Reporting Date:         NET: 2 Jul 2024    NLT: 12 Jul 2024         
Class Dates:              CSD: 22 Jul 2024   CGD: 14 May 2025

Clearance:  Top Secret/SCI. All US Military and DoD Civilian students must have a current or interim Top-Secret (TS) valid through 14 May 2025. Non-DoD Civilian students require a Secret Clearance. Losing units must complete a transfer of clearance status to AWC upon PCS/TDY to AWC.

School POC:     Lt Col Rebecca Corbin and Lt Col Jennifer Stewart  E-mail: awc.studentops@us.af.mil

Telephone:        DSN 94 312 493-5190                                                                Comm: (334) 953-5190

Additional Instructions: 

ALL STUDENTS: Students are strongly encouraged to complete IDE and JPME 1 prior to attendance at AWC. Students who have not completed JPME 1 prior to AWC cannot receive JPME 2 credit upon graduation

1. Upon attendance notification, students should email AWC.StudentOps@us.af.mil. Once member’s email is confirmed, AWC Student Ops will use that address to provide member a welcome email with administrative requirements and request for individual/professional deliverables.

2. Student Leadership Positions: Officers designated as class leaders (AKA ‘First 30’) will have an early report date to receive advance instruction. First 30 must report NET 24 June 2024 and NLT 3 July 2024 to attend a week-long orientation from 15-19 July 2024. Officers selected to be part of the class leadership should be notified NLT 1 April 2024.

3. AWC will be closed 4 & 5 July 2024 in conjunction with the AETC Family Day and 4th of July holiday.

4. Early Reporting: Advance written permission must be obtained should early reporting be required (i.e. mandatory return from remote assignments). Normal CONUS and OCONUS moves do not meet this intent. Early reporting requests for personal convenience will not be approved. If an early reporting request is approved, include the following statement on officer's orders: “Early Reporting Authorized. Written Approval Obtained from the Dean of Students at Air War College”.

5. Non-USAF military and all civilian students must request their official undergraduate transcript be mailed or e-mailed to the Air University Registrar’s Office NLT 1 Jun. Transcripts should be mailed to Air University Registrar; ATTN: Admissions; 60 Schumacher Ave; Maxwell AFB, AL 36112-6337 or emailed to airu.admission@gmail.com. Only one transcript is required from either the student’s bachelors or masters degree, not both).

6. ADAF students must have a Narrative-Only PRF completed and submitted to AFPC by their losing unit/MPF prior to departing base. This is a member and losing senior rater/MPF responsibility. AWC does NOT receive nor process PRFs.

7. Computer Requirements: Air University schools have transitioned to Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) and students will not be issued government laptops. All students attending Air War College are expected to bring their own personally-owned (not government-issued) device for access to course materials.

8. Military students must be in uniform when signing-in; civilian students must be dressed in business casual.


AIR WAR COLLEGE CHECKLIST
FOR INBOUND 
U.S. Air/Space Force STUDENTS


Upon notification of selection for AWC, all inbound students should access the “Inbound Students” tab on the school website for up-to-date information and reporting  instructions. Immediately upon notification, students must email AWC.StudentOps@us.af.mil. Once member’s email is confirmed, AWC Student Ops will send member a welcome email with administrative requirements and request for information.
 

 QUESTIONNAIRE.  CLICK HERE to complete NLT 15 April.

 BIOGRAPHY, PHOTO & SURF.  Send your bio, photo (in a separate file) and a copy of your SURF (CDB for Guard/Reserve) to awc.studentops@us.af.mil NLT 15 April.

  REQUIRED TRAININGS: GOVT TRAVEL CARD (GTC) 101, DOD CYBER AWARENESS, AND DOD UNAUTHORIZED DISCLOSURE.  All students must complete and send the certificates to  to awc.studentops@us.af.mil NET 20 May. All training must be valid through the duration of the academic year.  “Cyber Awareness” and “Unauthorized Disclosure” courses in JKO are acceptable, however at some point during the year, you may be required to complete the MyLearning training.  Once you are logged on, select the “Air Force GoLearn” image, then click the “Total Force Awareness Training” drop down and complete the “Cyber Awareness Challenge” training and you can also search for the “Unauthorized Disclosure” training in MyLearning.  The GTC 101 can be located at: https://www.defensetravel.dod.mil/neoaccess/login.php (Passport Trax).

 GTC STATEMENT OF UNDERSTANDING. All students must send the GTC Statement of Understanding (signed by the student only) to awc.studentops@us.af.mil NET 20 May.  A supervisor here at AWC will sign off upon arrival. This will be emailed to students at a later date.

 SECURITY CLEARANCE.  All US students (Active Duty, Guard, Reserve, Civilians) must have a current or interim Top-Secret (TS) valid through 14 May 2025.  Losing units must complete a transfer of clearance status to AWC upon PCS/TDY to AWC.  Valid Cyber Awareness and Unauthorized Disclosure training certificates must be presented at in-processing.  If you do not currently have a TS clearance, please initiate it with your Security Manager ASAP.   Additionally, if you are currently filling an SCI-level billet, ask your SSO for a Transfer-In-Status (TIS) to the AU/SSO at Maxwell AFB, Alabama (DSN 94 312 493-6715/3606).   Finally, if your TS clearance is within 60 days of the 6-year expiration date, you must begin the update process through your current security manager.  Please contact the AWC security manager (DSN 94 312 493-1399/98 and commercial (334) 953-1399/98) with any questions, email is preferred (anthony.kim.12@us.af.mil).  

 NARRATIVE-ONLY PROMOTION RECOMMENDATION FORM (N-O PRF).   Active Duty Air Force students must have a N-O PRF completed/processed by their losing senior rater and submitted to AFPC by the losing MPF, IAW AFI 36-2406, para 8.1.2.1. and para 8.1.5.6.4,  NLT 30 calendar days after the officer departs losing base.  This is a member and losing senior rater/MPF responsibility.   AWC does NOT receive nor process PRFs.

 LEAVE. Take sufficient leave prior to arrival at AWC to avoid falling into a “use or lose” situation during the academic year.  AWC will NOT authorize ordinary leave to students during the academic year, except for a two-week holiday break in December. There is no Spring Break at AWC.

