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Air Education and Training Command
Sustaining the Combat Capability of Americas Air
Force
FY05 AS100 Professional Development Training
Cadet Briefing
3 November 2004
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OVERVIEW

• Professional Development Training (PDT)
• Definition/Objectives
• FY05 AS100 Summer Training Programs
• General Eligibility Requirements
• Program Descriptions and Specific Eligibility
  Requirements
• Volunteer Process
• Things to Consider
• Summary

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What is PDT?

• PDT Group of summer training programs designed
  to
• Help cadets gain knowledge of the management
  challenges in leadership and human relations
  encountered by a junior Air Force officer
• Provide a general orientation in Air Force
  specialties
• Motivate cadets toward an Air Force career

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• AS100 PROGRAMS

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AS 100 Programs

• Rising Sophomore Program (RSP)
• AS100 Special Training Program (ASSIST)
• Air Force Academy Freefall (AFAFF)
• Air Force Academy Soaring Program (SOAR)
• Global Engagement (GE)

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General Eligibility Requirements

• Whos Eligible AS100s who
• Meet military and academic retention standards
  specified in AFOATSI 36-2011 both at the time of
  nomination and again prior to departing for
  training
• Meet the specific program requirements outlined
  in AFOATSI 36-2012
• Medical
• Physical
• Miscellaneous (Age requirements, security
  clearances, etc)

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• Program Descriptions and Specific Eligibility
  Requirements

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Rising Sophomore Program (RSP)

• Objectives
• Expose scholarship cadets to the Air Force way of
  life
• Acquaint cadets with various career opportunities
  for enlisted personnel
• Allow cadets to observe AF NCOs accomplishing the
  mission on an Air Force installation
• Eligibility
• Mandatory for 4 Year Type I and Type II
  scholarship recipients or designees who have
  completed AS 100
• Prior enlisted not eligible

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Rising SophomoreProgram (RSP) (cont)

• Cadets selected for RSP
• Tour base facilities, receive mission briefings
  and hands-on training
• Receive orientation from non-commissioned
  officers
• May or may not receive orientation flights
• Dependent on mission requirements
• Not guaranteed and should not be expected

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Rising SophomoreProgram (RSP) (cont)

• Program Length 3 weeks
• Attendees Receive
• Training Pay (approx 27 per day)
• Round-trip transportation, lodging, meals
• Training Dates Between June and August
• Training Location 1 of 20 AFBs within the US
• Actual base locations TBD

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AS100 Special Training Program (ASSIST)

• Objectives
• Expose cadets to the Air Force
• Acquaint cadets with various career opportunities
  
• Allow cadets to observe AF people accomplishing
  the mission on an Air Force installation

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AS100 Special Training Program (ASSIST) (cont)

• Cadets selected for ASSIST
• Tour base facilities, receive mission briefings
  and hands-on training (where applicable)
• Receive orientation from company grade officers
• May or may not receive orientation flights
• Dependent on mission requirements
• Not guaranteed and should not be expected

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AS100 Special Training Program (ASSIST) (cont)

• Program Length 5 days (includes travel)
• Travel to training on Monday
• Return home the following Friday
• Training Dates To be determined
• Training Locations 1 of 5 AFBs in the US

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USAFA Freefall Parachute Training (AFAFF)

• Objective Build character, develop leadership
  skills and self-confidence
• Training is physically and mentally demanding
• Daily physical fitness training
• Ground school
• 5 Freefall jumps from 4500 feet
• All jumps are graded
• After 2 jumps cadets will be evaluated for
  program continuance
• Cadets either qualify to receive 3 more jumps or
  are eliminated from the program and sent home
  early

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USAFA Freefall Parachute Training (AFAFF) (cont)

• Parachutist Badge awarded to those who complete
  all 5 jumps
• Age Requirements
• Limited to cadets 18 years of age and older
• Physical Requirements and Limitations
• Must successfully complete the AF PFT with a
  minimum score of 80 prior to nomination by Det CC
  and again NLT 2-weeks prior to leaving school for
  summer
• Maximum weight cannot exceed 215 pounds

