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Undergraduate Flying Training Guidebook

Current as of February 2023

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. General Information
2. Eligibility
3. Sponsorship
4. AFR Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) UFT Program (RCP-R)
5. Civil Path to Wings (CPW) Program
6. Training Pipeline Overview
7. Selection Board Information
8. Application Procedures
8.1 Non-Prior Service
8.2 Prior Service - Reserve AF
8.3 Prior Service - Active Duty AF
8.4 Prior Service - Air National Guard (ANG)
8.5 Prior Service - Other (Non-AF)
8.6 ROTC Cadet
9. Attrition
10. AFR Missions, Aircraft, Units and Bases

“The selection and training of the persons who are to fly the machines…
is the most important consideration.”

Billy Mitchell, “Winged Defense,” 1925

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1. General Information. The Air Force Reserve Command (AFRC) Undergraduate Flying Training (UFT)
program is the official flying training program of the Air Force Reserve (AFR), supporting the Air Force’s
total-force effort to select and train high-quality rated (flying) officers. The AFRC UFT program is
managed by the Aircrew Management Branch (A3RB) of the Resources Division (A3R) in AFR’s
Operations Directorate (A3). This AFRC UFT Guidebook (referred to as the “Guidebook”) serves as the
primary source of information for the program and provides guidance for individuals applying to an AFR
UFT board for selection to training to become a pilot, Combat Systems Officer (CSO), Remotely Piloted
Aircraft (RPA) pilot, or Air Battle Manager (ABM). See below for a brief description of each of these rated
positions. This Guidebook is updated monthly and is available for download at
https://afreserve.com/downloads/AFRC_UFT_Guidebook.pdf. Please reference Attachment 1 –
Abbreviations and Acronyms as required, and Guidebook Section 10 “AFR Missions, Aircraft, Units and
Bases” for information on AFR missions, aircraft, and bases. In order to view Attachments, please open this
document in Adobe Acrobat or Adobe Reader and select VIEW > SHOW/HIDE > NAVIGATION PANES
> ATTACHMENTS. See https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y5bb_Sg7Lh0 for more information on how
to view .pdf Attachments.

1.1. Positions. There are four different ways to serve and fly as an officer in the Air Force Reserve. See
below for a description of each.

1.1.1. Pilot. Air Force Reserve pilots operate the flight controls to employ aircraft in a wide variety of
missions. AFR pilots can be qualified to fly any aircraft in the AFR inventory.

1.1.2. Combat Systems Officer (CSO). Air Force Reserve CSOs manage the navigation, electronic
warfare, and/or weapon systems of Air Force aircraft. AFR CSOs can fly the AC-130U Spooky,
B-1B Lancer, B-52G Stratofortress, H/C-130H/J Hercules, E-3C/G Sentry, MC-130H/J Combat
Talon II, or the U-28.

1.1.3. Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) Pilot. Air Force Reserve RPA pilots employ unmanned
aircraft from remote locations to conduct armed intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance
missions. AFR RPA pilots can fly the MQ-9 Reaper and RQ-4 Global Hawk.

1.1.4. Air Battle Manager (ABM). Air Force Reserve ABMs utilize knowledge of aircraft, weapons
systems and surveillance to manage air warfare through radar control. AFR ABMs fly the E-
3C/G Sentry.

2. Eligibility. Air Force Reserve UFT applicants must meet commissioning requirements to serve as an
officer in the Air Force Reserve, as well as flying training requirements necessary to serve as a rated (flying)
officer. Applicants must meet the requirements listed below.

2.1. If you are not currently a commissioned officer in the U.S.

military, you must meet commissioning requirements as
specified in chapter 2 of AFI 36-2005. Reference
Attachment 2 - AFI 36-2005, Officer Accesions (2 AUG 17) -
Chapter 2. You must have a 4-year degree in order to apply
to an AFRC UFT Selection Board, or be within 1 semester of
graduating (in which case you must submit with your
application a letter from the registrar stating you are on track
to graduate).
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2.2. All UFT applicants must meet the flying training eligibility requirements as specified in Chapter 3 of
AFMAN36-2100 and outlined below. Reference Attachment 3 - AFMAN36-2100 (7 APR 21) - Military
Utilization and Classification.

2.2.1. Age and Total Federal Commissioned Service. In general, Air Force Reserve
UPT/UCT/UABMT applicants must not be beyond their 33rd birthday nor have more than 8
years of Total Federal Commissioned Service (TFCS) by the date specified in the Board Results
Message (the red date on the memo).

2.2.1.1. URT Age Limit. Per AFMAN36-2100 section 3.3.1.1.3, URT applicants must meet
maximum age for appointment in the various grades as specified in AFMAN 36-2032.

2.2.2. Morals. Applicants should be of sound moral character. Per myPers, “AFR officer applicants,
both prior service and non-prior service, may require a moral waiver if they have any adverse or
reportable information in their personnel or criminal record from the last 10-years. ‘Adverse or
Reportable Information’ is defined in DoDI 1320.04 Enclosure 4. Please see AFMAN 36-2032
Sec 5.4.5 and Attachment 2 for disqualifying moral issues and waiver authorities. Moral waivers
can become quite a complicated matter, so please work with your Recruiter and gaining unit in
determining if a waiver is required.”

2.2.3. Qualification Standards. All applicants must take the Air Force Officer Qualifying Test
(AFOQT) and Test of Basic Aviation Skills (TBAS) to obtain a Pilot Candidate Selection
Method (PCSM) score. For more information, see AFMAN36-2664 (Attachment 4). Please
work with your recruiter or sponsoring unit to schedule these tests.

2.2.3.1. Air Force Officer Qualification Test. “The AFOQT is available in two versions. Each
version consists of 12 subtests. Subtests are used to compute one or more of the five aptitude
composites. Scores on the subtests relate to performance in certain types of training. AFOQT
composite scores are reported in percentiles. Percentile scores range from 1 to 99 and reflect
the ranking of each examinee on that composite compared to scores in a test validation
reference group. For example, an AFOQT verbal composite score of 56 places the examinee
equal to or higher than 56 percent and lower than 43 percent of other examinees.” You must
wait 90 days after taking the AFOQT before you can retake it. You can take the AFOQT up
to three times, but the third time requires a waiver from your wing commander (or
equivalent). The AFOQT now utilizes a “Superscore” system whereby an applicant’s best
composite score any test attempt is used as the score of record. For more information,
including minimum required scores, see AFMAN36-2664 16 MAY 2019 (Attachment 4).

2.2.3.2. Test of Basic Aviation Skills. “The TBAS measures cognitive, multi-tasking, and
psychomotor attributes predictive of success in Air Force pilot (including Remotely Piloted
Aircraft (RPA)) training programs. The TBAS is a battery of subtests administered on a
computer test station. Examinees are required to respond to computerized tasks using a
keypad, joysticks, and foot pedals. The TBAS includes subtests measuring psychomotor
coordination, cognitive abilities, and multi-tasking capabilities.” You must wait 90 days after
taking the TBAS before you can retake it. You can take the TBAS up to three times, but the
third time requires a waiver from your wing commander (or equivalent). For more
information, see AFMAN36-2664 16 MAY 2019 (Attachment 4).

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2.2.3.3. Pilot Candidate Selection Method. The PCSM is a composite score based on your TBAS
score, AFOQT scores, and flight time (both fixed-wing and helicopter time). The maximum
number of flight hours that will result in the highest possible PCSM score (given your
AFOQT Pilot and TBAS scores) is now 60 hours. Pilot and RPA pilot applicants must attain
the minimum required PCSM score of 10. PCSM scores are available at
https://access.afpc.af.mil/pcsmdmz/faq2_0.html. For more information, see AFMAN36-
2664 16 MAY 2019 (Attachment 4).

2.2.4. Medical. If selected, applicants must meet all medical standards for pilot, Remotely Piloted
Aircraft (RPA) pilot, Combat Systems Officer (CSO), or Air Battle Manager (ABM) training, as
applicable, prior to training per AFI 48-123 and outlined below. Reference Attachment 5 – AFI
48-123, Medical Examinations and Standards. Note: ROTC detachments schedule flight
physicals after the board, and only for selected candidates (see Section 4.6).

2.2.4.1. Undergraduate Pilot Training (UPT) applicants must meet Initial Flying Class I (IFCI)
standards and pass the Medical Flight Screening (MFS) program prior to beginning flight
training. MFS is a subset of a complete initial flight qualification examination that uses
standardized medical screening techniques to ensure pilot candidates are in compliance with
Air Force Standards. MFS is only accomplished at USAF School of Aerospace Medicine
(USAFSAM; located at Wright Patterson AFB, Ohio). FCI examinations accomplished at
WPAFB need not return for medical flight screening, since it is accomplished in conjunction
with all FCI exams (and RPA pilot exams) done at USAFSAM and the combined evaluation
is forwarded to HQ AETC/SGPS for simultaneous certification. If the candidate completes
an IFCI at a local base flight medicine clinic, the certification stamp on the FCI exam will
note "pending successful completion of MFS" which means it requires the additional MFS
evaluation. The candidate must subsequently travel to WPAFB in order to complete MFS.

2.2.4.1.1. Scheduling an IFC1. For units seeking to schedule a flight physical for an
applicant/selectee, please follow the guidance set forth in Attachment 18 – IFC1
Flight Physical Scheduling Instructions

2.2.4.2. Undergraduate Combat Systems Officer Training (UCT) applicants must meet Initial
Flying Class IA standards. UCT applicants must have a current, certified Flying Class IA
examination on record. IFCIAs are accomplished by the sponsoring unit’s Reserve Medical
Unit (RMU).

