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    International Officer School

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    About The International Officer School

    Prepares international military students (IMS) for AU resident PME.

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    The Commandant's Welcome to the International Officer School

    Welcome, and congratulations on your selection to attend Air University (AU). Your time here will be both challenging and deeply rewarding. Before departing for the United States, we encourage you to explore this website to help you prepare for your arrival and to learn more about Maxwell AFB,

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    International Family Support Organization (IFSO)

    Information about the International Family Support Organization (IFSO)

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Preparation Courses Offered to Our International Officers Attending Air University

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    Squadron Officer School Preparatory Course

    This course prepares international officers to participate in the Squadron Officer School (SOS).

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    Air Command & Staff College Preparatory Course

    This course prepares international officers to participate in the Air Command and Staff College (ACSC).

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    Air War College Preparatory Course

    This course prepares international officers to participate in the Air War College (AWC).

In the News

  • International Officer School students participate in a preparatory course training session at Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama, Oct. 22, 2025.

    IOS marks 100 years of global partnership

    This year holds special significance as it marks 100 years of international officer presence in U.S. Professional Military Education, a tradition that predates both the U.S. Air Force and Air University.

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  • U.S. Magistrate Judge Kelly Pate, addresses students from the International Officer School at the Alabama Supreme Court in Montgomery, Alabama, Oct. 4, 2024. The visit was part of the Fields Studies Program, which offers international students and military visitors a comprehensive understanding of American culture, institutions, and values through various visits around Montgomery. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Evan Porter)

    International Officer School students visit Alabama Supreme Court

    A total of 34 international officer students from 27 different countries had the opportunity to visit the Alabama Supreme Court October 11, 2024.

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  • Maj. Mykhailo Ukrainets, Ukrainian Air Force and Maj. Aya Yano, Japan Air Self-Defense Force participate in the ceremonial laying of the wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Arlington National Cemetery July 10, 2023. International military students from the 2023-2024 Air Command and Staff College class paid formal respect to the sacrifices of America’s veterans by placing a wreath before the Tomb. The International Officer School at Air University sponsored the Washington D.C. trip July 9-13, 2023 for international students to develop a deeper understanding of the U.S federal government and U.S. military.

    AU international military students visit D.C., gain U.S. government, military perspectives

    The 79 students, representing 64 nations, visited Arlington National Cemetery, the National Mall, Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum Annex, National Defense University and the Capitol, where they engaged with Alabama representatives.

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