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Field Leaders,
Subject: Soliciting Volunteers for the 13L Air Liaison Officer (ALO) Career Field - August 2011 Phase II selection announcement
1. We are seeking highly motivated candidates who are interested in becoming a 13L ALO. Officers who are selected will begin training on a space available basis after completion of Phase II ALO Aptitude Assessment (AAA).
2. Applications are now being accepted for the 13L ALO career field. Candidates who are selected this cycle will attend AAA tentatively scheduled for August 1-5 at Moody AFB, GA. This announcement is primarily for USAF cross flow officers and Inter-service Transfer (IST) Candidates. USAFA and ROTC cadets who are graduating in 2011 (in or out of cycle) and have not applied previously will also be considered. 2012 graduates do not apply at this time. Current or prior 1C4XX OTS candidates need not apply at this time, a separate announcement will be made when OTS slots become available in FY12(see pp 4.A.(3) below for more info).
3. Suspense for applications: 1 July 2011.
4. Eligibility criteria:
A.
(1) USAF active duty officers. We will accept applications from officers who have met the AFPC non-rated line officer crossflow board as well as any interested officers who have been released by their functional manager (this is the first step, you must get released from your AFSC, I cannot help you with this). Officers must be non-rated, rank of 2LT through major, and less than eleven years TAFCS by the date they start Phase II. Officers should not apply until released from their AFSC by their functional manager. One year Time on Station (TOS) is required prior to PCS, however in most cases the officer will attend 13L TDY from his current duty location which reduces the impact of the TOS requirement.
(2) Inter-service Transfers (IST). Slots are extremely limited. Due to force shaping, a waiver is required to bring other service members into the AF, and we cannot guarantee that our waiver requests will be granted. Note: This category includes Air National Guard (ANG) candidates wishing to convert to active duty AF.
(3) USAFA and AFROTC cadets in their senior year. The August AAA is not primarily for USAFA and ROTC cadets; however, 2011 graduates who were unable to apply previously may apply.
(4) OTS applicants. USAF active duty enlisted with current or prior 1C4 experience. Most current info follows: OTS candidates do not need to apply at this time! All OTS slots are filled until July of 2012. We will announce a separate board for OTS applicants when 2012 slots are allocated. All OTS applicants must have AFRS verify eligibility to attend OTS; send OTS application packages to HQ AFRS/RSOCL, 550 D Street West Suite 1, Randolph AFB TX 78150, in care of Ms. Rose Navarrete-Flores. Email afrsots@us.af.mil or call voice (210)565-0340/DSN 665-0340 with questions. AFRS will validate OTS eligibility status to the 13L CFM. Once verified, OTS applicants will be rank ordered through a board and placed into OTS slots as they become available. Phase II is not required for OTS ALO selects. OTS applications will be active for one year, if the applicant has not received an OTS slot at one year they must re-apply. Note: Our 13L OTS slots are outside of the general OTS selection process - You may continue to apply to OTS through the general OTS board held periodically by the Air Force, however you will not be awarded the 13L AFSC through this process.
B. Must be male only.
C. Must be a volunteer for hazardous duty.
D. Must be able to attend Phase II AAA, as scheduled. Candidates who are unable to attend the Phase II may be rescheduled if slots are available in a later Phase II.
E. Must meet medical standards for ground based controller duty IAW AFI 48-123 FOR 13LX AIR LIAISON DUTY (CURRENT AF FORM 422 OR AF FORM 1042).
F. Must meet current TACP Physical Ability Stamina Test (PAST) standards. Requirements, administration instructions, and results reporting instructions can be found on the TACP CoP, in the 13L applications Documents folder.
NOTE: Applicants may submit their packages before receiving their certified physical results, as long as they have completed all parts of the exam and are waiting for the processing of the paperwork. Applicants with completed physicals will have priority over non-complete applicants for Phase II slots.
G. Must be eligible for a Top Secret security clearance.
5. The 13L selection process has two phases
A. Phase I- records review. Application packages will be reviewed and applicants who are selected will continue on to Phase II.
B. Phase II- ALO Aptitude Assessment (AAA). Approximately 28 candidates will undergo five days of activity that will test their physical and leadership abilities. Candidates will be evaluated to determine suitability for 13L duty. AAA is also designed to introduce the candidate to the life of an ALO so that the candidate can make an informed decision. 13L is a volunteer career field and applicants are free to remove themselves from consideration at any time during the AAA. Note on Phase II priority: If applicants exceed slots, first-time AAA candidates will have priority over those who are repeating AAA.
