1. What is a Distinguished Graduate?

 

a. When cadets go to Field Training during the summer after their sophomore year, they have the possibility of graduating in the top 10% of their Field Training class, referred to as a Distinguished Graduate.

 

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2. Do I have to pass the Fitness Assessment to enter the program?

 

a. If you are a non-scholarship cadet, you are not required to pass the Fitness Assessment to enroll in the program. It is expected you pass the FA by your sophomore year spring.  

 

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3. How long is Field Training?

 

a. Field Training is currently 19 days long.

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4. Is Field Training like Basic Training?

 

a. Field Training is the AFROTC equivalent, although at Field Training, cadets are evaluated on knowledge previously learned.  

 

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5. What is the You Can Fly Program?

 

a. You Can Fly is a grant from the Air Force for cadets to receive flight hours from their desired flight school to help them with achieving flight hours.  

 

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6. What is the Alumni Cadet Exchange?

 

a. Alumni Cadet Exchange (ACE) is a program where Detachment 157 Alumni host current Detachment 157 cadets to experience their life on Active Duty. This allows cadets to get real-life experience of what it means to be an Air Force or Space Force Officer.  

 

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7. How do I get a good Commander’s Ranking?

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a. Do everything in your power to stand out. Some things to help you do this are volunteering to lead, showing up prepared, willing to learn, participating in training and classroom activities, and having an overall positive outlook on the program.

 

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8. What goes into my PCSM score?

 

a. Pilot Candidate Selection Method (PCSM) is a score part of your packet for the Rated Board. Within this packet are your total flight hours (up to 40 hours), Air Force Officer Qualifying Test pilot portion, and Test of Basic Aviation Skills score.  

 

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9. Why is my commitment longer as a pilot?

 

a. Pilots have a longer commitment to the USAF due to the time and money it takes the Air Force to train each pilot.

 

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10. Do I get paid as soon as I commission?

 

a. You will get paid once you EAD (Enter Active Duty) which could be a few months after your commission.

 

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11. Do I need to submit my SAT and ACT scores for a scholarship?

 

a. You can submit both, but you do not need to.