Reporting Date:         NET: 30 Jun 2025    NLT: 11 Jul 2025         
Class Dates:              CSD: 21 Jul 2025   CGD: 14 May 2026

Clearance:  Top Secret/SCI. All US Military and DoD Civilian students must have a current or interim Top-Secret (TS) valid through 14 May 2026. Non-DoD Civilian students require a Secret Clearance. Losing units must complete a transfer of clearance status to AWC upon PCS/TDY to AWC. Please contact the AWC Security Manager, Mr. Altum at DSN 94 312 493-1398 and commercial (334) 953-1398 or via email at jeromey.altum.2@us.af.mil with questions.

School POC:     Student Operations Team (Lt Col Jonathan Ferro and Ms. Jennifer Lancaster) 

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 30 June 2025 and NLT 8 July 2025 to attend a week-long orientation from 14-18 July 2025. Officers selected to be part of the class leadership should be notified NLT 1 April 2025.

3. AWC will be closed 4 & 7 July 2025 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 June 2025. Transcripts should be mailed to Air University Registrar; ATTN: Admissions; 60 W Schumacher Ave; Maxwell AFB, AL 36112-6337 or emailed to AU.admission@us.af.mil.

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. AD 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 an email is received, AWC Student Ops will send the student a welcome email with administrative requirements.
 

 QUESTIONNAIRE.  COMING SOON 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: DOD CYBER AWARENESS, DOD UNAUTHORIZED DISCLOSURE, AND TRAVEL CARD 101.  All students must complete and send the certificates to  to awc.studentops@us.af.mil NET 1 May. All training must be valid through the duration of the academic year.  “Cyber Awareness” and “Unauthorized Disclosure of Classified Information and CUI” courses in MyLearning for DAF personnel. The Travel Card 101 training is at: https://www.defensetravel.dod.mil/neoaccess/login.php (Passport Trax).

 GOVERNMENT TRAVEL CARD STATEMENT OF UNDERSTANDING (GTC SOU). A prefilled GTC SOU will be emailed to students in the spring. Students should sign as the cardholder and return to awc.studentops@us.af.mil. AWC staff will sign as the supervisor.

 SECURITY CLEARANCE.  All US students (Active Duty, Guard, Reserve, Civilians) must have a current or interim Top-Secret (TS) valid through 14 May 2026. If your TS clearance is within 90 days of the 5-year expiration date, you must complete your e-APP/SF-86 with your current security manager. NOTE: If you do not currently have a TS clearance, please initiate it with your Unit Security Manager ASAP. Losing units must complete a transfer of clearance to AWC upon PCS/TDY. Valid Cyber Awareness and Unauthorized Disclosure training certificates (above) must be submitted to awc.studentops@us.af.mil prior to in-processing. Additionally, if you are currently filling an SCI-level billet, request your SSO to complete a Transfer-in-Status (TIS) to the AU/SSO (SMO: SSO AU) at Maxwell AFB, Alabama (DSN 94 312 493-6715, commercial 334-953-6715). Please contact the AWC Security Manager Mr. Jeromey Altum (DSN 94 312 493-1398 and commercial (334) 953-1398) or via email at jeromey.altum.2@us.af.mil with questions.

 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.

 myEVAL OPB. Active-Duty Air Force students must work with their losing unit to ensure their OPB is finalized in myEVAL prior to departure. Upon arrival, and once in-processed, if the OPB site is not finalized, the site can disappear. This is a known glitch due to the system not recognizing one individual moving to another PASCODE. To avoid any re-work or creating the OPB site from scratch, work with your unit to ensure it is signed and loaded in your records prior to departure.

 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 above. To establish a MyLearning account go to: https://lms-jets.cce.af.mil and log on.

 FITNESS STANDARDS. All US Air Force students are required to email their current PFA and BCM reports to awc.studentops@us.af.mil NLT 1 May. US Air Force students (Active Duty, Guard and Reserve) must maintain a current/passing PFT test score throughout the academic year IAW DAFMAN 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.

