1. FY03 AS300 Professional Development Training Cadet Briefing

2. OVERVIEW Professional Development Training (PDT) Definition/Objectives FY03 AS300 Summer PDT Programs Program Descriptions and Eligibility Requirements Volunteer Process Things to Consider Summary

3. What is PDT PDT: Group of 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

4. AS300 SUMMER PDT PROGRAMS

5. AS300 Summer PDT Programs Operation Air Force (OAF) Pentagon Internship Program (PENT) Nurse Orientation Program (NOP) Army Airborne Training (AAT) Field Engineering and Research Lab (FERL) Combat Survival Training (CST) Foreign Language Immersion Program (FLI) Medical Orientation Program (MO)

6. General Eligibility Requirements Who’s Eligible: AS300s AS400s are eligible provided they meet all program requirements and: Are returning to school in the fall (DOC/DOG = Dec 03 or later) Have not participated in the same program at any time in the past Eligibility Requirements Must be contracted and meet military and academic retention standards specified in AFOATSI 36-2011 both at the time of nomination and again when departing for training

7. General Eligibility Requirements (cont) Eligibility Requirements (Continued) Must meet the specific program requirements outlined in AFOATSI 36-2012 Medical standards Physical standards Miscellaneous (Age requirements, security clearances, etc) Must successfully complete field training prior to PDT attendance

8. PROGRAM DESCRIPTIONS AND SPECIFIC ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

9. Operation Air Force Objectives Acquaint cadets with every day tasks, activities and perceptions of AF airmen, NCOs and officers Motivate and educate cadets OAF is divided into 4 distinct programs: Operation Air Force-CONUS (OAF-CONUS) Operation Air Force-Overseas (OAF-OS) Operation Air Force-Office of Special Investigations (OAF-OSI) Operation Air Force-Space (OAF-SPACE)

10. Operation Air Force (OAF) (cont) Program is for both AFROTC and USAFA cadets General Program Requirement Must not have participated in an OAF program at anytime in the past

11. Operation Air Force (OAF) (cont) Specific Program Requirements OAF-OS: Secret Security Clearance is Mandatory Immunizations (will vary depending on location) Passports are not required--a valid reserve ID card and travel orders are mandatory OAF-OSI: Secret Security Clearance is Mandatory OAF-SPACE: Secret Security Clearance is Mandatory

12. Operation Air Force (OAF) Cont Program Length: 3 weeks (all OAF programs) Training Dates: To be determined Training Locations: OAF-CONUS – Selected Air Force bases in the US OAF-OSI - Selected Air Force bases in the US OAF-OS – Selected overseas Air Bases OAF-SPACE – AF Space Command bases in the US

13. Pentagon Internship (PENT) Objective: Provide cadets valuable Air Staff problem-solving experience Specific Program Requirements: Secret security clearance is mandatory Program Length: 28 days Training Dates: To be determined Training Location: Pentagon, Washington DC

14. Nurse Orientation (NOP) Objective: Serves as a nursing internship in an AF hospital Cadets receive hands-on training at Wilford Hall Medical Center in a variety of nursing disciplines Specific Program Requirements: College major must be nursing

15. Nurse Orientation Program (NOP) (cont) Program Length: 28 days Training Dates: To be determined Training Location: Wilford Hall Medical Center, Lackland AFB TX

16. Army Airborne Training (AAT) Objective: Develop leadership, self- confidence and an aggressive spirit Training is physically and mentally demanding Severe training environment Daily PT will be conducted in hot and humid conditions Basic parachutist rating awarded upon successful completion

17. Army Airborne Training (AAT) (cont) Physical Requirements (AFROTC Unit) Must successfully complete the Army PFT (AFOATSI 36-2012, Atch 2, Figure A2.1) and 2-mile run prior to nomination and again NLT 2-weeks prior to leaving the Det for the summer—must excel in both Physical Requirements (at Ft Benning GA) Formation runs (3 to 5 miles) are conducted daily after strenuous exercise BDUs and running shoes or combat boots 7 to 9 minute pace per mile Personnel are required to complete a 4-mile formation run within 36 minutes

