipline is acceptable with required completion date of 30 September of application year. English must be completed in a traditional classroom setting. One academic year of writing, intensive humanities, social science, language or psychology courses are acceptable substitutes for English in a classroom setting. Any combination of two semesters or three quarters’ worth of classes is acceptable for this requirement. Online courses and CLEP are not acceptable to fulfill the prerequisite. Advanced Placement (AP) and International Bachelor (IB) courses for which your undergraduate institution has given credit are acceptable for any of the courses listed above. Coursework must include six semester hours of College Algebra or a higher level Math. CLEP/Dantes, AP and IB courses are acceptable credits for College Algebra (or higher-level Math) if the undergraduate institution has awarded college credit. If you have received credit for coursework through the AP or IB systems, we strongly recommend that you take upper level coursework in the sciences and humanities to demonstrate your ability to thrive in rigorous, advanced college courses.” On-line degrees are acceptable contingent upon being conferred from a “regionally accredited” college/university within the continental U.S. or U.S. territories. International bachelor’s degrees will only be acceptable if you have a master’s degree from a US university. 7. Must have a cumulative undergraduate grade point average (GPA) of 3.2 on a 4.0 scale. GPA computation is done by the traditional cumulative undergraduate GPA and computes failing grades and passing make-up grades. Exception: a retake class at the same institution will replace the previous grade. Master’s or doctoral credits will be computed and submitted for board consideration separately from the undergraduate GPA. Undergraduate GPA still has to be a minimum 3.2 regardless of any graduate school GPA.

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8. Minimum ACT score of 28. This score is the average of the four subject area tests of English, Math, Reading and Science. We will not superscore (i.e. taking the highest subject area tests scores from various test dates to get a new higher superscore). An SAT score may used instead of ACT score. ACT or SAT must be current within three years of application year (i.e. 2013-present). Original or copy of original score sheet is acceptable. 9. Minimum SAT score of 1800 with a minimum score of 600 in each of the three categories for all tests taken through March 2016 (critical reading, mathematics and writing). For SAT tests taken after March 2016, the minimum score is 1200 with 600 minimum in each of the two categories (math, evidenced-based reading and writing). 10. Must have a current minimum passing score of “satisfactory” (75 or higher) on the Air Force Fitness Test (exemptions are acceptable). 11. Must have one year continental US (CONUS) time-on-station (TOS) by 30 September of the application year. (Does not apply to ARC applicants). 12. Serving on a short overseas tour must have nine months TOS prior to their projected date eligible for return from overseas (DEROS). (Does not apply to ARC applicants). 13. Serving on a long overseas tour must have 24 months TOS prior to their projected DEROS. (Does not apply to ARC applicants). 14. Individuals selected for deployment within the time of application and school start (1 September -1 July) are eligible to apply as long as the length of deployment does not exceed the matriculation date of 1 July 17 to include reconstitution time upon return from TDY. 15. Individuals selected for the NCO Retraining Program (NCORP) are ineligible to compete unless released by NCORP program manager (release to apply to EMDP2 will be requested by AFPC/ DP2NP). 16. Must never have been convicted by court-martial or received an Article 15 during current enlistment. 17. Must not have current/pending control roster action, Unfavorable Information File (UIF) or referral EPR. 18. Must have a current security clearance with evidence of an entrance National Agency Check (NAC or NLNAC). If clearance is more than 10 years old, action must be initiated to revalidate clearance prior to submitting application. 19. Submit to AFPC/DP2NP Org Box (AFPC/DP2NP Physician Education) their intent to apply to the EMDP2 by 7 October 2016. An initial eligibility check will be conducted (i.e., TOS, TIS, age) to ensure applicant meets criteria. Applicant will receive response via email of initial eligibility check. AFPC will request release of all applicants from their AFPC Functional Manager (i.e. DEROS curtailment, career field manning, selective reenlistment bonus [SRB], non- commissioned officer [NCO] retraining program, etc) before applicants will be allowed to submit an application. If an applicant meets all eligibility criteria and the functional manager will not release the applicant to compete, the applicant will not be allowed to submit an application. 20. Must have a letter of recommendation from the applicant’s immediate supervisor with First Sergeant and Unit Commander’s endorsements. 21. Must have Awards and Decorations SURF with Medal Citations (if applicable). 22. AFRC/ANG applicants must submit DD Form 368 (Request for Conditional Release) signed by Unit Commander for release from their AFSC, Unit, and Service Component.