2.2.4.2.1. Scheduling an IFC1A. Applicants should work with their recruiter and/or
sponsoring unit to schedule an IFCIA.

2.2.4.3. Undergraduate RPA Training (URT) applicants must meet FAA Class III and Ground
Based Operator (GBO) standards, as well as complete Medical Flight Screening (MFS).

2.2.4.3.1. Scheduling an IFCII. Applicants should work with their recruiter and/or
sponsoring unit to schedule the appropriate exams.

2.2.4.4. Undergraduate Air Battle Manager Training (UABMT) applicants must meet Initial
Flying Class III (IFCIII) standards. Applicants should work with their recruiter and/or
sponsoring unit to schedule an IFCIII.
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2.2.4.4.1. Scheduling an IFCIII. Applicants should work with their recruiter and/or
sponsoring unit to schedule an IFCIII.

2.3. Reserve Service Commitment (RSC). In return for the Air Force Reserve spending millions of
dollars to train you to fly and operate a military aircraft, you have the opportunity to serve for a
minimum number of years. This is called the RSC, and its duration depends on the type of training you
receive. The RSCs are the exact same as the active duty commitments: 10 years for UPT, and 6 years
for UCT, UABMT, and URT. RSCs are Reserve-wide, and are not dependent on which squadron you
join. If selected for UFT, you will sign a contract to signify your understanding of the RSC. Reference
Attachment 10 - AFR UFT Reserve Service Commitment Contract and Attachment 11 - AFI 36-2102,
Air Force Reserve Service Commitment Date Program.

2.4. Scrolling. “Scrolling” is the term given to the legal process in which the President formally nominates
military officers for confirmation by the U.S. Senate. When active duty officers transition duty to the
Reserve component, Reserve enlisted members are commissioned, or individuals join the AFR directly,
their name and current rank must be added to the Reserve scroll to enable them to serve as officers in
the AFR. The scrolling process often takes an average of 4 months to complete, so it is very important
to start this process as early as possible.

2.4.1. Applicants not currently in the AFR. For applicants not currently in the AFR, the scrolling
process is initiated by the applicant’s recruiter.

2.4.2. Applicants currently in the AFR. For applicants currently in the AFR, the applicant’s unit and
Force Support Squadron (FSS) will submit the commissioning application package to Air
Reserve Personnel Center (ARPC) once the member is selected for UFT. To initiate the scroll
process, the applicant’s FSS should submit all documentation to ARPC via a myPers incident.
ARPC then initiates the scroll process. It is important that the unit and FSS submit this
application in a timely manner to allow the scrolling process to be completed prior to the
member’s first training date.

2.5. Palace Chase/Palace Front. Palace Chase and Palace Front are programs offered to active-duty
officers and enlisted members, providing them the opportunity to transition directly from active duty
into the Air Reserve Component (ARC). Palace Chase is an early release program that allows a
member to transfer to the ARC prior to the completion of the member’s Active Duty Service
Commitment (ADSC), whereas Palace Front is a transfer program that allows a member to transition to
the ARC the day after the member’s ADSC is fulfilled.

2.6. Exception to Policy (ETP). Applicants not meeting one or more eligibility requirements may seek an
ETP in accordance with Chapter 3.5 of AFMAN36-2100. Reference Attachment 3 - AFMAN36-2100 -
Military Utilization and Classification (7 APR 21). Any applicant requiring an ETP must be sponsored.
AFRC/A3 is the approval authority for ETPs, delegated by memo from AFRC/CC. The NAF/CC must
concur with the ETP request prior to an applicant meeting a board. Note: AFMAN36-2100 states an
“ETP should only be requested in rare circumstances when a commander can document sustained,
exceptional performance and the deviation from policy is minor… Commanders should specifically and
explicitly justify why supporting an ETP for an individual, considering a large pool of fully qualified
applicants, is in the best interests of the RegAF, AFR or ANG. Only the rare, truly exceptional
individual should be endorsed and forwarded through the chain of command for ETP consideration.”

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2.6.1. Non-Medical ETP. Non-medical ETP requests are accomplished by the sponsoring unit via
either the AF215 or an endorsement memorandum. For the memorandum, see Attachment 20 -
AGE -TFCS ETP REQUEST TEMPLATE. For the AF215, the gaining WG/CC must state the
requested ETP(s) in block 20 of the AF215 and the gaining NAF/CC must sign block 21 to
recommend approval of the ETP(s). Members who require an ETP and do not have NAF/CC
signature via block 21 of AF 215 will not be boarded. Applicants should route AF Form 215
ETP requests via Task Management Tracker (TMT) to the appropriate NAF/CC for signature.
Recommended routing: SQ/CC > OG/CC > WG/CC > NAF/CC > Requestor. Our
recommendation is to staff the TMT so that it returns to the requestor, who then submits the
application (with NAF/CC-endorsed ETP) to the board. Do not include AFRC/A3RB in NAF
routing of any non-medical ETP. Separate ETP-approval MFRs may be included in the
application package to provide background information on the ETP. Reference Guidebook
Attachment 14 for more information.

2.6.1.1. Age/TFCS ETP. Exceptions to Policy for age and/or Total Federal Commissioned Service
are intended for qualified applicants who are slightly outside the age/TFCS limit (i.e. minor
deviation from policy), or, if well outside the limit, are exceptionally qualified.

2.6.1.2. Moral ETP. Moral ETPs require all court records including final adjudication and a
detailed statement from the applicant outlining the offense, any adverse adjudication and
any mitigating factors the applicant wants to offer. Work with your sponsoring unit and/or
recruiter to ensure all required documentation is provided.

2.6.1.3. Prior Disenrollment from OTS/ROTC/USAFA. Per myPers, “An individual dis-
enrolled from a military service academy for any reason or dis-enrolled from any other
officer training program, such as ROTC or OTS, because of lack of aptitude, indifference
to training, incompatibility, breach of contract terms, undesirable character traits, or
disciplinary reasons may not reenroll in any Air Force officer commissioning program or
be appointed to any Air Force component without a waiver from the appropriate
nomination authority listed in AFMAN 36-2032 Sec 5.3. The waiver must be submitted in
accordance with AFMAN 36-2032 Sec 5.4.8.3 and Sec 7.4.7.”

2.6.1.4. Prior Disenrollment from a military flying training course. Reference section 3.3.2.12.
of Attachment 3 - AFMAN36-2100 - Military Utilization and Classification (7 APR 21).

2.6.2. Medical ETP. The Force Development ETP (FDETP) process exists to evaluate highly
competitive Air Force applicants with critical skill sets. It is intended only for exceptionally
qualified applicants. Approval authority for flying training applicants who do not meet service
medical accession standards but meet medical retention standards is delegated by SecAF through
the Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Manpower & Reserve Affairs (SAF/MR), to the
AETC/CC. See Attachment 25 - SECAF ETP Delegation Memo Signed 27 Aug 21. AFMAN36-
2100 states an “ETP should only be requested in rare circumstances when a commander can
document sustained, exceptional performance and the deviation from policy is minor…
Commanders should specifically and explicitly justify why supporting an ETP for an individual,
considering a large pool of fully qualified applicants, is in the best interests of the RegAF, AFR
or ANG. Only the rare, truly exceptional individual should be endorsed and forwarded through
the chain of command for ETP consideration.” This process is for Medical ETPs only. Non-
medical ETPs such as age, TFCS, etc., must follow the process outlined in Section 2.6.1. Non-
Medical ETP.
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2.6.2.1. Medical ETP Application Process. For the latest guidance on how to submit a medical
ETP, contact HQAFRC.A3RB.UFT@us.af.mil.

3. Sponsorship. Sponsorship is the act of being “hired” by an AFR flying squadron. Unlike active duty
where you are assigned a squadron and aircraft, the Air Force Reserve allows you more control over where
and what you fly—you just need to be sponsored by a unit that is flying the aircraft you want to fly in the
location you want to live. It is important to realize that the majority of AFR units are mobility/tanker units.
Flying fighter aircraft in the AFR is possible, but these positions are more difficult to obtain due to the
lower numbers available.

3.1. How to Get Sponsored. Individual AFR units control their own hiring processes internally.
Headquarters AFRC does not control individual unit hiring, nor does it track unit hiring timelines.
Each unit has different hiring needs and hire at different times throughout the year, often holding local
hiring events at the unit. These hiring events are often referred to as “boards.” Do not confuse these
unit hiring boards with the formal AFR UFT board which you must meet in order to be officially
selected for UFT. It is your responsibility to contact units to set up an interview. When it comes to
getting sponsored, flexibility is necessary. So please don't be surprised or disappointed if your first
choice does not work out. To pursue unit sponsorship, follow these steps:

3.1.1. Reference Guidebook Section “AFR Missions, Aircraft, Units and Bases” to determine which
aircraft and/or locations interest you.

3.1.2. Reference Attachment 6 - AFR UNIT HIRING POC LIST for unit contact information.

3.1.3. Contact the units you would like to join. The individual units will notify you of any additional
requirements necessary for sponsorship. If you find contact information that is out of date,
please notify AFRC/A3RB (Aircrew Management) at HQAFRC.A3RB.UFT@us.af.mil.

3.1.4. Once you secure unit sponsorship, reference the “Sponsorship” section of this guidebook.

3.2. What to Do Once Sponsored. There are certain things you must do after you get sponsored,
depending on whether or not you have been selected for AFR UFT.

3.2.1. If you have not yet been selected for AFR UFT:

3.2.1.1. Obtain a signed AFR Sponsorship Letter from your sponsoring unit’s squadron
commander. Reference Attachment 7 - AFR Unit Sponsorship Letter Template.