 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/

USSF SERVICE ADVISOR. USSF students have an on-site USSF advisor. Col Erin Dunagan, (334) 953-7171 (DSN 493-7171) erin.dunagan@au.af.edu

As of 15 Aug 2024

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AIR WAR COLLEGE CHECKLIST
FOR INBOUND 
U.S. Air Force ANG & USAFR 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 an email is received, AWC Student Ops will send the student a welcome email with administrative requirements.

 QUESTIONNAIRE.  COMING SOON NLT 15 April.

 BIOGRAPHY, PHOTO & SURF.  Send your bio, photo (in a separate file) and a copy of your SURF or Career Data Brief (CDB) to awc.studentops@us.af.mil NLT 15 April.

  REQUIRED TRAININGS: DOD CYBER AWARENESS, DOD UNAUTHORIZED DISCLOSURE, AND TRAVEL CARD 101.  All students must complete and send the certificates to  to awc.studentops@us.af.mil NET 1 May. All training must be valid through the duration of the academic year. “Cyber Awareness” and “Unauthorized Disclosure of Classified Information and CUI” courses are in MyLearning for DAF personnel. The Travel Card 101 training is at: https://www.defensetravel.dod.mil/neoaccess/login.php (Passport Trax).

 GOVERNMENT TRAVEL CARD STATEMENT OF UNDERSTANDING (GTC SOU). A prefilled GTC SOU will be emailed to students in the spring. Students should sign as the cardholder and return to awc.studentops@us.af.mil
.  AWC staff will sign as the supervisor.

 SECURITY CLEARANCE.All US students (Active Duty, Guard, Reserve, Civilians) must have a current or interim Top-Secret (TS) valid through 14 May 2026. If your TS clearance is within 90 days of the 5-year expiration date, you must complete your e-APP/SF-86 with your current security manager. NOTE: If you do not currently have a TS clearance, please initiate it with your Unit Security Manager ASAP. Losing units must complete a transfer of clearance to AWC upon PCS/TDY. Valid Cyber Awareness and Unauthorized Disclosure training certificates (above) must be submitted to awc.studentops@us.af.mil prior to in-processing. Additionally, if you are currently filling an SCI-level billet, request your SSO to complete a Transfer-in-Status (TIS) to the AU/SSO (SMO: SSO AU) at Maxwell AFB, Alabama (DSN 94 312 493-6715, commercial 334-953-6715). Please contact the AWC Security Manager Mr. Jeromey Altum (DSN 94 312 493-1398 and commercial (334) 953-1398) or via email at jeromey.altum.2@us.af.mil with questions.
 
 LEAVE. Take sufficient leave prior to arrival at AWC to avoid falling into a “use or lose” situation during the academic year. If leave is authorized, it will be processed on the 988 for your home station unit. NOTE: 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 “AY26 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. All US Air Force ANG and AFR students are required to email their current PFA and BCM reports to awc.studentops@us.af.mil NLT 1 May. US Air Force students (RegAF, Guard and Reserve) must maintain a current/passing PFT score throughout the academic year IAW DAFMAN 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.

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

AU AFR Advisor: Col Casey Cooley, (334) 953-8290 (DSN 94 312 493-8290), casey.cooley.1@us.af.mil

AU ANG Advisor: Lt Col Jeremy Harris, (334) 953-2128 (DSN 94 312 493-2128), jeremy.l.harris3.mil@army.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 15 Aug 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 an email is received, AWC Student Ops will send the student a welcome email with administrative requirements.
 

 QUESTIONNAIRE. COMING SOON NLT 15 April.

 BIOGRAPHY, PHOTO & CIVILIAN SERVICE SUMMARY.   Send your bio, photo, and a copy of your Civilian Service Summary/resume to awc.studentops@us.af.mil NLT 15 April.

