NOP cadets will receive hands-on training and practical knowledge as an Air Force nurse. Training is conducted at a variety of locations worldwide. The beginning of the program is an orientation of the activities that make up the mission of the hosting base. Cadets are then matched to a junior officer, ideally in their chosen career field, to observe and work together for the remainder of the program. Cadets gain problem-solving experience working with both military and civilian personnel on real world issues and participate as team members with professionals in their chosen field of study.
Students participate in a wide range of other activities.
These include formal dinners and dances, color guard at major university athletic events, regional intramural athletic events, field trips to military facilities around the country, arranging for and escorting guest speakers, and publishing a newspaper, the Ramjet. Students hold a number of seasonal parties and fund raising events. An introduction to Air Force organization, mission, doctrine, offensive, and defensive forces. Examines the role of strategic, general purpose, and aerospace support forces in national defense. This laboratory is conducted by the cadet corps and involves career opportunities in the USAF, life and work of the USAF junior officer, and military ceremonies.