3.2.1.2. Email a copy of your signed AFR Sponsorship Letter to your AFR officer accessions
recruiter. If you are already in the AFR and are not working with an AFR recruiter, include
your signed AFR Sponsorship Letter in your UFT board application package and annotate
your sponsorship status on the AFR UFT Board Application Cover Sheet. Reference the
Guidebook Section titled “Application Procedures” for more information on the application
process.

3.2.2. If you have already been selected for AFR UFT:

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3.2.2.1. Obtain a signed AFR Sponsorship Letter from your sponsoring unit’s squadron
commander. Reference Attachment 7 - AFR Unit Sponsorship Letter Template.

3.2.2.2. Email a copy of your signed AFR Sponsorship Letter to AFRC/A3RB (Aircrew
Management) at HQAFRC.A3RB.UFT@us.af.mil and 340 FTG (UFT Pipeline Training
Management) at 340FTG.UFT.Workflow.1@us.af.mil.

3.3. Unsponsored Program.

3.3.1. The AFRC UFT Program is not accepting unsponsored applications to regular (non-ROTC, non-
CPW) or CPW UFT selection boards.

3.3.2. As an applicant to the AFR ROTC UFT Program (see below), you may apply even if you are
unsponsored. Please refer to the “Sponsorship” section of this Guidebook for information on
how to secure sponsorship.

3.3.3. Placement. Unsponsored UFT selectees and students currently in the pipeline should continue
to pursue sponsorship, working closely with their assigned LNO once they arrive at their UFT
base. Students’ primary focus should be doing well in training. If the student is still not
sponsored 45 days prior to “assignment drop night,” 340 FTG will coordinate with AFRC/A3RB
for placement in a unit at the needs of the AFR (per Attachment 10 - AFR UFT Reserve Service
Commitment Contract).

4. AFR Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) UFT Program. If you are an AFROTC cadet and are
interested in commissioning directly into the Air Force Reserve as a rated officer, the Reserve
Categorization Process – Rated (RCP-R) program may be for you. The RCP-R is part of the Total Force
commissioning effort and provides you the opportunity to apply for a rated position in the Air Force
Reserve (not the Air National Guard). Your ROTC detachment should complete the Form 53 process as
they would with an Active Duty-bound cadet, in the event you are medically disqualified from aviation
service. Medically-disqualified cadets may have the option to fill a non-rated AFR position, otherwise they
will continue on an Active Duty track as a non-rated officer per normal ROTC procedures. Please reference
Attachment 22 – RCP-R TIMELINE for an overview of the various steps involved in the RCP-R program.
The AFRC ROTC board meets annually in mid-October. Applications must be submitted by COB,
September 30th.

4.1. Application

4.1.1. Eligibility. All eligibility requirements in Guidebook Section 2 apply, although ROTC
applicants will not accomplish a flight physical until after they have been selected. Only rising
juniors are eligible to meet an RCP-R selection board. Exceptions for rising seniors can be made
if the cadet receives written permission from the ROTC Registrar.

4.1.2. Sponsorship. Applicants do not need to be sponsored in order to apply to RCP-R, however
sponsored applicants are given favorable consideration by the selection board. For more
information on sponsorship, how to secure sponsorship, and what happens if you are not
sponsored by track-select time at UFT, refer to the Sponsorship section of this Guidebook. Note:
This is not an application for a position in the Air National Guard (ANG). If interested in ANG,
you must contact ANG units directly.

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4.1.3. AFSC Preference. You may apply for a pilot, CSO, ABM, or RPA position, in any
combination or order of preference, and you will only be evaluated for selection for the positions
you apply for, in the order listed. For example, if you want to apply only for pilot, select “pilot”
in the first block on AF215 Item 7 and leave blocks 2-4 blank. If you want to apply for pilot
with a secondary choice of CSO, select “pilot” in the first block, “CSO” in the second block, and
leave the rest blank. In this case, if not selected for pilot, the board would automatically consider
you for a CSO position. If you want to apply for pilot with CSO secondary and ABM tertiary,
select “pilot” in the first block, “CSO” in the second block, “ABM” in the third block, etc.

4.1.4. Application Package Submission. See Guidebook Section 8.6 for information on how to apply
to the RCP-R program. The AFRC ROTC board meets annually in mid-October. Applications
must be submitted by COB, September 30th.

4.2. Selection

4.2.1. Board. AFR ROTC UFT Selection Boards convene once a year in October to select qualified
AFROTC cadets. Board results are released to HQ AFROTC, where they are forwarded to
ROTC detachments via the ARMS system. You should expect to be informed of the results by
your detachment commander by the end of your fall semester. If you are not selected for the
RCP-R program, you may still apply for an Active Duty rated position via the Active Duty rated
board per the normal AFROTC process. If selected, you should follow the steps set forth
below.

4.2.2. Flight Physical. If selected, coordinate with your ROTC detachment to schedule an appropriate
Flying Class Physical to be accomplished and certified by AETC Surgeon General that is valid
through the start date of your training program (UPT, URT, UCT and UABMT). All flying class
physicals are good for 48 months following the certification date. Once you have accomplished
your flight physical, it may take a few months to be stamped “certified” by AETC (assuming no
issues/waivers).

4.2.3. Accession. Once your flight physical is complete and certified (stamped approved for training),
you or your detachment should notify AFRC Officer Accessions (email them at
RS.AFRCRS.OfficerAccession@us.af.mil) to be assigned an Air Force Reserve Officer
Accessions Recruiter. The recruiter will contact you to complete the required paperwork and
prepare your accession into the AFR upon completion of your college degree, answer any
questions you may have, and have you sign a Reserve Service Commitment Contract (see
ATTACHMENT 10 - AFR UFT Reserve Service Commitment Contract). The contract states
that after completing UFT you will be required to complete a ten year service commitment for
pilot, or six years for CSO or RPA (same contract as active duty Air Force).

4.2.4. Sponsorship. If you have not already do so, please begin reaching out to AFR flying units for
sponsorship. Be sure to inform them that you have already been selected by an AFRC UFT
ROTC Board. See UFT Guidebook Chapter 3 for more information on how to pursue unit
sponsorship. Please note that you were selected for an AFR flying training program, and
the AFR is a different component than the Air National Guard (ANG). If you prefer to
serve in the ANG, you must start over with their application and selection process to obtain
an ANG training slot. After all formal training is complete, you will be offered 140 days of
full-time status after which you have the option of remaining full-time or going part-time
pursuing a civilian career. Please keep in mind that cargo and air refueling aircraft constitute
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most of the AFR aircraft inventory, so it is extremely difficult to secure sponsorship by a fighter
or bomber aircraft unit.

4.2.5. Flying Training Management. The 340th Flying Training Group at Randolph AFB manages
all AFRC undergraduate flying training. They will begin contacting you in the spring semester
of your senior year to begin the process of building your training pipeline and accessing you into
AFR. Until then, continue to pursue your degree to the best of your ability. If you are graduating
during an odd semester (early or late) please inform this office as soon as possible. We
understand life changes may occur, however, we strongly request that you not schedule any
significant events (e.g. marriage, family trips, etc.) to occur after training begins. You will enter
a 1.5-to-2 year formal training program at a cost of nearly $2M. It is imperative you provide
maximum availability to attend all training requirements. While in flight training, you will be on
continuous orders managed by 340 FTG. If you are an RPA select, your training will be
managed by your sponsoring unit, not 340 FTG. Selectees without a private pilot’s license will
be scheduled for Initial Flight Training (IFT). Specific information on IFT is available online at
http://www.dossaviation.com/usaf-ift. If you require IFT, it will be scheduled for you by 340
FTG. Please note that 340 FTG will not have your training pipeline scheduled until you in-
process with them. Your military pay will begin when you are gained into 340 FTG. Please
make an effort to set aside a few months’ worth of living expenses in the event there are delays
in getting you gained by 340 FTG.

4.3. Reserve Service Commitment (RSC) and Follow-On Status for ROTC UFT Board Selectees.
ROTC cadets selected for AFR assignments will incur an RSC equivalent to what would have been
their active duty service commitment (ADSC) for completing the AFROTC program, in addition to the
RSC incurred for UFT. Reference the “Reserve Service Commitment” section of this Guidebook and
Attachment 22 - AFR UFT RESERVE SERVICE COMMITMENT CONTRACT. Cadets will attend
undergraduate flying training (UFT) in an active-duty-for-training status. After completion of the UFT
pipeline, graduates will remain in a full-time status for at least 140 days of mission training with their
unit of assignment. The remainder of any RSC will be served in either a full-time status as an Active
Guard/Reserve (AGR) or ART, or in a part-time capacity as a Traditional Reservist (TR). Reference
the “Operational Flying” section of this Guidebook for more information on AFR statuses.

5. Civil Path to Wings (CPW) Program

5.1. The Air Force is developing the CPW Program—a new pathway that will allow qualified pilot
candidates the opportunity to receive credit for their civilian flight training and experience, potentially
allowing them to receive credit towards a portion or all of UPT. This program is ONLY for pilots
who will fly Mobility Air Forces (MAF), Special Operations Forces (SOF) or Command, Control,
and Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (C2ISR) aircraft—it is not for fighter or
bomber pilot candidates. The program is scheduled to start in June 2021. All applicants must be
sponsored by an AFR flying unit, and must meet standard Air Force officer and pilot medical/physical
requirements (see Guidebook Section 2).

