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Officer Training School (OTS)
MSgt Tracy DeMar
100 Col Joe Jackson Blvd, Ste 145B
Joint Base Lewis-McChord, WA 98438
253-380-1176
[email protected]
TECHNICAL DEGREE
SPONSORSHP PROGRAM (TDSP)
The Air Force is seeking:
• People who are creative, innovative and
have a desire to push the technology limits
in defending America through air, space,
and cyberspace.
• People who are looking to develop and
manage some of the most sophisticated
equipment and systems in the world.
Air Force
Electrical & Computer
Engineers
UNITED STATES AIR FORCE
DEVELOPMENTAL ENGINEER
What are Developmental Engineers for the
USAF?
• 62Es lead the technical development of science and
technology for the USAF. This process spans basic
research of scientific principles, applied technology
demonstrations, development of prototypes, final design,
test & evaluation, operational support, and sustainment
engineering. What kind of work you actually do will
depend on if you are placed in research, test, an
acquisition program, intelligence, logistics support, etc.
Also, in any of those places, your job could be more
technical or more managerial, or both.
GENERAL CATEGORIES OF JOBS
FOR DEVELOPMENTAL ENGINEERS
• Sustainment Engineer
• Test Engineer
• Research Engineer
• Program Office Engineer
• Engineering Analyst
• Intelligence Engineer
• Staff Engineer
Airborne Laser (ABL) antiballistic missile weapons
system: Fires a laser to
track and shoot down
missiles
TYPICAL DAY…
• On a typical day, they read email, go to meetings,
and talk on the phone. Some of these meetings
are with users to gain better understanding of the
operational requirements. Some meetings are with
contractors to check on the technical progress of
the development. Others are to keep your
management informed. Typical weeks are 08001700, M-F. But there are exceptions. A more
interesting question would be what do they do on
non-typical days?
NON-TYPICAL DAY…
• Fly on B-52s
• Test bombs/explosives
• Launch and fly Spacecraft
• Test rockets
• Shoot down Unmanned Aerial
Vehicles with a laser weapon system.
One of the greatest parts of
being an engineer is that you get
to develop, test, and work with
some of the most sophisticated
technology in the world.
TacSat-3 = a satellite built at the
Air Force Research Laboratory
that was launched into space
WHERE CAN I GET STATIONED…
The most common bases for 62Es to be stationed at include:
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Arnold AFB, TN
*
Barksdale AFB, LA
*
Buckley AFB, CO
*
Edwards AFB, CA
*
Eglin AFB, FL
*
Hanscom AFB, MA
*
Hill AFB, UT
*
Holloman AFB, NM
*
Hurlburt AFB, FL
*
Kirtland AFB, NM
*
Los Angeles AFB, CA
*
Maxwell AFB, AL
*
Osan AB, ROK
*
The Pentagon
*
Peterson AFB, CO
*
Robins AFB, GA
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Tinker AFB, OK
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USAFA, CO
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Wright-Patterson AFB, OH
TECHNICAL DEGREE
SPONSORSHP PROGRAM (TDSP)
• Allows college students who are
within 24 months from graduation
to receive full pay and benefits of
an E-3 – Airman First Class.
• Entitles you and your family
members to military perks such as
comprehensive medical and
dental care, tax-free allowances
for housing and food, and base
exchange and commissary
privileges.