 MYLEARNING.  All US Air Force students (Active Duty, Guard, Reserve, Civilians) must be current in all their MyLearning training requirements throughout the academic year. This includes the three Total Force Awareness Trainings (TFAT) and trainings listed earlier.  To establish a MyLearning account go to: https://lms-jets.cce.af.mil and log on.

 FITNESS STANDARDS.  US Air Force students (Active Duty, Guard and Reserve) must maintain a current/passing PFT test score throughout the academic year IAW AFI 36-2905. Member will also complete body composition measurements during their birth month while at AWC.

 IMR REQUIREMENTS.  US Air Force students (Active Duty, Guard and Reserve) must maintain current IMR requirements throughout the academic year.  Ensure your PHA/PHAQs are completed prior to departure to AWC (NET 20 May).

 DEERS. . All DoD students must update their information in DEERS by the first day of class. Each student can verify his/her information in DEERS by going to : https://milconnect.dmdc.osd.mil/milconnect/

SERVICE ADVISOR. USSF students have an on-site USSF advisor. Col Galen K. Ojala, (334) 953-7171 (DSN 493-7171) galen.ojala@au.af.edu

As of 1 Feb 2024

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AIR WAR COLLEGE CHECKLIST
FOR INBOUND 
U.S. Air/Space Force ANG & AFR STUDENTS


Upon notification of selection for AWC, all inbound students should access the “Inbound Students” tab on the school website for up-to-date information and reporting  instructions. Immediately upon notification, students must email AWC.StudentOps@us.af.mil. Once member’s email is confirmed, AWC Student Ops will send member a welcome email with administrative requirements and request for information.

 QUESTIONNAIRE.  CLICK HERE to complete NLT 15 April.

 BIOGRAPHY, PHOTO & SURF.  Send your bio, photo (in a separate file) and a copy of your SURF (CDB for Guard/Reserve) to awc.studentops@us.af.mil NLT 15 April.

  REQUIRED TRAININGS: GOVT TRAVEL CARD (GTC) 101, DOD CYBER AWARENESS, AND DOD UNAUTHORIZED DISCLOSURE.  All students must complete and send the certificates to  to awc.studentops@us.af.mil NET 20 May. All training must be valid through the duration of the academic year.  “Cyber Awareness” and “Unauthorized Disclosure” courses in JKO are acceptable, however at some point during the year, you may be required to complete the MyLearning training.  Once you are logged on, select the “Air Force GoLearn” image, then click the “Total Force Awareness Training” drop down and complete the “Cyber Awareness Challenge” training and you can also search for the “Unauthorized Disclosure” training in MyLearning.  The GTC 101 can be located at:  https://www.defensetravel.dod.mil/neoaccess/login.php (Passport Trax).

 GTC STATEMENT OF UNDERSTANDING. All students must send the GTC Statement of Understanding (signed by the student only) to awc.studentops@us.af.mil NET 20 May.  A supervisor here at AWC will sign off upon arrival. This will be emailed to students at a later date.

 SECURITY CLEARANCE.  All US students (Active Duty, Guard, Reserve, Civilians) must have a current or interim Top-Secret (TS) valid through 14 May 2025.  Losing units must complete a transfer of clearance status to AWC upon PCS/TDY to AWC.  Valid Cyber Awareness and Unauthorized Disclosure training certificates must be presented at in-processing.  If you do not currently have a TS clearance, please initiate it with your Security Manager ASAP.   Additionally, if you are currently filling an SCI-level billet, ask your SSO for a Transfer-In-Status (TIS) to the AU/SSO at Maxwell AFB, Alabama (DSN 94 312 493-6715/3606).   Finally, if your TS clearance is within 60 days of the 6-year expiration date, you must begin the update process through your current security manager.  Please contact the AWC security manager (DSN 94 312 493-1399/98 and commercial (334) 953-1399/98) with any questions, email is preferred (anthony.kim.12@us.af.mil).   

 LEAVE. Take sufficient leave prior to arrival at AWC to avoid falling into a “use or lose” situation during the academic year.  AWC will NOT authorize ordinary leave to students during the academic year, except for a two-week holiday break in December. There is no Spring Break at AWC.

 ORDERS. Guard and Reserve students will need to have their orders certified prior to AWC arrival.  This is a home station unit and member responsibility.  PCS travel must be completed by the NLT date identified in the “AY25 Information” Tab of the “Inbound Students” section of the AWC website.

 MYLEARNING.  All US Air Force students (RegAF, Guard and Reserve) must be current in all their MyLearning training requirements throughout the academic year. This includes the three Total Force Awareness Trainings (TFAT) and trainings listed earlier.  To establish a MyLearning account go to: https://lms-jets.cce.af.mil and log on.

 FITNESS STANDARDS.  US Air Force students (RegAF, Guard and Reserve) must maintain a current/passing PFT test score throughout the academic year IAW AFI 36-2905. Member will also complete body composition measurements during their birth month while at AWC.

 IMR REQUIREMENTS.  US Air Force students (RegAF, Guard and Reserve) must maintain current IMR requirements throughout the academic year.  Ensure your PHA/PHAQs are completed prior to departure to AWC (NET 20 May).

  SERVICE ADVISORS.  ANG and AFR students have on-site ARC advisors.  They are: 

AU AFR Advisor: Col Eltressa Spencer, (334) 953-8290 (DSN 94 312 493-8290), eltressa.spencer@us.af.mil

AU ANG Advisor: Lt Col Sara Kerr, (334) 953-2128 (DSN 94 312 493-2128), sara.kerr@us.af.mil

 DEERS. . All DoD students must update their information in DEERS by the first day of class. Each student can verify his/her information in DEERS by going to :  https://milconnect.dmdc.osd.mil/milconnect/

As of 1 Feb 2024

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AIR WAR COLLEGE CHECKLIST
FOR INBOUND 
Non-DoD Civilian STUDENTS


Upon notification of selection for AWC, all inbound students should access the “Inbound Students” tab on the school website for up-to-date information and reporting  instructions. Immediately upon notification, students must email AWC.StudentOps@us.af.mil. Once member’s email is confirmed, AWC Student Ops will send member a welcome email with administrative requirements and request for information.
 

 QUESTIONNAIRE.   CLICK HERE to complete NLT 15 April.

