Phase two, now under way, will place courseware and software at base-level network control centers to minimize Internet traffic between users and the central site. Currently all users can access courses through the central site, but after phase two is implemented, on-base users will access courses through their local NCC, using locally staged courseware and utility software. Off-base users will continue to access courses through the central site and can either take courses online or download them to their personal computers. Before using their PCs at home, users must first register from a .gov or .mil address and get a password. Then they can connect from any terminal with Internet access.
Proprietary software is needed to take courses in either download or live-play mode.
Users should check with their local work group manager for a customized version of this special software. Off Base option, in the Courseware menu. The CBT system license allows use by all Air Force employees including members of the Air National Guard and Reserve, Air Force civilian employees and non-appropriated funds employees. Members of other uniformed services, dependents, retirees and contractors are not authorized to use the CBTs under the Air Force license. Air Force reservists working on installations belonging to other branches of the military are able to access the CBTs through their local networks as well as the central site.