Combat Survival Training-CST Conducted at the UASF Academy, CST is a 20 day program that encompasses combat, basic aircrew, and water survival training. This program serves as an internship at an active duty Air Force hospital. Operation Air Force-OAF Formerly known as the Professional Development Program, OAF lasts 3 weeks with cadets shadowing active duty officers. OAF takes place at various Air Force installations. Pentagon Internship Program-PENT Only a few cadets will be selected to work in the Pentagon.
Cadets work with both civilian and military personnel.
For engineering and technical cadets, this program is a 4 week hands on experience at an Air Force laboratory. Only Engineering, Mathematics, Computer Science, or Physics majors are eligible. At the USAF Academy, cadets will experience flight in non-powered gliders for 15 days. Cadets receive flight instruction leading to a solo flight.