Military development begins the first summer. The CPME focuses squarely on the profession of arms. The CPME curriculum encompasses military professionalism, officership, the art of war, air power, military heritage, military theory, doctrine, and force management. Later, you gradually develop your leadership skills and responsibilities, including those in earned positions within the cadet wing. All cadets have the opportunity to participate in some form of airmanship each of the four years at the Academy.
Experiences range from orientation rides to soaring, and from parachuting to navigation.
All qualified cadets may belong to the Cadet Aviation Club and fly light aircraft. You attend military classes each week, participate in survival training, and go on field trips hosted by Air Force organizations. You become leaders and counselors for activities held at the Academy. Annually, you must pass a professional competency evaluation that emphasizes the duty, commitment, and responsibilities of a professional officer. The academic program covers many undergraduate studies to prepare cadets for both diversified and specialized activities required of Air Force officers.