The POC normally requires two academic years to complete. Students must be physically and mentally qualified for POC entry and have a desire to be commissioned in the Air Force. All POC cadets must demonstrate proficiency in math reasoning before completion of the program. This requires the completion of MATH 3011, its equivalent, or a higher level of proficiency if math placement scores dictate enrollment in a higher level math course. Advanced courses may be taken out of sequence, but compressed or dual enrollment is prohibited.
Cadets also receive payment for the summer orientation course.
Within the framework of the cadet corps, it provides a progression of experiences designed to develop each student's leadership potential and serves as an orientation to military life. Leadership Laboratory is mandatory for Air Force ROTC cadets, and it complements this course by providing cadets with followership experiences. Special topics of interest focus on the military as a profession, officership, military justice, civilian control of the military, preparation for active duty, and current issues affecting military professionalism. Within this structure, continued emphasis is given to refining communication skills. An additional Leadership Laboratory complements this course by providing advanced leadership experiences, giving students the opportunity to apply the leadership and management principles of this course.