Officer Training School (OTS)

Officer Training School (OTS)MSgt Tracy DeMar

100 Col Joe Jackson Blvd, Ste 145BJoint Base Lewis-McChord, WA 98438

[email protected]

TECHNICAL DEGREE SPONSORSHP PROGRAM (TDSP)

• People who are creative, innovative and have a desire to push the technology limits in defending America through air, space, and cyberspace.

• People who are looking to develop and manage some of the most sophisticated equipment and systems in the world.

The Air Force is seeking:

Air Force Electrical & Computer

Engineers

UNITED STATES AIR FORCEDEVELOPMENTAL ENGINEER

What are Developmental Engineers for the USAF?• 62Es lead the technical development of science and technology for the USAF. This process spans basic research of scientific principles, applied technology demonstrations, development of prototypes, final design, test & evaluation, operational support, and sustainment engineering. What kind of work you actually do will depend on if you are placed in research, test, an acquisition program, intelligence, logistics support, etc. Also, in any of those places, your job could be more technical or more managerial, or both.

GENERAL CATEGORIES OF JOBS FOR DEVELOPMENTAL ENGINEERS

• Sustainment Engineer• Test Engineer• Research Engineer• Program Office Engineer• Engineering Analyst• Intelligence Engineer• Staff Engineer

Airborne Laser (ABL) anti-ballistic missile weapons system: Fires a laser to track and shoot down missiles

TYPICAL DAY…

• On a typical day, they read email, go to meetings, and talk on the phone. Some of these meetings are with users to gain better understanding of the operational requirements. Some meetings are with contractors to check on the technical progress of the development. Others are to keep your management informed. Typical weeks are 0800-1700, M-F. But there are exceptions. A more interesting question would be what do they do on non-typical days?

NON-TYPICAL DAY…

• Fly on B-52s• Test bombs/explosives• Launch and fly Spacecraft• Test rockets• Shoot down Unmanned Aerial Vehicles with a laser weapon system.

One of the greatest parts of being an engineer is that you get to develop, test, and work with some of the most sophisticated technology in the world.

TacSat-3 = a satellite built at the Air Force Research Laboratory that was launched into space

WHERE CAN I GET STATIONED…

The most common bases for 62Es to be stationed at include: * Arnold AFB, TN * Barksdale AFB, LA * Buckley AFB, CO * Edwards AFB, CA * Eglin AFB, FL * Hanscom AFB, MA * Hill AFB, UT * Holloman AFB, NM * Hurlburt AFB, FL * Kirtland AFB, NM * Los Angeles AFB, CA * Maxwell AFB, AL * Osan AB, ROK * The Pentagon * Peterson AFB, CO * Robins AFB, GA * Tinker AFB, OK * USAFA, CO * Wright-Patterson AFB, OH

TECHNICAL DEGREE SPONSORSHP PROGRAM (TDSP)

• Allows college students who are within 24 months from graduation to receive full pay and benefits of an E-3 – Airman First Class.

• Entitles you and your family members to military perks such as comprehensive medical and dental care, tax-free allowances for housing and food, and base exchange and commissary privileges.

Active Denial System = Developed at the Air Force Research Laboratories as a non-lethal directed-energy weapon

MONTHLY PAY

As a Seattle University Student:

Base Pay $1,787.35

Basic Allowance Subsistence (BAS) **Tax Free**

$352.27

Basic Allowance Housing (BAH)**Tax Free**

$1518 Married Rate$1140 Single Rate

Total Monthly $3,279.62Annually $39,355.44

**This information is subject to change**

MONTHLY PAY

As a new 2nd Lt:

Base Pay $2,993.80


$242.60


$1,701.00 Married Rate$1,365.00 Single Rate



MONTHLY PAY

As a 4 year Captain:

Base Pay $5,116.56


$242.60


$2,340.00 Married Rate$1,839.00 Single Rate



BENEFITS COMPARISON

AS A CIVILIAN AS AN AIR FORCE MEMBERUsually 2 weeks per year VACATION 30 Days with pay each year