 REQUIRED TRAININGS: DOD CYBER AWARENESS, DOD UNAUTHORIZED DISCLOSURE, AND TRAVEL CARD 101..  All students must complete and send the certificates to awc.studentops@us.af.mil  NET 1 May.  All training must be valid through the duration of the academic year. “Cyber Awareness” training courses from other branches of service/agencies are acceptable if you do not have an Air Force MyLearning account. The “Unauthorized Disclosure” CBT course for non-USAF personnel may be accessed at the following link:  https://securityawareness.usalearning.gov/disclosure/index.html (NOTE: Please save a copy of your certificate. A record will not be maintained in the system for future reference). The Travel Card 101 can be located at: https://www.defensetravel.dod.mil/neoaccess/login.php (Passport TraX).

GOVERNMNET TRAVEL CARD STATEMENT OF UNDERSTANDING (GTC SOU). A prefilled GTC SOU will be emailed to students in the spring. Students should sign as the cardholder and return to awc.studentops@us.af.mil. AWC staff will sign as the supervisor.


 SECURITY CLEARANCE.  All Non-DoD Civilian students require a Secret Clearance valid through 14 May 2026. If your security clearance is within 90 days of the 5-year expiration date, you must begin the update process through your current security manager. Losing organizations must complete a transfer of clearance status to AWC upon PCS/TDY to AWC. If you are currently filling an SCI-level billet, request your current SSO for a Transfer-In-Status (TIS) to the AU/SSO (SMO: SSO AU) at Maxwell AFB, Alabama (DSN 94 312 493-6715/3606). Valid Cyber Awareness and Unauthorized Disclosure training certificates (above) must be submitted to awc.studentops@us.af.mil prior to in-processing. Please contact the AWC Security Manager (DSN 94 312 493-1398 and commercial (334) 953-1398) or via email at jeromey.altum.2@us.af.mil with questions.

 BASE ACCESS/COMMON ACCESS CARD (CAC). All students must have base access. All students must possess a valid DoD CAC prior to arrival at AWC that will remain valid through 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 au.admission@us.af.mil.

 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 15 Aug 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 an email is received, AWC Student Ops will send the student a welcome email with administrative requirements.
 

 QUESTIONNAIRE. COMING SOON NLT 15 April.

 BIOGRAPHY, PHOTO & CIVILIAN SERCICE SUMMARY.  Send your bio, photo and a copy of your Civilian Service Summary OR Civilian Career Report (from MyBIZ) to awc.studentops@us.af.mil NLT 15 April.

 REQUIRED TRAININGS: DOD CYBER AWARENESS, DOD UNAUTHORIZED DISCLOSURE, AND TRAVEL CARD 101. All students must complete and send the certificates to awc.studentops@us.af.mil NET 1 May. All training must be valid through the duration of the academic year. “Cyber Awareness” and “Unauthorized Disclosure of Classified Information and CUI” courses are in MyLearning for USAF personnel. “Cyber Awareness” course in JKO (or other branches of service/agency equivalents) are acceptable if you do not have an Air Force MyLearning account. For Non-USAF personnel, the “Unauthorized Disclosure” CBT course may be accessed at the following link: https://securityawareness.usalearning.gov/disclosure/index.html (NOTE: Please save a copy of your certificate. A record will not be maintained in the system for future reference). The Travel Card 101 training can be located at: https://www.defensetravel.dod.mil/neoaccess/login.php (Passport Trax).

 GOVERNMENT TRAVEL CARD STATEMENT OF UNDERSTANDING (GTC SOU). A prefilled GTC SOU will be emailed to students in the spring. Students should sign as the cardholder and return to awc.studentops@us.af.mil. AWC staff will sign as the supervisor.