5.2. The basic eligibility requirements are as follows:

5.2.1. Sponsorship by an AFR flying unit. See Section 3 for information on how to secure unit
sponsorship.
5.2.2. A current PCSM score. See the Guidebook Section “Pilot Candidate Selection Method.”
5.2.3. Minimum commercial certificate with MEI
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5.2.4. Minimum 500 hours total fixed-wing/manned flight time (or an additional 250 hrs after
Comm/MEI)
5.2.5. Minimum ~100 hrs in the last year prior to validation
5.2.6. Maximum possible multi-engine aircraft under IFR in the National Air Space

5.3. If you meet the basic eligibility requirements listed above, you may be selected for AFRC CPW. To
apply, follow the guidance set forth below.

5.3.1. Submit an application to an AFRC UFT Board. Please note that AFRC CPW boards and
AFRC UFT boards are now one and the same. Please reference Guidebook Section 8 for
information on how to submit an application to an AFRC UFT Board. Boards convene
quarterly, usually on the second Tuesday (January, April, July, and October). If selected for
CPW, you will be scheduled for a CPW Competency Validation (CV).

5.3.2. Complete the CPW CV at Randolph AFB, TX. This consists of a robust assessment of general
flying and instrument knowledge. Applicants should be prepared for a 75 question closed book
knowledge test, a 100 question tabletop question & answer session and emergency procedure
walkthrough as well as a 1.5 hour simulator assessment. The written exam portion of the
Validation is FAR/AIM focused with heavy emphasis on IFR and national airspace info.

5.3.3. Based on your performance in the CPW CV, Air Education & Training Command (AETC) will
make a determination of your qualification level. You will be found to be either WELL
QUALIFIED, or EXTREMELY WELL QUALIFIED.

5.3.3.1. If WELL QUALIFIED, you will be scheduled for an Air Force Initial Flying Class 1
(IFC1) flight physical. Upon certification of your IFC1, you will be scheduled for a CPW
class where you will bypass UPT Phase 2 (T-6s) and proceed directly to UPT Phase 3 (T-
1s), possibly as early as June 2021.

5.3.3.2. If EXTREMELY WELL QUALIFIED, you will be scheduled for an Air Force Initial
Flying Class 1 (IFC1) flight physical. Upon certification of your IFC1, you will be
scheduled for the Air Force Fundamentals course (possibly as early as June 2021) and then
proceed directly to the Formal Training Unit for your sponsoring unit’s aircraft.

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6. Training Pipeline Overview. The entire UFT pipeline is

managed by the 340th Flying Training Group (FTG)
located at Randolph AFB, Texas. The 340 FTG manages
student progression through training, ensuring AFR UFT
students are on continuous orders from their accession into
AFR through the completion of their assigned-aircraft
training. If you are selected on an AFRC UFT Board, you
will be contacted by the 340 FTG gains team and they will
ask you when you are available for training. The date you
actually begin training will depend on how long it takes
your flight physical to be cleared and subsequently gained to 340 FTG UFT. Please work diligently with
your recruiter/unit on this process. Once you are gained, your training events will scheduled for you
depending upon your training pipeline requirements. See below for a brief description of various training
events, in an approximate order of completion.

6.1. Officer Training School (OTS). If you are not already a commissioned officer in the military, you
will attend OTS at Maxwell AFB, Alabama. This rigorous, 9.5-week program is organized into four
phases designed to challenge you both mentally and physically. Throughout the course of the program,
you’ll develop the skills and confidence you need to lead the men and women of the United States Air
Force as an officer. For more information on OTS, please visit www.airuniversity.af.edu/Holm-
Center/OTS/.

6.2. Initial Flying Training (IFT). If you have been selected for pilot training and you do not already have
a private pilot license (or it has been greater than 5 years since your last flight), you will attend IFT in
Pueblo, Colorado. IFT is designed to gauge aptitude for flight, introduce you to the rigors of military
aviation, and prepare you for success in Air Force flying training with flight training in the Diamond
DA20 Katana. For more information on IFT, please visit www.dossaviation.com/usaf-ift.

6.3. Survival, Evasion, Resistance and Escape (SERE). All UPT, CSO, and ABM selectees will
complete SERE training, which includes multiple courses located at Fairchild AFB in Washington, and
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Naval Air Station Pensacola in Florida. These courses are designed to teach students the fundamentals
of survival in a variety of environments, evasion from enemy forces, resistance and conduct after
capture, and escape from captivity. They can be completed at any time throughout the UFT training
pipeline. For more information on SERE, visit www.fairchild.af.mil/About/Fact-
Sheets/Display/Article/238992/us-air-force-survival-school/.

6.4. Undergraduate Flying Training (UFT). UFT teaches students the basics of military flying to earn
Air Force wings. Depending on what rated position you have been selected for, you will attend one of
4 different types of UFT. See below for information on each.

T-6A Texan II

T-1A Jayhawk

T-38C Talon

6.4.1. Undergraduate Pilot Training (UPT). Lasting approximately 12

months, UPT trains Air Force pilots and is broken up into three phases:
academics, primary, and advanced. After academics, students enter the
primary phase which consists of flying training in the T-6A Texan II. Following primary
training, students enter the advanced phase which consists of flying training in either the T-1A
Jayhawk, for students who will be assigned to transport or tanker aircraft, or the T-38C Talon,
for students assigned to fighter or bomber aircraft. UPT is conducted at one the locations listed
below (chosen for you by the 340th based on availability), and graduates receive Air Force pilot
wings.

 Columbus AFB - Columbus, Mississippi. www.columbus.af.mil (T-6, T-1, and T-38)

 Laughlin AFB - Del Rio, Texas. www.laughlin.af.mil (T-6, T-1 and T-38)
 Sheppard AFB - Wichita Falls, Texas. www.sheppard.af.mil (T-6 and T-38)
 Vance AFB - Enid, Oklahoma. www.vance.af.mil (T-6, T-1 and T-38)

6.4.2. UCT (Undergraduate CSO Training). UCT trains Air Force Combat
Systems Officers at Naval Air Station Pensacola, Florida. UCT utilizes
the T-6A Texan II for the primary phase of training with follow-on
training in the T-1A Jayhawk and T-25 Simulator for Electronic Combat. UCT duration varies
depending on the type of CSO, with navigators training for approximately 6 months and
Electronic Warfare Officers (EWO) and Weapon Systems Officers (WSO) training for about 12
months. UCT graduates receive Air Force CSO wings.

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6.4.3. URT (Undergraduate RPA Training). URT trains Air Force

Remotely Piloted Aircraft pilots at Randolph AFB, Texas, and lasts
approximately 3.5 months. URT consists of IFT (UP2), instrument
qualification (UP3), and RPA fundamentals (UP4). URT graduates receive Air Force RPA pilot
wings.

6.4.4. UABMT (Undergraduate ABM Training). UABMT trains Air Force

Air battle Managers at Tyndall AFB, Florida, and lasts approximately 6
months. UABMT graduates receive Air Force ABM wings.

6.5. Introduction to Fighter Fundamentals (IFF). Upon graduation from UPT or UCT, if you are
assigned a fighter or bomber aircraft, you will enter IFF where you will learn the basics of fighter
aircraft maneuvering and tactics in the T-38 Talon. IFF is an 8-week transition course between
UPT/UCT and the Formal Training Unit (FTU), and is accomplished at one of the following locations:

 Columbus AFB - Columbus, Mississippi. www.columbus.af.mil

 Randolph AFB - San Antonio, Texas. www.jbsa.mil
 Sheppard AFB - Wichita Falls, Texas. www.sheppard.af.mil

6.6. Formal Training Unit (FTU). The FTU is where Air Force pilots, CSOs, ABMs, and RPA pilots
learn to fly and operate their assigned aircraft. See below for the duration (approximate) and location
of the various FTUs.

 A-10 – 6 months at Davis-Monthan AFB, Arizona

 B-1B – 6 months at Dyess AFB, Texas
 B-52 – 12 months at Barksdale AFB, Louisiana
 C-5M – 4 months at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas.
 C-17 – 4 months at Altus AFB, Oklahoma
 C-130H/J – 6 months at Little Rock AFB, Arkansas
 E-3C/G – 4 months at Tinker AFB, Oklahoma
 F-16C – 7 months at Luke AFB, Arizona
 F-22 – 7.5 months at Tyndall AFB, Florida
 F-35A – 7 months at Luke AFB, Arizona
 HC-130 –3 months at Little Rock AFB, Arkansas
 KC-10 – 4.5 months at Travis AFB, California, or Joint Base McGuire, New Jersey
 KC-135 – 4.5 months at Altus AFB, Oklahoma
 MQ-9 – 4.5 months at Creech AFB, Nevada (launch-and-recovery qualification only); Holloman
AFB, New Mexico; March ARB, California; Syracuse, New York
 RQ-4 – 3 months at Beale AFB, California
 WC-130J – 6 months of C-130J training at Little Rock AFB, Arkansas, followed by 4 months of
hurricane-specific training at Keesler AFB, Mississippi

6.7. Mission Training (MT). After you are qualified in your assigned aircraft at the FTU, you will exit the
UFT pipeline and return to your sponsoring unit where you will learn your specific operational mission
set, known as MT. Depending on your aircraft, MT will take anywhere from 140 days to 3 years. At
the completion of your MT you will be a fully-qualified rated officer ready to deploy anywhere in the
world.

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6.8. Operational Flying. As an operational rated officer in the AFR, you will have the opportunity to serve
in a variety of status, both full-time and part-time, depending on what best meets your needs. See
below for a brief description of each.

