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1 BY ORDER OF THE SECRETARY OF THE AIR FORCE AIR FORCE INSTRUCTION MAY 2018 Personnel APPLYING FOR FLYING TRAINING, AIR BATTLE MANAGER, AND ASTRONAUT PROGRAMS COMPLIANCE WITH THIS PUBLICATION IS MANDATORY ACCESSIBILITY: Publications and forms are available on the e-publishing website at for downloading or ordering. RELEASABILITY: There are no releasability restrictions on this publication. OPR: AF/A1PPR Supersedes: AFI , 29 October 2004 Certified by: SAF/MR (Mr. Daniel R. Sitterly) Pages: 25 This Air Force Instruction implements Air Force Policy Directive (AFPD) 36-21, Utilization and Classification of Air Force Military Personnel. In collaboration with the Chief of Air Force Reserve (AF/RE) and Director of the Air National Guard (NGB/CF), the Deputy Chief of Staff for Manpower, Personnel, and Services (AF/A1) establishes Air Force policies, sets eligibility guidelines, application requirements, and responsibilities for undergraduate flying training and astronaut programs for Air Force officers and enlisted Regular Air Force, Air National Guard, and Air Force Reserve members. Procedural guidance and additional eligibility requirements to accompany this publication are found in annual Personnel Services Delivery Memorandums and implementation communications located on the MyPers website and the Assignment Management System. The authorities to waive wing/unit level requirements in this publication are identified with a Tier ( T-0, T-1, T-2, T-3 ) number following the compliance statement. See AFI , Publications and Forms Management, for a description of the authorities associated with the Tier numbers. Submit requests for waivers through the chain of command to the appropriate Tier waiver approval authority, or alternately, to the requestors commander for non-tiered compliance items. This publication requires the collection and or maintenance of information protected by the Privacy Act of 1974 authorized by 5 United States Code, Section 552a, as amended; Departmental Regulations; 37 United States Code; and Executive Order 9397, Numbering System for Federal Accounts Relating to Individual Persons, as amended. Vigilance must be

2 2 AFI MAY 2018 taken to protect Personally Identifiable Information when submitting or sending nominations, applications or other documents to Department of Defense (DoD) agencies through government Internet, software applications, systems, , postal, faxing or scanning. Refer to the following policies for additional guidance: AFI , Air Force Privacy and Civil Liberties Program, DoDI R, Department of Defense Privacy Program. Forms containing Personally Identifiable Information require Privacy Act Statements. Ensure that all records created as a result of processes prescribed in this publication are maintained in accordance with AFI , Management of Records, and disposed of in accordance with the Air Force Records Disposition Schedule in the Air Force Records Information Management System. This publication may be supplemented at any level, but all supplements that directly implement this publication must be routed to the OPR for coordination, and all Major Command (MAJCOM)-level supplements must be approved by the Human Resource Management Strategic Board prior to certification and approval. Refer recommended changes and questions about this publication to the OPR using the Air Force Form 847, Recommendation for Change of Publication; route Air Force Form 847 from the field through the appropriate functional chain of command to the Air Force Personnel Center Publishing Office, 550 C Street West Suite 48, Randolph Air Force Base Texas Refer to Attachment 1 for a glossary of references and supporting information. SUMMARY OF CHANGES This document is substantially revised and should be completely reviewed. Major changes include: restructure and realignment of all Chapters; clarified roles and responsibilities, eligibility, required documentation, waivers and exception to policies; deleted duplicate information; adopted forms and incorporated changes; identified tiered waiver authorities for unit-level compliance items. Guidance for Air Force Reserve and Air National Guard personnel has been incorporated in this revision. Chapter 1 OVERVIEW AND PURPOSE Overview Purpose... 5 Chapter 2 ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITES Vice Chief of Staff (AF/CV) Director, Air National Guard (NGB/CF) Commander, Air Force Reserve Command (AFRC/CC) Deputy Chief of Staff, Manpower, Personnel and Services (AF/A1)... 6

3 AFI MAY Director, Military Force Management Policy (AF/A1P) Deputy Chief of Staff, Operations (AF/A3) Air Force Reserve Command Directorate of Air, Space and Information Operations (AFRC/A3) Commander, Air Force Personnel Center Commander (AFPC/CC) NASA Headquarters Air Force Direct Reporting Units, Field Operating Agencies, MAJCOMs Military Personnel Flight Squadron Commanders and Senior Raters Individual Applicant Air National Guard Directorate of Operations (NGB/A2/3/6) Chapter 3 UNDERGRADUATE FLYING TRAINING BOARD Eligibility Requirements Ineligibility Factors Application Documentation Chapter 4 UNITED STATES AIR FORCE ASTRONAUT NOMINATION PROGRAM (Regular Air Force only) Eligibility Requirements Ineligibility Factors Application Documentation Chapter 5 EXCEPTION TO POLICY Exception to Policy Requests Types of Exception to Policy Exception to Policy Documentation Exception to Policy Routing Table 5.1. Age, Total Federal Commissioned Service, and Ineligibility Factor Exception to Policy Routing Table 5.2. Medical Exception to Policy Routing

