The Senior Leader Enlisted Commissioning Program allows designated Air and Space Force Senior Leaders (SL) to directly select exceptionally performing, highly talented enlisted Airmen for commissioning through Officer Training School (OTS). The following Senior Leaders are identified as selection authorities for the purposes of SLECP-A: SECAF, USECAF, CSAF, VCSAF, CMSAF, HAF/DS, ACC/CC, AETC/CC, AFMC/CC, AMC/CC, AFGSC/CC, PACAF/CC, USAFE/CC, AFSOC/CC, AFRC/CC, and NGB/CF. Designated senior leaders may each select two (2) Airman for program participation.

SLECP-A: is for candidates who do not possess a bachelor’s degree, but completed at least 24, but not more than 90, semester hours or equivalent by the end of the SLECP selection window with plans for completing a bachelor’s degree within 3 years. This program provides an opportunity for enlisted Airmen to complete their degree while on active duty status. Airmen must complete all degree requirements while attending an accredited school with an associated funding agreement or affiliated cross-town Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps (AFROTC) agreement. There is a tuition cap of $18K/year. The assigned AFROTC detachment will be responsible to enforce military standards to include all annual training requirements, accountability, and oversight. After graduation, the Airman will attend Officer Training School (OTS) to earn their commission.

Note: Projected AFSC classification is limited to Line of the Air Force AFSCs. Please refer to the Air Force Officer Classification Directory (AFOCD) maintained on myFSS,  https://myfss.us.af.mil/USAFCommunity/s/knowledge-detail?pid=kA0t0000000wlCzCAl, for the minimum qualification requirements for each AFSC. If selecting AFSC 13M, 13N, 19Z, 21M, 71S or 92T member must also have at least one alternate NRL AFSC identified. For information regarding what AFSC’s the AF currently needs, please contact afpc.dp2lt.workflow@us.af.mil.

Eligibility Criteria

• Have at least 24 completed semester hours by the end of the selection window
• Accredited school must be associated with an AFROTC detachment
• Meet eligibility factors for appointment in commissioning as outlined in AFI 36-2005, Officer Accessions, paragraph 2.1
• U.S. citizen (at least 18 and not reached 40 years of age by selection date)
• High moral character and personal qualifications
• Outstanding job performance as an Airman
• Demonstrated leadership potential
• Exemplifies Air Force core values
• Desire/motivation to serve as an officer
• Superior communication skills
• Ability to succeed in an academic environment

Medical Requirements

• Must be medically qualified and cleared for worldwide duty
• Must not have medical Assignment Limitation Codes (ALC):
• ALC-C1, ALC-C2, or ALC-C3
• Must not have AF Form 469 with duty Limiting Condition Report or exemption from any component for Fitness Testing

Package Requirements

• Current Official Photo (full length in service dress)*
• All EPRs (most current to least current)
• Letter of Recommendation from Wing/CC or Senior Rater on Performance and Core Values
• Personal Essay
• SURF*
• Current Fitness Report*
• AFOQT Scores (minimum 10 quantitative / 15 verbal)
• School Transcripts (most current)
• Top 3 Future AFSCs*
• Nominee Contact Information (Rank, Full Name, Unit/PAS, Duty Phone/work email, AFSCs, MAJCOM POCs)

The AFPC Squadron Commander and Senior Enlisted Leader course is designed for sitting Commander/Directors/SEL’s or those who have been matched with a unit and projected to be in place within 6 months. Survey data continues to show that students feel the course offers the most value 1-6 months in the seat, with attendance pre-command coming in second.

AFDW Procedures:

AFDW/A1KF sends out a TMT to advertise the available seats for the course and asks its administratively assigned organizations ( HAF/SAF, AFDW Orgs, DRUs, COCOMS, FOAs, Defense Agencies, and AFELMs) to submit their nominations to AFDW/A1KF by the established suspense date. The organizations must complete the nomination worksheet in its entirety. AFDW will consolidate and work the requests received for those nominated members.

The JCWS JPME II course is designed to deliver graduates that will be able to lead joint planning efforts, integrate the creativity of operational art with the analytical and logical process of operational design, and be proficient with the Joint Planning Process (JPP) as the application framework to develop theater strategies and operational plans in a complex global operating environment. The course is offered in person at the Joint Forces Staff College in Norfolk, Va. Candidates who have not completed SEJPME II will also have to attend the Joint Transition Course (JTC) at JFSC the week prior to the class start date.