6.8.1. Active Guard/Reserve (AGR). A full-time Reservist serving on active duty orders.

6.8.2. Air Reserve Technician (ART). A full-time Reservist serving in a dual-status position. An
ART works as a civilian employee (Part A) for a typical 40-hour work week, and as a military
member (Part B) for typically one weekend a month and two weeks a year. The Office of
Personnel Management (OPM) manages the guidance, called Aircrew Qualification Standards,
that determines how many hours are required to be eligible for the different pay scales within the
civil service pay structure. A GS-2181-09 (pilot at the GS-9 pay level) does not require a
specific number of flying hours. A GS-2181-11 (pilot at the GS-11 pay level) requires 300 hours
total military flight time, a GS-2181-12 (pilot at the GS-12 pay level) requires 750 hours total
military flight time, a GS-2181-13 (pilot at the GS-13 pay level) requires 1,000 hours total
military flight time, a GS-2181-13 Instructor (instructor pilot at the GS-13 pay level) requires
1,200 hours total military flight time, and a GS-2181-14 (pilot at the GS-14 pay level) requires
1,500 hours total military flight time. See Attachment 16 - AFRC AFT QUALIFICATION
STANDARD STANDARDS- AUG 2017.

6.8.2.1. Term Developmental ART (TDART) Program. In order for a UPT graduate to
accumulate sufficient hours to be eligible for a full-time ART position, AFRC created the
TDART program. The TDART program is currently suspended due to funding limitations.
AFRC is currently developing an alternative solution

6.8.3. Traditional Reserve (TR). A part-time Reservist serving in a traditional one-weekend-per-

month and two-weeks-a-year status.

6.8.4. Individual Reserve (IR). A part-time Reservist serving as a backfill to an active duty position.
IMAs coordinate flexible schedules with their assigned unit.

7. Board Information. Air Force Reserve Command UFT Selection Boards convene quarterly at HQ AFRC,
Robins AFB, GA. Regular (non-ROTC) Boards usually convene on the second Tuesday of October,
January, April and July. Applications may be submitted per guidance outlined herein prior to the last day of
the month immediately preceding the month the board convenes in (e.g. applications must be submitted by
December 31st to meet the January selection board). An annual ROTC Selection Board usually convenes on
the second Tuesday of October (see Section 4 for more information about the AFR ROTC program).

7.1. Selection Factors. Many factors go into the selection of UFT candidates. These factors include, but
are not limited to, previous flying experience, prior military experience, AFOQT/PCSM scores, degree
and GPA, sponsorship status, and any ETP requests or quality force indicators. The board strives to
select the most qualified applicants for flying training and to ensure training allocations are utilized to
the maximum extent possible

7.2. Board Results/Notification. Board results are usually released at or near the end of the month in
which the board convened. Upon approval of the UFT board results, AFRC/A3 notifies NAF and wing
(or ROTC detachment) commanders of the results via email. Commanders should notify selectees of
their selection within one week of receipt of the Results Message. One week after commanders are
notified, the results are released to AFRC Recruiting Squadron and posted to the AFRC/A3RB
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SharePoint site (accessible with CAC). Recruiters and FSS should work with selectees to complete
required paperwork and facilitate gaining to the 340 FTG. Applicants should expect to be notified of
the board results by 30 days after the board convenes, although delays are possible. Selectees with
certified flight physicals should prepared to begin training immediately upon selection, although delays
are possible.

7.3. Reapplication. If not selected on a UFT board, you may reapply to a subsequent board, provided
something in your application package has changed (e.g. more flight hours, higher test scores, etc.).

8. Application Procedures. Application procedures vary slightly depending on the status and circumstances
of the applicant. For example, a new civilian applicant will have different requirements than a current AFR
member, and a unit-sponsored applicant will have different requirements than an unsponsored
one. Application procedures for the various applicant types are listed in the following sections, according to
the type of applicant. The types of applicants are: Non Prior Service (NPS), Prior Service AF Reserve
(PSR), Prior Service AF Active Duty (PSA), Prior Service Air National Guard (PSG), Prior Service Other
(non-AF) (PSO), Majors and Above (O4+) and ROTC applicants (ROTC). All applicants are either
sponsored (S) or unsponsored (U). For instructions on how to apply, reference the section below that
applies to you. The term “prior service” refers to an applicant currently in the military.

8.1. Non-Prior Service

8.1.1. Sponsored. A Non-Prior Service/Sponsored applicant (NPS/S) (i.e., new accession) is an

individual who is not currently serving in any branch of the military and has been sponsored by
an AFR flying unit. To apply as a NPS/S applicant, schedule an appointment with the nearest
AFR Officer Accession (OA) recruiter. Reference Attachment 8 – AFR OFFICER
ACCESSIONS RECRUITER CONTACT LIST. The OA recruiter will provide initial counseling
on AFR participation and assist you in completing the items marked in Column D of Attachment
9 - UFT BOARD APPLICATION CHECKLIST.

8.1.2. Unsponsored. A Non-Prior Service/Unsponsored applicant (NPS/U) (i.e., new accession) is an

individual who is not currently serving in any branch of the military and has not yet been
sponsored by an AFR flying unit. To apply as a NPS/U applicant, schedule an appointment with
the nearest AFR Officer Accession (OA) recruiter. Reference Attachment 8 – AFR OFFICER
ACCESSIONS RECRUITER CONTACT LIST. The OA recruiter will provide initial counseling
on AFR participation and assist you in completing the items marked in Column E of Attachment
9 - UFT BOARD APPLICATION CHECKLIST.

8.2. Prior Service - Reserve AF

8.2.1. Officer

8.2.1.1. Sponsored. A Prior Service - Reserve AF Officer/Sponsored applicant (PSRO/S) is an

individual currently serving in the AFR as an officer who has been sponsored by an AFR
flying unit. To apply as a PSRO/S applicant, work with your current unit, sponsoring unit,
and the career development team of your servicing Force Support Squadron (FSS) to
complete the items marked in Column F of Attachment 9 - UFT BOARD APPLICATION
CHECKLIST.

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8.2.1.2. Unsponsored. A Prior Service - Reserve AF Officer/Unsponsored applicant (PSRO/U) is

an individual currently serving in the AFR as an officer who has not yet been sponsored by
an AFR flying unit. To apply as a PSRO/U applicant, work with your current unit and the
career development team of your servicing Force Support Squadron (FSS) to complete the
items marked in Column G of Attachment 9 - UFT BOARD APPLICATION CHECKLIST.

8.2.2. Enlisted

8.2.2.1. Sponsored. A Prior Service Reserve AF Enlisted/Sponsored applicant (PSRE/S) is an

individual currently serving in the AFR as an enlisted member who has been sponsored by an
AFR flying unit. To apply as a PSRE/S applicant, work with your current unit, sponsoring
unit, and the career development team of your servicing Force Support Squadron (FSS) to
complete the items marked in Column H of Attachment 9 - UFT BOARD APPLICATION
CHECKLIST.

8.2.2.2. Unsponsored. A Prior Service Reserve AF Enlisted/Unsponsored applicant (PSRE/U) is an

individual currently serving in the AFR as an enlisted member who has not yet been
sponsored by an AFR flying unit. To apply as a PSRE/U applicant, work with your current
unit and the career development team of your servicing Force Support Squadron (FSS) to
complete the items marked in Column I of Attachment 9 - UFT BOARD APPLICATION
CHECKLIST.

8.3. Prior Service - Active Duty AF

8.3.1. Officer

8.3.1.1. Sponsored. A Prior Service - Active Duty AF Officer/Sponsored applicant (PSAO/S) is an

individual currently serving in the Air Force as an active duty officer who has been
sponsored by an AFR flying unit. To apply as a PSAO/S applicant, schedule an appointment
with the nearest AFR Officer Accession (OA) recruiter. Reference Attachment 8 – AFR
OFFICER ACCESSIONS RECRUITER CONTACT LIST. The OA recruiter will provide
initial counseling on AFR participation and assist you in completing the items marked in
Column J of Attachment 9 - UFT BOARD APPLICATION CHECKLIST.

8.3.1.2. Unsponsored. A Prior Service - Active Duty AF Officer/Unsponsored applicant (PSAO/U)

is an individual currently serving in the Air Force as an active duty officer who has not yet
been sponsored by an AFR flying unit. To apply as a PSAO/U applicant, schedule an
appointment with the nearest AFR Officer Accession (OA) recruiter. Reference Attachment
8 – AFR OFFICER ACCESSIONS RECRUITER CONTACT LIST. The OA recruiter will
provide initial counseling on AFR participation and assist you in completing the items
marked in Column K of Attachment 9 - UFT BOARD APPLICATION CHECKLIST.

8.3.2. Enlisted

8.3.2.1. Sponsored. A Prior Service - Active Duty AF Enlisted/Sponsored applicant (PSAE/S) is an

individual currently serving in the Air Force as an active duty enlisted member who has been
sponsored by an AFR flying unit. To apply as a PSAE/S applicant, schedule an appointment
with the nearest AFR Officer Accession (OA) recruiter. Reference Attachment 8 – AFR
OFFICER ACCESSIONS RECRUITER CONTACT LIST. The OA recruiter will provide
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initial counseling on AFR participation and assist you in completing the items marked in
Column L of Attachment 9 - UFT BOARD APPLICATION CHECKLIST.

8.3.2.2. Unsponsored. A Prior Service - Active Duty Enlisted/Unsponsored applicant (PSAE/U) is

an individual currently serving in the Air Force as an active duty enlisted member who has
not yet been sponsored by an AFR flying unit. To apply as a PSAE/U applicant, schedule an
appointment with the nearest AFR Officer Accession (OA) recruiter. Reference Attachment
8 – AFR OFFICER ACCESSIONS RECRUITER CONTACT LIST. The OA recruiter will
provide initial counseling on AFR participation and assist you in completing the items
marked in Column M of Attachment 9 - UFT BOARD APPLICATION CHECKLIST.