4 4 AFI MAY 2018 Attachment 1 GLOSSARY OF REFERENCES AND SUPPORTING INFORMATION 19 Attachment 2 SERVICE COMMITMENT STATEMENTS OF AGREEMENT 21 Attachment 3 NASA QUALIFYING DEGREE FIELDS 22 Attachment 4 SYNOPSIS OF NASA MEDICAL STANDARDS 23 Attachment 5 APPLICATION FOR ASTRONAUT DUTY 24

5 AFI MAY Chapter 1 OVERVIEW AND PURPOSE 1.1. Overview. This publication prescribes policies, responsibilities, and procedures for applying for Flying Training, Air Battle Manager Training, and Astronaut Programs. Information regarding exceptions to policy is located in Chapter Purpose The purpose of the Undergraduate Flying Training Selection Board is to select individuals whose previous experience and qualifications merit assignment to the rated specialties of Pilot, Remotely Piloted Aircraft Pilot, Combat Systems Officer, and Air Battle Manager The purpose of the United States Air Force Astronaut Nomination Program is to ensure Air Force members have the opportunity to compete for NASA crew positions. Upon nomination, members compete with representatives from the other services for the chance to become an astronaut candidate and serve with the NASA.

6 6 AFI MAY 2018 Chapter 2 ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITES 2.1. Vice Chief of Staff (AF/CV). Approves and disapproves medical exceptions to policy Director, Air National Guard (NGB/CF) Collaborates with the AFRC/CC and AF/A1 to develop, manage, and execute Undergraduate Flying Training policies, with a Total Force perspective Approves and disapproves age and Total Federal Commissioned Service (TFCS) Exception to Policy for Air National Guard O-3 and below Commander, Air Force Reserve Command (AFRC/CC) Collaborates with the NGB/CF and AF/A1 to develop, manage, and execute Undergraduate Flying Training policies, with a Total Force perspective Approves and disapproves age and TFCS Exception to Policy for Air Force Reserve O-3 and below Deputy Chief of Staff, Manpower, Personnel and Services (AF/A1) Maintains overall responsibility for the execution and oversight of program in concert with the Air Force Reserve and Air National Guard Collaborates with the AFRC/CC and NGB/CF to develop, manage, and execute Undergraduate Flying Training policies, with a Total Force perspective Approves eligibility requirements Director, Military Force Management Policy (AF/A1P) Approves and disapproves qualification standard Exception to Policy Approves age and TFCS Exception to Policy for all Regular Air Force applicants and for all O-4 and above Air National Guard and Air Force Reserve applicants Approves all ineligibility factor Exception to Policy Deputy Chief of Staff, Operations (AF/A3). Establishes rated specific career field goals and stop limits to maintain acceptable operational manning levels Air Force Reserve Command Directorate of Air, Space and Information Operations (AFRC/A3) Conducts Undergraduate Flying Training selection boards as required for accessions or affiliations into Air Force Reserve rated positions Advertises Air Force Reserve Undergraduate Flying Training Boards Selects Undergraduate Flying Training board members, including a rated O-6 board president Ensures the board receives all required application materials.

7 AFI MAY Approves Air Force Reserve Undergraduate Flying Training Board results, notifies non-selects, and prepares message to be released through command channels for maximum dissemination of select list Commander, Air Force Personnel Center Commander (AFPC/CC) Recommends eligibility requirements to AF/A Approves Regular Air Force Undergraduate Flying Training Selection Board results Approves Astronaut Nomination Board results Approves Exception to Policy for Astronaut nominees with fewer than 5 years of Total Active Federal Commissioned Service (TAFMS) for officers or 5 years of TAFMS (AFPC/DP2) Implements and manages Regular Air Force Undergraduate Flying Training Boards Announces each Regular Air Force Undergraduate Flying Training Board no later than 120 days before the board date Ensures the board receives all required application materials Processes applications Reviews and coordinates Exception to Policy requests Convenes a Regular Air Force Undergraduate Flying Training Board with the following characteristics: Board president (non-voting), rated colonel (O-6) Board chairman, rated colonel from Air Force Personnel Center Board members are to be lieutenant colonels who are current or graduated flying squadron commanders (minimum one from Air Education and Training Command) To the greatest extent possible, different MAJCOMs and at least one rated Air Force Specialty from each rated category should be represented Notifies selectees following AFPC/CC approval of board results Implements and manages Astronaut Nomination Boards. (Regular Air Force only) Announces Astronaut Boards once NASA announces its intent to hire astronauts; no later than 120 days before the board date Verifies eligibility and sends application packages to qualified applicants Convenes an Astronaut Nomination Board with the following characteristics: Board president, brigadier general (O-7) Board chairman, rotates between rated colonel from Air Force Personnel Center and the senior Air Force NASA astronaut board member Two colonels (O-6) Two Air Force Astronauts (Colonel or Lieutenant Colonel).