Application Website for all USUHS Programs: https://www.usuhs.edu/apply

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Commissioning 101: Summary of Enlisted Commissioning Programs PROGRAM Airman Scholarship Professional Scholarships for Officer Training Nurse Education Air Force Academy Medical Service Physician Assistant Uniformed Services and Commissioning Officers Course Outstanding School (OTS) Commissioning /Prep School Corps (MSC) Program (PA) University of the Program (ASCP) Early Release Airman (SOAR) Program (NECP) (LEAD) Health Sciences Program (POC- (USUHS) ERP) Stay on Active No No No Yes Yes No, but Prep School Yes Yes Yes Duty? Students earn retirement points Scholarship $18,000 Cap No $18,000 Cap N/A No Full Scholarship N/A Full Scholarship Full Scholarship Funding? Stipend Yes, $250-$400/mo Yes, $350-$400/m Yes, $250-$400/mo N/A No No No No No Textbooks $900/yr No $900/yr N/A $600/yr Provided by USAFA N/A Provided by AF Provided by DoD Age requirements Under 31 on Dec 31 Must commission by Under 31 on Dec 31 Rated: Applicants Under age 42 at time Prep school: Under Must be Under age 42 by Under 36 at time of of the year you age 30. Up to age 35 of the year you 28-29 require a of commissioning age 22 by I July of commissioned by age completion of Phase application graduate & with a waiver. graduate & waiver. Ages 30+ entry year. 42 & have less than II training. commission commission. cannot apply. 12 years AD service. Non-rated: Must Academy: Under age commission prior to 23 by 1 July of entry age 35. year. ROTC Yes Yes Yes No No – students attend No No No No – students receive Participation COT. direct commission & attend DoD run medical school. GPA Requirements 2.5 (24+ hrs graded 2.5 (24+ hrs graded 2.5 (24+ hrs graded Rated: 2.5 2.75 (59+ hrs graded Top 40% of high 3.0 Preferred 3.0 in Math & 3.5 Average credit). If less than credit). If less than credit). If less than Non-rated: 3.0 credit). school class. Science courses 24 hrs graded credit, 24 hrs graded credit, 24 hrs graded credit, 2.5 in all others must have ACT of must have ACT of must have ACT of TDSP (Engineering 24+ or SAT of 1100+ 24+ or SAT of 1100+ 24+ or SAT of 1100+ Majors): 3.0 or AFOQT Academic or AFOQT Academic or AFOQT Academic Aptitude score of 47. Aptitude score of 47. Aptitude score of 47.

PROGRAM Airman Scholarship Professional Officers Scholarships for Officer Training Nurse Education Air Force Academy Medical Service Physician Assistant Uniformed Services and Commissioning Course Early Release Outstanding Airman School (OTS) Commissioning /Prep School (LEAD) Corps (MSC) Program (PA) University of the Program (ASCP) Program (POC-ERP) (SOAR) Program (NECP) Health Sciences (USUHS) Academic Majors See website for more See website for more Any Major Any Major. Priority Nursing (B.S. only) 30+ Majors related to See website for more See website for more See website for more information information given to technical Air Force Career information information information fields. Fields. Length of Training 2 to 4 years 2 years 2 to 4 years 12 weeks Exactly 2 years Prep School: 10 COT: 5 weeks COT: 5 weeks Depends on the months program- typically Academy: 4 yrs 4+ yrs. Application Waivers: NLT 15 Waivers: NLT 1 Waivers: NLT 1 Sept Rated/Non-Rated: Varies depending on AF Form 1786 to You may apply Varies on AF needs. 1 January Deadline September September to HQROTC vary each FY. Dates AF needs. Check USAFA NLT 31 anytime via the MSC See AFPC website Application: NLT 15 Application: NLT 15 Application: NLT 15 posted on AFVEC. program website for January website for current info or October October Oct to MAJCOM TDSP: Any day of dates. call 1-800-588-5260. the yr. 41 Attachment 2 : AFROTC ECP Checklist

