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Military Training

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Officer Training Programs

SOS Course Description

Squadron Officer School (SOS) develops Air and Space minded leaders primed to prevail in competitive environments. The course is structured around three areas: leadership, design thinking, and joint warfare. Students engage in classroom and hands-on application events to know themselves to lead themselves, know their team to lead their team, foster a strategic and creative mindset, resolve conflict effectively, collaboratively solve problems, and gain foundational knowledge on airpower doctrine, international paradigms, and joint all-domain warfare to learn to lead in uncertain environments.

MAJCOMs are given quotas for in-resident attendance and assign members based on member preference. Prospective students should apply for the program through their unit Training Managers, who will send their names to the MAJCOM for selection. Members are not allowed to request to be individually scheduled.

Eligibility Requirements

The SOS program targets all active-duty USAF and USSF captains with at least four but less than seven years total active federal commission service (TAFCS); USAFR and ANG captains; select GS 9-12 (and equivalent) civilians with two years of Air Force civil service experience; and a limited number of allied international officers. Unless approved by the SOS Commandant, no officer or civilian with a temporary medical profile or limiting physical condition may attend SOS. All students on medical profile, please see SOS website for instructions.

Active duty, Air Force Reserve, and Air National Guard students must have a current, passing fitness score that will remain current through course completion. DoD civilians must meet current Air Force Personnel Test (AFPT) standards and provide proof of a passing score, certified by a unit or wing Physical Training Leader (PTL), prior to attending SOS in residence.

Air Force Reserve/IMA Captains wishing to attend SOS can automatically go to Distance Learning, which is found on the Air University site, https://www.airuniversity.af.edu/GCPME/SOS/. If desiring to go in person, AF Reserve/IMA Captains, must apply on the RSSB, which has a board twice a year. For additional information, visit https://myfss.us.af.mil/USAFCommunity/s/knowledge-detail?pid=kA08300000001TLCAY.

Civilians wishing to attend SOS is conducted separately during the Civilian Development Program nomination call. This program is advertised annually each December. For additional information, visit https://myfss.us.af.mil/USAFCommunity/s/knowledge-detail?pid=kA0t0000000wlCpCAI.

Visit the Air University website, www.airuniversity.af.edu/SOS/Student-Experience/ for additional information on SOS.

AFDW Procedures

AFDW is allotted a certain amount of seats per class iteration. The fair share of seat distribution is divided amongst AFDW supported agencies as follows (subject to change within Fiscal Year):

AFDW HQ Staff: 1 316 WG: 5 11 WG: 1 844 CG: 1 HAF/SAF/AF Elements: 23

 

In-Residence breakdown are as follows:

  • 4-week class
  • Students will immediately begin in-residence instructions
  • 7-year TAFCSD waivers will be required
  • Students on a duty limiting profile cannot attend SOS unless they have an SOS-approved Exception to Policy (ETP)

For additional information, visit the Squadron Officer School website.

 

Enlisted Training Programs

Course Description

SLECP-O allows designated Air Force Senior Leaders 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 this SLECP-O: SECAF, USECAF, CSAF, VSCAF, CMSAF, HAF/DS, ACC/CC, AETC/CC, AFMC/CC, AMC/CC, AFGSC/CC, PACAF/CC, USAFE/CC, and AFSOC/CC. Designated senior leaders may each select one (1) Airman for program participation.

SLECP-O: This program is for enlisted candidates who currently possess a Bachelor's Degree or Bachelor's Degree projected for completion NLT the suspense dictated by DAF guidance from an accredited institution. Initial OTS placement will be the earliest class the member is eligible to attend.

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=kA0t0000000wlCzCAI, 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.

Eligibility Criteria
  • Must currently possess Bachelor's Degree
  • Meet eligibility factors for appointment in commissioning as outlined in AFI 36-2005, Officer Accessions, paragraph 2.1
  • 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
Medical Requirements

 

  • Must be medically qualified and cleared for worldwide duty
  • Must not have medical Assignment Limitation Codes (ALC): ALC-C1, ALC-C2, or ALC-C3
  • Must not have AF Form 469 with duty Limiting Condition Report or exemption from any component for Fitness Testing
Package Requirements
 
  • Current Official Photo (full length in service dress)*
  • All EPRs (most current to least current)
  • Letter of Recommendation from Wing/CC or Senior Rater on Performance and Core Values
  • Personal Essay
  • SURF*
  • Current Fitness Report*
  • AFOQT Scores (minimum 10 quantitative / 15 verbal)
  • School Transcripts (conferred date)
  • Top 3 Future AFSCs*
  • Nominee Contact Information (Rank, Full Name, Unit/PAS, Duty Phone/work email, AFSCs, MAJCOM POCs)