8 8 AFI MAY NASA MAJCOMs, on a rotational basis, appoint one Command Chief Master Sergeant to assist the board in reviewing enlisted applicants. This requirement is not filled if there are no enlisted applicants for a selection board Forwards each nominee's NASA application package to NASA Releases the list of selected candidates to all MPFs after NASA completes the selection process and notifies selectees Determines which applicants meet basic requirements Interviews qualified candidates Selects candidates for astronaut duty Assignment to NASA shall in no way affect the selectee status, office, rank or grade which they may occupy or hold, or any emolument, prerequisite, right, privilege, or benefit incident to or rising out of any such status, office, rank, or grade (T-0) Officers and enlisted members assigned to NASA are subject to the Uniform Code of Military Justice and to Air Force policies and directives regarding military discipline, leave, flying requirements, and other policies and directives which do not affect responsibilities exercised in NASA Notifies selected candidates Prepares each military member's performance report in accordance with Air Force directives Headquarters Air Force Direct Reporting Units, Field Operating Agencies, MAJCOMs. Review and process Exception to Policy requests Military Personnel Flight Base focal point for applications in accordance with board Personnel Services Delivery Memorandum Shall provide a copy of the program messages to Commanders, First Sergeants, Career Assistance Advisors, and MPF Career Development Elements (T-1) Squadron Commanders and Senior Raters Squadron Commander Verifies applicant meets requirements and standards of this instruction Signs the Air Force Form 215, Aircrew Training Candidate Data Summary and provides a recommendation or non-recommendation in the comments section. Legible, handwritten comments are acceptable. (Not applicable for Air Force Reserve) Forwards application and required documentation to the Senior Rater. The Senior Rater is a wing commander or equivalent in a Senior Rater position Coordinates on Exception to Policy.

9 AFI MAY Shall monitors selectee s (if applicable) performance from selection until they depart for training. Notify Headquarters Air Force Personnel Center (Regular Air Force), NGB (Air National Guard), or AFRC/A3R (Air Force Reserve) if a selectee s performance or conduct becomes questionable and provide a recommend as to whether the selectee should be removed from the select list for cause. (T-1) Senior Rater Verifies applicant meets requirements and standards of this instruction Signs the Air Force Form 215. (Not Applicable for Air Force Reserve) Coordinates on Exception to Policy Submits complete applications including all required waivers and Exception to Policy to AFPC/DP2O for Regular Air Force; to NAF/CC for Air Force Reserve; and to The Adjutant General for Air National Guard Individual Applicant Meets eligibility criteria as specified in Chapter 3 (Undergraduate Flying Training) or Chapter 4 (NASA) of this instruction Initiates Exception to Policy Advises commanders and supervisors who are providing comments on the Air Force Form 215 of the application deadline Attends medical flight screening prior to entry into Undergraduate Pilot Training or Undergraduate Remotely Piloted Aircraft Pilot Training, to include Initial Flight Training or Remotely Piloted Aircraft Flight Training, if required Air National Guard Directorate of Operations (NGB/A2/3/6) Schedules Air National Guard selectees for all mandatory Undergraduate Flying Training prerequisites after applicants complete and submit all required officer commissioning and Undergraduate Flying Training application documentation Air National Guard applicants do not meet a central Undergraduate Flying Training Board. Each Air National Guard unit holds its own Undergraduate Flying Training Board for its Undergraduate Flying Training allocations.

10 10 AFI MAY Eligibility Requirements. Chapter 3 UNDERGRADUATE FLYING TRAINING BOARD Age and Total Federal Commissioned Service Regular Air Force applicants must not be beyond their 30 th birthday nor have more than 5 years of Total Federal Commissioned Service by the date as specified in the Undergraduate Flying Training Selection Board Announcement message (generally two months after board convenes). (T-1) Air National Guard and Air Force Reserve applicants must not be beyond their 30 th birthday nor have more than 5 years of Total Federal Commissioned Service by their assigned Undergraduate Flying Training class start date. (T-1) Exception for Undergraduate Remotely Piloted Aircraft Training: must meet maximum age for appointment in the various grades as specified in AFI , Appointment in Commissioned Grades and Designation and Assignment in Professional Categories Reserve of the Air Force and United States Air Force. (T-1) Undergraduate Flying Training eliminees recommended for another Undergraduate Flying Training program may exceed the age and Total Federal Commissioned Service limits if they meet all of the following requirements: Must be selected for Initial Skills Training reclassification while in eliminee status and the Undergraduate Flying Training program must be the initial follow on training. (T-1) Must meet the minimum Air Force Officer Qualifying Test requirements outlined in AFI , Air Force Military Personnel Testing Systems, Attachment 2, and academic requirements established by Air Education and Training Command. (T-1) Regular Air Force eliminees will lose their eliminee status if they depart permanent change of station from the Undergraduate Flying Training location, or are awarded a new Air Force Specialty Code. (T-1) Air Force Reserve and Air National Guard Undergraduate Flying Training eliminees may return to their home station to await the next available training class start date without having to apply for an Exception to Policy Qualification Standards Air Force Officer Qualifying Test Shall attain minimum required Air Force Officer Qualifying Test scores as outlined in AFI , Attachment 2. For the purpose of this application, Air Force Officer Qualifying Test scores do not expire. (T-1) Contact the MPF or the base education office, or refer to AFI , Attachment 2, for more information regarding the Air Force Officer Qualifying Test.