HQ AFROTC ENLISTED COMMISSIONING APPLICATION CHECKLIST

This information herein is for Official Use Only (FOUO), which must be protected under the Freedom of Information Act of 1996 and Privacy Act of 1974, as amended. Unauthorized disclosure or misuse of this PERSONAL INFORMATION may result in criminal and/or civil penalties. Vigilance must be taken to protect Personally Identifiable Information (PII) when submitting or sending nominations, applications or other documents to DoD agencies through government Internet, software applications, systems, e-mail, postal, faxing or scanning.

I AM APPLYING FOR: RANK: NAME (FIRST, MI LAST): SSN: DOB (DD-MMM-YY):

E-MAIL ADDRESS: ASSIGNED BASE/MAJCOM: AFSC:

PROJ DET # AND UNIVERSITY: MAJOR: PROJ START DATE: PROJ GRAD DATE:

WAIVER REQUEST & TYPE(IF ANY): SCORES: SAT/ACT: AFOQT/AA:

GPA: AFOQT/V:

PFA: AFOQT/Q:

Highlight Applicable Answers. (Review notes as you complete items)

Is this the most current checklist? Yes No Check website for most current copy Updated 7 May 14 If no, applicant is not eligible. Selects will have to separate from the Air Force, live off Can applicant afford to separate? Yes No the economy and be a full time student.

APPROVED WAIVERS Has applicant submitted all required documents in AFI 36-2013 table 1.1., & AFROTC website to support waiver request(s)/approval(s)? Yes No N/A Highlight N/A if doesn’t apply

SOAR ONLY AF Form 1206 Nomination for Award Submitted? Yes No If no, applicant is not eligible. If no, applicant is not eligible. HQ AFROTC/RRUE will only review packages that are mailed Will MAJCOM receive SOAR package? Yes No from the MAJCOM.

AFOQT, ACT, SAT, TRANSCRIPTS Transcripts must be originals. Has AFOQT scores from AFPC website and has a minimum verbal score of 15 If no, applicant must have an approved waiver to be eligible. Cannot apply for a waiver until and a minimum quantitative score of 10? Yes No the second test failure. Has at least one of the three. A minimum academic aptitude score of 57 or a minimum ACT score of 26 or a combined reading and math score of 1180? (ASCP/SOAR) Yes No If no, applicant is not eligible. Has ACT or SAT results been provided? Yes No N/A Highlight N/A if doesn’t apply Has CCAF transcript been provided? Yes No If no, applicant is not eligible. Must submit in package. Have all other transcripts been provided? Yes No If no, applicant is not eligible. Must submit in package.

AF FORM 56 (Ensure All Sections are filled out) Is information entered correctly, such as dates, personal data, scores, etc.? (p. 1) Yes No Use scores from AFPC website/verify data on SURF If yes, applicant must have an approved waiver to be eligible with an AFROTC IMT 4, 14 and all court records if there are: Three Cat 5 offenses during time spent on active duty or three or more in any 365 day period in the last 3 years require a waiver. One Cat 4 offense during time spent on active duty or two or more in the last 3 years or three or more in a lifetime Does applicant have civil/military involvements? (p. 2) Yes No require a waiver. Any Cat 1-3 or Art 15/court martial in a lifetime requires a waiver. If yes, applicant must have an approved waiver to be eligible with an AFROTC IMT 4, 14 & Has applicant ever filed bankruptcy? (pp. 2-3) Yes No 117 and include bankruptcy in Item 18. Pursuing a second bachelor degree or graduate degree? (p. 3) Yes No If yes, applicant is not eligible. Initialed/filled out blocks 21 A-H, L-L2, 22, 22B & signed by applicant? (pp. 3-4) Yes No If no, applicant is not eligible. Has a minimum 2.5 cum GPA? (POC-ERP) (p. 5) Yes No If no, applicant is not eligible. Has a minimum of 24 hours of graded college course work with a 3.0 cum GPA? (ASCP/SOAR) (p. 5) Yes No If no, applicant is not eligible. Signed by ESO? (p. 5) Yes No If no, applicant is not eligible. Initialed/filled out blocks 26 A-B, 27 (if applicable), 28A-C2, rate 28 A-J, comment 28K and signed by Squadron CC? (pp. 5-6) Yes No If no, applicant is not eligible.

