Catalog 2011 - 2012

AFR 2940 Basic Aerospace Internship

Internship credit is given to any student who successfully completes an extended (five-week) Field Training (FT) encampment. FT is a mandatory program for all individuals seeking Air Force commission through AFROTC. The program is designed to develop military leadership and discipline, provide Air Force orientation and motivation, and determine potential for entry into the Professional Officer Course en route to a career as an Air Force officer. FT is conducted at encampments hosted by Lackland AFB, TX; Tyndall AFB, FL; and Ellsworth AFB, SD. To successfully complete FT, the student must complete at least 70 percent of the required training according to the Field Training syllabus, and not be absent from the FT encampment for more than 72 consecutive hours. The student also must pass the physical fitness test, attain a minimum 70 percent academic average, and not be rated as "unsatisfactory" in any single performance factor block (sub-area) or receive an overall score of "unsatisfactory" on the AFROTC Form 70, Field Training Performance Report.

Credits

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