fy03 as100 professional development training cadet briefing
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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
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