SURF ingle age f st e fo A esite dated N Agst Is the applicant single with a dependent? Yes No If yes, must include AF Form 357 if selected. Is the applicant mil to mil with a dependent? Yes No If yes, must include AF Form 357 if selected. Assignment Availability Code (AAC 05), (Applied for commission through a service Academy/OTS/AECP) with an expiration date after the board release date? Yes No If no applicant is not eligible. Board release date is normally around March. Assignment Limitation Codes (ALC) like WMP, Medical hold, O, 44, 28, etc.? Yes No If SURF shows any ALCs, member must have an approved waiver or is not eligible. On Control Roster or UIF? Yes No If yes, applicant is not eligible. Is there any derogatory information that will prevent the applicant from reenlisting? Yes No If yes, applicant is not eligible. Does the applicant have an assignment? Yes No If yes, applicant must have an approved waiver to be eligible. CONUS – Does the applicant have at least one year time on station by board convening date? Yes No N/A If no, must have approved waiver. Highlight N/A if doesn’t apply

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– N/A If no, must have approved waiver. Highlight N/A if doesn’t apply 3 at any time during the calendar year (ASCP/SOAR) (POC-ERP)

EPRs/APRs

FITNESS ASSESSMENT Documentation must be from AF Fitness Management System (AFFMS on AF Portal) (Fitness test must be current by at least 31 January)

ACADEMIC STATUS

ACADEMIC PLAN/AFROTC IMT 48 applicant’s major identified as either “mandatory” or “desired,” to qualify for (ASCP/SOAR) – Degree plans that require an extra semester (ex., 2.5, 3.5 year academic plans) will not receive scholarship entitlements unless they are in a SAF approved – (ASCP/SOAR) 5 year major. (POC-ERP)

(Select Y or N in Mandatory Column) (Select Y or N in Non-Traditional Column) (ASCP/SOAR) By signing this checklist you are stating that you have submitted all required documents and have met all program requirements IAW AFI 36-2013, AFROTCI 36-2011 and the enlisted commissioning website. Any requirements not met or any missing documentation will make your package incomplete and will be disapproved.

If selected you will be required to submit additional documentation before you will be authorized to separate: Fitness Assessment/Body Max Index Letter ranscripts AFROTC IMT 48

Updated Surf and AF 422 A letter of unconditional acceptance/admission (on University’s letterhead) program/department starting for the fall semester minimum 2 signatures Program Acceptance Letter and Statement of Understanding AF 357 (Family Care Plan)

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2 - 4 YEAR QTR/SEM ACADEMIC PLAN Date Created: Name: Date of Commissioning: Det/School: Date of Graduation: Academic Major: # of Credits Required:

I have reviewed the academic plan and certify that it meets all current requirements towards completion of the major listed above.

______School Official's Name and Title School Official's Signature

I have reviewed the academic plan and certify that all Aerospace Studies Courses and Lead Labs are identified pursuant to the applicant completing AFROTC.

______AFROTC Detachment Official's Name and Title AFROTC Official's Signature and Date

Transfer Credits Dept/Course # Course Title Credit Hrs Grade

0 Credits Remaining Toward Degree: 0 You may not schedule more than 18 credit hours per semester or summer courses (except for AECP applicants). Any credits remaining toward degree resulting in more than -3 must be explained in detail at the bottom of the form. *Mandatory - Courses that are required for the degree (including electives) **Non-Traditional - Any courses not taken in class (i.e. correspondence,Page 1 of 5independent study, TV, internet, or on-line) 44 Attachment 3:AFROTCForm48

FALL 20____ Dept/Course # Course Title *Mandatory? (y/n) **Non-Traditional? (y/n) Credit Hrs