Officer Training School (OTS) MSgt Tracy DeMar 100 Col Joe Jackson Blvd, Ste 145B Joint Base Lewis-McChord, WA

TECHNICAL DEGREE SPONSORSHP PROGRAM (TDSP) People who are creative, innovative and have a desire to push the technology limits in defending America through air, space, and cyberspace. People who are looking to develop and manage some of the most sophisticated equipment and systems in the world. The Air Force is seeking:

Air Force Electrical & Computer Engineers

UNITED STATES AIR FORCE DEVELOPMENTAL ENGINEER What are Developmental Engineers for the USAF? 62Es lead the technical development of science and technology for the USAF. This process spans basic research of scientific principles, applied technology demonstrations, development of prototypes, final design, test & evaluation, operational support, and sustainment engineering. What kind of work you actually do will depend on if you are placed in research, test, an acquisition program, intelligence, logistics support, etc. Also, in any of those places, your job could be more technical or more managerial, or both.

GENERAL CATEGORIES OF JOBS FOR DEVELOPMENTAL ENGINEERS Sustainment Engineer Test Engineer Research Engineer Program Office Engineer Engineering Analyst Intelligence Engineer Staff Engineer Airborne Laser (ABL) anti- ballistic missile weapons system: Fires a laser to track and shoot down missiles

TYPICAL DAY… On a typical day, they read , go to meetings, and talk on the phone. Some of these meetings are with users to gain better understanding of the operational requirements. Some meetings are with contractors to check on the technical progress of the development. Others are to keep your management informed. Typical weeks are , M-F. But there are exceptions. A more interesting question would be what do they do on non-typical days?

NON-TYPICAL DAY… Fly on B-52s Test bombs/explosives Launch and fly Spacecraft Test rockets Shoot down Unmanned Aerial Vehicles with a laser weapon system. One of the greatest parts of being an engineer is that you get to develop, test, and work with some of the most sophisticated technology in the world. TacSat-3 = a satellite built at the Air Force Research Laboratory that was launched into space

WHERE CAN I GET STATIONED… The most common bases for 62Es to be stationed at include: * Arnold AFB, TN * Barksdale AFB, LA * Buckley AFB, CO * Edwards AFB, CA * Eglin AFB, FL * Hanscom AFB, MA * Hill AFB, UT * Holloman AFB, NM * Hurlburt AFB, FL * Kirtland AFB, NM * Los Angeles AFB, CA * Maxwell AFB, AL * Osan AB, ROK * The Pentagon * Peterson AFB, CO * Robins AFB, GA * Tinker AFB, OK * USAFA, CO * Wright-Patterson AFB, OH

TECHNICAL DEGREE SPONSORSHP PROGRAM (TDSP) Allows college students who are within 24 months from graduation to receive full pay and benefits of an E-3 – Airman First Class. Entitles you and your family members to military perks such as comprehensive medical and dental care, tax-free allowances for housing and food, and base exchange and commissary privileges. Active Denial System = Developed at the Air Force Research Laboratories as a non-lethal directed-energy weapon

MONTHLY PAY As a Seattle University Student: Base Pay$1, Basic Allowance Subsistence (BAS) **Tax Free** $ Basic Allowance Housing (BAH) **Tax Free** $1518 Married Rate $1140 Single Rate TotalMonthly $3, Annually $39, **This information is subject to change**

MONTHLY PAY As a new 2 nd Lt: Base Pay$2, Basic Allowance Subsistence (BAS) **Tax Free** $ Basic Allowance Housing (BAH) **Tax Free** $1, Married Rate $1, Single Rate TotalMonthly $4, Annually $59, **This information is subject to change**

MONTHLY PAY As a 4 year Captain: Base Pay$5, Basic Allowance Subsistence (BAS) **Tax Free** $ Basic Allowance Housing (BAH) **Tax Free** $2, Married Rate $1, Single Rate TotalMonthly $7, Annually $86, **This information is subject to change**

BENEFITS COMPARISON AS A CIVILIANAS AN AIR FORCE MEMBER Usually 2 weeks per yearVACATION30 Days with pay each year Premiums Limited SICK LEAVEUnlimited Personal expense or pay MEDICAL CARE Provided Personal expense Or pay premiums DENTAL CAREProvided Own ExpenseENTERTAINMENTClubs, golf, gyms, tennis, movie Theater, etc, at reduced prices or free Civilian stores at civilianSHOPPINGOn base grocery and department stores Usually a contributory planRETIREMENT20 YEAR, Non-contributory Also access to a contributory plan (TSP) Employer discretionADVANCEMENTExcellent promotion time frames, Yearly, and Longevity pay raises every 2 years Usually at own expenseMOVING EXPENSEHousehold goods shipped at Air Force expense Own expense or limitedEDUCATION100% tuition assistance, over $58,000 Montgomery GI Bill benefits, Free CLEP/DANTES Testing Usually at own expenseOUTSTANDINGYou’re paid to learn a professional skill TECHNICALand perform that skill after training. TRAININGNo job-hunting after training.

PROGRAM PARTICIPATION To participate in TDSP, you agree to enter into the Regular active-duty Air Force while attending college fulltime. After graduation you’ll attend the 9.5-week Basic Officer Training (BOT) course at Maxwell Air Force Base in Alabama and earn your commission as a 2d LT, (Second Lieutenant). An initial four-year active duty commitment. Starfire Optical Range – Laser Guidestars used to correct the distortions atmosphere for space imaging

TDSP REQUIREMENTS Be enrolled on a continuous basis each academic term with no breaks Must meet specific TDSP deadlines Be between the ages of 18 and 34 at the time of commissioning Possess a minimum 3.0 GPA on a 4-point scale for all college-level studies as well as your academic major Meet physical requirements Score well on the AFOQT test

AIR FORCE OFFICER QUALIFYING TEST (AFOQT) All OTS applicants require the Air Force Officer Qualification Test (AFOQT) Administered at Seattle MEPS Twice in a lifetime / 6 months wait Micro Unmanned Aerial Vehicles being developed at the Air Force Research Laboratory

MATRIX QUALIFICATIONS AFOQT* PROGRAM Pilot (P)Navigator (N) Academic Adaptability (AA) Verbal (V)Quantitative (Q) Pilot 65 in pilot & navigator score 150 cumulative score in AA, V, Q w/Minimum in V(15), & Q (10) RPA CSO 65 in pilot & navigator score ABM65 in pilot & navigator score Non-Tech/Technical **See Note** 150 cumulative score in AA, V, Q w/Minimum in V(15), & Q (10) TDSP **See Note** 150 cumulative score in AA, V, Q w/Minimum in V(25), & Q (25) ** Required to take the Pilot and Navigator portions of the AFOQT, no minimum score required BOT Qualified Application Matrix

MEDICAL PHYSICAL Height and Weight Check Check Uncorrected and Corrected Vision Color Vision Depth Perception Hearing Test Urinalysis Blood Work

ITEMS NEEDED TO APPLY 1 Official College Transcripts Not Issued to Student AFRS 1413 Applicant Resume Letters Of Recommendation Minimum 3; Max 5 Air Force Form 56 Questionnaire Sheet Application Casefile Medical paperwork(if required)

INTERVIEW Last step in the application All applicants must interview with a current Air Force Officer Interviews are approximately 45 minutes

APPOINTMENTS Please contact me if you are interested in learning more about the Technical Degree Sponsorship Program Applications are due by 01 June 2013 Please call MSgt DeMar at to get the process started

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