8.4. Prior Service - Air National Guard (ANG)

8.4.1. Officer

8.4.1.1. Sponsored. A Prior Service - ANG Officer/Sponsored applicant (PSGO/S) is an individual

currently serving in the Air National Guard as an officer who has been sponsored by an AFR
flying unit. To apply as a PSGO/S applicant, schedule an appointment with the nearest AFR
Officer Accession (OA) recruiter. Reference Attachment 8 – AFR OFFICER ACCESSIONS
RECRUITER CONTACT LIST. The OA recruiter will provide initial counseling on AFR
participation and assist you in completing the items marked in Column N of Attachment 9 -
UFT BOARD APPLICATION CHECKLIST.

8.4.1.2. Unsponsored. A Prior Service - ANG Officer/Unsponsored applicant (PSGO/U) is an

individual currently serving in the Air National Guard as an officer who has not yet been
sponsored by an AFR flying unit. To apply as a PSGO/U applicant, schedule an appointment
with the nearest AFR Officer Accession (OA) recruiter. Reference Attachment 8 – AFR
OFFICER ACCESSIONS RECRUITER CONTACT LIST. The OA recruiter will provide
initial counseling on AFR participation and assist you in completing the items marked in
Column O of Attachment 9 - UFT BOARD APPLICATION CHECKLIST.

8.4.2. Enlisted

8.4.2.1. Sponsored. A Prior Service - ANG Enlisted/Sponsored applicant (PSGE/S) is an individual

currently serving in the Air National Guard as an enlisted member who has been sponsored
by an AFR flying unit. To apply as a PSGE/S applicant, schedule an appointment with the
nearest AFR Officer Accession (OA) recruiter. Reference Attachment 8 – AFR OFFICER
ACCESSIONS RECRUITER CONTACT LIST. The OA recruiter will provide initial
counseling on AFR participation and assist you in completing the items marked in Column P
of Attachment 9 - UFT BOARD APPLICATION CHECKLIST.

8.4.2.2. Unsponsored. A Prior Service - ANG Enlisted/Unsponsored applicant (PSGE/U) is an

individual currently serving in the Air National Guard as an enlisted member who has not yet
been sponsored by an AFR flying unit. To apply as a PSGE/U applicant, schedule an
appointment with the nearest AFR Officer Accession (OA) recruiter. Reference Attachment
8 – AFR OFFICER ACCESSIONS RECRUITER CONTACT LIST. The OA recruiter will
provide initial counseling on AFR participation and assist you in completing the items
marked in Column Q of Attachment 9 - UFT BOARD APPLICATION CHECKLIST.

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8.5. Prior Service - Other (Non-AF)

8.5.1. Officer. NOTE: An Aeronautical Rating Board (ARB) is required by AFMAN11-402 for all
rated, prior-service (non-Air Force) officers and commissioned warrant officers. This review
ensures prior-rated applicants were not disqualified from aviation service, were never involved in
any aircraft accident or mishap (or provides statements on the incident), reviews your
qualification history, and awards you the appropriate rating and establishes your Air Force
aviation service date. In accordance with AFMAN11-402 paragraph 4.9.5., I an applicant has
been in the military within eight years of the date of request, the applicant “may request waiver
of the requirement to appear before an Aeronautical Rating Board. The applicant must submit
documentation showing completion of training that is equivalent to USAF undergraduate flying
training and satisfies all requirements.” This is referred to as an “ARB Waiver.” Please contact
Kim Coley (kimberly.coley.2@us.af.mil) to initiate the process.

8.5.1.1. Sponsored. A Prior Service - Other (Non-AF) Officer/Sponsored applicant (PSOO/S) is an

individual currently serving in the military (non-Air Force branch) as an officer who has been
sponsored by an AFR flying unit. To apply as a PSOO/S applicant, schedule an appointment
with the nearest AFR Officer Accession (OA) recruiter. Reference Attachment 8 – AFR
OFFICER ACCESSIONS RECRUITER CONTACT LIST. The OA recruiter will provide
initial counseling on AFR participation and assist you in completing the items marked in
Column R of Attachment 9 - UFT BOARD APPLICATION CHECKLIST.

8.5.1.2. Unsponsored. A Prior Service - Other (Non-AF) Officer/Unsponsored applicant (PSOO/U)

is an individual currently serving in the military (non-Air Force branch) as an officer who has
not yet been sponsored by an AFR flying unit. To apply as a PSOO/U applicant, schedule an
appointment with the nearest AFR Officer Accession (OA) recruiter. Reference Attachment
8 – AFR OFFICER ACCESSIONS RECRUITER CONTACT LIST. The OA recruiter will
provide initial counseling on AFR participation and assist you in completing the items
marked in Column S of Attachment 9 - UFT BOARD APPLICATION CHECKLIST.

8.5.2. Enlisted

8.5.2.1. Sponsored. A Prior Service -Other (Non-AF) Enlisted/Sponsored applicant (PSOE/S) is an

individual currently serving in the military (non-Air Force branch) as an enlisted member
who has been sponsored by an AFR flying unit. To apply as a PSOE/S applicant, schedule
an appointment with the nearest AFR Officer Accession (OA) recruiter. Reference
Attachment 8 – AFR OFFICER ACCESSIONS RECRUITER CONTACT LIST. The OA
recruiter will provide initial counseling on AFR participation and assist you in completing
the items marked in Column T of Attachment 9 - UFT BOARD APPLICATION
CHECKLIST.

8.5.2.2. Unsponsored. A Prior Service - Other (Non-AF) Enlisted/Unsponsored applicant

(PSOE/U) is an individual currently serving in the military (non-Air Force branch) as an
officer who has not yet been sponsored by an AFR flying unit. To apply as a PSOE/U
applicant, schedule an appointment with the nearest AFR Officer Accession (OA) recruiter.
Reference Attachment 8 – AFR OFFICER ACCESSIONS RECRUITER CONTACT LIST.
The OA recruiter will provide initial counseling on AFR participation and assist you in
completing the items marked in Column U of Attachment 9 - UFT BOARD APPLICATION
CHECKLIST.
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8.6. ROTC Cadet. The application process for an AFR ROTC UFT Board (i.e. RCP-R program) begins
with the initial ARMS message announcing the program, which is sent by HQ ROTC to detachments in
the spring semester of your sophomore year. Upon receipt of this ARMS message, detachments should
notify cadets and work together to complete the application package, which is due by the last day of
the month prior to the month the board convenes. Since most ROTC detachments are unable to
send encrypted emails, please submit the application package using DoD Secure Access File Exchange
(SAFE): https://safe.apps.mil/. For guidance on how to use DoD SAFE, please reference the DoD
SAFE User Guide, available to download from this page: https://safe.apps.mil/about.php (click "Where
Can I Find a DoD SAFE User Guide" near the bottom of the page).

8.6.1. Sponsored. An ROTC/Sponsored applicant (ROTC/S) is an AFROTC cadet applying to the

Reserve Categorization Process, Rated (RCP-R) program who has been sponsored by an AFR
flying unit. To apply as an ROTC/S applicant, work with your ROTC detachment cadre to
follow the guidance outlined in the ARMS-AFROTC message. Once you have a certified flight
physical, the nearest AFR Officer Accession (OA) recruiter will contact you to provide initial
counseling on AFR participation and assist you in completing the items marked in Column V of
Attachment 9 - UFT BOARD APPLICATION CHECKLIST.

8.6.2. Unsponsored. An ROTC/Unsponsored applicant (ROTC/U) is an AFROTC cadet applying to

the Reserve Categorization Process, Rated (RCP-R) program who has not yet been sponsored by
an AFR flying unit. To apply as an ROTC/U applicant, work with your ROTC detachment cadre
to follow the guidance outlined in the ARMS-AFROTC message. Once you have a certified
flight physical, the nearest AFR Officer Accession (OA) recruiter will contact you to provide
initial counseling on AFR participation and assist you in completing the items marked in
Column W of Attachment 9 - UFT BOARD APPLICATION CHECKLIST.

9. Attrition. In some cases, UFT students do not complete the training pipeline. If you are eliminated and
removed from formal flying training, you will be administratively returned to 340 FTG for further
disposition. The effective date is the date of official elimination, SIE, or CR determination. 340 FTG can
move you to a non-student position via AF Form 2096 and you can apply for non-340th assignments via AF
Form 1288 and RMVS. Regardless, you must remain in Selected Reserve and satisfactorily participate
unless a reserve service commitment waiver is approved. Additional information listed below depends on
your sponsorship status.

9.1. Sponsored. If you are removed from the UFT pipeline, regardless of cause, or are permanently
disqualified from aviation service and you are sponsored, you will remain on paid orders for 30 days
starting on the effective date to allow you time to search for a new unit/position. After your 30 day
order expires, you will be returned to your sponsoring unit. Your sponsoring wing commander,
utilizing Reserve Management Vacancy System (RMVS), will determine the best course of action to
enable the fulfillment of your Reserve Service Commitment (RSC).

