If you've made it this far, then well done Trainee! Welcome to the Direwolf Enlistment Program! Now we shift from getting you qualified, to keeping you that way, booking you a career, preparing you for basic training (BMT) and then shipping you off to start your Air Force or Space Force adventure
You will receive your specific DEP brief from your recruiter!
This briefing will normally take place within 1-2 days after you have completed your MEPS physical
You will have your career counseling appointment during this time in which your recruiter will help guide you to create the best preference list for your qualifications and interests
If you don't already have it, download the Aim High Air Force app.
This is a great tool to help keep you informed moving forward and also for you family to follow your activities through Basic Military Training
Commanders calls are mandatory.
These events will help prepare you for BMT.
Usually this will be either an informational event to help get your knowledge level ready for BMT, other times this will be a physical training (or PT) event.
There will also be times that we will have events to help the community through service projects, We also make sure you remain qualified and may have some tasks for you such as updating jobs list or signing documents.
Typically contracts are booked monthly our Squadron Operations Center.
There are well over 100 people waiting at any given time - we can't guarantee when you will get a reservation, just that you will reserve a career based on your preference and availability, make sure you are ok with every single job you list.
Once booked, you cannot change it and refusing a contract will result in your immediate DEP discharge and you will not be allowed to join again.
Talk to your recruiter for more info.
When you are within 30 days of leaving you will be conducting Entering Active Duty (EAD) briefings at or around your 30, 15, and 7 day marks.
You will complete a short checklist, complete your ship day documents, get your weight checked and make sure you are good to go.
It is vital that you continue to remain QUALIFIED and MOTIVATED as your EAD date approaches!
During these appointments you will be given a few more required documents to complete.
Direct Deposit
Visitor Request
Insurance Policy
Your Ship Day briefing will be in your recruiter's office the day prior to you leaving for BMT.
You will again spend the night in the hotel to return to MEPS for a quick physical inspection. Once you clear the medical check you will sign your official contract swear in to active duty - this is the swearing in ceremony your family may attend.
You will receive your itinerary to fly out on a commercial airline from Portland to San Antonio.
Best of luck!
AIM HIGH Trainee!