Air Force Basic Officer Training

A look at the four phases of Air Force Basic Officer Training...

Indoctrination
In the first phase, you'll focus on teamwork, discipline and standardization. You'll be provided with the shared common experience in military training that includes drill and ceremonies, as well as room and uniform inspections that teach attention to detail and the need to form—and operate as—a team. Additionally, you'll begin to learn the fundamentals of leadership, military management and basic concepts of cultural awareness.

Development
In this phase, you'll further develop your understanding of the fundamentals of leadership, military management and the profession of arms. You'll learn the history of the Air Force and begin to understand and contribute to the Airman culture. In addition, you'll learn basic combat skills and the importance of cross-cultural competence as it relates to the Air Force mission. The phase concludes with your promotion to upper-class status and the arrival of the next Basic Officer Training lower class.

Application
The third phase focuses on the practical application of lessons learned in the previous phases. You'll experience the pressures of leadership and command by training the new lower class, as well as by leading your peers through officer trainee wing positions. In order to advance to the next phase, you'll have to pass individual leadership evaluations at the Leadership Reaction Course. The course schedule is subject to change.

Transition
The final phase of the program prepares you to make the transition from a training environment to the operational Air Force. This phase concentrates on mentoring and the practical transition into the traditions and everyday life of an Air Force Officer

Video segments courtesy of U.S Air Force
2013

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