9.2. Unsponsored. If you are removed from the UFT pipeline, regardless of cause, or permanently
disqualified from aviation service and you are unsponsored, 340 FTG will put you on 30 days of paid
orders starting on the effective date to allow you time to search for a new unit/position. After your 30
day order expires, you will be allowed to remain assigned to 340 FTG for another 30 days (not on
orders), at which time you will be transferred to the Individual Ready Reserve (IRR). If you previously
served in a Reserve unit, you should seek to either be assigned to a non-rated vacant position within

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your previous reserve unit or a reserve unit within commuting distance until fulfillment of your RSC,
otherwise you will be transferred to the IRR.

9.3. If you are eliminated from UPT, you may be considered for CSO, URT, or ABM if you are qualified
and specifically recommended (as indicated on AETC Form 139 or equivalent) for further flight
training by the eliminating authority. An exception to policy is required in accordance with
AFMAN36-2100 section 3.4.2. (Attachment 3). Your unit commander must request reinstatement in
writing and provide AF Form 1288, Application for Ready Reserve Assignment, to the 340 FTG UFT
Workflow with new assignment information. (340 FTG Workflow:
340FTG.UFT.Workflow@us.af.mil).

9.4. Depending on the timing of the elimination, you may have a remaining RSC IAW AFRCI 36-
2102. You may be transferred to the IRR if you don't have an RSC or if the RSC has been waived IAW
AFRCI 36-2102.

9.5. Medical. If for some reason you are unable to continue UFT due to a medical issue, 340 FTG will
work with you to resolve the issue while supporting you and your family. The Air Reserve Component
Case Management Division (ARC-CMD) is a centralized case management system office consisting of
RegAF, AFR and ANG personnel. The ARC-CMD oversees the timely evaluation, treatment, and
disposition of Wounded, Ill and Injured (WII) ARC Airmen and ensures expedited medical evaluation
and treatment of Airmen to regain their ability to perform military duties or to enter into the Integrated
Disability Evaluation System (IDES).

10. AFR Missions, Aircraft, Units and Bases. The AFR conducts a wide variety of missions in support of Air
Force and Department of Defense (DoD) initiatives utilizing the world’s greatest aircraft. See below for
more information on these aircraft and the units that fly them, color-coded and grouped by the specific
missions they support.

10.1. Air Refueling

10.1.1. KC-10A Extender. The KC-10 Extender is an advanced tanker and

cargo aircraft designed to provide increased global mobility for U.S.
armed forces. Although the KC-10's primary mission is aerial refueling,
it can combine the tasks of a tanker and cargo aircraft by refueling
fighters and simultaneously carry the fighter support personnel and
equipment on overseas deployments. The KC-10 is also capable of
transporting litter and ambulatory patients using patient support pallets during aeromedical
evacuations.

 70th Air Refueling Squadron, 349th Air Mobility Wing, Travis Air Force Base, California
 76th Air Refueling Squadron, 514th Air Mobility Wing, Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst,
New Jersey
 78th Air Refueling Squadron, 514th Air Mobility Wing, Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst,
New Jersey
 79th Air Refueling Squadron, 349th Air Mobility Wing, Travis Air Force Base, California

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10.1.2. KC-46A Pegasus. The KC-46A is the first phase in recapitalizing the
U.S. Air Force's aging tanker fleet. With greater refueling, cargo and
aeromedical evacuation capabilities compared to the KC-135, the KC-
46A provides next generation aerial refueling support to Air Force,
Navy, Marine Corps and partner-nation receivers.

 18th Air Refueling Squadron, 931st Air Refueling Wing, McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas
 905th Air Refueling Squadron, 931st Air Refueling Wing, McConnell AFB, Kansas
 924th Air Refueling Squadron, 931st Air Refueling Wing, McConnell AFB, Kansas
 Additional units will transition to the KC-46 in the near future

10.1.3. KC-135R Stratotanker. The KC-135R Stratotanker provides the core

aerial refueling capability for the United States Air Force and has
excelled in this role for more than 60 years. This unique asset enhances
the Air Force's capability to accomplish its primary mission of global
reach. It also provides aerial refueling support to Air Force, Navy,
Marine Corps and allied nation aircraft. The KC-135R is also capable of
transporting litter and ambulatory patients using patient support pallets during aeromedical
evacuations.

 18th Air Refueling Squadron, 931st Air Refueling Wing, McConnell AFB, Kansas
 63rd Air Refueling Squadron, 927th Air Refueling Wing, MacDill Air Force Base, Florida
 72nd Air Refueling Squadron, 434th Air Refueling Wing, Grissom Air Reserve Base, Indiana
 74th Air Refueling Squadron, 434th Air Refueling Wing, Grissom Air Reserve Base, Indiana
 77th Air Refueling Squadron, 926th Air Refueling Wing, Seymour Johnson AFB, North
Carolina.
 314th Air Refueling Squadron, 940th Air Refueling Wing, Beale Air Force Base, California
 328th Air Refueling Squadron, 914th Air Refueling Wing, Niagra Falls Air Reserve Station,
NY
 336th Air Refueling Squadron, 452nd Air Mobility Wing, March Air Reserve Base,
California.
 465th Air Refueling Squadron, 507th Air Refueling Wing, Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma
 756th Air Refueling Squadron, 459th Air Refueling Wing, Joint Base Andrews, Maryland

10.2. Air Superiority

10.2.1. F-22 Raptor. The F-22 Raptor is one of the Air Force's newest fighter
aircraft. Its combination of stealth, supercruise, maneuverability, and
integrated avionics, coupled with improved supportability, represents an
exponential leap in warfighting capabilities. The Raptor performs both
air-to-air and air-to-ground missions allowing full realization of
operational concepts vital to the 21st century Air Force. The F-22, a
critical component of the Global Strike Task Force, is designed to project air dominance, rapidly
and at great distances and defeat threats attempting to deny access to our nation's Air Force,
Army, Navy and Marine Corps. The F-22 cannot be matched by any known or projected fighter
aircraft.

 301st Fighter Squadron (Formal Training Unit), 44th Fighter Group, Tyndall Air Force Base,
Florida
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 302nd Fighter Squadron, 477th Fighter Group, Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska

10.3. Command and Control

10.3.1. E-3C/G Sentry. The E-3C/G Sentry is an airborne warning and

control system, or AWACS, aircraft with an integrated command and
control battle management, or C2BM, surveillance, target detection,
and tracking platform. The aircraft provides an accurate, real-time
picture of the battlespace to the Joint Air Operations Center. AWACS
provides situational awareness of friendly, neutral and hostile activity,
command and control of an area of responsibility, battle management of theater forces, all-
altitude and all-weather surveillance of the battle space, and early warning of enemy actions
during joint, allied, and coalition operations.

 970th Airborne Air Control Squadron, 513th Air Control Group, Tinker AFB, Oklahoma

10.4. Global Precision Attack

10.4.1. A-10C Thunderbolt II. The A-10C Thunderbolt II has excellent

maneuverability at low air speeds and altitude, and is a highly accurate
and survivable weapons-delivery platform. The aircraft can loiter near
battle areas for extended periods of time and operate in low ceiling and
visibility conditions. The wide combat radius and short takeoff and
landing capability permit operations in and out of locations near front
lines. Using night vision goggles, A-10 pilots can conduct their missions during darkness.

 47th Fighter Squadron, 924th Fighter Group, Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona
 76th Fighter Squadron, 476th Fighter Group, Moody Air Force Base, Georgia
 303rd Fighter Squadron, 442nd Fighter Wing, Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri

10.4.2. B-1B Lancer. Carrying the largest conventional payload of both

guided and unguided weapons in the Air Force inventory, the multi-
mission B-1 is the backbone of America's long-range bomber force. It
can rapidly deliver massive quantities of precision and non-precision
weapons against any adversary, anywhere in the world, at any time.

 345th Bomb Squadron, 307th Bomb Wing, Dyess Air Force Base, Texas

10.4.3. B-52H Stratofortress. The B-52H is a long-range, heavy bomber that

can perform a variety of missions. The bomber is capable of flying at
high subsonic speeds at altitudes up to 50,000 feet (15,166.6 meters). It
can carry nuclear or precision guided conventional ordnance with
worldwide precision navigation capability.

 93rd Bomb Squadron, 307th Bomb Wing, Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana
 343rd Bomb Squadron, 307th Bomb Wing, Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana

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10.4.4. F-15E Strike Eagle. The F-15E Strike Eagle is a dual-role fighter
designed to dominate air-to-air and air-to-ground missions. An array of
avionics and electronics systems gives the F-15E the capability to fight
at low altitude, day or night, and in all weather. Using two crew
members, a pilot and a WSO, the Strike Eagle has the capability to fight
its way to a target over long ranges, destroy enemy aircraft and ground
targets, and fight its way out.

 307th Fighter Squadron, 414th Fighter Group, Seymour Johnson AFB, North Carolina (current
F-15E pilot and WSO instructors only)

10.4.5. F-16C Fighting Falcon. The F-16C Fighting Falcon is a compact,

multi-role fighter aircraft. It is highly maneuverable and has proven
itself in air-to-air combat and air-to-surface attack. It provides a
relatively low-cost, high-performance weapon system for the United
States and allied nations.

 69th Fighter Squadron (Formal Training Unit), 944th Fighter Wing, Luke Air Force Base,
Arizona
 93rd Fighter Squadron, 482nd Fighter Wing, Homestead Air Reserve Base, Florida
 457th Fighter Squadron, 301st Fighter Wing, Joint Reserve Base Fort Worth, Texas
 706th Fighter Squadron, 926th Wing, Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada

10.4.6. F-35A Lightning II. The F-35A is the U.S. Air Force’s latest fifth-
generation fighter. It will replace the U.S. Air Force’s aging fleet of F-
16 Fighting Falcons and A-10 Thunderbolt II’s, which have been the
primary fighter aircraft for more than 20 years, and bring with it an
enhanced capability to survive in the advanced threat environment in
which it was designed to operate. With its aerodynamic performance
and advanced integrated avionics, the F-35A will provide next-generation stealth, enhanced
situational awareness, and reduced vulnerability for the United States and allied nations.

