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