 SECURITY CLEARANCE. . All US students (Active Duty, Guard, Reserve, Civilians) must have a current or interim Top-Secret (TS) valid through 14 May 2026. If your TS clearance is within 90 days of the 5-year expiration date, you must complete your e-APP/SF-86 with your current security manager. NOTE: If you do not currently have a TS clearance, please initiate it with your Unit Security Manager ASAP. Losing units must complete a transfer of clearance to AWC upon PCS/TDY. Valid Cyber Awareness and Unauthorized Disclosure training certificates (above) must be submitted to awc.studentops@us.af.mil prior to in-processing. Additionally, if you are currently filling an SCI-level billet, request your SSO to complete a Transfer-in-Status (TIS) to the AU/SSO (SMO: SSO AU) at Maxwell AFB, Alabama (DSN 94 312 493-6715, commercial 334-953-6715). Please contact the AWC Security Manager Mr. Jeromey Altum (DSN 94 312 493-1398 and commercial (334) 953-1398) or via email at jeromey.altum.2@us.af.mil with questions.

 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. There is no Spring Break at AWC.

 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 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 au.admission@us.af.mil.

 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 15 Aug 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 an email is received, AWC Student Ops will send the student a welcome email with administrative requirements.
 

 QUESTIONNAIRE.  COMING SOON to complete NLT 15 April.

 BIOGRAPHY, PHOTO & OFFICER RECORD BRIEF (ORB)/OFFICER SUMMARY RECORD (OSR)/Master Brief Sheet (MBS). Send your bio, photo (in a separate file) and a copy of your ORB/OSR/MBS to awc.studentops@us.af.mil NLT 15 April.

 REQUIRED TRAININGS: DOD CYBER AWARENESS, DOD UNAUTHORIZED DISCLOSURE, AND TRAVEL CARD 101.  All students must complete and send the certificates to awc.studentops@us.af.mil NET 1 May. All training must be valid through the duration of the academic year. “Cyber Awareness” courses in JKO (or other branches of service) are acceptable if you do not have an Air Force MyLearning account. The “Unauthorized Disclosure” CBT course for non-USAF personnel may be accessed at the following link: https://securityawareness.usalearning.gov/disclosure/index.html (NOTE: Please save a copy of your certificate. A record will not be maintained in the system for future reference. The Travel Card Training 101 is at:  https://www.defensetravel.dod.mil/neoaccess/login.php (Passport Trax).

 GOVERNMENT TRAVEL CARD STATEMENT OF UNDERSTANDING (GTC SOU). A prefilled GTC SOU will be emailed to students in the spring. Students should sign as the cardholder and return to awc.studentops@us.af.mil. AWC staff will sign as the supervisor.


 SECURITY CLEARANCE.  All US students (Active Duty, Guard, Reserve, Civilians) must have a current or interim Top-Secret (TS) valid through 14 May 2026. If your TS clearance is within 90 days of the 5-year expiration date, you must complete your e-APP/SF-86 with your current security manager. NOTE: If you do not currently have a TS clearance, please initiate it with your Unit Security Manager ASAP. Losing units must complete a transfer of clearance to AWC upon PCS/TDY. Valid Cyber Awareness and Unauthorized Disclosure training certificates (above) must be submitted to awc.studentops@us.af.mil prior to in-processing. Additionally, if you are currently filling an SCI-level billet, request your SSO to complete a Transfer-in-Status (TIS) to the AU/SSO (SMO: SSO AU) at Maxwell AFB, Alabama (DSN 94 312 493-6715, commercial 334-953-6715). Please contact the AWC Security Manager Mr. Jeromey Altum (DSN 94 312 493-1398 and commercial (334) 953-1398) or via email at jeromey.altum.2@us.af.mil with questions.

 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. There is no Spring Break at AWC.

 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 W Schumacher Ave; Maxwell AFB, AL 36112-6337 or emailed to AU.admission@us.af.mil.

 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 Adam Hilburgh, (334) 953-4837 (DSN 94 312 493-4837), adam.hilburgh.mil@au.af.edu or contact his assistant alxiss.gibbons@us.af.mil (334) 953-2226 (DSN 94 312 493-2226).

