The Four-Year Program begins with the General Military Course. The time commitment of a GMC cadet is approximately five hours a week. In the GMC, you'll learn the mission and structure of the Air Force and get an overview of military life. You'll learn about Air Force career opportunities, educational benefits, and life and work as an Air Force Officer.
Once you've completed the GMC, you'll attend a four-week field training camp. This rigorous program consists of physical conditioning, weapons practice, and leadership evaluation. Other parts of the program include additional officer training, career orientation, and learning about Air Force aircraft operations. Travel to and from the base where you participate in field training is funded by the Air Force.
After successfully completing the GMC and Field Training, you will enter into the Professional Officer Course. The POC provides advance training in leadership, management, and communications skills with a focus on Air Force situations. The time commitment of a POC cadet is approximately eight hours a week.
To qualify for the Professional Officer Course, you must meet all the qualifications for the General Military Course and in addition:
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