 BIOGRAPHY, PHOTO & Civilian Service Summary.   Send your bio, photo (in a separate file) and a copy of your Civilian Service Summary to awc.studentops@us.af.mil NLT 15 April.

 REQUIRED TRAININGS: GOVT TRAVEL CARD 101, DOD CYBERAWARENESS, AND DOD UNAUTHORIZED DISCLOSURE.  All students must complete and send the certificates to awc.studentops@us.af.mil  NET 20 May.  All training must be valid through the duration of the academic year.  “Cyber Awareness” and “Unauthorized Disclosure” courses in JKO (or other branches of service/agency equivalent) are acceptable if you do not have an Air Force MyLearning account.  But, at some point during the year, you may be required to create an account in the Air Force MyLearning system for this or other trainings. To establish an MyLearning account go to: https://lms-jets.cce.af.mil and log on.  Once you are logged on, select the “Air Force GoLearn” image, then click the “Total Force Awareness Training” drop down and complete the “Cyber Awareness Challenge” training and you can also search for the “Unauthorized Disclosure” training in MyLearning.  The GTC 101 can be located at:  https://www.defensetravel.dod.mil/neoaccess/login.php (Passport Trax).

 GTC STATEMENT OF UNDERSTANDING. All students must send the GTC Statement of Understanding (signed by the student only) to awc.studentops@us.af.mil NET 20 May. A supervisor here at AWC will sign off upon arrival. This will be emailed to students at a later date.


 SECURITY CLEARANCE.  All US students (Active Duty, Guard, Reserve, Civilians) must have a current or interim Top-Secret (TS) valid through 14 May 2025.  Losing units must complete a transfer of clearance status to AWC upon PCS/TDY to AWC.  Valid Cyber Awareness and Unauthorized Disclosure training certificates must be presented at in-processing.  If you do not currently have a TS clearance, please initiate it with your Security Manager ASAP.   Additionally, if you are currently filling an SCI-level billet, ask your SSO for a Transfer-In-Status (TIS) to the AU/SSO at Maxwell AFB, Alabama (DSN 94 312 493-6715/3606).   Finally, if your TS clearance is within 60 days of the 6-year expiration date, you must begin the update process through your current security manager.  Please contact the AWC security manager (DSN 94 312 493-1399/98 and commercial (334) 953-1399/98) with any questions, email is preferred (anthony.kim.12@us.af.mil). 

 BASE ACCESSAll students must have base access. If you do not have a Common Access Card (CAC) you will need to work with your  service/agency representative (advisor) that is on-site at AWC to sponsor you to obtain a base access pass for the duration of the academic year.  Email AWC Student Operations awc.studentops@us.af.mil  for any questions on this process.

 TRANSCRIPT. All civilian students must request their official undergraduate transcript be mailed or e-mailed to the Air University Registrar’s Office NLT 1 June.  Transcripts should be mailed to Air University Registrar; ATTN: Admissions; 60 Schumacher Ave; Maxwell AFB, AL 36112-6337. The school can also send the transcripts electronically to airu.admission@gmail.com or au.admission@us.af.mil.  Only one transcript is required from either the student’s bachelors or masters degree, not both.

 LEAVE AWC will NOT authorize ordinary leave during the academic year, except for during a two- week holiday break in December; recommend taking sufficient leave prior to arrival at AWC.

 

As of 1 Feb 2024

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AIR WAR COLLEGE CHECKLIST
FOR INBOUND 
DoD Civilian STUDENTS


Upon notification of selection for AWC, all inbound students should access the “Inbound Students” tab on the school website for up-to-date information and reporting  instructions. Immediately upon notification, students must email AWC.StudentOps@us.af.mil. Once member’s email is confirmed, AWC Student Ops will send member a welcome email with administrative requirements and request for information.
 

 QUESTIONNAIRE.  CLICK HERE to complete NLT 15 April.

 BIOGRAPHY, PHOTO & Civilian Service Summary.  Send your bio, photo (in a separate file) and a copy of your Civilian Service Summary to awc.studentops@us.af.mil NLT 15 April.

 REQUIRED TRAININGS: GOVT TRAVEL CARD (GTC) 101, DOD CYBERAWARENESS, AND DOD UNAUTHORIZED DISCLOSURE. All students must complete and send the certificates to awc.studentops@us.af.mil  NET 20 May.  All training must be valid through the duration of the academic year.  “Cyber Awareness” and “Unauthorized Disclosure” courses in JKO (or other branches of service/agency equivalents) are acceptable if you do not have an Air Force MyLearning account.  But, at some point during the year, you may be required to create an account in the Air Force MyLearning system for this or other trainings. To establish an MyLearning account go to: https://lms-jets.cce.af.mil and log on.  Once you are logged on, select the “Air Force GoLearn” image, then click the “Total Force Awareness Training” drop down and complete the “Cyber Awareness Challenge” training and you can also search for the “Unauthorized Disclosure” training in MyLearning.  The GTC 101 can be located at:  https://www.defensetravel.dod.mil/neoaccess/login.php (Passport Trax).

 GTC STATEMENT OF UNDERSTANDING. All students must send the GTC Statement of Understanding (signed by the student only) to awc.studentops@us.af.mil NET 20 May.  A supervisor here at AWC will sign off upon arrival. This will be emailed to students at a later date.


 SECURITY CLEARANCE.  All US students (Active Duty, Guard, Reserve, Civilians) must have a current or interim Top-Secret (TS) valid through 14 May 2025.  Losing units must complete a transfer of clearance status to AWC upon PCS/TDY to AWC.  Valid Cyber Awareness and Unauthorized Disclosure training certificates must be presented at in-processing.  If you do not currently have a TS clearance, please initiate it with your Security Manager ASAP.   Additionally, if you are currently filling an SCI-level billet, ask your SSO for a Transfer-In-Status (TIS) to the AU/SSO at Maxwell AFB, Alabama (DSN 94 312 493-6715/3606).   Finally, if your TS clearance is within 60 days of the 6-year expiration date, you must begin the update process through your current security manager.  Please contact the AWC security manager (DSN 94 312 493-1399/98 and commercial (334) 953-1399/98) with any questions, email is preferred (anthony.kim.12@us.af.mil). 