18. Army Airborne Training (AAT) (cont) Medical Requirements Prior to program attendance, certified Flying Class III physical (or equivalent) Physical exam (SF 88) must be less than 1 year old as of 30 Aug of year cadet attends training Program Length: 3 weeks Training Dates: To be determined Training Location: Fort Benning, GA

19. Field Engineering and Readiness Lab (FERL) Objective: Introduce civil engineering majors to Air Force civil engineering Course is presented in three blocks: Surveying Computer applications Construction materials

20. Field Engineering and Readiness Lab (FERL) (cont) Specific Program Requirements: Cadets must be Civil Engineering majors Secret security clearance is mandatory Program Length: 5 weeks Training Locations: 2 weeks at a CONUS or OS base and 3 weeks at USAF Academy, Colorado Training Dates: To be determined

21. Combat Survival Training (CST) Objective: Expose cadets to combat, aircrew, survival and evasion training in a realistic environment Training is physically and mentally demanding Specific Program Requirements: Award of Secret security clearance is mandatory prior to program attendance

22. Combat Survival Training (CST) (cont) Medical Requirements: Must be medically certified by a physician IAW AFOATSI 36-2012, Attachment 5, prior to program attendance Program Length: 20 days Training Dates: To be determined Training Location: USAF Academy, Colorado

23. Foreign Language Immersion (FLI) Objective: To give cadets intensive language and cultural training Specific Program Requirements: Cadets must have at least 2 full academic years of college-level studies in a foreign language Language skills placement letter Cadets must contractually agree to speak only their language of study for the entire training period Tourist passports are required

24. Foreign Language Immersion (FLI) (cont) Program Length: 4 weeks Training Location: Various overseas countries Cadets live with local families and study at local universities Training Dates: To be determined

25. Medical Orientation (MO) Program Objective: Introduce cadets who are interested in becoming Air Force medical doctors to military medicine Primarily for Pre-Health scholarship recipients However, other cadets contemplating a career in military medicine may volunteer

26. Medical Orientation Program (cont) Program Length: 12 days Training Dates: To be determined Training Location: Wilford Hall Medical Center, Lackland AFB TX

27. THE VOLUNTEER PROCESS

28. The Volunteer Process PDT is voluntary Apply for PDT programs at the unit According to HQ, region, and unit guidelines Obtain a PDT Volunteer Statement from your detachment Volunteer for as many different programs as you want, provided: You meet ALL the eligibility (general and specific), medical and physical requirements listed for a particular program You will be selected for no more than one PDT assignment

29. Things to Consider Before Volunteering for PDT Think about which PDT programs you are interested in Remember, some programs (AAT & 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, when you will be available, and departure locations with your family and employers PDT is voluntary. However, once you are selected, PDT becomes a commitment

30. 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

31. Things to Consider When Volunteering for PDT (cont) Decide on a departure location In accordance with the Joint Federal Travel Regulation, authorized departure locations are: Home of record Location of 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)

32. Things to Consider Upon Being Selected for PDT Do you have a current reserve ID card? Required for all contract cadets If not, see your DP NCO immediately Is a Secret clearance required? If so, do you have one? If not, has the necessary paperwork been completed and submitted to get you one?

33. Things to Consider Upon Being Selected for PDT (cont) Do you need a Passport? Tourist passports are required for FLI Get the necessary exams/paperwork scheduled and/or completed for any special medical and physical requirements Certified AM-490 (AFA Freefall) Flying Class III (SF 88) less than a year old (AAT) Medical certification (CST) Immunizations (overseas travel)

34. Things to Consider Upon Being Selected for PDT (cont) Orientation flights (OAF, FERL) May or may not received Dependent on mission requirements Not guaranteed and should not be expected Physiological Training may increase flying opportunities Units can attempt to schedule cadets for training at bases with altitude chambers but travel will not be funded by AFROTC. Cadets must pay all expenses (travel, lodging, meals, etc) A physiological training card does not guarantee increased flying opportunities, but may help depending on the base you visit

35. SUMMARY Participation in PDT is voluntary – but don’t volunteer unless you’re 100% committed to go! During the next few weeks: 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 the programs, available training dates, and departure locations with your family and employers – deconflict as necessary By 1 December 2002, you should be ready to: Commit to a training program and training date Complete and turn in your PDT Volunteer Statement

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