11 AFI MAY Test of Basic Aviation Skills Pilot, Remotely Piloted Aircraft pilot, Combat Systems Officer, and Air Battle Manager applicants must complete Test for Basic Aviation Skills. (T-1) Contact the MPF or the base education office, or refer to AFI Attachment 3, for more information regarding the Test for Basic Aviation Skills Pilot Candidate Selection Method Shall attain the minimum required Pilot Candidate Selection Method score as outlined in AFI , Attachment 3 if qualified and applying for pilot and Remotely Piloted Aircraft pilot training through any of the Air Force accession sources. (T-1) Pilot Candidate Selection Method combines the Test for Basic Aviation Skills scores (aptitude) with the Air Force Officer Qualifying Test pilot composite score (knowledge) and previous flying time (experience) AFI , Attachment 3, clarifies the procedure for applicants to follow when updating flying hours used in the Pilot Candidate Selection Method calculation. Enter the Pilot Candidate Selection Method score in the block provided on the Air Force Form Pilot Candidate Selection Method scores are available at AFPC.af.mil/pcsmdmz/index.html. Questions can be directed to the Pilot Candidate Selection Method Program Office at AFPC.pcsm@us.af.mil or (877) Medical Shall meet all medical standards for pilot, Remotely Piloted Aircraft pilot, Combat Systems Officer, or Air Battle Manager training as specified in AFI (T-1) Regular Air Force officers attending Undergraduate Flying Training who are eliminated due to short-term (less than 1 year) medical reasons (as determined by the eliminating authority) will be re-entered into the same Undergraduate Flying Training program following medical requalification (T-1). Those officers who are eliminated due to long-term (1 year or more) medical reasons may reapply for consideration on the first Undergraduate Flying Training selection board following medical requalification as long as they remain otherwise eligible Ineligibility Factors. The following individuals will be ineligible for Undergraduate Flying Training consideration: Officers not on Extended Active Duty for 1 year by first available class start date for a given Undergraduate Flying Training board. (Regular Air Force only) (T-1) Officers selected for or currently enrolled in a course of training as a pilot, Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) pilot, Combat Systems Officer (CSO) or Air Battle Manager (ABM). (Regular Air Force only) (T-1) United States Air Force Academy Cadets, Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps Cadets, and Basic Officer Training Cadets not on Extended Active Duty. (Regular Air Force only) (T-1)

12 12 AFI MAY Officers of the Biomedical Sciences Corps, Medical Service Corps, Dental Corps, Nurse Corps, Judge Advocate General s Corps, or Chaplain s Corps unless submitting a written request for transfer to the Line of the Air Force with the application package. (T-1) Members permanently disqualified for aviation service. (T-1) Officers with a pending or established Date of Separation. (T-1) Officers who have any quality control assignment restrictions per AFI , Assignments. (T-1) Individuals enrolled in an Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention and Treatment Program per AFI , Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention and Treatment Program. (T- 1) Nonrated officers who will not have completed at least half of any incurred Active Duty Service Commitment (ADSC) for training prior to their selected Undergraduate Flying Training (UFT) class start date. (Regular Air Force (RegAF) only) (T-1) Officers currently performing duty as a pilot, RPA pilot, CSO or ABM who will not have served a minimum of 2 ½ years after award of aeronautical rating in that specialty prior to the date specified in the UFT Selection Board Announcement message (RegAF) or prior to the assigned UFT class start date (Air National Guard and Air Force Reserve). (T-1) Officers selected for or currently attending Air Force Institute of Technology (AFIT)-funded education programs (e.g., Airman Education and Commissioning Program, AFIT School of Engineering, or AFIT civilian institution regardless of scholarship or nonscholarship status). Officers may apply to meet any board that, if selected, will result in serving the entire education ADSC by their selected class start date for a given selection board. (Regular Air Force only) (T-1) Officers, enlisted members, or cadets, regardless of branch of service, who have at any time: Voluntarily declined flying training (including but not limited to Undergraduate Pilot Training, European-North Atlantic Treaty Organization Joint Jet Pilot Training, Undergraduate RPA Training, Undergraduate CSO Training, ABM Training, and any prerequisite training programs required for these course) after being selected. (T-1) Been eliminated from a flying training course conducted by or for the Armed Forces of the United States for military deficiency, academic deficiency, or due to selfinitiated elimination reasons before, during, or after actual course completion. (T-1) Been eliminated for reasons other than those mentioned above, unless specifically recommended for further flying training by the eliminating (or approving) authority. Members are only eligible for the type of Undergraduate Flying Training recommended by the eliminating (or approving) authority. (T-1)

