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FY03 AS300 Professional Development Training Cadet Briefing. OVERVIEW . Professional Development Training (PDT) Definition/Objectives FY03 AS300 Summer PDT Programs Program Descriptions and Eligibility Requirements Volunteer Process Things to Consider Summary. What is PDT.
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OVERVIEW • Professional Development Training (PDT) • Definition/Objectives • FY03 AS300 Summer PDT Programs • Program Descriptions and Eligibility Requirements • Volunteer Process • Things to Consider • Summary
What is PDT • PDT: Group of 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
AS300 Summer PDT Programs • Operation Air Force (OAF) • Pentagon Internship Program (PENT) • Nurse Orientation Program (NOP) • Army Airborne Training (AAT) • Field Engineering and Research Lab (FERL) • Combat Survival Training (CST) • Foreign Language Immersion Program (FLI) • Medical Orientation Program (MO)
General Eligibility Requirements • Who’s Eligible: AS300s • AS400s are eligible provided they meet all program requirements and: • Are returning to school in the fall (DOC/DOG = Dec 03 or later) • Have not participated in the same program at any time in the past • Eligibility Requirements • Must be contracted and meet military and academic retention standards specified in AFOATSI 36-2011 both at the time of nomination and again when departing for training
General Eligibility Requirements (cont) • Eligibility Requirements (Continued) • Must meet the specific program requirements outlined in AFOATSI 36-2012 • Medical standards • Physical standards • Miscellaneous (Age requirements, security clearances, etc) • Must successfully complete field training prior to PDT attendance
Operation Air Force • Objectives • Acquaint cadets with every day tasks, activities and perceptions of AF airmen, NCOs and officers • Motivate and educate cadets • OAF is divided into 4 distinct programs: • Operation Air Force-CONUS (OAF-CONUS) • Operation Air Force-Overseas (OAF-OS) • Operation Air Force-Office of Special Investigations (OAF-OSI) • Operation Air Force-Space (OAF-SPACE)
Operation Air Force(OAF) (cont) • Program is for both AFROTC and USAFA cadets • General Program Requirement • Must not have participated in an OAF program at anytime in the past
Operation Air Force(OAF) (cont) • Specific Program Requirements • OAF-OS: • Secret Security Clearance is Mandatory • Immunizations (will vary depending on location) • Passports are not required--a valid reserve ID card and travel orders are mandatory • OAF-OSI: • Secret Security Clearance is Mandatory • OAF-SPACE: • Secret Security Clearance is Mandatory
Operation Air Force(OAF) Cont • Program Length: 3 weeks (all OAF programs) • Training Dates: To be determined • Training Locations: • OAF-CONUS – Selected Air Force bases in the US • OAF-OSI - Selected Air Force bases in the US • OAF-OS – Selected overseas Air Bases • OAF-SPACE – AF Space Command bases in the US
Pentagon Internship (PENT) • Objective: Provide cadets valuable Air Staff problem-solving experience • Specific Program Requirements: • Secret security clearance is mandatory • Program Length: 28 days • Training Dates: To be determined • Training Location: Pentagon, Washington DC
Nurse Orientation (NOP) • Objective: Serves as a nursing internship in an AF hospital • Cadets receive hands-on training at Wilford Hall Medical Center in a variety of nursing disciplines • Specific Program Requirements: • College major must be nursing
Nurse Orientation Program (NOP) (cont) • Program Length: 28 days • Training Dates: To be determined • Training Location: Wilford Hall Medical Center, Lackland AFB TX
Army Airborne Training (AAT) • Objective: Develop leadership, self-confidence and an aggressive spirit • Training is physically and mentally demanding • Severe training environment • Daily PT will be conducted in hot and humid conditions • Basic parachutist rating awarded upon successful completion
Army Airborne Training (AAT) (cont) • Physical Requirements (AFROTC Unit) • Must successfully complete the Army PFT (AFOATSI 36-2012, Atch 2, Figure A2.1) and 2-mile run prior to nomination and again NLT 2-weeks prior to leaving the Det for the summer—must excel in both • Physical Requirements (at Ft Benning GA) • Formation runs (3 to 5 miles) are conducted daily after strenuous exercise • BDUs and running shoes or combat boots • 7 to 9 minute pace per mile • Personnel are required to complete a 4-mile formation run within 36 minutes
Army Airborne Training (AAT) (cont) • Medical Requirements • Prior to program attendance, certified Flying Class III physical (or equivalent) • Physical exam (SF 88) must be less than 1 year old as of 30 Aug of year cadet attends training • Program Length: 3 weeks • Training Dates: To be determined • Training Location: Fort Benning, GA
Field Engineering and Readiness Lab (FERL) • Objective: Introduce civil engineering majors to Air Force civil engineering • Course is presented in three blocks: • Surveying • Computer applications • Construction materials
Field Engineering and Readiness Lab (FERL) (cont) • Specific Program Requirements: • Cadets must be Civil Engineering majors • Secret security clearance is mandatory • Program Length: 5 weeks • Training Locations: • 2 weeks at a CONUS or OS base and 3 weeks at USAF Academy, Colorado • Training Dates: To be determined
Combat Survival Training (CST) • Objective: Expose cadets to combat, aircrew, survival and evasion training in a realistic environment • Training is physically and mentally demanding • Specific Program Requirements: • Award of Secret security clearance is mandatory prior to program 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 Dates: To be determined • Training Location: USAF Academy, Colorado
Foreign Language Immersion (FLI) • Objective: To give cadets intensive language and cultural training • Specific Program Requirements: • Cadets must have at least 2 full academic years of college-level studies in a foreign language • Language skills placement letter • Cadets must contractually agree to speak only their language of study for the entire training period • Tourist passports are required
Foreign Language Immersion (FLI) (cont) • Program Length: 4 weeks • Training Location: Various overseas countries • Cadets live with local families and study at local universities • 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
The Volunteer Process • PDT is voluntary • Apply for PDT programs at the unit • According to HQ, region, and unit guidelines • Obtain a PDT Volunteer Statement from your detachment • Volunteer for as many different programs as you want, provided: • You meet ALL the eligibility (general and specific), medical 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 (AAT & 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, when you will be available, 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, authorized departure locations are: • Home of record • Location of 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 • If not, see your DP NCO immediately • Is a Secret clearance required? If so, 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) • Do you need a Passport? • Tourist passports are required for FLI • Get the necessary exams/paperwork scheduled and/or completed for any special medical and physical requirements • Certified AM-490 (AFA Freefall) • Flying Class III (SF 88) less than a year old (AAT) • Medical certification (CST) • Immunizations (overseas travel)
Things to Consider Upon Being Selected for PDT (cont) • Orientation flights (OAF, FERL) • May or may not received • Dependent on mission requirements • Not guaranteed and should not be expected • Physiological Training may increase flying opportunities • Units can attempt to schedule cadets for training at bases with altitude chambers but travel will not be funded by AFROTC. Cadets must pay all expenses (travel, lodging, meals, etc) • A physiological training card does not guarantee increased flying opportunities, but may help depending on the base you visit
SUMMARY • Participation in PDT is voluntary – but don’t volunteer unless you’re 100% committed to go! • During the next few weeks: • 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 the programs, available training dates, and departure locations with your family and employers – deconflict as necessary • By 1 December 2002, you should be ready to: • Commit to a training program and training date • Complete and turn in your PDT Volunteer Statement