FY03 AS100 Professional Development Training Cadet

Briefing

OVERVIEW

• Professional Development Training (PDT)• Definition/Objectives

• FY03 AS100 Summer Training Programs• General Eligibility Requirements• Program Descriptions and Specific Eligibility

Requirements• Volunteer Process• Things to Consider• Summary

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

AS100 PROGRAMS

AS100 Programs• AS100 Special Training Program (ASSIST)

• Air Force Academy Freefall (AFAFF)

• Air Force Academy Soaring Program (SOAR)

• Combat Survival Training (CST)

• Medical Orientation Program (MO)

• Rising Sophomore Summer Program (RSSP)

• Flight Awareness Summer Training (FAST)

General Eligibility Requirements

• Who’s 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)

Program Descriptions and Specific Eligibility Requirements

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

AS100 Special Training Program (ASSIST) (cont)

• Cadets selected for ASSIST-

• Tour base facilities, receive mission briefings and hands-on training

• Receive orientation from company grade officers

• May or may not receive orientation flights • Dependent on mission requirements• Not guaranteed and should not be expected

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 10 AFBs in the US

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

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 AFAFF PFT (AFOATSI 36-

2012, Attachment 8) prior to nomination by Det CC and again NLT 2-weeks prior to leaving school for summer

• Maximum weight cannot exceed 215 pounds

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

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

Air Force Academy Soaring(SOAR) (cont)

• Program Length: Approximately 15 days

• Training Dates: To be determined

• Training Location: USAFA, Colorado

Combat Survival Training (CST)

• Objective: Expose cadets to combat, aircrew, survival and evasion training in a realistic environment

• Training is physically and mentally demanding

• Limited to contract cadets only• Exception: Noncontract cadets may apply if they are prior-

service and already have a security clearance

• Special Requirements:• Secret Security Clearance is mandatory prior to attendance

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 Location: USAF Academy, Colorado

• Training Dates: To be determined

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

Medical Orientation Program (cont)

• Program Length: 12 days

• Training Dates: To be determined

• Training Location: Wilford Hall Medical Center, Lackland AFB TX

Rising Sophomore Summer Program (RSSP)

• Objectives

• Expose cadets to the Air Force way of life

• Acquaint cadets with various career opportunities

• Allow cadets to observe AF people accomplishing the mission on an Air Force installation

• Eligibility

• Scholarship recipients or designees who have completed AS 100

Rising Sophomore Summer Program RSSP (cont.)

• Program Length: 40 days (includes travel)• Travel to training on Monday• Return home Friday six weeks later

• Training Dates: 23 Jun – 1 Aug 2003

• Training Locations: 1 of 5 AFBs in the US

Flight Awareness Summer Training (FAST)

• Objectives• Foster interest in aviation among cadets attending

Minority Institutions (MI) and Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU)

• Obtain FAA pilot certifications for participants

• Increase minority pilots in the Air Force

• Program Length: 21 days

• Training Dates: Between mid-May and mid-June

• Training Location: Delaware State University, Dover DE

• Eligibility: Must be attending an HBCU or MI.

Flight Awareness Summer Training (FAST)(cont.)

The Volunteer Process

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 be selected for no more than one PDT assignment

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

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

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)

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?

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

SUMMARY

• Participation in PDT is voluntary–but volunteer only if you’re 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 1 Dec 2002 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

QUESTIONS????