Course Description
The Senior Leader Enlisted Commissioning Program allows designated Air and Space Force Senior Leaders (SL) to directly select exceptionally performing, highly talented enlisted Airmen (all ranks, not just senior enlisted grades) for commissioning through Officer Training School (OTS). The following Senior Leaders are identified as selection authorities for the purposes of SLECP-A: SECAF, USECAF, CSAF, VCSAF, CMSAF, HAF/DS, ACC/CC, AETC/CC, AFMC/CC, AMC/CC, AFGSC/CC, PACAF/CC, USAFE/CC, AFSOC/CC, AFRC/CC, and NGB/CF. Designated senior leaders may each select two (2) Airmen for program participation.
This program is for candidates who do not possess a bachelor’s degree, but completed at least 24, but not more than 90, semester hours or equivalent by the end of the SLECP selection window with plans for completing a bachelor’s degree within 3 years. This program provides an opportunity for enlisted Airmen to complete their degree while on active duty status. Airmen must complete all degree requirements while attending an accredited school with an associated funding agreement or affiliated cross-town Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps (AFROTC) agreement. There is a tuition cap of $18K/year. The assigned AFROTC detachment will be responsible to enforce military standards to include all annual training requirements, accountability, and oversight. After graduation, the Airman will attend Officer Training School (OTS) to earn their commission.
NOTE: Projected AFSC classification is limited to Line of the Air Force AFSCs. Please refer to the Air Force Officer Classification Directory (AFOCD) maintained on myFSS, https://myfss.us.af.mil/USAFCommunity/s/knowledge-detail?pid=kA0t0000000wlCzCAl, for the minimum qualification requirements for each AFSC. If selecting AFSC 13M, 13N, 19Z, 21M, 71S or 92T member must also have at least one alternate NRL AFSC identified. For information regarding what AFSC's the AF currently needs, please contact afpc.dp2lt.workflow@us.af.mil. COCOMs, DRUs, and agencies that fall outside of an AF MAJCOM are authorized to submit two (2) RegAF nominations for consideration by HAF/DS through AFDW/A1. They will be eligible for SLECP-A consideration by HAF/DS through AFDW/A1.
Eligibility Criteria
- Eligibility Factors for appointment in commission as outlined in DAFMAN 36-2032, Military Recruiting and Accessions, Chapter 5, Officer Accessions.
- Completed at least 24 semester hours, but no more than 90 semester hours, or equivalent by the start of the fall semester with plans to complete a bachelor’s degree within 3 years.
- Admission to an accredited stateside school with associated funding or affiliated cross-town AFROTC agreement for accountability and administrative oversight.
- Accredited school’s yearly tuition falls within $18,000 or less a year.
- Minimum AFOQT score of 10 quantitative; 15 verbal.
- U.S. citizen (at least 18 and not reached 40 years of age by selection date)
- High moral character and personal qualifications
- Outstanding job performance as an Airman
- Demonstrated leadership potential
- Exemplifies Air Force core values
- Desire/motivation to serve as an officer
- Superior communication skills
- Ability to succeed in an academic environment
- Waivers must be approved IAW DAFMAN 36-2032 and/or DAFMAN 36-2664 prior to and submitted with SLECP-A package.
- Comparative OTS Current Standards are:
- 2.5 GPA non-STEM degree; no minimum for tech degree; 2.5 GPA for rated
- Minimum Pilot Candidate Selection Method (PCSM) score of 10; AFOQT Pilot/CSO/ABM score of 25 as appropriate for rated
Medical Requirements
- Must be medically qualified for continued enlistment, commissioning, and cleared for worldwide duty.
- Must not have medical Assignment Limitation Codes of ALC-C1, ALC-C2; or ALC-C3.
- Must not have AF Form 469 with duty Limiting Condition Report describing duty limitation or exemption from any component for Fitness Testing.
- Must meet the fitness requirements of DAFI 36-2905, Department of the Air Force Physical Fitness Program, to include height and weight standards as prescribed in DoDI 1308.3, DoD Physical Fitness/Body Composition Program.
Nomination Package Requirements – submit in one PDF file in the following order
- Nomination Worksheet
- SLECP Eligibility Determination Worksheet
- Essay on desire to serve in the AF as an officer
- Letter(s) of recommendation (max 2)
- SURF
- Last 5 copies of EPRs; Note: members that have not received an initial EPR will utilize the AF Form 1206 to highlight their current Air Force career accomplishments in bullet format.
- AF Form 1206, “CAREER ACCOMPLISHMENTS” max 10 bullets; Note: this form will be accomplished in bullet format in line with SLECP-O for specified FY.
- AFOQT Score Printout
- PCSM Score Printout (if applicable)
- SLECP-A Memorandum of Understanding
- Fitness Score Printout
- College Transcripts
- Evaluated Degree Plan
- Letter of Acceptance (if planning to attend a different university than degree plan)
- Approved Waiver (if applicable)
Note: Late or incomplete packages will not be accepted.