USMC Advisor: COL Jimmy Hicks, (910) 467-3579 (DSN 94 312 493-2122), jimmy.hicks.2@au.af.edu

USN Advisor: CAPT Steven Dradzynski, (334) 953-7649 (DSN 94 312 493-7649), 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/

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AY25 Information

Reporting Date:         NET: 30 Jun 2025    NLT: 11 Jul 2025         
Class Dates:              CSD: 21 Jul 2025   CGD: 14 May 2026

Clearance:  Top Secret/SCI. All US Military and DoD Civilian students must have a current or interim Top-Secret (TS) valid through 14 May 2026. Non-DoD Civilian students require a Secret Clearance. Losing units must complete a transfer of clearance status to AWC upon PCS/TDY to AWC. Please contact the AWC Security Manager, Mr. Altum at DSN 94 312 493-1398 and commercial (334) 953-1398 or via email at jeromey.altum.2@us.af.mil with questions.

School POC:     Student Operations Team (Lt Col Jonathan Ferro and Ms. Jennifer Lancaster) 

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 30 June 2025 and NLT 8 July 2025 to attend a week-long orientation from 14-18 July 2025. Officers selected to be part of the class leadership should be notified NLT 1 April 2025.

3. AWC will be closed 4 & 7 July 2025 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 June 2025. Transcripts should be mailed to Air University Registrar; ATTN: Admissions; 60 W Schumacher Ave; Maxwell AFB, AL 36112-6337 or emailed to AU.admission@us.af.mil.

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. AD 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 an email is received, AWC Student Ops will send the student a welcome email with administrative requirements.
 

 QUESTIONNAIRE.  COMING SOON 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: DOD CYBER AWARENESS, DOD UNAUTHORIZED DISCLOSURE, AND TRAVEL CARD 101.  All students must complete and send the certificates to  to awc.studentops@us.af.mil NET 1 May. All training must be valid through the duration of the academic year.  “Cyber Awareness” and “Unauthorized Disclosure of Classified Information and CUI” courses in MyLearning for DAF personnel. The Travel Card 101 training is at: https://www.defensetravel.dod.mil/neoaccess/login.php (Passport Trax).

 GOVERNMENT TRAVEL CARD STATEMENT OF UNDERSTANDING (GTC SOU). A prefilled GTC SOU will be emailed to students in the spring. Students should sign as the cardholder and return to awc.studentops@us.af.mil. AWC staff will sign as the supervisor.

 SECURITY CLEARANCE.  All US students (Active Duty, Guard, Reserve, Civilians) must have a current or interim Top-Secret (TS) valid through 14 May 2026. If your TS clearance is within 90 days of the 5-year expiration date, you must complete your e-APP/SF-86 with your current security manager. NOTE: If you do not currently have a TS clearance, please initiate it with your Unit Security Manager ASAP. Losing units must complete a transfer of clearance to AWC upon PCS/TDY. Valid Cyber Awareness and Unauthorized Disclosure training certificates (above) must be submitted to awc.studentops@us.af.mil prior to in-processing. Additionally, if you are currently filling an SCI-level billet, request your SSO to complete a Transfer-in-Status (TIS) to the AU/SSO (SMO: SSO AU) at Maxwell AFB, Alabama (DSN 94 312 493-6715, commercial 334-953-6715). Please contact the AWC Security Manager Mr. Jeromey Altum (DSN 94 312 493-1398 and commercial (334) 953-1398) or via email at jeromey.altum.2@us.af.mil with questions.

 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.

 myEVAL OPB. Active-Duty Air Force students must work with their losing unit to ensure their OPB is finalized in myEVAL prior to departure. Upon arrival, and once in-processed, if the OPB site is not finalized, the site can disappear. This is a known glitch due to the system not recognizing one individual moving to another PASCODE. To avoid any re-work or creating the OPB site from scratch, work with your unit to ensure it is signed and loaded in your records prior to departure.

 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 above. To establish a MyLearning account go to: https://lms-jets.cce.af.mil and log on.

 FITNESS STANDARDS. All US Air Force students are required to email their current PFA and BCM reports to awc.studentops@us.af.mil NLT 1 May. US Air Force students (Active Duty, Guard and Reserve) must maintain a current/passing PFT test score throughout the academic year IAW DAFMAN 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.

