1. . American Soldier Video

2. Purpose  Domestic Security  Strategic Air Command  Air and Missile Attacks  Space Surveillance

3. Career Opportunities  Health/Medicine  Space  Natural Science  Weaponry  Engineering  Business

4. Ranks  Lowest: Airman Basic  $17,604  Highest: General of the Air Force  $227,232  20 years

5. To Become a Pilot  Bachelor’s Degree ROTC program  Normal color vision  Distant vision –uncorrected to 20/50  Near vision –uncorrected to 20/20  Corrective eye surgery could be a disqualifier  Have no history of hay fever, asthma or allergies after age 12  Weight and physical conditioning requirements  Standing height of 64 to 77 inches sitting height of 34 to 40 inches

6. Training Opportunities  Basic Training  College – ROTC  Air Force Academy  Officer Training School (OTS)  Specialized Pilot Training  Guardian Angel Triad

7. Boot Camp  8 ½ Weeks Long  Marksman Training  Fitness and Nutrition  Personal Fitness  Code of Conduct  Get Haircuts  Click on Arrow for Video

8. Air Force ROTC  1000 Colleges  Free College Tuition  Free Books  4-year Commitment  Officer

9. Air Force Academy  Colorado Springs, CO  Over 30 Majors  No traditional Boot Camp  A Day in the Life A Day in the Life  Dorm Life Video Dorm Life Video

10. Officer Training School (OTS) Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama 12 Weeks Qualitative Factors:  18-34 years old  Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree  Air Force Officer Qualification Test (AFOQT)  Physical Exam  Interview

11. Special Tactics Officer (STO) Deploy with air, ground, and maritime forces in the execution of the following Special Operations Missions: Direct Action Combating Terrorism Foreign Internal Defense Unconventional Warfare Humanitarian Assistance Coalition Support Counter-Drug Combat Search and Rescue Special Reconnaissance missions Video

12. STO Training Male, Current Active Duty Air Force Officer Able to obtain a top secret clearance. Volunteer for hazardous military duties to consist of parachuting (static line and freefall), marine diving (surface and underwater operations), and mission aircrew with retention time of six years. Outstanding resume and no negative personal history Training: 8-10 months Enlisted Combat Controller training 12 months Advanced Skills Training (AST) Combat Control Orientation Course Combat Control Operator / Air Traffic Control Officer Course Air Force Basic Combat Survival School U.S. Army Airborne School Combat Control School Advanced Skills Training Combat Diver Course Military freefall parachutist qualification course

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