 TRAVEL ORDERS.  Civilian students attend AWC in a TDY status; ensure your travel orders reflect two fund cites: one for FY24 and one for FY25.  Also, work with your home station Commercial Travel Office (CTO) and Orders Approving Authority (AO) to help you find lodging in accordance with local per diem rates.  Later in the school year (around Spring), you will need “dual lodging” authorized due to a concurrent TDY.

 PAY and LEAVE RECORDS.  Because civilian students attend AWC in a TDY status, their pay and leave records are maintained by their home station.  Take sufficient leave prior to arrival at AWC to avoid a “use or lose” situation during the academic year.  AWC will NOT authorize ordinary leave during the academic year, except for during a two-week holiday break in December.

 COMMON ACCESS CARD (CAC). All students must possess a valid DoD CAC prior to arrival at AWC.  If you do not have one, you must obtain one at the nearest RAPIDS Issuance Facility with two valid forms of identification (RAPIDS Locator Website: https://idco.dmdc.osd.mil/idco/locator)

 TRANSCRIPT. All civilian students must request their official undergraduate transcript be mailed or e-mailed to the Air University Registrar’s Office NLT 1 June.  Transcripts should be mailed to Air University Registrar; ATTN: Admissions; 60 Schumacher Ave; Maxwell AFB, AL 36112-6337. The school can also send the transcripts electronically to airu.admission@gmail.com or au.admission@us.af.mil.  Only one transcript is required from either the student’s bachelors or masters degree, not both.

 DEERS. All DoD civilians must update their information in DEERS by the first day of class. Each student can verify his/her information in DEERS by going to:  https://milconnect.dmdc.osd.mil/milconnect/ 

 

As of 1 Feb 2024

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AIR WAR COLLEGE CHECKLIST FOR INBOUND
U.S. Army/Coast Guard/Marine Corps/Navy STUDENTS


Upon notification of selection for AWC, all inbound students should access the “Inbound Students” tab on the school website for up-to-date information and reporting  instructions. Immediately upon notification, students must email AWC.StudentOps@us.af.mil. Once member’s email is confirmed, AWC Student Ops will send member a welcome email with administrative requirements and request for information.
 

 QUESTIONNAIRE.  CLICK HERE to complete NLT 15 April.

 BIOGRAPHY, PHOTO & CAREER DATA BRIEF (CDB) or OFFICER SUMMARY RECORD (OSR).   Send your bio, photo (in a separate file) and a copy of your (CDB or OSR) to awc.studentops@us.af.mil NLT 15 April.

 REQUIRED TRAININGS: GOVT TRAVEL CARD (GTC) 101, DOD CYBERAWARENESS, AND DOD UNAUTHORIZED DISCLOSURE.  All students must complete and send the certificates to awc.studentops@us.af.mil NET 20 May.  All training must be valid through the duration of the academic year.  “Cyber Awareness” and “Unauthorized Disclosure” courses in JKO (or other branches of service) are acceptable if you do not have an Air Force MyLearning account.  But, at some point during the year, you may be required to create an account in the Air Force MyLearning system for this or other trainings. To establish an MyLearning account go to: https://lms-jets.cce.af.mil and log on.  Once you are logged on, select the “Air Force GoLearn” image, then click the “Total Force Awareness Training” drop down and complete the “Cyber Awareness Challenge” training and you can also search for the “Unauthorized Disclosure” training in MyLearning.  The GTC 101 can be located at:  https://www.defensetravel.dod.mil/neoaccess/login.php (Passport Trax).

 GTC STATEMENT OF UNDERSTANDING. All students must send the GTC Statement of Understanding (signed by the student only) to awc.studentops@us.af.mil NET 20 May. A supervisor here at AWC will sign off upon arrival. This will be emailed to students at a later date.


 SECURITY CLEARANCE.  All US students (Active Duty, Guard, Reserve, Civilians) must have a current or interim Top-Secret (TS) valid through 14 May 2025.  Losing units must complete a transfer of clearance status to AWC upon PCS/TDY to AWC.  Valid Cyber Awareness and Unauthorized Disclosure training certificates must be presented at in-processing.  If you do not currently have a TS clearance, please initiate it with your Security Manager ASAP.   Additionally, if you are currently filling an SCI-level billet, ask your SSO for a Transfer-In-Status (TIS) to the AU/SSO at Maxwell AFB, Alabama (DSN 94 312 493-6715/3606).   Finally, if your TS clearance is within 60 days of the 6-year expiration date, you must begin the update process through your current security manager.  Please contact the AWC security manager (DSN 94 312 493-1399/98 and commercial (334) 953-1399/98) with any questions, email is preferred (anthony.kim.12@us.af.mil). 

 LEAVE.  Take sufficient leave prior to arrival at AWC to avoid falling into a “use or lose” situation during the academic year.  AWC will NOT authorize ordinary leave to students during the academic year, except for during a two-week holiday break in December.

 TRANSCRIPTS. Sister Service students must request their official undergraduate transcript be mailed or e-mailed to the Air University Registrar’s Office NLT 1 June. Transcripts should be mailed to Air University Registrar; ATTN: Admissions; 60 Schumacher Ave; Maxwell AFB, AL 36112-6337 or emailed to airu.admission@gmail.com.  Only one transcript is required from either the student’s bachelors or masters degree, not both).

 SISTER SERVICE INPROCESSING  Sister Service students will get a separate message from their respective AWC Service Advisor outlining their service-specific in-processing requirements and dates in addition to the AWC reporting-in and mass in-processing requirements.  See contact info below:

USA Advisor: COL Rick Nelson, (334) 953-8710 (DSN 493-8710), richard.nelson.27@au.af.edu or contact his assistant alxiss.gibbons@us.af.mil (334) 953-2226 (DSN 493-2226).

USMC Advisor: COL Jimmy Hicks, (910) 467-3579 (DSN 493-2122), jimmy.hicks.2@au.af.edu

USN Advisor: CAPT Steven Dradzynski, (334) 953-7649 (DSN 493-7649), steven.dradzynski@au.af.edu

 DEERS All DoD students must update their information in DEERS by the first day of class. Each student can verify his/her information in DEERS by going to https://milconnect.dmdc.osd.mil/milconnect/

As of 1 Feb 2024

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AY25 Information

Reporting Date:         NET: 2 Jul 2024    NLT: 12 Jul 2024         
Class Dates:              CSD: 22 Jul 2024   CGD: 14 May 2025

Clearance:  Top Secret/SCI. All US Military and DoD Civilian students must have a current or interim Top-Secret (TS) valid through 14 May 2025. Non-DoD Civilian students require a Secret Clearance. Losing units must complete a transfer of clearance status to AWC upon PCS/TDY to AWC.