 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/

USSF SERVICE ADVISOR. USSF students have an on-site USSF advisor. Col Erin Dunagan, (334) 953-7171 (DSN 493-7171) erin.dunagan@au.af.edu

As of 15 Aug 2024

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FOR INBOUND 
U.S. Air Force ANG & USAFR 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 an email is received, AWC Student Ops will send the student a welcome email with administrative requirements.

 QUESTIONNAIRE.  COMING SOON NLT 15 April.

 BIOGRAPHY, PHOTO & SURF.  Send your bio, photo (in a separate file) and a copy of your SURF or Career Data Brief (CDB) to awc.studentops@us.af.mil NLT 15 April.

  REQUIRED TRAININGS: DOD CYBER AWARENESS, DOD UNAUTHORIZED DISCLOSURE, AND TRAVEL CARD 101.  All students must complete and send the certificates to  to awc.studentops@us.af.mil NET 1 May. All training must be valid through the duration of the academic year. “Cyber Awareness” and “Unauthorized Disclosure of Classified Information and CUI” courses are in MyLearning for DAF personnel. The Travel Card 101 training is at: https://www.defensetravel.dod.mil/neoaccess/login.php (Passport Trax).

 GOVERNMENT TRAVEL CARD STATEMENT OF UNDERSTANDING (GTC SOU). A prefilled GTC SOU will be emailed to students in the spring. Students should sign as the cardholder and return to awc.studentops@us.af.mil
.  AWC staff will sign as the supervisor.

 SECURITY CLEARANCE.All US students (Active Duty, Guard, Reserve, Civilians) must have a current or interim Top-Secret (TS) valid through 14 May 2026. If your TS clearance is within 90 days of the 5-year expiration date, you must complete your e-APP/SF-86 with your current security manager. NOTE: If you do not currently have a TS clearance, please initiate it with your Unit Security Manager ASAP. Losing units must complete a transfer of clearance to AWC upon PCS/TDY. Valid Cyber Awareness and Unauthorized Disclosure training certificates (above) must be submitted to awc.studentops@us.af.mil prior to in-processing. Additionally, if you are currently filling an SCI-level billet, request your SSO to complete a Transfer-in-Status (TIS) to the AU/SSO (SMO: SSO AU) at Maxwell AFB, Alabama (DSN 94 312 493-6715, commercial 334-953-6715). Please contact the AWC Security Manager Mr. Jeromey Altum (DSN 94 312 493-1398 and commercial (334) 953-1398) or via email at jeromey.altum.2@us.af.mil with questions.
 
 LEAVE. Take sufficient leave prior to arrival at AWC to avoid falling into a “use or lose” situation during the academic year. If leave is authorized, it will be processed on the 988 for your home station unit. NOTE: 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 “AY26 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. All US Air Force ANG and AFR students are required to email their current PFA and BCM reports to awc.studentops@us.af.mil NLT 1 May. US Air Force students (RegAF, Guard and Reserve) must maintain a current/passing PFT score throughout the academic year IAW DAFMAN 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.

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

AU AFR Advisor: Col Casey Cooley, (334) 953-8290 (DSN 94 312 493-8290), casey.cooley.1@us.af.mil

AU ANG Advisor: Lt Col Jeremy Harris, (334) 953-2128 (DSN 94 312 493-2128), jeremy.l.harris3.mil@army.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 15 Aug 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 an email is received, AWC Student Ops will send the student a welcome email with administrative requirements.
 

 QUESTIONNAIRE. COMING SOON NLT 15 April.

 BIOGRAPHY, PHOTO & CIVILIAN SERVICE SUMMARY.   Send your bio, photo, and a copy of your Civilian Service Summary/resume to awc.studentops@us.af.mil NLT 15 April.