13 AFI MAY Application Documentation Air Force Form Non-rated applicants must rank order all Air Force Specialties for which they are qualified (T-1). Applicants who are currently rated seeking to cross-train to another rated specialty may rank order only those specialties for which he or she is a volunteer. If an Exception to Policy is requested and approved, applicants consider any restrictions associated with Exception to Policy approval when making their training selections. (Regular Air Force only) Air National Guard and Air Force Reserve applicants must only rank order the types of training requested. Applicants are considered to be volunteers for any selection they include on the Air Force Form 215 (T-1). (Air National Guard and Air Force Reserve only) Letter of Recommendation Personal Letter. (Not Applicable for Air Force Reserve) Applicants currently performing duty and/or holding an aeronautical rating in a rated Air Force Specialty are to include: Copy of current Air Force Form 1042 or Department of Defense Form 2992, Medical Recommendation for Flying or Special Operation Duty Copy of most recent Air Force Form 942, Record of Evaluation Copy of any Q-3 (qualification level three) Air Force Form 8, Certificate of Aircrew Qualification evaluation Copy of Federal Aviation Administration Certificate Private/Commercial Airman Certificate (pilot s license), if applicable Flying Class physical with Department of Defense Form 2808, Report of Medical Examination, complete and certified by appropriate certification authority, which corresponds with all applicant rated preferences and must remain valid through the last available training class start date in accordance with AFI (T-1) Undergraduate Pilot Training applicants require a Flying Class I physical (must be current within 48 months prior to starting Undergraduate Pilot Training) (T-1). Undergraduate Pilot Training applicants must meet Flying Class I standards to be eligible for entry into the Medical Flight Screening program (T-1) Undergraduate Remotely Piloted Aircraft Training applicants require a Flying Class II physical (must be current within 48 months prior to starting Undergraduate Remotely Piloted Aircraft Training) (T-1). Undergraduate Remotely Piloted Aircraft Training applicants must meet Flying Class II standards to be eligible for Medical Flight Screening-Neuropsychiatric screening (T-1) Undergraduate Combat System Operator Training applicants require a Flying Class IA physical (must be current within 48 months prior to starting Undergraduate Combat System Operator Training) (T-1).

14 14 AFI MAY Undergraduate Air Battle Manager Training applicants require a Flying Class III physical Statement of agreement to serve the minimum service commitment Regular Air Force applicants must sign an Active Duty Service Commitment statement in accordance with AFI , Active Duty Service Commitments (see Attachment 2 for a sample statement) (T-1) Air Force Reserve applicants must sign a contract for Reserve Service Commitment in accordance with Air Force Reserve Command Instruction , Air Force Reserve Service Commitment Date Program (T-1) Air National Guard applicants must sign an Air National Guard service commitment in accordance with Air National Guard Instruction , Assignments within the Air National Guard (Air National Guard) (T-1) Copy of approved or requested Exception to Policy, if applicable. See Chapter 5 for Exception to Policy guidance Written request for transfer to the Line of the Air Force (if applicable see Section ) Transfers become effective on the date flying training is entered. Individuals eliminated from flying training may or may not be returned to the previous Air Force Specialty Code, depending on the needs of the Air Force Members must acknowledge that they understand and accept the possibility of appointment to a lower grade and a date of rank adjustment (T-1). The request must be signed and dated (T-1).

15 AFI MAY Chapter 4 UNITED STATES AIR FORCE ASTRONAUT NOMINATION PROGRAM (REGULAR AIR FORCE ONLY) 4.1. Eligibility Requirements Pilot and mission specialist (enlisted applicants are restricted to the mission specialist category): Must have a minimum of 5 years Total Active Federal Commissioned Service for officers or 5 years Total Active Federal Military Service for enlisted members by the board month (T-1) Must be a United States citizen (T-0) Must meet the basic education requirements for NASA engineering and scientific positions, which includes possession of at least a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in engineering, biological science, physical science, or mathematics (T-0). An advanced degree is desirable. See Attachment 3 for qualifying degrees Pilot: Must have at least 1,000 hours of pilot-in-command time (aircraft commander qualification or higher) in jet aircraft. Flight test experience is highly desirable (T-0) Must have at least three years of related, progressively responsible, professional experience after completing a bachelor s degree (T-0). United States Air Force pilots (not Remotely Piloted Aircraft pilots) may substitute flying experience for part of or the entire experience requirement Must be able to pass a NASA Class I space physical (United States Air Force Flying Class I, long physical) (T-0). United States Air Force flight physicals must be current within 1 year of the selection board date (T-0). See Attachment 4 for a synopsis of medical standards for pilot astronaut candidates. There are no provisions for waivers or Exception to Policy of NASA medical standards Mission Specialist: Must have at least three years of related, progressively responsible, professional experience after completing a bachelor s degree (T-0). An advanced degree is desirable and may be substituted for part of or the entire experience requirement (master s degree = 1 year; doctoral degree = 3 years). Note: Pilots and Combat Systems Officers (not Remotely Piloted Aircraft pilots or Air Battle Managers) may substitute flying experience for part of or the entire experience requirement Must be able to pass a NASA Class II space physical (United States Air Force Flying Class II, long physical) (T-0). United States Air Force flight physicals must be current within 1 year of the selection board date. See Attachment 4 for a synopsis of medical standards for mission specialist astronaut candidates (T-0). There are no provisions for waivers or Exception to Policy of NASA medical standards.