School POC:     Lt Col Rebecca Corbin and Lt Col Jennifer Stewart  E-mail: awc.studentops@us.af.mil

Telephone:        DSN 94 312 493-5190                                                                Comm: (334) 953-5190

Additional Instructions: 

ALL STUDENTS: Students are strongly encouraged to complete IDE and JPME 1 prior to attendance at AWC. Students who have not completed JPME 1 prior to AWC cannot receive JPME 2 credit upon graduation

1. Upon attendance notification, students should email AWC.StudentOps@us.af.mil. Once member’s email is confirmed, AWC Student Ops will use that address to provide member a welcome email with administrative requirements and request for individual/professional deliverables.

2. Student Leadership Positions: Officers designated as class leaders (AKA ‘First 30’) will have an early report date to receive advance instruction. First 30 must report NET 24 June 2024 and NLT 3 July 2024 to attend a week-long orientation from 15-19 July 2024. Officers selected to be part of the class leadership should be notified NLT 1 April 2024.

3. AWC will be closed 4 & 5 July 2024 in conjunction with the AETC Family Day and 4th of July holiday.

4. Early Reporting: Advance written permission must be obtained should early reporting be required (i.e. mandatory return from remote assignments). Normal CONUS and OCONUS moves do not meet this intent. Early reporting requests for personal convenience will not be approved. If an early reporting request is approved, include the following statement on officer's orders: “Early Reporting Authorized. Written Approval Obtained from the Dean of Students at Air War College”.

5. Non-USAF military and all civilian students must request their official undergraduate transcript be mailed or e-mailed to the Air University Registrar’s Office NLT 1 Jun. Transcripts should be mailed to Air University Registrar; ATTN: Admissions; 60 Schumacher Ave; Maxwell AFB, AL 36112-6337 or emailed to airu.admission@gmail.com. Only one transcript is required from either the student’s bachelors or masters degree, not both).

6. ADAF students must have a Narrative-Only PRF completed and submitted to AFPC by their losing unit/MPF prior to departing base. This is a member and losing senior rater/MPF responsibility. AWC does NOT receive nor process PRFs.

7. Computer Requirements: Air University schools have transitioned to Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) and students will not be issued government laptops. All students attending Air War College are expected to bring their own personally-owned (not government-issued) device for access to course materials.

8. Military students must be in uniform when signing-in; civilian students must be dressed in business casual.


Checklists

AIR WAR COLLEGE CHECKLIST
FOR INBOUND 
U.S. Air/Space Force STUDENTS


Upon notification of selection for AWC, all inbound students should access the “Inbound Students” tab on the school website for up-to-date information and reporting  instructions. Immediately upon notification, students must email AWC.StudentOps@us.af.mil. Once member’s email is confirmed, AWC Student Ops will send member a welcome email with administrative requirements and request for information.
 

 QUESTIONNAIRE.  CLICK HERE to complete NLT 15 April.

 BIOGRAPHY, PHOTO & SURF.  Send your bio, photo (in a separate file) and a copy of your SURF (CDB for Guard/Reserve) to awc.studentops@us.af.mil NLT 15 April.

  REQUIRED TRAININGS: GOVT TRAVEL CARD (GTC) 101, DOD CYBER AWARENESS, AND DOD UNAUTHORIZED DISCLOSURE.  All students must complete and send the certificates to  to awc.studentops@us.af.mil NET 20 May. All training must be valid through the duration of the academic year.  “Cyber Awareness” and “Unauthorized Disclosure” courses in JKO are acceptable, however at some point during the year, you may be required to complete the MyLearning training.  Once you are logged on, select the “Air Force GoLearn” image, then click the “Total Force Awareness Training” drop down and complete the “Cyber Awareness Challenge” training and you can also search for the “Unauthorized Disclosure” training in MyLearning.  The GTC 101 can be located at: https://www.defensetravel.dod.mil/neoaccess/login.php (Passport Trax).

 GTC STATEMENT OF UNDERSTANDING. All students must send the GTC Statement of Understanding (signed by the student only) to awc.studentops@us.af.mil NET 20 May.  A supervisor here at AWC will sign off upon arrival. This will be emailed to students at a later date.

 SECURITY CLEARANCE.  All US students (Active Duty, Guard, Reserve, Civilians) must have a current or interim Top-Secret (TS) valid through 14 May 2025.  Losing units must complete a transfer of clearance status to AWC upon PCS/TDY to AWC.  Valid Cyber Awareness and Unauthorized Disclosure training certificates must be presented at in-processing.  If you do not currently have a TS clearance, please initiate it with your Security Manager ASAP.   Additionally, if you are currently filling an SCI-level billet, ask your SSO for a Transfer-In-Status (TIS) to the AU/SSO at Maxwell AFB, Alabama (DSN 94 312 493-6715/3606).   Finally, if your TS clearance is within 60 days of the 6-year expiration date, you must begin the update process through your current security manager.  Please contact the AWC security manager (DSN 94 312 493-1399/98 and commercial (334) 953-1399/98) with any questions, email is preferred (anthony.kim.12@us.af.mil).  

 NARRATIVE-ONLY PROMOTION RECOMMENDATION FORM (N-O PRF).   Active Duty Air Force students must have a N-O PRF completed/processed by their losing senior rater and submitted to AFPC by the losing MPF, IAW AFI 36-2406, para 8.1.2.1. and para 8.1.5.6.4,  NLT 30 calendar days after the officer departs losing base.  This is a member and losing senior rater/MPF responsibility.   AWC does NOT receive nor process PRFs.

 LEAVE. Take sufficient leave prior to arrival at AWC to avoid falling into a “use or lose” situation during the academic year.  AWC will NOT authorize ordinary leave to students during the academic year, except for a two-week holiday break in December. There is no Spring Break at AWC.

