Travel
This TDY is centrally funded, for any DTS issues, please contact AETC TDY-to-School guide. Lodging is coordinated through EPMEIC and reserved for you. A phone number to confirm your reservation and location will be provided in your instructor's welcome email. You do not need to reserve a room; however, you need to confirm your existing reservation within 72 hours of Day of Education (DOE 1).
We highly recommend that you hand carry DOE 1 Uniform of the Day (UOD) on the plane with you. See 'Uniform Standards' below for more information on our uniform policy.
Airport Transportation
You are responsible for getting from the airport to lodging, below are three taxi companies which have base access and are open 24/7…you can schedule an airport pickup before departing home.
Checker-Deluxe Cab Company – (334) 538-8178
On Time Taxi – (334) 505-1189
King's Airport Shuttle - (334) 324-1794
NOTE: If using Uber or Lyft, confirm your driver has base access before booking.
If you are driving, put the address below into your GPS, Waze, Apple Maps, etc. and it will bring you to the Gunter Annex Main Gate:
W L Dickinson Dr & Turner Blvd, Montgomery, AL 36109
There will be signs from the front gate directing you to lodging.
Note: the back gate (Dalriada Gate) is CLOSED until further notice.
Rental Cars Rental cars are a personal or home organization expense.
EPMEIC is in the Thomas N. Barnes Center for Enlisted Education, 50 S. Turner Blvd on Gunter Annex (between the Shoppette and CCAF Building). Parking is limited; therefore, students are asked to park on the south end of the building which is the entry to EPMEIC.
Note: You can find answers to many questions in the TDY-to-School Handbook. (CAC is required for .mil access).
Technology
Our course uses the blended learning approach to present instruction. Teams is used through our training and for your virtual performance evaluation, please adhere to the following guidelines prior to arrival:
1. Provide an Air University (AU) .edu or civilian email address (.mil will not work). Your invitation link to the course will be sent to the email address you provide.
2. Do not bring Chromebooks to the course. Our classrooms are not compatible with any Chromebook system.
3. Download the desktop application "Work or School" Teams to your computer, laptop, or tablet/cell phone. Use the course invitation to connect your email as an Air University Guest. Cameras, microphones, and Wi-Fi are required during virtual teaching and briefing sessions unless stated otherwise by the flight and instructor. If you use a government computer for training, ensure the camera, microphone, and Wi-Fi features are active prior to departing your base.
Physical Training & Uniform Standards
Students who attend EPME are expected to meet and adhere to service-specific physical training (PT) readiness standards and uniform dress and appearance requirements. Despite the updated prerequisites for EPME attendance (i.e., “students will have a passing PT test that will remain current throughout the course”, “military students will wear OCPs, flight suits, and service dress [or service equivalent], “all uniform combinations must be serviceable and properly fitting”, and “these items will be validated within the first five academic days”). PT and UOD standards have been incorporated into academic curriculum. All students must satisfactorily meet Air Force physical fitness assessment and dress and appearance standards.
Effective 1 May 24, all EPME schools that deliver BCEE curricula with 20 or greater academic days (i.e., ALS, NCOA, AFSNCOA, and EPMEIC) will immediately adopt PT and UOD standards in accordance with (IAW) this operation, with support from all BCEE Directorates. PT and UOD standards have been incorporated into academic curriculum. All students must satisfactorily meet Air Force physical fitness assessment and dress and appearance standards, and non-compliant students will be released without prejudice back to their duty stations.
UOD will be a combination of Class A, Class B and Utility Uniform (OCPs or service equivalent). Service dress coats will be required. EPMEIC has one off-site workshop where business casual attire is authorized. You will also need to bring Air Force Physical Training Gear (PTG) or equivalent service Physical Training Uniform (PTU).
Day of Education (DOE) 1 UOD will be OCPs.
Contact us: BARNESCENTER.EPMEIC.EPME@us.af.mil