 69th Fighter Squadron, 944th Fighter Wing, Luke Air Force Base, Arizona
 466th Fighter Squadron, 419th Fighter Wing, Hill Air Force Base, Utah

10.5. Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance

10.5.1. MQ-9 Reaper. The MQ-9 Reaper is an armed, multi-mission, medium-

altitude, long-endurance remotely piloted aircraft that is employed
primarily against dynamic execution targets and secondarily as an
intelligence collection asset. Given its significant loiter time, wide-range
sensors, multi-mode communications suite, and precision weapons -- it
provides a unique capability to perform strike, coordination, and
reconnaissance against high-value, fleeting, and time-sensitive targets.

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 2nd Special Operations Squadron, 919th Special Operations Wing, Hurlburt Field, Florida
 78th Attack Squadron, 926th Wing, Creech Air Force Base, Nevada
 91st Attack Squadron, 926th Wing, Creech Air Force Base, Nevada
 429th Attack Squadron, 926th Wing, Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico

10.5.2. RQ-4 Global Hawk. The RQ-4 Global Hawk is a high-altitude, long-
endurance, remotely piloted aircraft with an integrated sensor suite that
provides global all-weather, day or night intelligence, surveillance and
reconnaissance (ISR) capability. Global Hawk's mission is to provide a
broad spectrum of ISR collection capability to support joint combatant
forces in worldwide peacetime, contingency and wartime operations.
The Global Hawk provides persistent near-real-time coverage using imagery intelligence
(IMINT), signals intelligence (SIGINT) and moving target indicator (MTI) sensors.

 13th Reconnaissance Squadron, 926th Wing, Beale Air Force Base, California

10.6. Personnel Recovery

10.6.1. HC-130N/P. The mission of the HC-130P/N "King" is to rapidly

deploy to austere airfields and denied territory in order to execute all-
weather personnel recovery operations anytime, anywhere. King crews
routinely perform high and low altitude personnel & equipment
airdrops, infiltration/exfiltration of personnel, helicopter air-to-air
refueling, and forward area refueling point missions. When tasked, the
aircraft also conducts humanitarian assistance operations, disaster response, security
cooperation/aviation advisory, emergency aeromedical evacuation, casualty evacuation,
noncombatant evacuation operations, and, during the Space Shuttle program, space flight support
for NASA.

 39th Rescue Squadron, 920th Rescue Wing, Patrick Air Force Base, Florida.

10.6.2. HH-60G. The primary mission of the HH-60G Pave Hawk helicopter is
to conduct day or night personnel recovery operations into hostile
environments to recover isolated personnel during war. The HH-60G is
also tasked to perform military operations other than war, including
civil search and rescue, medical evacuation, disaster response,
humanitarian assistance, security cooperation/aviation advisory, NASA
space flight support, and rescue command and control.

 301st Rescue Squadron, 920th Rescue Wing, Patrick Air Force Base, Florida.
 305th Rescue Squadron, 943rd Rescue Group, Davis Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona

10.7. Rapid Global Mobility

10.7.1. C-5M Galaxy. The C-5M Super Galaxy is a strategic transport aircraft
and is the largest aircraft in the Air Force inventory. Its primary mission
is to transport cargo and personnel for the Department of Defense. The
C-5M is a modernized version of the legacy C-5 designed and
manufactured by Lockheed Martin. Currently the U.S. Air Force owns
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and operates 52 C-5B/C/M. They are stationed at Dover Air Force Base, Delaware; Travis AFB,
California; Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas; and Westover Air Reserve Base,
Massachusetts.

 68th Airlift Squadron, 433rd Airlift Wing, Joint Base San Antonio, Texas
 312th Airlift Squadron, 349th Air Mobility Wing, Travis Air Force Base, California
 337th Airlift Squadron, 439th Airlift Wing, Westover Air Reserve Base, Massachusetts
 356th Airlift Squadron, 433rd Airlift Wing, Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas
 709th Airlift Squadron, 512th Airlift Wing, Dover Air Force Base, Delaware.

10.7.2. C-40C. The C-40C provides safe, comfortable and reliable

transportation for U.S. leaders to locations around the world. The C-
40C's primary customers are the combatant commanders and members
of the Cabinet and Congress. The aircraft also performs other
operational support missions.

 73rd Airlift Squadron, 932nd Airlift Wing, Scott AFB, Illinois

10.7.3. C-130H/J Hercules. The C-130 Hercules primarily performs the

tactical portion of the airlift mission. The aircraft is capable of operating
from rough, dirt strips and is the prime transport for airdropping troops
and equipment into hostile areas. The C-130 operates throughout the
U.S. Air Force, fulfilling a wide range of operational missions in both
peace and war situations.

 96th Airlift Squadron, 934th Airlift Wing, Minneapolis-St Paul Air Reserve Station,
Minnesota.
 327th Airlift Squadron, 913th Airlift Group, Little Rock Air Force Base, Arkansas
 357th Airlift Squadron, 908th Airlift Wing, Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama
 700th Airlift Squadron, 94th Airlift Wing, Dobbins Air Reserve Base, Georgia
 731st Airlift Squadron, 302nd Airlift Wing, Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado
 757th Airlift Squadron, 910th Airlift Wing, Youngstown-Warren Air Reserve Station, Ohio.
 815th Airlift Squadron, 403rd Wing, Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi.

10.7.4. C-17A Globemaster. The C-17A Globemaster III is the most flexible
cargo aircraft to enter the airlift force. The C-17 is capable of rapid
strategic delivery of troops and all types of cargo to main operating
bases or directly to forward bases in the deployment area. The aircraft
can perform tactical airlift and airdrop missions and can transport litters
and ambulatory patients during aeromedical evacuations. The inherent
flexibility and performance of the C-17 force improve the ability of the
total airlift system to fulfill the worldwide air mobility requirements of the United States.

 89th Airlift Squadron, 445th Airlift Wing, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio
 97th Airlift Squadron, 446th Airlift Wing, Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington
 300th Airlift Squadron, 315th Airlift Wing, Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina
 301st Airlift Squadron, 349th Air Mobility Wing, Travis Air Force Base, California
 313th Airlift Squadron, 446th Airlift Wing, Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington
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 317th Airlift Squadron, 315th Airlift Wing, Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina
 326th Airlift Squadron, 512th Airlift Wing, Dover Air Force Base, Delaware
 701st Airlift Squadron, 315th Airlift Wing, Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina
 728th Airlift Squadron, 446th Airlift Wing, Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington
 729th Airlift Squadron, 452nd Air Mobility Wing, March Air Reserve Base, California.

 732nd Airlift Squadron, 514th Air Mobility Wing, Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, New
Jersey
 758th Airlift Squadron, 911th Airlift Wing, Pittsburgh Air Reserve Station, Pennsylvania

10.8. Special Operations

10.8.1. AC-130U/J. The AC-130U/J Spooky gunships’ primary missions are

close air support, air interdiction and armed reconnaissance. Close air
support missions include troops in contact, convoy escort and point air
defense. Air interdiction missions are conducted against preplanned
targets or targets of opportunity and include strike coordination,
reconnaissance, and armed overwatch.

 5th Special Operations Squadron, 919th Special Operations Wing, Hurlburt Field, Florida

10.8.2. AC-208. The AC-208 Combat Caravan is a counter insurgency light

attack aircraft equipped with an electro-optical targeting system with an
integrated laser designator, data link systems and self-protection
equipment. The AC-208 supports Aviation Foreign Internal Defense
(AvFID) missions.

 711th Special Operations Squadron, 919th Special Operations Wing, Duke Field, Florida

10.8.3. C-145A. The C-145A Skytruck’s primary role is aircrew training for
U.S. Special Operations Command’s Aviation Foreign Internal Defense
(AvFID) mission to assess, train, advise and assist foreign aviation
forces in airpower employment, sustainment and force integration.

 711th Special Operations Squadron, 919th Special Operations Wing,

Duke Field, Florida

10.8.4. C-146A. The C-146A Wolfhound’s primary mission is to provide U.S.

Special Operations Command flexible, responsive and operational
movement of small teams needed in support of Theater Special
Operations Commands. Airlift missions are conducted by Air Force
Special Operations Command aircrews to prepared and semi-prepared
airfields around the world, supporting Non-Standard Aviation (NSAv)
missions.

 859th Special Operations Squadron, 919th Special Operations Wing, Duke Field, Florida

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10.8.5. MC-130H/J. The MC-130H/J Combat Talon II provides infiltration,

exfiltration, and resupply of special operations forces in hostile or
denied territory. Other missions include psychological operations and
helicopter air refueling.

 5th Special Operations Squadron, 919th Special Operations Wing,

Hurlburt Field, Florida

10.8.6. U-28. The U-28A provides manned fixed-wing tactical airborne ISR
support to humanitarian operations, search and rescue and conventional
and special operation missions.

 5th Special Operations Squadron, 919th Special Operations Wing,

Hurlburt Field, Florida

10.9. Weather Reconnaissance

10.9.1. WC-130J. The WC-130 Hercules is a high-wing, medium-range

aircraft flown by the Air Force Reserve Command for weather
reconnaissance missions. The weather data collection aircraft penetrates
tropical disturbances and storms, hurricanes and winter storms to obtain
data on movement, size and intensity.

 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron, 403rd Wing, Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi

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