 REQUIRED TRAININGS: DOD CYBER AWARENESS, DOD UNAUTHORIZED DISCLOSURE, AND TRAVEL CARD 101..  All students must complete and send the certificates to awc.studentops@us.af.mil  NET 1 May.  All training must be valid through the duration of the academic year. “Cyber Awareness” training courses from other branches of service/agencies are acceptable if you do not have an Air Force MyLearning account. The “Unauthorized Disclosure” CBT course for non-USAF personnel may be accessed at the following link:  https://securityawareness.usalearning.gov/disclosure/index.html (NOTE: Please save a copy of your certificate. A record will not be maintained in the system for future reference). The Travel Card 101 can be located at: https://www.defensetravel.dod.mil/neoaccess/login.php (Passport TraX).

GOVERNMNET TRAVEL CARD STATEMENT OF UNDERSTANDING (GTC SOU). A prefilled GTC SOU will be emailed to students in the spring. Students should sign as the cardholder and return to awc.studentops@us.af.mil. AWC staff will sign as the supervisor.


 SECURITY CLEARANCE.  All Non-DoD Civilian students require a Secret Clearance valid through 14 May 2026. If your security clearance is within 90 days of the 5-year expiration date, you must begin the update process through your current security manager. Losing organizations must complete a transfer of clearance status to AWC upon PCS/TDY to AWC. If you are currently filling an SCI-level billet, request your current SSO for a Transfer-In-Status (TIS) to the AU/SSO (SMO: SSO AU) at Maxwell AFB, Alabama (DSN 94 312 493-6715/3606). Valid Cyber Awareness and Unauthorized Disclosure training certificates (above) must be submitted to awc.studentops@us.af.mil prior to in-processing. Please contact the AWC Security Manager (DSN 94 312 493-1398 and commercial (334) 953-1398) or via email at jeromey.altum.2@us.af.mil with questions.

 BASE ACCESS/COMMON ACCESS CARD (CAC). All students must have base access. All students must possess a valid DoD CAC prior to arrival at AWC that will remain valid through 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 au.admission@us.af.mil.

 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 15 Aug 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 an email is received, AWC Student Ops will send the student a welcome email with administrative requirements.
 

 QUESTIONNAIRE. COMING SOON NLT 15 April.

 BIOGRAPHY, PHOTO & CIVILIAN SERCICE SUMMARY.  Send your bio, photo and a copy of your Civilian Service Summary OR Civilian Career Report (from MyBIZ) to awc.studentops@us.af.mil NLT 15 April.

 REQUIRED TRAININGS: DOD CYBER AWARENESS, DOD UNAUTHORIZED DISCLOSURE, AND TRAVEL CARD 101. All students must complete and send the certificates to awc.studentops@us.af.mil NET 1 May. All training must be valid through the duration of the academic year. “Cyber Awareness” and “Unauthorized Disclosure of Classified Information and CUI” courses are in MyLearning for USAF personnel. “Cyber Awareness” course in JKO (or other branches of service/agency equivalents) are acceptable if you do not have an Air Force MyLearning account. For Non-USAF personnel, the “Unauthorized Disclosure” CBT course may be accessed at the following link: https://securityawareness.usalearning.gov/disclosure/index.html (NOTE: Please save a copy of your certificate. A record will not be maintained in the system for future reference). The Travel Card 101 training can be located at: https://www.defensetravel.dod.mil/neoaccess/login.php (Passport Trax).

 GOVERNMENT TRAVEL CARD STATEMENT OF UNDERSTANDING (GTC SOU). A prefilled GTC SOU will be emailed to students in the spring. Students should sign as the cardholder and return to awc.studentops@us.af.mil. AWC staff will sign as the supervisor.