 MYLEARNING.  All US Air Force students (Active Duty, Guard, Reserve, Civilians) must be current in all their MyLearning training requirements throughout the academic year. This includes the three Total Force Awareness Trainings (TFAT) and trainings listed earlier.  To establish a MyLearning account go to: https://lms-jets.cce.af.mil and log on.

 FITNESS STANDARDS.  US Air Force students (Active Duty, Guard and Reserve) must maintain a current/passing PFT test score throughout the academic year IAW AFI 36-2905. Member will also complete body composition measurements during their birth month while at AWC.

 IMR REQUIREMENTS.  US Air Force students (Active Duty, Guard and Reserve) must maintain current IMR requirements throughout the academic year.  Ensure your PHA/PHAQs are completed prior to departure to AWC (NET 20 May).

 DEERS. . All DoD students must update their information in DEERS by the first day of class. Each student can verify his/her information in DEERS by going to : https://milconnect.dmdc.osd.mil/milconnect/

SERVICE ADVISOR. USSF students have an on-site USSF advisor. Col Galen K. Ojala, (334) 953-7171 (DSN 493-7171) galen.ojala@au.af.edu

As of 1 Feb 2024

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AIR WAR COLLEGE CHECKLIST
FOR INBOUND 
U.S. Air/Space Force ANG & AFR STUDENTS


Upon notification of selection for AWC, all inbound students should access the “Inbound Students” tab on the school website for up-to-date information and reporting  instructions. Immediately upon notification, students must email AWC.StudentOps@us.af.mil. Once member’s email is confirmed, AWC Student Ops will send member a welcome email with administrative requirements and request for information.

 QUESTIONNAIRE.  CLICK HERE to complete NLT 15 April.

 BIOGRAPHY, PHOTO & SURF.  Send your bio, photo (in a separate file) and a copy of your SURF (CDB for Guard/Reserve) to awc.studentops@us.af.mil NLT 15 April.

  REQUIRED TRAININGS: GOVT TRAVEL CARD (GTC) 101, DOD CYBER AWARENESS, AND DOD UNAUTHORIZED DISCLOSURE.  All students must complete and send the certificates to  to awc.studentops@us.af.mil NET 20 May. All training must be valid through the duration of the academic year.  “Cyber Awareness” and “Unauthorized Disclosure” courses in JKO are acceptable, however at some point during the year, you may be required to complete the MyLearning training.  Once you are logged on, select the “Air Force GoLearn” image, then click the “Total Force Awareness Training” drop down and complete the “Cyber Awareness Challenge” training and you can also search for the “Unauthorized Disclosure” training in MyLearning.  The GTC 101 can be located at:  https://www.defensetravel.dod.mil/neoaccess/login.php (Passport Trax).

 GTC STATEMENT OF UNDERSTANDING. All students must send the GTC Statement of Understanding (signed by the student only) to awc.studentops@us.af.mil NET 20 May.  A supervisor here at AWC will sign off upon arrival. This will be emailed to students at a later date.

 SECURITY CLEARANCE.  All US students (Active Duty, Guard, Reserve, Civilians) must have a current or interim Top-Secret (TS) valid through 14 May 2025.  Losing units must complete a transfer of clearance status to AWC upon PCS/TDY to AWC.  Valid Cyber Awareness and Unauthorized Disclosure training certificates must be presented at in-processing.  If you do not currently have a TS clearance, please initiate it with your Security Manager ASAP.   Additionally, if you are currently filling an SCI-level billet, ask your SSO for a Transfer-In-Status (TIS) to the AU/SSO at Maxwell AFB, Alabama (DSN 94 312 493-6715/3606).   Finally, if your TS clearance is within 60 days of the 6-year expiration date, you must begin the update process through your current security manager.  Please contact the AWC security manager (DSN 94 312 493-1399/98 and commercial (334) 953-1399/98) with any questions, email is preferred (anthony.kim.12@us.af.mil).   

 LEAVE. Take sufficient leave prior to arrival at AWC to avoid falling into a “use or lose” situation during the academic year.  AWC will NOT authorize ordinary leave to students during the academic year, except for a two-week holiday break in December. There is no Spring Break at AWC.

 ORDERS. Guard and Reserve students will need to have their orders certified prior to AWC arrival.  This is a home station unit and member responsibility.  PCS travel must be completed by the NLT date identified in the “AY25 Information” Tab of the “Inbound Students” section of the AWC website.

 MYLEARNING.  All US Air Force students (RegAF, Guard and Reserve) must be current in all their MyLearning training requirements throughout the academic year. This includes the three Total Force Awareness Trainings (TFAT) and trainings listed earlier.  To establish a MyLearning account go to: https://lms-jets.cce.af.mil and log on.

 FITNESS STANDARDS.  US Air Force students (RegAF, Guard and Reserve) must maintain a current/passing PFT test score throughout the academic year IAW AFI 36-2905. Member will also complete body composition measurements during their birth month while at AWC.

 IMR REQUIREMENTS.  US Air Force students (RegAF, Guard and Reserve) must maintain current IMR requirements throughout the academic year.  Ensure your PHA/PHAQs are completed prior to departure to AWC (NET 20 May).

  SERVICE ADVISORS.  ANG and AFR students have on-site ARC advisors.  They are: 

AU AFR Advisor: Col Eltressa Spencer, (334) 953-8290 (DSN 94 312 493-8290), eltressa.spencer@us.af.mil

AU ANG Advisor: Lt Col Sara Kerr, (334) 953-2128 (DSN 94 312 493-2128), sara.kerr@us.af.mil

 DEERS. . All DoD students must update their information in DEERS by the first day of class. Each student can verify his/her information in DEERS by going to :  https://milconnect.dmdc.osd.mil/milconnect/

As of 1 Feb 2024

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AIR WAR COLLEGE CHECKLIST
FOR INBOUND 
Non-DoD Civilian STUDENTS


Upon notification of selection for AWC, all inbound students should access the “Inbound Students” tab on the school website for up-to-date information and reporting  instructions. Immediately upon notification, students must email AWC.StudentOps@us.af.mil. Once member’s email is confirmed, AWC Student Ops will send member a welcome email with administrative requirements and request for information.
 

 QUESTIONNAIRE.   CLICK HERE to complete NLT 15 April.

