Welcome To SOS! Reporting Guide See our website for more details: http://www.airuniversity.af.mil/sos Educate Air Force captains to think, communicate, cooperate and lead in the joint environment. -Since 1950 1
Eligibility Requirements Read below and ensure eligibility! Per AU Instruction 36-2315: ineligible students will be sent home at parent unit's expense. Current passing PT test You MUST have a current and passing PT Test WITH NO EXEMPTIONS on file in AF Fitness Management System (AFFMSII) that lasts through your graduation date If you have one or more EXEMPTIONS on your AFFMSII printout, you must retest with NO EXEMPTIONS prior to attending SOS or get an approved Exception to Policy (ETP) to attend SOS, even if the profile that led to the exemption expired EXEMPTIONS due to 12 month post-partum deferment DO require an ETP Expiration of fitness assessment due to deployment of 90+ days Students with an expired PT Test who will attend SOS within 42 days after returning from a deployment of over 90 days MUST request an Exception to Policy (ETP) waiver and receive written approval from SOS Student Services in order to use the expired score ETPs will NOT be considered for students who have been home more than 42 days See SOS website for ETP process http://www.airuniversity.af.mil/sos/ 2
Eligibility Requirements You must have a current and passing PT test with no exemptions that lasts through SOS graduation. If you have an exemption in any of these components on your current PT test, you must either retest with no exemptions or have an approved ETP before attending SOS. This is true even if the profile which led to the exemption has expired. Additionally, if you are on a medical profile, even if it will expire during the class, you cannot attend SOS without an approved ETP. 3
Lodging & Travel Info SOS does NOT handle fund cites, per diem, orders, or lodging Call or e-mail your unit POC for help on these issues DO NOT call or e-mail SOS on these issues Fund cite & travel orders (DTS) POC for these issues is your unit training manager & MAJCOM/A1 All students are paid partial per diem DFAC has limited availability for breakfast & dinner ($$ cash only $$) You will have a lunch break every day Booking a room Single lodging room is automatically reserved for students Shared floors & neighbors w/ flight (usually) Room keys assigned during in-processing Some rooms only have refrigerators & microwaves, some have kitchenettes Local students are NOT authorized base lodging Base facilities & amenities See 42nd Force Support Squadron website http://www.lifeatthemax.us/ I am bringing my family, pets, etc..see next slide If you have lodging questions Call Maxwell Lodging 334-953-3931 (comm) 493-3931 (DSN) 4
Lodging - Special Accommodations Accompanied students always welcome, but. Lodging, child care, & costs incurred are student s responsibility E-mail SOS Student services at soc.dps@us.af.mil and ask to be placed in the accompanied Squadron SOS will NOT move you after Day 1 We MUST receive request NLT 14 days prior to class start Bringing just your spouse? You may get a private suite with bath (if available) Children & pets NOT allowed in SOS dorms Bringing kids and/or pets? Only option is off-base SOS can t recommend off-base lodging or issue non-availability #s You will be paid the current 75% per diem rate, you pay difference out of pocket Need childcare? Contact Maxwell CDC (Students are Space-A Only) ALWAYS e-mail Student Services if you are bringing your family! soc.dps@us.af.mil Spouse/family arriving after course starts? E-mail student services NOW to be in the accompanied SQ PCSing en route? (With Dependents?) TLF available (need orders) - call lodging If TLF is full.lodging will provide Non-Availability #s IMPORTANT NOTICE SOS is NOT an accompanied TDY. Being in the accompanied SQ is a courtesy SOS extends to students. Being in the accompanied SQ does NOT guarantee childcare or lodging will be available. It is YOUR responsibility to coordinate special accommodations. 5
