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Little Rock AFB University Center19FSS/FSDE 1490 Vandenberg Blvd, Room 101987-3417

Jacksonville-Little Rock AFB University Center

Commissioning Programs• Opportunities for Enlisted to become Officers

― Leaders Encouraging Airman Development (LEAD) – AF Academy

― Officer Training School (OTS)

― ROTC Programs: ASCP, POC-ERP, SOAR (MAJCOM)

― Nurse Enlisted Commissioning Program (NECP)

― Biomedical Sciences Corp (BSC) – Physical Therapy & Physician Asst.

― Uniformed Services University of Health Sciences (USUHS)

― Enlisted to Medical Degree Preparatory Program (EMDP2)

― Medical Services Corp (MSC) – Hospital Administration

― Senior Leader Enlisted Commissioning Program (SLECP)

Leaders Encouraging Airmen Development (LEAD) – USAFA

• Eligibility

– U.S. Citizen, or able to obtain before entry into the Academy the following year – Direct entry – not have reached your 23rd birthday by July 1st of year of entry – Prep School – not have reached your 22nd birthday by July 1st of year of entry – Unmarried / not pregnant – Bear no legal obligation to support a child or other individual – Be of good moral character

• Complete AF Form 1786, & submit an online application (Pre-Candidate Questionnaire)– AF Form 1786 – Due to Office of Admissions by Dec 31st

• Admin Officer: Kim Land (A-K) or Bea Comp (L-Z) DSN 333-3804 • Admissions Advisors:

– 2Lt Elizabeth Maldonado Phone: (719) 333-88182Lt Winston Sanks Phone: (719) 333-8866

Website: http://www.academyadmissions.com/admissions/advice-to-applicants/enlisted-airmen/

Basic Officer Training (BOT) -Officer Training School (OTS)

• Eligibility

– Rated must be able to enter training prior to age 30.

– Non-rated must be commissioned prior to age 35.

– Age eligibility waivers will not be considered.

– Bachelor’s degree (can apply 1 year before graduation)

– Full Eligibility described in AFI 36-2013

– BOT Guide is available for guidance on applying.

– AFOQT required

Basic Officer Training (BOT) -Officer Training School (OTS)

Direct Link to AF Portal Commissioning Site: https://www.my.af.mil/gcss-af/USAF/ep/browse.do?categoryId=p88B4F00B408E088F01413B866BF21274&channelPageId=s6925EC134BF10FB5E044080020E329A9

Basic Officer Training (BOT) -Officer Training School (OTS)

From the Air Force Recruiting Service (AFRS) Site, scroll down to the paragraph titled, “Application for a Commission”

This is the link to the BOT Guide

Basic Officer Training (BOT) -Officer Training School (OTS)

Direct Link to BOT Guide: https://www.my.af.mil/gcss-afbvpcp/USAF/AFP40/d/s6925EC134BF10FB5E044080020E329A9/Files/TFOT/AD%20TFOT%20GUIDE06Feb2017.pdf

BOT Program SharePoint Site

Direct Link to SharePoint:

https://cs2.eis.af.mil/sites/11470/sitepages/line%20officer%20accessions/active%20duty%20basic%20officer%20training%20program%20site.aspx

BOT – Summary of Eligibility CriteriaProgram PCSM

(Note 2 ) required for

all rated Applicants

AFOQT SCORES GPA (Note 3)Pilot (P)

Navigator (N)ABM (A)

Academic Adaptability

(AA)

Verbal (V) Quantitative (Q)

Pilot (Note 1)

10 Must have a minimum of 25 for pilot score

No Min 15 10 2.5

RPA(Note 1)

10 Must have a minimum of 25 for pilot score No Min 15 10 2.5

Combat Systems Officer (Note 1)

No Min Must have a minimum of 25 for navigator score

No Min 15 10 2.5

Air Battle Manager (Note 1)

No Min Must have a minimum of 25 for ABM score

No Min 15 10 2.5

Non-tech N/A No Min No Min No Min 15 10 3.0

Technical N/A No Min No Min No Min 15 10 No Min

ROTC Commissioning Programs

Active Duty Enlisted personnel can earn a commission as an AFROTC cadet: completing all bachelor degree & commissioning requirements in 2-4 years

– Airman Scholarship and Commissioning Program* (ASCP)» Annual - $18,000 (tuition) & $900 (textbook)» Monthly - $250-$400 Non-Taxable Stipend

– Scholarships for Outstanding Airmen to ROTC* (SOAR)» Annual - $18,000 (tuition) & $900 (textbook)» Monthly - $250-$400 Non-Taxable Stipend

– Professional Officer Course-Early Release Program* (POC-ERP)» No Scholarship» Monthly - $250-$400 Non-Taxable Stipend

*Applications for each program due by 15 October of each Year

Website: http://www.au.af.mil/au/holmcenter/AFROTC/EnlistedComm/EnlistedCommissioning.asp

ROTC Commissioning Programs

ASCP/*SOAR 1. Be a US citizen & must Commission by age 30

2. Able to complete degree in 2-4 yrs. & considered full time student by the university

• At least 24 hrs of graded college course work w/at least a 3.0 GPA

• Minimum ACT composite score of 26 or

• SAT combined Reading and Math score of 1180 or

• AFOQT Academic Aptitude score of 57

Note: Not all requirements are listed.