 SECURITY CLEARANCE. . All US students (Active Duty, Guard, Reserve, Civilians) must have a current or interim Top-Secret (TS) valid through 14 May 2026. If your TS clearance is within 90 days of the 5-year expiration date, you must complete your e-APP/SF-86 with your current security manager. NOTE: If you do not currently have a TS clearance, please initiate it with your Unit Security Manager ASAP. Losing units must complete a transfer of clearance to AWC upon PCS/TDY. Valid Cyber Awareness and Unauthorized Disclosure training certificates (above) must be submitted to awc.studentops@us.af.mil prior to in-processing. Additionally, if you are currently filling an SCI-level billet, request your SSO to complete a Transfer-in-Status (TIS) to the AU/SSO (SMO: SSO AU) at Maxwell AFB, Alabama (DSN 94 312 493-6715, commercial 334-953-6715). Please contact the AWC Security Manager Mr. Jeromey Altum (DSN 94 312 493-1398 and commercial (334) 953-1398) or via email at jeromey.altum.2@us.af.mil with questions.

 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. There is no Spring Break at AWC.

 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 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 au.admission@us.af.mil.

 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 15 Aug 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 an email is received, AWC Student Ops will send the student a welcome email with administrative requirements.
 

 QUESTIONNAIRE.  COMING SOON to complete NLT 15 April.

 BIOGRAPHY, PHOTO & OFFICER RECORD BRIEF (ORB)/OFFICER SUMMARY RECORD (OSR)/Master Brief Sheet (MBS). Send your bio, photo (in a separate file) and a copy of your ORB/OSR/MBS to awc.studentops@us.af.mil NLT 15 April.

 REQUIRED TRAININGS: DOD CYBER AWARENESS, DOD UNAUTHORIZED DISCLOSURE, AND TRAVEL CARD 101.  All students must complete and send the certificates to awc.studentops@us.af.mil NET 1 May. All training must be valid through the duration of the academic year. “Cyber Awareness” courses in JKO (or other branches of service) are acceptable if you do not have an Air Force MyLearning account. The “Unauthorized Disclosure” CBT course for non-USAF personnel may be accessed at the following link: https://securityawareness.usalearning.gov/disclosure/index.html (NOTE: Please save a copy of your certificate. A record will not be maintained in the system for future reference. The Travel Card Training 101 is at:  https://www.defensetravel.dod.mil/neoaccess/login.php (Passport Trax).

 GOVERNMENT TRAVEL CARD STATEMENT OF UNDERSTANDING (GTC SOU). A prefilled GTC SOU will be emailed to students in the spring. Students should sign as the cardholder and return to awc.studentops@us.af.mil. AWC staff will sign as the supervisor.


 SECURITY CLEARANCE.  All US students (Active Duty, Guard, Reserve, Civilians) must have a current or interim Top-Secret (TS) valid through 14 May 2026. If your TS clearance is within 90 days of the 5-year expiration date, you must complete your e-APP/SF-86 with your current security manager. NOTE: If you do not currently have a TS clearance, please initiate it with your Unit Security Manager ASAP. Losing units must complete a transfer of clearance to AWC upon PCS/TDY. Valid Cyber Awareness and Unauthorized Disclosure training certificates (above) must be submitted to awc.studentops@us.af.mil prior to in-processing. Additionally, if you are currently filling an SCI-level billet, request your SSO to complete a Transfer-in-Status (TIS) to the AU/SSO (SMO: SSO AU) at Maxwell AFB, Alabama (DSN 94 312 493-6715, commercial 334-953-6715). Please contact the AWC Security Manager Mr. Jeromey Altum (DSN 94 312 493-1398 and commercial (334) 953-1398) or via email at jeromey.altum.2@us.af.mil with questions.

 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. There is no Spring Break at AWC.

 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 W Schumacher Ave; Maxwell AFB, AL 36112-6337 or emailed to AU.admission@us.af.mil.

 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 Adam Hilburgh, (334) 953-4837 (DSN 94 312 493-4837), adam.hilburgh.mil@au.af.edu or contact his assistant alxiss.gibbons@us.af.mil (334) 953-2226 (DSN 94 312 493-2226).

USMC Advisor: COL Jimmy Hicks, (910) 467-3579 (DSN 94 312 493-2122), jimmy.hicks.2@au.af.edu

USN Advisor: CAPT Steven Dradzynski, (334) 953-7649 (DSN 94 312 493-7649), 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 15 Aug 2024

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AY 24 Welcome Letter