AFI16-108 — Managing The Aviation Leadership Program

AFI16-108 governs the United States Air Force Aviation Leadership Program, including its scope, selection, and administration.

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• Publication number: AFI16-108
• Title: MANAGING THE AVIATION LEADERSHIP PROGRAM
• Date: 2023-03-16

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It defines the program’s goal, eligible foreign nations, training components, nomination methodology, and candidate criteria. It sets requirements for language capability, medical standards, security screening, funding, and dependents.

Topics covered

• Aviation Leadership Program
• Foreign nation eligibility
• Language training
• Undergraduate pilot training
• DoD Field Studies Program
• Scholarship prioritization
• Candidate criteria
• TSA security screening

Questions and answers

What is the Aviation Leadership Program?

The ALP is an Air Force funded undergraduate pilot training scholarship program for students from friendly, developing countries. (paragraph 2)

What training does the Aviation Leadership Program include?

The ALP consists of: 5.1. Language training. English language training at the Defense Language Institute English Language Center (DLIELC). (paragraph 5)

What aircraft and screening does the undergraduate pilot training program use?

ALP includes a special UPT program (T-6 aircraft) and initial flight screening. (paragraph 5)

What is the objective of the DoD Field Studies Program for ALP students?

The FSP is developed and implemented with the specific objective of promoting an understanding of US society, institutions, and ideals and the way in which these elements reflect US commitment to basic principles of internationally recognized human rights.

What service requirement applies to an ALP candidate?

The ALP candidate must be a member of the country’s air force and have a service commitment prior to participation in the ALP. (paragraph 8)

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