 BIOGRAPHY, PHOTO & Civilian Service Summary.   Send your bio, photo (in a separate file) and a copy of your Civilian Service Summary to awc.studentops@us.af.mil NLT 15 April.

 REQUIRED TRAININGS: GOVT TRAVEL CARD 101, DOD CYBERAWARENESS, AND DOD UNAUTHORIZED DISCLOSURE.  All students must complete and send the certificates to awc.studentops@us.af.mil  NET 20 May.  All training must be valid through the duration of the academic year.  “Cyber Awareness” and “Unauthorized Disclosure” courses in JKO (or other branches of service/agency equivalent) are acceptable if you do not have an Air Force MyLearning account.  But, at some point during the year, you may be required to create an account in the Air Force MyLearning system for this or other trainings. To establish an MyLearning account go to: https://lms-jets.cce.af.mil and log on.  Once you are logged on, select the “Air Force GoLearn” image, then click the “Total Force Awareness Training” drop down and complete the “Cyber Awareness Challenge” training and you can also search for the “Unauthorized Disclosure” training in MyLearning.  The GTC 101 can be located at:  https://www.defensetravel.dod.mil/neoaccess/login.php (Passport Trax).

 GTC STATEMENT OF UNDERSTANDING. All students must send the GTC Statement of Understanding (signed by the student only) to awc.studentops@us.af.mil NET 20 May. A supervisor here at AWC will sign off upon arrival. This will be emailed to students at a later date.


 SECURITY CLEARANCE.  All US students (Active Duty, Guard, Reserve, Civilians) must have a current or interim Top-Secret (TS) valid through 14 May 2025.  Losing units must complete a transfer of clearance status to AWC upon PCS/TDY to AWC.  Valid Cyber Awareness and Unauthorized Disclosure training certificates must be presented at in-processing.  If you do not currently have a TS clearance, please initiate it with your Security Manager ASAP.   Additionally, if you are currently filling an SCI-level billet, ask your SSO for a Transfer-In-Status (TIS) to the AU/SSO at Maxwell AFB, Alabama (DSN 94 312 493-6715/3606).   Finally, if your TS clearance is within 60 days of the 6-year expiration date, you must begin the update process through your current security manager.  Please contact the AWC security manager (DSN 94 312 493-1399/98 and commercial (334) 953-1399/98) with any questions, email is preferred (anthony.kim.12@us.af.mil). 

 BASE ACCESSAll students must have base access. If you do not have a Common Access Card (CAC) you will need to work with your  service/agency representative (advisor) that is on-site at AWC to sponsor you to obtain a base access pass for the duration of the academic year.  Email AWC Student Operations awc.studentops@us.af.mil  for any questions on this process.

 TRANSCRIPT. All civilian students must request their official undergraduate transcript be mailed or e-mailed to the Air University Registrar’s Office NLT 1 June.  Transcripts should be mailed to Air University Registrar; ATTN: Admissions; 60 Schumacher Ave; Maxwell AFB, AL 36112-6337. The school can also send the transcripts electronically to airu.admission@gmail.com or au.admission@us.af.mil.  Only one transcript is required from either the student’s bachelors or masters degree, not both.

 LEAVE AWC will NOT authorize ordinary leave during the academic year, except for during a two- week holiday break in December; recommend taking sufficient leave prior to arrival at AWC.

 

As of 1 Feb 2024

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AIR WAR COLLEGE CHECKLIST
FOR INBOUND 
DoD Civilian STUDENTS


Upon notification of selection for AWC, all inbound students should access the “Inbound Students” tab on the school website for up-to-date information and reporting  instructions. Immediately upon notification, students must email AWC.StudentOps@us.af.mil. Once member’s email is confirmed, AWC Student Ops will send member a welcome email with administrative requirements and request for information.
 

 QUESTIONNAIRE.  CLICK HERE to complete NLT 15 April.

 BIOGRAPHY, PHOTO & Civilian Service Summary.  Send your bio, photo (in a separate file) and a copy of your Civilian Service Summary to awc.studentops@us.af.mil NLT 15 April.

 REQUIRED TRAININGS: GOVT TRAVEL CARD (GTC) 101, DOD CYBERAWARENESS, AND DOD UNAUTHORIZED DISCLOSURE. All students must complete and send the certificates to awc.studentops@us.af.mil  NET 20 May.  All training must be valid through the duration of the academic year.  “Cyber Awareness” and “Unauthorized Disclosure” courses in JKO (or other branches of service/agency equivalents) are acceptable if you do not have an Air Force MyLearning account.  But, at some point during the year, you may be required to create an account in the Air Force MyLearning system for this or other trainings. To establish an MyLearning account go to: https://lms-jets.cce.af.mil and log on.  Once you are logged on, select the “Air Force GoLearn” image, then click the “Total Force Awareness Training” drop down and complete the “Cyber Awareness Challenge” training and you can also search for the “Unauthorized Disclosure” training in MyLearning.  The GTC 101 can be located at:  https://www.defensetravel.dod.mil/neoaccess/login.php (Passport Trax).

 GTC STATEMENT OF UNDERSTANDING. All students must send the GTC Statement of Understanding (signed by the student only) to awc.studentops@us.af.mil NET 20 May.  A supervisor here at AWC will sign off upon arrival. This will be emailed to students at a later date.


 SECURITY CLEARANCE.  All US students (Active Duty, Guard, Reserve, Civilians) must have a current or interim Top-Secret (TS) valid through 14 May 2025.  Losing units must complete a transfer of clearance status to AWC upon PCS/TDY to AWC.  Valid Cyber Awareness and Unauthorized Disclosure training certificates must be presented at in-processing.  If you do not currently have a TS clearance, please initiate it with your Security Manager ASAP.   Additionally, if you are currently filling an SCI-level billet, ask your SSO for a Transfer-In-Status (TIS) to the AU/SSO at Maxwell AFB, Alabama (DSN 94 312 493-6715/3606).   Finally, if your TS clearance is within 60 days of the 6-year expiration date, you must begin the update process through your current security manager.  Please contact the AWC security manager (DSN 94 312 493-1399/98 and commercial (334) 953-1399/98) with any questions, email is preferred (anthony.kim.12@us.af.mil). 