Premiums Limited SICK LEAVE Unlimited

Personal expense or pay MEDICAL CARE Provided

Personal expense Or pay premiums DENTAL CARE Provided

Own Expense ENTERTAINMENT Clubs, golf, gyms, tennis, movieTheater, etc, at reduced prices or free

Civilian stores at civilian SHOPPING On base grocery and department stores

Usually a contributory plan RETIREMENT 20 YEAR, Non-contributoryAlso access to a contributory plan (TSP)

Employer discretion ADVANCEMENT Excellent promotion time frames, Yearly, andLongevity pay raises every 2 years

Usually at own expense MOVING EXPENSE Household goods shipped at Air Forceexpense

Own expense or limited EDUCATION 100% tuition assistance, over $58,000Montgomery GI Bill benefits, FreeCLEP/DANTES Testing

Usually at own expense OUTSTANDING You’re paid to learn a professional skillTECHNICAL and perform that skill after training.TRAINING No job-hunting after training.

PROGRAM PARTICIPATION

• To participate in TDSP, you agree to enter into the Regular active-duty Air Force while attending college fulltime.

• After graduation you’ll attend the 9.5-week Basic Officer Training (BOT) course at Maxwell Air Force Base in Alabama and earn your commission as a 2d LT, (Second Lieutenant).

• An initial four-year active duty commitment.

Starfire Optical Range – Laser Guidestars used to correct the distortions atmosphere for space imaging

TDSP REQUIREMENTS

• Be enrolled on a continuous basis each academic term with no breaks• Must meet specific TDSP deadlines• Be between the ages of 18 and 34 at the time of commissioning• Possess a minimum 3.0 GPA on a 4-point scale for all college-level studies as well as your academic major• Meet physical requirements• Score well on the AFOQT test

AIR FORCE OFFICER QUALIFYING TEST (AFOQT)

• All OTS applicants require the Air Force Officer Qualification Test (AFOQT)

• Administered at Seattle MEPS

• Twice in a lifetime / 6 months wait

Micro Unmanned Aerial Vehicles being developed at the Air Force Research Laboratory

MATRIX QUALIFICATIONS

AFOQT*

PROGRAM Pilot (P) Navigator (N)

Academic Adaptability (AA)

Verbal (V) Quantitative (Q)

Pilot65 in pilot & navigator score

150 cumulative score in AA, V, Q w/Minimum in V(15), & Q (10)

RPA

CSO65 in pilot & navigator score

ABM 65 in pilot & navigator score

Non-Tech/Technical **See Note**150 cumulative score in AA, V, Q w/Minimum in V(15),

& Q (10)

TDSP **See Note**150 cumulative score in AA, V, Q w/Minimum in V(25),

& Q (25)

** Required to take the Pilot and Navigator portions of the AFOQT, no minimum score required

BOT Qualified Application Matrix

MEDICAL PHYSICAL

• Height and Weight Check

• Check Uncorrected and Corrected Vision

• Color Vision

• Depth Perception

• Hearing Test

• Urinalysis

• Blood Work

ITEMS NEEDED TO APPLY

• 1 Official College Transcripts• Not Issued to Student

• AFRS 1413 • Applicant Resume • Letters Of Recommendation

• Minimum 3; Max 5• Air Force Form 56• Questionnaire Sheet• Application Casefile• Medical paperwork(if required)

INTERVIEW

• Last step in the application

• All applicants must interview with a current Air Force Officer

• Interviews are approximately 45 minutes

APPOINTMENTS

• Please contact me if you are interested in learning more about the Technical Degree Sponsorship Program

• Applications are due by 01 June 2013

• Please call MSgt DeMar at 253-380-1176 to get the process started

LINKS

AFRL Video: http://www.wpafb.af.mil/shared/media/document/AFD-

061204-019.wmv

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