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USAFA Freefall Parachute Training (AFAFF) (cont)

• Medical Requirements
• Prior to program attendance
• Medical records must be screened by a Flight
  Surgeon to ensure cadets meet Flying Class III
  standards
• AM-490 Medical Certification (AFOATSI 36-2012,
  Attachment 4) must be certified by a Flight
  Surgeon
• Program Length 12 days
• Training Dates To be determined
• Training Location USAF Academy, Colorado

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Air Force Academy Soaring(SOAR)

• Objective Provide cadets an initial exposure to
  flying and to AF flying operations
• Cadets receive instruction through
• Ground school
• Actual flight in non-powered gliders
• Physical Requirements and Limitations
• Maximum allowable weight 230 pounds

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Air Force Academy Soaring(SOAR) (cont)

• Program Length Approximately 15 days
• Training Dates To be determined
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• Training Location USAFA, Colorado

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Air Force Academy Global Engagement (GE)

• Objectives
• Provide cadets the fundamentals of contingency
  operations
• AEF Bare-Base concept deployment, employment and
  re-deployment
• Expose cadets to support career fields SF, CE
  and Services
• Professional interface between cadets and career
  officers, NCOs and airmen

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Air Force Academy Global Engagement (GE) (cont)

• Program Length Approximately 15 days
• Training Dates To be determined
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• Training Location USAFA, Colorado

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• The Volunteer Process

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The Volunteer Process

• PDT is voluntary
• Apply for PDT programs at the unit
• Obtain and complete a PDT Volunteer Statement
• Volunteer for as many different programs as you
  want, provided
• You meet ALL the eligibility and physical
  requirements listed for a particular program
• You will likely be selected for only one PDT
  assignment

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Things to Consider Before Volunteering for PDT

• Think about which PDT programs you are interested
  in
• Remember, some programs (AFAFF) are physically
  demanding and require you to pass a special PFT
  before being nominated by the Det CC--start
  training now!
• Discuss PDT programs, training dates, and
  departure locations with your family and
  employers
• PDT is voluntary. However, once you are
  selected, PDT becomes a commitment

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Things to Consider When Volunteering for PDT

• Training Dates
• Program dates are still being determined
• HQ AFROTC/DOXS will attempt to match program
  dates with your preferences
• May not be possible in all cases
• Some programs are available only at certain times
• When completing your PDT Volunteer Statement,
  enter the timeframe you prefer to attend PDT
• Early Summer, Mid Summer, Late Summer, or Anytime

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Things to Consider When Volunteering for PDT
(cont)

• Decide on a departure location
• In accordance with the Joint Federal Travel
  Regulation, the only authorized departure
  locations are
• Home of record
• Location of AFROTC Detachment
• Upon completing training you must return to the
  same location from which you departed
• Consider how you will travel to PDT
• Cadets selected for training may travel by POV or
  GTR (Government provided transportation)

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Things to Consider Upon Being Selected for PDT

• Do you have a current reserve ID card?
• Required for all contract cadets
• Is a Secret clearance required? It is if you
  want to attend CST
• Do you have one?
• If not, has the necessary paperwork been
  completed and submitted to get you one?

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Things to Consider Upon Being Selected for PDT
(cont)

• Get the necessary exams/paperwork scheduled
  and/or completed for any special medical and
  physical requirements
• Physical exam certified AM-490 are required to
  attend AFAFF
• Physical exam medical certification are
  required to attend CST

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SUMMARY

• Participation in PDT is voluntarybut volunteer
  only if youre 100 committed to go!
• Use the next few weeks to
• Think about what summer programs interest you
• Review the info on the AFOATS web site,
  http//www.afoats.af.mil/pdt
• Complete your PDT Volunteer Statement
• Discuss these programs, available training dates,
  and departure locations with your family and
  employers deconflict as necessary
• By Dec 2004 you should be ready to
• Commit to a training program and training date
• Turn your PDT Volunteer Statement in to your
  detachment PDT project officer

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• QUESTIONS????

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