 TRAVEL ORDERS.  Civilian students attend AWC in a TDY status; ensure your travel orders reflect two fund cites: one for FY24 and one for FY25.  Also, work with your home station Commercial Travel Office (CTO) and Orders Approving Authority (AO) to help you find lodging in accordance with local per diem rates.  Later in the school year (around Spring), you will need “dual lodging” authorized due to a concurrent TDY.

 PAY and LEAVE RECORDS.  Because civilian students attend AWC in a TDY status, their pay and leave records are maintained by their home station.  Take sufficient leave prior to arrival at AWC to avoid a “use or lose” situation during the academic year.  AWC will NOT authorize ordinary leave during the academic year, except for during a two-week holiday break in December.

 COMMON ACCESS CARD (CAC). All students must possess a valid DoD CAC prior to arrival at AWC.  If you do not have one, you must obtain one at the nearest RAPIDS Issuance Facility with two valid forms of identification (RAPIDS Locator Website: https://idco.dmdc.osd.mil/idco/locator)

 TRANSCRIPT. All civilian students must request their official undergraduate transcript be mailed or e-mailed to the Air University Registrar’s Office NLT 1 June.  Transcripts should be mailed to Air University Registrar; ATTN: Admissions; 60 Schumacher Ave; Maxwell AFB, AL 36112-6337. The school can also send the transcripts electronically to airu.admission@gmail.com or au.admission@us.af.mil.  Only one transcript is required from either the student’s bachelors or masters degree, not both.

 DEERS. All DoD civilians must update their information in DEERS by the first day of class. Each student can verify his/her information in DEERS by going to:  https://milconnect.dmdc.osd.mil/milconnect/ 

 

As of 1 Feb 2024

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AIR WAR COLLEGE CHECKLIST FOR INBOUND
U.S. Army/Coast Guard/Marine Corps/Navy STUDENTS


Upon notification of selection for AWC, all inbound students should access the “Inbound Students” tab on the school website for up-to-date information and reporting  instructions. Immediately upon notification, students must email AWC.StudentOps@us.af.mil. Once member’s email is confirmed, AWC Student Ops will send member a welcome email with administrative requirements and request for information.
 

 QUESTIONNAIRE.  CLICK HERE to complete NLT 15 April.

 BIOGRAPHY, PHOTO & CAREER DATA BRIEF (CDB) or OFFICER SUMMARY RECORD (OSR).   Send your bio, photo (in a separate file) and a copy of your (CDB or OSR) to awc.studentops@us.af.mil NLT 15 April.

 REQUIRED TRAININGS: GOVT TRAVEL CARD (GTC) 101, DOD CYBERAWARENESS, AND DOD UNAUTHORIZED DISCLOSURE.  All students must complete and send the certificates to awc.studentops@us.af.mil NET 20 May.  All training must be valid through the duration of the academic year.  “Cyber Awareness” and “Unauthorized Disclosure” courses in JKO (or other branches of service) are acceptable if you do not have an Air Force MyLearning account.  But, at some point during the year, you may be required to create an account in the Air Force MyLearning system for this or other trainings. To establish an MyLearning account go to: https://lms-jets.cce.af.mil and log on.  Once you are logged on, select the “Air Force GoLearn” image, then click the “Total Force Awareness Training” drop down and complete the “Cyber Awareness Challenge” training and you can also search for the “Unauthorized Disclosure” training in MyLearning.  The GTC 101 can be located at:  https://www.defensetravel.dod.mil/neoaccess/login.php (Passport Trax).

 GTC STATEMENT OF UNDERSTANDING. All students must send the GTC Statement of Understanding (signed by the student only) to awc.studentops@us.af.mil NET 20 May. A supervisor here at AWC will sign off upon arrival. This will be emailed to students at a later date.


 SECURITY CLEARANCE.  All US students (Active Duty, Guard, Reserve, Civilians) must have a current or interim Top-Secret (TS) valid through 14 May 2025.  Losing units must complete a transfer of clearance status to AWC upon PCS/TDY to AWC.  Valid Cyber Awareness and Unauthorized Disclosure training certificates must be presented at in-processing.  If you do not currently have a TS clearance, please initiate it with your Security Manager ASAP.   Additionally, if you are currently filling an SCI-level billet, ask your SSO for a Transfer-In-Status (TIS) to the AU/SSO at Maxwell AFB, Alabama (DSN 94 312 493-6715/3606).   Finally, if your TS clearance is within 60 days of the 6-year expiration date, you must begin the update process through your current security manager.  Please contact the AWC security manager (DSN 94 312 493-1399/98 and commercial (334) 953-1399/98) with any questions, email is preferred (anthony.kim.12@us.af.mil). 

 LEAVE.  Take sufficient leave prior to arrival at AWC to avoid falling into a “use or lose” situation during the academic year.  AWC will NOT authorize ordinary leave to students during the academic year, except for during a two-week holiday break in December.

 TRANSCRIPTS. Sister Service students must request their official undergraduate transcript be mailed or e-mailed to the Air University Registrar’s Office NLT 1 June. Transcripts should be mailed to Air University Registrar; ATTN: Admissions; 60 Schumacher Ave; Maxwell AFB, AL 36112-6337 or emailed to airu.admission@gmail.com.  Only one transcript is required from either the student’s bachelors or masters degree, not both).

 SISTER SERVICE INPROCESSING  Sister Service students will get a separate message from their respective AWC Service Advisor outlining their service-specific in-processing requirements and dates in addition to the AWC reporting-in and mass in-processing requirements.  See contact info below:

USA Advisor: COL Rick Nelson, (334) 953-8710 (DSN 493-8710), richard.nelson.27@au.af.edu or contact his assistant alxiss.gibbons@us.af.mil (334) 953-2226 (DSN 493-2226).

USMC Advisor: COL Jimmy Hicks, (910) 467-3579 (DSN 493-2122), jimmy.hicks.2@au.af.edu

USN Advisor: CAPT Steven Dradzynski, (334) 953-7649 (DSN 493-7649), steven.dradzynski@au.af.edu

 DEERS All DoD students must update their information in DEERS by the first day of class. Each student can verify his/her information in DEERS by going to https://milconnect.dmdc.osd.mil/milconnect/

As of 1 Feb 2024

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AY 24 Welcome Letter