ELIGIBILITY AT A GLANCE

✅ MSgt-select or SMSgt

✅ Bachelor's Degree

✅ EJPME I and II complete

✅ PME completed for rank

✅ No more than 18 TIS

✅ TS/SCI preferred, not required

✅ All AFSCs eligible

✅ 3-year ADSC starting at end of phase II.

⚠️ Time on station waivers are not guaranteed, if selected.

APPLICATION PACKAGE

1️⃣ SURF

(single-page)

2️⃣ Performance Briefs

Three most recent EPBs, newest first

3️⃣ Fitness Record

Current fitness assessment

4️⃣ Official Biography

Official biography and photo in accordance with current guidance

5️⃣ Application Memorandum

Required identifying information and service-agreement statements

6️⃣ Statement of Intent

One-page memorandum explaining why you are applying, relevance to career goals, and how you intend to use the fellowship

7️⃣ Senior Rater Endorsement

Senior-rater endorsement; one additional recommendation permitted

HOW TO APPLY

Submit your application package in accordance with the current Air Force announcement.

Application Guide (CAO 6 Oct 23)

9N000 - Secretary of the Air Force Legislative Fellow

(Established 30 Apr 13) Use this identifier to report the Duty Air Force Specialty Code (DAFSC) of an Airman who is serving in a nominative position performing duties as an AF Legislative Fellow. Airmen performing in these positions will not have their Control Air Force Specialty Code (CAFSC) changed and will continue to promotion test in their CAFSC. For additional information, please see the Air Force Enlisted Classification Directory.

Eligibility Details

The program is open to all enlisted Air Force Specialty Codes (AFSC). However, candidates MUST meet the eligibility requirements listed below to apply to the program.

Must be MSgt-select or SMSgt (Candidates promoted to CMSgt during the application process will have their records removed from consideration.)
Must possess a bachelor’s degree (There is no requirement for a specific focus area)
Must have completed Enlisted Joint Professional Military Education (EJPME) I and II
Must be PME complete for rank (Completion of SNCOA before RNLTD is highly recommended)
Must have no more than 18 years of time-in-service (TIS) at close out of eTM advertisement (30 Nov); this may be waived for exceptional applicants.
TS/SCI security clearance preferred but not required
Time on station waivers not guaranteed if selected

Application Requirements Details

Applicants must submit a formal application in a single PDF document (in order as a "flat" .pdf file NOT in a .PDF portfolio file). The order of the application is as follows:

Single-page SURF
Copies of the last 3 EPBs with most current on top
Current Fitness Test from the Air Force Fitness Management System
Official biography with official photo (reference AFH 33-337, Tongue and Quill for format)
Memorandum for Record which includes: full name, SSN, grade, current position title, organization address, work telephone number, email address, home address, home telephone number, and the following required statement:

a. I agree to remain on active duty to meet all ADSC requirements after selection for this fellowship.

b. I agree not to request separation or retirement while participating in the program.

c. I have coordinated career field release with my CFM (See Selection Agreement / Applicant Summary)

Single-page Memorandum for Record indicating the reason for applying to the program, the relevance of the fellowship to career goals, and how the fellowship will be utilized.
Senior Rater Endorsement Memorandum (maximum of one additional letter of recommendation will be accepted)

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