Active Denial System =
Developed at the Air Force
Research Laboratories as a
non-lethal directed-energy
weapon
MONTHLY PAY
As a Seattle University Student:
Base Pay
$1,787.35
Basic Allowance Subsistence (BAS)
**Tax Free**
$352.27
Basic Allowance Housing (BAH)
**Tax Free**
$1518 Married Rate
$1140 Single Rate
Total
Monthly $3,279.62
Annually $39,355.44
**This information is subject to change**
MONTHLY PAY
As a new 2nd Lt:
Base Pay
$2,993.80
Basic Allowance Subsistence (BAS)
**Tax Free**
$242.60
Basic Allowance Housing (BAH)
**Tax Free**
$1,701.00 Married Rate
$1,365.00 Single Rate
Total
Monthly $4,937.40
Annually $59,248.80
**This information is subject to change**
MONTHLY PAY
As a 4 year Captain:
Base Pay
$5,116.56
Basic Allowance Subsistence (BAS)
**Tax Free**
$242.60
Basic Allowance Housing (BAH)
**Tax Free**
$2,340.00 Married Rate
$1,839.00 Single Rate
Total
Monthly $7,198.16
Annually $86,377.92
**This information is subject to change**
BENEFITS COMPARISON
AS A CIVILIAN
AS AN AIR FORCE MEMBER
Usually 2 weeks per year
VACATION
30 Days with pay each year
Premiums Limited
SICK LEAVE
Unlimited
Personal expense or pay
MEDICAL CARE
Provided
Personal expense Or pay premiums
DENTAL CARE
Provided
Own Expense
ENTERTAINMENT
Clubs, golf, gyms, tennis, movie
Theater, etc, at reduced prices or free
Civilian stores at civilian
SHOPPING
On base grocery and department stores
Usually a contributory plan
RETIREMENT
20 YEAR, Non-contributory
Also access to a contributory plan (TSP)
Employer discretion
ADVANCEMENT
Excellent promotion time frames, Yearly, and
Longevity pay raises every 2 years
Usually at own expense
MOVING EXPENSE
Household goods shipped at Air Force
expense
Own expense or limited
EDUCATION
100% tuition assistance, over $58,000
Montgomery GI Bill benefits, Free
CLEP/DANTES Testing
Usually at own expense
OUTSTANDING
TECHNICAL
TRAINING
You’re paid to learn a professional skill
and perform that skill after training.
No job-hunting after training.
PROGRAM PARTICIPATION
• To participate in TDSP, you
agree to enter into the Regular
active-duty Air Force while
attending college fulltime.
• After graduation you’ll attend the
9.5-week Basic Officer Training
(BOT) course at Maxwell Air Force
Base in Alabama and earn your
commission as a 2d LT, (Second
Lieutenant).
• An initial four-year active duty
commitment.
Starfire Optical Range – Laser
Guidestars used to correct the
distortions atmosphere for
space imaging
TDSP REQUIREMENTS
• Be enrolled on a continuous basis each academic term
with no breaks
• Must meet specific TDSP deadlines
• Be between the ages of 18 and 34 at the time of
commissioning
• Possess a minimum 3.0 GPA on a 4-point scale for all
college-level studies as well as your academic major
• Meet physical requirements
• Score well on the AFOQT test
AIR FORCE OFFICER
QUALIFYING TEST (AFOQT)
• All OTS applicants require the
Air Force Officer Qualification
Test (AFOQT)
• Administered at Seattle
MEPS
• Twice in a lifetime / 6 months
wait
Micro Unmanned Aerial
Vehicles being developed at
the Air Force Research
Laboratory
BOT Qualified Application Matrix
MATRIX QUALIFICATIONS
AFOQT*
PROGRAM
Pilot
RPA
CSO
ABM
Non-Tech/Technical
TDSP
Pilot
(P)
Navigator (N)
Academic
Adaptability (AA)
Verbal
(V)
Quantitative (Q)
65 in pilot & navigator score
65 in pilot & navigator score
150 cumulative score in AA, V, Q w/Minimum in V(15),
& Q (10)
65 in pilot & navigator score
**See Note**
**See Note**
150 cumulative score in AA, V, Q w/Minimum in V(15),
& Q (10)
150 cumulative score in AA, V, Q w/Minimum in V(25),
& Q (25)
** Required to take the Pilot and Navigator portions of the AFOQT, no minimum score required
MEDICAL PHYSICAL
• Height and Weight Check
• Check Uncorrected and Corrected Vision
• Color Vision
• Depth Perception
• Hearing Test
• Urinalysis
• Blood Work
ITEMS NEEDED TO APPLY
• 1 Official College Transcripts
• Not Issued to Student
• AFRS 1413
• Applicant Resume
• Letters Of Recommendation
• Minimum 3; Max 5
• Air Force Form 56
• Questionnaire Sheet
• Application Casefile
• Medical paperwork(if required)
INTERVIEW
• Last step in the application
• All applicants must interview with a current Air
Force Officer
• Interviews are approximately 45 minutes
APPOINTMENTS
• Please contact me if you are interested in
learning more about the Technical Degree
Sponsorship Program
• Applications are due by 01 June 2013
• Please call MSgt DeMar at 253-380-1176 to get
the process started
LINKS
AFRL Video:
http://www.wpafb.af.mil/shared/media/document/AFD061204-019.wmv
QUESTIONS??
ANY QUESTIONS??