16 16 AFI MAY Ineligibility Factors. The following individuals will be ineligible for the Astronaut Board Nomination Program: Officers selected for or currently enrolled in a course of training as a pilot, Remotely Piloted Aircraft pilot, Combat Systems Officer or Air Battle Manager. (T-0) Members permanently disqualified for aviation service. (T-0) Officers with a pending or established Date of Separation. (T-0) Officers who have any quality control assignment restrictions per AFI (T-0) Individuals enrolled in an Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention and Treatment program per AFI (T-0) Officers, enlisted members, or cadets, regardless of branch of service, who have at any time: Voluntarily declined flying training (including but not limited to Undergraduate Pilot Training, European-North Atlantic Treaty Organization Joint Jet Pilot Training, Undergraduate RPA Training, Undergraduate CSO Training, Undergraduate ABM Training, and any prerequisite training programs required for these course) after being selected. (T-0) Been eliminated from a flying training course conducted by or for the Armed Forces of the United States for military deficiency, academic deficiency, or due to selfinitiated elimination reasons before, during, or after actual course completion. (T-0) 4.3. Application Documentation Application for Astronaut Duty (Attachment 5) A memorandum of recommendation (in triplicate) (The memorandum of recommendation should assess and recommend the applicant as a prospective astronaut) One complete copy (no originals) of all medical records. Sort records in chronological order with most recent documents on top. Send them in an Air Force Form 2100A, Health Record - Outpatient. Air Force Form 2100A may be obtained from your medical provider Standard Form 93, Medical Record - Report of Medical History Occupational Form 612, Optional Application for Federal Employment Johnson Space Center Form 465, Supplemental Medical History Johnson Space Center Form 490, Supplemental Information Complete college transcripts from all schools (undergraduate and graduate) Graduate Record Examination results, if available Johnson Space Center Form 603, Supplemental Record of Aeronautical Experience (for pilot applicants) Standard Form 181, Race and National Origin Identification; this form is optional and voluntary.

17 AFI MAY Exception to Policy Requests. Chapter 5 EXCEPTION TO POLICY An Exception to Policy may be requested when an Undergraduate Flying Training Board applicant does not meet requirements. Exception to Policy should only be requested in rare circumstances when a commander can document sustained, exceptional performance and the deviation from policy is minor Commanders should specifically and explicitly justify why supporting an Exception to Policy for an individual, considering a large pool of fully qualified applicants, is in the best interests of the Regular Air Force, Air Force Reserve or Air National Guard. Only the rare, truly exceptional individual should be endorsed and forwarded through the chain of command for Exception to Policy consideration Exception to Policy requests judged, by the Wing/CC or equivalent for Regular Air Force and Air Force Reserve applicants or The Adjutant General for Air National Guard applicants, to have insufficient support or merit should be denied and returned to the applicant Types of Exception to Policy. An Exception to Policy may be requested only for the following circumstances: Applicant exceeds age and/or Total Federal Commissioned Service limits in Section Applicant possesses one or more of the ineligibility factors listed in Section through Section Applicant does not meet medical standards in Section and has been denied a medical waiver. AETC/SGPS is the certification and waiver authority for Undergraduate Flying Training medical examinations Exception to Policy Documentation For age, Total Federal Commissioned Service, Ineligibility Factor, and Medical Exception to Policy requests, include the following documentation with the request: Memo that clearly describes the circumstances of the Exception to Policy request Air Force Form 215, Aircrew Training Candidate Data Summary A completed flying class physical (with Department of Defense Form 2808) and any approved medical waivers or Exception to Policy, certified by AETC/SGPS. If requesting a medical Exception to Policy, applicants may submit their non-certified Flying Class physical Basic Officer Training applicants requesting an age Exception to Policy per AFI , Officer Training School and Enlisted Commissioning Programs, include the following documentation with the request:

18 18 AFI MAY Memo that clearly describes the circumstances of the Exception to Policy request Applicant details to include age, total years of active federal service (if applicable), and planned OTS start date Air Force Officer Qualifying Test and Pilot Candidate Selection Method scores Exception to Policy Routing. Submit Exception to Policy requests in endorsement memorandum format (See AFI , The Tongue and Quill) For Age, Total Federal Commissioned Service, and Ineligibility Factor Exception to Policy, refer to Table For Medical Exception to Policy, refer to Table 5.2. Table 5.1. Age, Total Federal Commissioned Service, and Ineligibility Factor Exception to Policy Routing. Regular Air Force Air Force Reserve Command (O-4 and above) Air Force Reserve Command (O-3 and below) Air National Guard (O- 4 and above) Air National Guard (O- 3 and below) Table 5.2. Medical Exception to Policy Routing. Submit request with MAJCOM/A1 concurrence to AFPC/DP2O. AFPC/DP2O reviews and coordinates for AF/A1P approval. Submit request with AFRC/A3 concurrence to AF/A1PP. AF/A1PP reviews and coordinates for AF/A1P approval. Submit request to AFRC/A3. AFRC/A3 reviews and coordinates with Rated Management and Personnel Policy sections for AFRC/CC approval. Submit request with NGB/A1 concurrence to AF/A1PP. AF/A1PP reviews and coordinates for AF/A1P approval. Submit request to NGB/A1. NGB/A1 reviews and coordinates with Rated Management and Personnel Policy sections for NGB/CF approval. Medical Exception to Policy Routing Regular Air Force, Air National Guard, Air Force Reserve Submit request with MAJCOM/CC (Regular Air Force and Air Force Reserve) / The Adjutant General (Air National Guard) through to HAF/ES (United States Air Force Pentagon HAF-ES Mailbox ES Workflow <usaf.pentagon.haf-es.mbx.esworkflow@mail.mil>) for AF/CV approval. Shon J. Manasco Assistant Secretary of the Air Force (Manpower and Reserve Affairs)