Before Departing Home Station Bring (Hard Copy) Fitness report - AFFMS-II print out 2 x copies of your orders (Guard & Reserve Only) Bring Laptop/Tablet bring to in-processing You must have a laptop or tablet for course work SOS curriculum is 100% digital You will have writing & briefing assignments WiFi is available throughout the SOS building See Maxwell Lodging website for lodging WiFi details Bring 2 potential Insight Project topics (see next slide) Think Tank (Optional) The Think Tank is competitively-selected elective giving students the opportunity to analyze a major USAF issue and brief YOUR solutions to senior leaders. For those interested in applying, a two page essay outlining your thoughts on the current Think Tank topic will be due on Day 2. Details on the current topic will be published to the SOS website about 3 days prior to class start. http://www.airuniversity.af.mil/sos/ 6
Insight Project The SOS curriculum is designed to help you solve complex problems. In an effort to assist your learning and aid Air Force Squadrons, you will be researching an innovative solution at SOS. The best part is, you can work on any AF related topic you wish! Upon graduation, you will present your proposal to the AF through a few venues. Here are some things you need to know: You will need two topics/problems/ideas to work (Primary/Alternate, you will only work one) Both topics should be within the scope of a Captain over 5 weeks Prior to your arrival: Highly recommended that you discuss this with your home station Sq/CC, Sq/DO, and/or Supervisor Together, come up with two topics/problems you could research, solve, and present back to the AF The AU Integration Cell s project list will be available if you struggle to think of topics While at SOS: Research extensively reach out to experts to ensure your solution fits the AF s needs Final solutions will be presented to your classmates for critiques/refinements After graduation: You will have a polished solution, ready to brief any level of leadership We ve partnered with the AF Idea Program, who is eagerly awaiting everyone s solutions 7
Recommended Items Old ABUs & Boots (for Project X) MUST be in reasonably good service Black or desert boots OK ABUs are mandatory for military students - OCPs are not authorized GOOD pair of running shoes Expect a 5k every week plus sporting events & personal PT time Students will run on paved surfaces and gravel roads Recommend 2 pairs running shoes Pair of rubber/plastic cleats for Field Leadership Exercise suggested Weather-appropriate attire & sunscreen 8
Time: 1200-1900 (Day prior to class) Where: 125 Chennault Circle, Bldg 1403 Attire: Appropriate civilian clothes Bring your laptop or personal device In-Processing During In-processing, you will: Receive Flight & Squadron assignments Setup your SOS Canvas account Check-in to Lodging Receive report time for 1st day of class Dragons Flights: D40-D4X Centurions Flights: C30-C3X Knights Flights: A10-A1X Tigers Flights: F60-F6X After hours arrivals: Go straight to 450 N. LeMay Plaza (AU Lodging, Bldg 682) to receive room key Missed/delayed flights or travel other problems call Duty hours Student Services (334) 953-3231 After 1700 Ops Director (334) 730-8593 Bulls Flights: B20-B2X Blackhawks Flights: H70-H7X 9
Day One Where: Bldg 1403 Polifka Auditorium Attire: Military - Service Dress Civilians - Suit & Tie (or female equivalent) Bring: Fitness print out (all) Copy of orders (ANG & AFRC) Late Arrivals: Check board for Flight & Squadron assignments Find Flight Info 10
Dress & Appearance - Civilians - Applies ONLY during officially scheduled activities Professional and Casual business attire required Suit & tie, button down shirts, polos, etc (or female equivalent) NO jeans or T-shirts Bring conservative athletic gear Solid color DARK/NAVY BLUE or BLACK athletic shorts/pants Small logos OK Athletic tights OK but cannot be worn without shorts/pants No sleeveless shirts or tank tops Fitness Uniform (AFPTU) Civilian attire equivalent to AF uniform Service Dress AF Blues Airmen Battle Dress Uniform (ABU) 11
Dress & Appearance - Military AFI 36-2903: Dress & Appearance of AF Personnel Home station rules don t apply while TDY We understand there are unique operational requirements & waivers for uniform items AFI 36-2903 is the ultimate authority on Maxell Questions? See your Flight Commander on Day 1 Bring ALL your Uniform Items Mandatory Optional Authorized but Optional 12
Welcome To SOS! See You on Day 1! Educate Air Force captains to think, communicate, cooperate and lead in the joint environment. -Since 1950 13