6. Candidates for 13L ALO apply via the ALO candidate application package. Details are located in the 13L section of the TACP CoP,
https://www.my.af.mil/afknprod/community/views/home.aspx?Filter=AF-OP-00-04ALO candidate application packages must contain the following:
A. ALO candidate summary sheet
1. USAFA cadets must obtain Air Officer Commanding (AOC) and Group AOC (no higher) endorsement in block 15 and 16 of the ALO candidate summary sheet.
2. AFROTC cadets must obtain Commandant of Cadets (COC) and detachment Commanders endorsement in block 15 and 16 of the ALO candidate summary sheet.
3. Officers should obtain squadron and group commander (or equivalent) endorsement
B. Applicant profile (resume)
C. Copies of all US Army training certificates or diplomas documenting completion of any Army formal training course (Airborne, Pathfinder, Ranger, etc), if applicable
D. PAST results. Applicants must take the PAST and submit a commander certified PAST score sheet. The PAST scores will be a factor in determining whether applicants proceed to Phase II. All applicants will be required to meet PAST minimum standards during Phase II. Requirements, administration instructions, and results reporting instructions can be found on the TACP CoP, in the 13L Applications Documents folder. NOTE: We lose about SEVEN candidates per AAA for PAST and ruck march failures - be prepared!
E. Hazardous duty volunteer statement
F. Memorandum from the applicants functional manager at AFPC releasing the applicant from their current AFSC to compete for 13L. This is a prerequisite to COMPETE for 13L, all applicants still must complete the two phase selection process.
G. Last three OPRs/EPRs
H. Current AF Form 422 (stating that applicant meets the physical requirements for the 13L ALO career field) or AF Form 1042. Waivers, if applicable, should be clearly stated on the 422/1042/2808 or on an accompanying memorandum. If waiver decisions are pending AETC/SGPS coordination, this should be stated on a memorandum included with the application. OTS applicants must include AF FM 422 with the mandatory statement below:
"Based on full record review member is medically qualified for continued enlistment, commissioning and cleared for worldwide duty in AFSC 13L1, Air Liaison Officer; and does not have an ALC or is in the process of a medical evaluation board (MEB). Member has/has not had PRK or Lasik surgery. Surgery date was on _____________," if applicable.
7. Scan and/or email completed ALO candidate application packages to AF/A3O-AYJ workflow.
8. Additional information and examples may be found on the TACP CoP (you will be prompted to join):
https://www.my.af.mil/afknprod/community/views/home.aspx?Filter=AF-OP-00-04 9. If selected at Phase I, you must:
A. Immediately apply for a Top Secret (TS) clearance
B. Successfully complete Phase II AAA
(1) The AAA is demanding and includes challenging physical training events including the PAST and timed ruck marches wearing a 45 lb rucksack.
(2) Failure to meet PAST minimum standards on Day one will result in removal from the Phase II. PAST standards are listed in the AAA welcome package. In the PAST, form is very important and has resulted in the loss of many otherwise well-qualified candidates. Don't let this be you!
10. Upon successful completion of Phase II, selectees will be scheduled for the 13L training pipeline. New accessions will initially PCS to their duty location, then attend training in a TDY status. Cross flow officers will attend TDY from their current duty location, then PCS to the first 13L duty station.
A. 13L training begins with the Air Liaison Officer Basic Course (ALOBC) at Hurlburt Field, FL
B. After completion of ALOBC, officers will attend other pipeline courses at Nellis AFB, NV, Fort Sill, OK, and Fairchild AFB, WA.
C. Based on training availability, there may be delays in entering training. Officers are expected to maintain their physical fitness levels during any training delays.
11. If interested, please discuss this opportunity with your commander. Candidates are also encouraged to contact a current 13L ALO for mentoring and to become familiar with the duties and responsibilities of an ALO. 13L mentors are listed in a spreadsheet in our CoP, in the folder 13L general information.
12. Applicants are reminded to review AFI 33-332, Privacy Act Program: (1) Chapter 7, in particular paragraph 7.3, Sending Personal Information over Electronic Mail; (2) Using Privacy Act Labels, paragraph 10.2.2; and (3) Chapter 12, Disclosing Records to Third Parties. Also review DoD 5400.7-R/AF Sup, DoD Freedom of Information Act Program, Chapter 4, FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY and paragraph C4.2.1, Location of Markings. Please ensure you take appropriate action to protect any PRIVACY ACT or personal identifying information prior to forwarding your application.