19 AFI MAY References Attachment 1 GLOSSARY OF REFERENCES AND SUPPORTING INFORMATION Executive Order 9397, Numbering System for Federal Accounts Relating to Individual Persons, 30 November 1943 Title 5 United States Code, Section 552a, as amended, The Privacy Act of 1974 Title 10, United States Code, Section 8013, Secretary of the Air Force DoD R, Department of Defense Privacy Program, 14 May 2007 AFI , The Tongue and Quill, 27 May 2015 AFI , Air Force Privacy and Civil Liberties Program, 12 January 2015 AFI , Publications and Forms Management, 1 December 2015 AFI , Appointment in Commissioned Grades and Designation and Assignment in Professional Categories Reserve of the Air Force and United States Air Force, 19 May 2003 AFI , Officer Training School (Officer Training School) and Enlisted Commissioning Programs (Enlisted Commissioning Programs), 23 October 2008 AFI , Active Duty Service Commitments (Active Duty Service Commitment), 30 April 2012 AFI , Assignments, 22 September 2009 AFI , Air Force Military Personnel Testing System, 24 September 2008 AFI , Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention and Treatment (Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention and Treatment) Program, 8 July 2014 AFI , Medical Examinations and Standards, 5 November 2013 Air Force Manual , Management of Records, 1 March 2008 Air Force Policy Directive 36-21, Utilization and Classification of Air Force Military Personnel, 20 June 2017 Air Force Reserve Command Instruction , Air Force Reserve Service Commitment Date Program, 26 March 2004 Air National Guard Instruction , Assignments within the Air National Guard (Air National Guard), 10 April 2012 Prescribed Forms Air Force Form 215, Aircrew Training Candidate Data Summary Adopted Forms Air Force Form 8, Certificate of Aircrew Qualification Air Force Form 847, Recommendation for Change of Publication

20 20 AFI MAY 2018 Air Force Form 942, Record of Evaluation Air Force Form 1042, Medical Recommendation for Flying or Special Operational Duty Air Force Form 2100A, Health Record Outpatient DoD Form 2808, Report of Medical Examination DoD Form 2992, Medical Recommendation for Flying or Special Operational Duty Johnson Space Center Form 465, Supplemental Medical History Johnson Space Center Form 490, Supplemental Information Johnson Space Center Form 603, Supplemental Record of Aeronautical Experience (for pilot applicants) Occupational Form 612, Optional Application for Federal Employment Standard Form 93, Medical Record - Report of Medical History Standard Form 181, Race and National Origin Identification Definitions Eliminee Member who has been eliminated from training Emolument A salary, fee, or profit from employment or office

21 AFI MAY Attachment 2 SERVICE COMMITMENT STATEMENTS OF AGREEMENT Active Duty Service Commitment Statement of Agreement Sample (Regular Air Force) If selected for a pilot, Remotely Piloted Aircraft pilot, Combat Systems Officer, or Air Battle Manager training slot by the Undergraduate Flying Training Selection Board, I accept the appropriate Active Duty Service Commitment as specified in Air Force Instruction , Active Duty Service Commitments (Active Duty Service Commitment). (signature and date) Name (last, first, middle) Grade Social Security Number (Social Security Number) Witnessed by MPF official: Reserve Service Commitment (Reserve Service Commitment) Statement of Agreement (Air Force Reserve) If selected for officer training school or Undergraduate Flight Training, I accept the appropriate Reserve service commitment as specified in Air Force Reserve Command Instruction , Air Force Reserve Service Commitment Date Program. This statement must be signed, dated by the applicant and witnessed by a recruiting or military personnel official. Willingness to Serve Statement (Unsponsored Air Force Reserve Candidates only) I understand that if selected, my name and summary information will be transmitted to Air Force Reserve Command flying units. Interested units may contact me, my Officer Accessions recruiter, or my Undergraduate Pilot Training Liaison. However, if I am not offered employment by any Air Force Reserve Command units, I will receive an assignment in accordance with the needs of the Air Force Reserve near the end of Undergraduate Flying Training. The needs of the Air Force Reserve can include Remotely Piloted Aircraft Pilot (Remotely Piloted Aircraft Pilot). I understand that I must serve at least three years in the unit I am assigned before pursuing employment at any other units. Additionally, I understand that I may be granted as little as 6 months of full time orders upon completion of formal aircrew training. This statement must be signed, dated by the applicant and witnessed by a recruiting or military personnel official.