For a complete list ref: AFI 36-2013 AFROTCI 36-2011, AFI 36-2002 and AFI 36-2005

*SOAR is a MAJCOM Sponsored Program – AMC has 8 Allocations

ROTC Commissioning Programs

Professional Officer Course-Early Release Program (POC-ERP)

1. Be a US citizen & must commission by age 30 (up to 35 w/waiver)

2. Must have a 2.5 cumulative GPA,

3. Able to complete degree in 2 yrs. & considered a full time student by

the university

4. Bachelor & Commissioning Req. completed in 2yrs as AFROTC

cadet (2nd Bachelor’s or Graduate Degrees are not authorized)

5. Application Page:http://www.airuniversity.af.mil/Holm-Center/AFROTC/Display/Article/1047850/

Note: For a complete list ref: AFI 36-2013 AFROTCI 36-2011, AFI 36-2002 and AFI 36-2005

1. NOT authorized to pursue 2nd bachelors or graduate degree

2. If selected, you will separate from the Air Force– No longer collecting military pay & benefits– Will be living on the civilian economy like other college students

3. No Guarantees to Commission:– All AFROTC cadets compete against their peers for allocations

4. Applicant is responsible for completeness & accuracy of package

5. No Scholarship for POC-ERP Program

Important Notes on ROTC Programs

ROTC Contact Info

Enlisted Commissioning Programs

AFROTC/RRUE

60 West Maxwell Blvd

Maxwell AFB AL 36112-6501

DSN: 493-7008 / 5122 / 2694

Commercial: 334-953-7008 / 5122 / 2694

afrotc.rrue@us.af.mil

Nurse Enlisted Commissioning Program (NECP)

Eligibility• Applicants must attend a school that:

– Has an AFROTC detachment on campus (Host School) or a AFROTC detachment with a “cross-town” agreement with a host school.

– Can be completed in 24 months– The tuition and fees do not exceed $15,000 per academic year

• Applicants must maintain cumulative GPA of 2.75 on a 4.0 scale per semester.• Applicants must have completed 59 semester hours of graded college coursework from

regionally accredited college or university• Applicants must have completed the following courses as part of the 59 hours.

Psychology Chemistry 1&2 w/lab

Anatomy & Physiology 1&2 w/lab Nutrition

Microbiology w/Lab Statistics

NECP Contact Info

Nurse Education550 C St West, Suite 25

Randolph AFB, TX 78150-4727afpc.dpann1@us.af.mil

DSN: 665-2715COMM: 210-565-2715FAX (DSN): 665-2943

FAX: 210-565-2943

AFMS Knowledge Exchangehttps://kx2.afms.mil/kj/kx1/AFNurseEducation/Pages/home.aspx?functionalArea

=AFNurseEducation

Biomedical Sciences Corp –BSC Programs

• Air Force Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) Program • Inter-Service Physicians Assistant Training (IPAP)• PhD, Clinical Psychology

Website: https://kx2.afms.mil/kj/kx3/AFBSCEducation/Pages/home.aspx

Physical Therapy (PT) Program

Eligibility• Air Force Active Duty Member w/Baccalaureate Degree (or final semester)

• Medically qualified for worldwide duty• Minimum GRE score of 148 (within four years of the board date)

– Analytical Writing score equal to or greater than 3.5– Verbal score of at least 152 is required

• 100 hrs. of vol. service in direct patient care in a physical therapy function

• Minimum overall undergrad GPA of 3.25 on a 4.0 scale

• Completion of the following prerequisites:Anatomy w/lab, 4SH Chemistry w/lab, 8SH Additional Social Science, 3SH

Biology w/lab, 4SH Physics w/lab, 8SH Developmental Psychology, 3SH

Statistics 3SH Physiology, 4SH

MyPers for more information: https://mypers.af.mil/app/answers/detail/a_id/31747

Inter-service Physician Assistant Program (IPAP)

• SAT scores within the past 5 years (including those with degrees and prior commission)– Min combined score for Critical Reading, Verbal, and Math must be 1425– Min score of 950 required for the new SAT exam– Min score of 450 is required for each area regardless of test version

• Applicants must have a minimum of 60 SH of transferable college credit and– A cumulative GPA of 2.5 or better– A minimum 3.0 GPA for the required Math and Science courses– Course Prerequisites:

*Technical School credits are not accepted for required coursework under University of Nebraska Medical Center policy

Gen Chemistry w/lab 8SH Biology w/lab 4SH Psychology 3SH

A&P w/lab 8SH Microbiology w/lab 4SH English 6 SH; 3SH

Algebra 3SH Medical Terminology 3SH Social Sciences 6SH

MyPers for more information: https://mypers.af.mil/app/answers/detail/a_id/31751

BSC Contact Info

HQ AFPC/DPANWBiomedical Sciences Corps Education

and Utilization Branch550 C St West, Suite 25

JBSA-Randolph, TX 78150-4727

Education Contact NumbersCOMM: 210-565-2775

DSN: 665-2775FAX Comm: 210-565-6223

FAX DSN: 665-6223E-mail:afpc.dpanw@us.af.mil

MyPers search “Biomedical Sciences Corps”

Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences

• Ph.D. in Medical or Clinical Psychology

• Military members apply directly to USUHS for acceptance

– USUHS website: http://www.usuhs.mil/mps/militaryprograms.html

• There are minimum SAT and ACT scores (see Eligibility Requirements/MyPers)

• Cumulative GPA 3.2

• Must have a Bachelor’s Degree (any discipline)

• For complete information and instructions search:

– “Uniform Services University of the Health Sciences“ on MyPers

USUHS Contact Info

Uniformed Services University ofthe Health Sciences

4301 Jones Bridge RoadBethesda, Maryland 20814

Tricia CrumEmail: tricia.crum@usuhs.edu

Phone: (301) 295-9669FAX: (301) 295-3034

US Air Force Student RepresentativeLt Andrea Weiss

Email Contact: afmps@usuhs.edu

MyPers search – “Uniform Services University of the Health Sciences“

The Enlisted to Medical Degree Preparatory Program

The Enlisted to Medical Degree Preparatory Program (EMDP2) • Offers Enlisted Personnel the opportunity to complete the preparatory coursework for

admission to medical school while maintaining an active duty status

• There are minimum SAT and ACT scores (see Eligibility Requirements/MyPers)

• Cumulative GPA 3.2

• Must have a Bachelor’s Degree

• For complete information and instructions search:

“Uniform Services University of the Health Sciences“ on MyPers

Website: http://www.usuhs.mil/mps/militaryprograms.html

USUHS (EMDP2) Contact Info

USUHS (EMDP2)4301 Jones Bridge Road

Bethesda, Maryland 20814Althea Green Dixon,

Cmd. Sgt. Major (Ret)(301) 295-3198

orElizabeth Steed(301) 319-0590

E-Mail: emdp2@usuhs.edu

MyPers search – “Uniform Services University of the Health Sciences“

Medical Services Corps (MSC)• MSC are professional healthcare administrators and executives • Eligibility

– Must have qualifying or closely related Bachelors or masters degree:

» Health/Healthcare Administration or Mgmt, Health Mgmt and Policy, Health

Services Admin, Hospital Admin, Accounting, Business Admin, Business Mgmt,

Economics, Finance, Marketing, Statistics, Information Systems Mgmt.

– GPA of 3.0 or above

– Minimum GRE/GMAT Scores (Taken within last 5 years):

» 800 before Aug 2011 / 286 after Aug 2011

» GMAT 400

– Less than 8 years Time in Service (NOT Waiverable)

See KX for further instructions: https://kx2.afms.mil/kj/kx5/afmedicalservicecorps/Pages/home.aspx

MSC Contact Info

HQ AFPC/DPANSMSC Utilization and Education

550 C St West, Suite 25Randolph AFB, TX 78150-4727

COMM: 210-565-4094DSN: 665-4094

FAX: 210-565-4240

Email: afpc.dp2nd.mscasgns@us.af.mil

Website: https://kx2.afms.mil/kj/kx7/AFMSCUtilizationEducation/Pages/home.aspx

Senior Leader Enlisted Commissioning Program (SLECP)

• SLECP - Allows designated AF Leaders to directly select

exceptionally performing-highly talented enlisted members for

commissioning through OTS

– SLECP-O: Currently Possess Bachelor’s Degree and meet all other

requirements for OTS

– SLECP-A: Within 3 years of Bachelor’s Degree; will remain on AD while

attending an accredited school with an ROTC attachment (for management

purposes only), then will attend OTS

– Please see your chain of command for more information

Air Force Officer Qualifying Test(AFOQT)

• Required for entry into commissioning programs

• Test can be taken 2 times during AF career

• Students retesting need 6 months between testing dates

• Request date by calling or emailing:DSN: 731-3417 COMM: 501-987-3417 Education@US.AF.MIL

Questions?

Jacksonville-Little Rock AFBUniversity Center

1490 Vandenberg Blvd.LRAFB, AR 72099

DSN: 731-3417 COMM: 501-987-3417

Email: education@us.af.mil