HAF/A1DLE allocates AFDW a maximum of two quotas for the academic year to the JCWS JPME II course. AFDW includes administratively assigned organizations (HAF/SAF, AFDW Orgs, DRUs, COCOMS, FOAs, Defense Agencies, and AFELMs). AFDW will consolidate and facilitate the central selection board to select Airmen for JPME II allocations and nominate the selected members to HAF/A1DLE.

Qualification Criteria:

1. SMSgt with one-year TIG or CMSgt with high potential to serve in a joint assignment or equivalent
2. An accredited bachelor’s degree (include copy of diploma in package if not visible on SURF)
3. Completed SNCOA or Sister Service equivalent (include copy of diploma in package if not visible on SURF)
4. Completed SEJPME course completion certificate (include copy of certificate in package if not visible on SURF)
5. SECRET Clearance
6. SEAC Endorsement (will be coordinated by A1DLE for the candidates upon selection). No action is required by candidate.

Nomination Criteria: HAF/SAF, AFDW Orgs, DRUs, COCOMs, FOAs, Defense Agencies and AFELMs may nominate one (1) candidate per Academic Year.

Save and submit each individual nomination package as one single PDF file with all required documents listed below. Use the following naming convention when submitting the nomination packages: JPMEII_Last Name_First Name_Rank_Organization (ex., JPMEII_Doe_John_SMSgt_AFOSI).

Nomination packages must contain:

Nomination letter from first GO in chain. Highlight joint experience or likelihood of future joint experience in the letter in addition to other key attributes/contributions, etc.

1. Last 3 EPRs (in descending order)
2. Current Personnel SURF
3. Current Fitness Assessment Report
4. Official Bio
5. Copy of diploma from an accredited bachelor’s degree if not visible on SURF
6. Copy of diploma from SNCOA or Sister Service equivalent if not visible on SURF
7. Copy of SEJPME course completion certificate if not visible on SURF

The Enlisted-to-AFIT program is a unique element of enlisted professional development. AFIT is a component of Air University and Air Education & Training Command. It is committed to providing innovative defense-focused graduate education and related research, and operationally-relevant professional continuing education, to sustain the technological supremacy of America’s air, space, and cyber forces. To learn more, visit the AFIT site below. 

The Enlisted-to-AFIT call for nominations is sent out by the Air Force Personnel Center (AFPC) AF-A1DLE each November and selections are announced in March or early April. Those interested in applying must:

Enlisted members may elect to attend on their own part-time by enrolling in a degree or graduate certificate program or attending classes in a non-degree status.

AFIT Advantages:

ACC SWORD BEARER is a 3-day professional development course. This course is designed to provide attendees with the ACC senior leader perspectives, professional development and a more in-depth understanding of the ACC mission. The course is a unique opportunity to learn about ACC and its contributions to the Air Force effort of developing future enlisted leaders.

The course is conducted in-person at the Creech Conference Center (located on Langley AFB). This course is a selective program, AFDW is allotted only one allocation, and commanders should specificially target 7-12 year Noncommissioned Officers (NCOs) from diverse functional backgrounds that embody the Air Force Core Values.

AFDW Staff, 316 WG, 11 WG, 844 CG, HAF/SAF can submit one (1) nomination with recommendation letter endorsed by unit commander or Director, most recent EPR, and a SURF in a single PDF.

The course is unit funded and each course is scheduled for Tuesday – Thursday. Uniform of the day is OCP or Flight Suit. Updated course information is provided in advance of each individual class.

The ACC Squadron Senior Enlisted Leader Course is a 4-day professional development course at JBLE-Langley, VA. This course is designed to provide attendees with ACC senior leader perspectives, professional development and a more in-depth understanding of the ACC mission. 

The target audience includes those currently serving as Squadron Senior Enlisted Leaders. This course is a selective program and commanders should specifically target sitting Squadron Senior Enlisted Leaders in the ranks of Senior Master Sergeant through Chief Master Sergeant from diverse functional backgrounds that embody the Air Force Core Values. 

The ACC Senior Enlisted Leader Course is a unique opportunity to increase awareness on ACC and its contributions to the Air Force effort of developing future enlisted leaders and improving squadron readiness. 

AFDW Staff, 316 WG, 11 WG, 844 CG submit one (1) nomination with recommendation letter endorsed by unit commander or Director, most recent EPR, and a SURF in one PDF. NOTE: Please have all documents in **1 adobe PDF file labeled “Last Name_First Name_Rank_MAJCOM”

This course is unit funded. Uniform for the course is UOD (OCP or Flight Suit).  An email is sent providing additional information/instructions once registration is confirmed.