22 22 AFI MAY 2018 Attachment 3 NASA QUALIFYING DEGREE FIELDS This list is not intended to be a complete listing of qualifying degree fields for the Astronaut Nomination Program. Rather, it is a useful but non-restrictive guide. ENGINEERING BIOLOGICAL SCIENCE PHYSICAL SCIENCE Aeronautical Engineering Anatomy Analytical Chemistry Aerospace Engineering Bacteriology Astronomy Agricultural Engineering Biochemistry Astrophysics Architectural Engineering Biology, General Atmospheric Science Astronautical Engineering Biophysics Chemistry, General Bioengineering Biostatistics Earth Science, General Biomedical Engineering Botany Geochemistry Ceramic Engineering Cell Biology Geology Chemical Engineering Ecology Geophysics Civil Engineering Embryology Inorganic Chemistry Construction Engineering Entomology Metallurgy Electrical Engineering Genetics Meteorology Electronics Engineering Histology Molecular Physics Engineering Marine Biology Nuclear Physics Engineering, General Microbiology Oceanography Engineering Mechanics Molecular Biology Organic Chemistry Engineering Physics Neurosciences Pharmaceutical Chemistry Environmental Engineering Nutrition, Scientific Physical Chemistry Geological Engineering Pathology Physical Science, General Geophysical Engineering Pharmacology Industrial Engineering Physiology Marine Engineering Plant Pathology MATHEMATICS Materials Engineering Plant Pharmacology Mechanical Engineering Plant Physiology Applied Mathematics Metallurgical Engineering Radiobiology Mathematics, General Mineral Engineering Toxicology Statistics, Mathematical Mining Engineering Wildlife Biology Statistics, Theoretical Nuclear Engineering Zoology Ocean Engineering COMPUTER SCIENCE Transportation Engineering HEALTH PROFESSIONS Dentistry Medicine Osteopathic Medicine Pharmacist Veterinary Medicine Scientific, Engineering, or Mathematical Applications Note: The following degree fields, while related to engineering and the sciences, are not considered qualifying: Degrees in technology (engineering technology, aviation technology, or medical technology) Degrees in psychology (except for clinical psychology, physiological psychology, or experimental psychology) Degrees in nursing Degrees in social sciences (geography, anthropology, or archaeology) Degrees in aviation, aviation management, or similar fields

23 AFI MAY Attachment 4 SYNOPSIS OF NASA MEDICAL STANDARDS Pilot Astronaut Candidate: Distant visual acuity: Blood pressure: Height: Auditory acuity: 20/100 or better uncorrected, correctable to 20/20, each eye Maximum of 140/90 measured in a sitting position. Between 64 and 76 inches. Hearing loss not to exceed: Frequency Both Ears 30db 25db 25db 50db Mission Specialist Astronaut Candidate: Distant visual acuity: 20/200 or better uncorrected, correctable to 20/20, each eye. Blood pressure: Maximum of 140/90 measured in a sitting position. Height: Between 58 1/2 and 76 inches. Auditory acuity: Hearing loss not to exceed: Frequency Both Ears 30db 25db 25db 50db Note: Vision, hearing, and height standards for Flying Class II and NASA are different.

24 24 AFI MAY 2018 Attachment 5 APPLICATION FOR ASTRONAUT DUTY MEMORANDUM FOR AFPC/DP2OR THRU: Wing Commander or Equivalent FROM: Current Address SUBJECT: Application for Astronaut Duty 1. I request that I be considered for duty as an Astronaut pilot, mission specialist, or both (specify) with the NASA beginning in 20XX. a. Name (last, first, middle) b. Social Security Number c. Grade d. Current military address and DSN phone number e. Total Active Federal Commissioned Service Date (Total Active Federal Commissioned Service Date) for officer or Total Active Federal Military Service Date (Total Active Federal Military Service Date) for enlisted applicants 2. Flying experience (if applicable) a. Total hours b. Total hours within last twelve months c. Type/hours for each military aircraft flown (most recent first with month/year last flown) d. Test pilot school attended and graduation date e. Flight test experience f. Operational experience g. Combat experience (number of missions and hours) 3. Educational background a. Service schools, method of completion, and date b. Academic achievements c. Colleges and years attended

25 AFI MAY d. Degrees (include majors, minors, honors, and year(s) graduated) e. Grade point average (on the 4.0 scale) undergraduate f. Grade point average (on the 4.0 scale) graduate g. Graduate Record Examination (Graduate Record Examination) score and percentile 4. Experience/technical competence (optional for pilot candidates, mandatory for mission specialist candidates) a. Postgraduate job experience (in years) related to degree (specific, factual, and brief description of duties) b. Experience (in years) related to space field (specific, factual, and brief description of duties) c. Flight experience in hours (nonrated applicants only) 5. Any additional experience or expertise pertinent to pilot or mission specialist astronaut duties Attachments: Signature Name, Grade Service Duty Title (if applicable) PRIVACY ACT STATEMENT Authority: 10 United States Code 8013, Secretary of the Air Force; implementation of Air Force Instruction , Applying for Flying Training, Air Battle Manager, and Astronaut Programs; and Executive Order 9397, Numbering System for Federal Accounts Relating to Individual Persons, as amended. Purpose: Social Security Number is used as positive identification. Routine Use: None. Disclosures: Voluntary; however failure to provide this information may render the individual ineligible for board consideration.