Academy Military Training NCO

What does the Academy Military Training NCO career field do?

An Academy Military Training (AMT) NCO serves as part of a command team for approximately 110 multinational Air Force Academy and interservice cadets. Functions as the primary advisor to the Squadron Commander on cadet academics, clubs, athletics, military training, and discipline. Conducts military-related training, cadet counseling, and mentorship on personal and professional matters. Manages squadron professional development programs, administrative tasks, quality force reviews, squadron travel programs, and security clearances. Assists the Commander in educating cadets on character, honor, and human relations. Supports physical fitness programs, facility maintenance, social functions and DRU events. Related DoD Occupational Subgroup: 101200.

Duties and responsibilities

• Must remain vigilant for, and move to resolve issues that, left unchecked, would adversely impact Airmen and Guardian readiness. Prepares cadets to support mission requirements and exercises the necessary leadership to ensure squadron success. Provides commissioning education instruction, evaluates military training, and is certified as a Resiliency Training Assistant (RTA). Maintains and enforces military standards, the Uniform Code of Military Justice, drill and ceremonies, human relations, and safety.
• Advises the Commander on a wide range of topics, including health, esprit de corps, discipline, mentoring, wellbeing, training, professional development, and recognition of all assigned cadets. Attends meetings, councils, and boards, considering administrative actions on assigned cadets. Assists with preparation and execution of unit training and other events (e.g., commander’s call, staff meetings, etc.).
• Prepares and maintains personnel files and records that are pertinent to squadron cadets. Maintains oversight of cadet schedules to include academic, military, aviation, athletics, and club program requirements coordination. Prepares reports and records about cadet accountability. Utilizes cadet personnel files for future roles, service academy exchange, and educational program recommendations.
• Establishes equitable discipline and ensures standards are maintained across the Cadet Wing. Ensures cadets maintain military standards. Guides and assists in selecting, training, and evaluating cadet leaders. Ensures safety in formations, dormitories, and at sporting events.
• Mentors and assists cadets in adapting to the military and Academy environment. Manages programs to meet all military obligations necessary for commissioning. Assists cadets in all facets of training development and planning.
• Serves as facility manager for more than sixty dormitory and day rooms, as well as unit social areas. Ensures maintenance and upkeep are addressed, and corrective actions are taken in a timely manner.
• Supervises all administrative actions directed by the Commander. Coordinates with USAFA/CW staff to schedule sponsor base trips, unit functions, duties, leave, passes, and other absences from duty. Performs quality force review and ensures timely processing of Military Performance Appraisals (MPA), awards, favorable communications, classification actions, quality control actions, and disciplinary actions.
• Develops morale and welfare initiatives. Oversees special military training events (cadet basic training, expeditionary skills training, etc.). Leads and attends the United States Air Force Academy (USAFA) and Cadet Wing annual events (National Character and Leadership Symposium (NCLS), Corona, Ring Dance, commissioning ceremonies, graduation, and formal dinners).

Specialty qualifications

Knowledge. Knowledge is mandatory on personnel management, counseling, Air Force organizational structure, principles, techniques, and methods of instruction, learning processes, training evaluation, military training, drill and ceremonies, customs and courtesies, sanitation and hygiene, and military justice.

Education. For entry into this SDI, the following are mandatory:

• CCAF degree or Associate Degree required; Bachelor Degree desired.

Training. For retention of this SDI, completion of the formal Academy Military Trainer Course is mandatory.

Experience.

• Minimum three years of supervisory experience.
• Previous AETC experience desired

Other. The following are mandatory as indicated:

• For entry and retention into this SDI, the following are mandatory:
• Must meet minimum PCS eligibility requirements per the EQUAL-Plus Assignments Personnel Services Delivery (PSD) Guide.
• E-6/E-7 and must be able to obtain four or more years of retainability prior to HYT.
• Skill level commensurate with grade. The highest proficiency in the functional role is highly desired.
• The last three performance briefs suggest a pattern of consistently strong performance over the evaluated periods.
• Outstanding in appearance, military bearing, professional military image, and conduct both on/off duty.
• Ability to speak clearly and communicate well with others.
• Must have scored 85 or above on the last four fitness tests, or 90 or above on the last two fitness tests, with no failure on any portion within the last four years. No component exemptions on the most recent fitness test. The only allowable exemptions are pregnancy and deployment.
• Must meet “Moderate Risk” standard for body composition (utilizing Waist-to-Height ratio) “Low Risk” preferred.
• Must be able to complete a psychological screening using the Academy Military Trainer Psychological Screening Protocol and Shipley screener accomplished at the base MTF by a psychologist, social worker, or psychiatrist with a favorable recommendation.
• Must be able to provide an AF IMT 422A, Physical Profile, completed by the base MTF verifying the member has no physical defects and possesses the physical ability to supervise and guide cadets on a 24-hour basis, possess the physical stamina sufficient to endure training activities and ceremonies under adverse climate conditions, has the ability to speak distinctly, and a recommendation stating the member is/is not recommended for AMT duty.
• Interview with a favorable recommendation/endorsement by applicant’s Commander and Command Chief documented on the 8B200 AMT Special Duty Application.
• See attachment four for additional entry requirements.
• No record of disciplinary action resulting in an Article 15 or Unfavorable Information File in the last five years. Never been convicted by a general, special, or summary courts-martial. In some cases, Letters of Reprimand, Administrative Demotion, and referral performance reports/briefs may be disqualifying factors for retention in this SDI.
• No record of emotional instability, personality disorder, or other unresolved mental health problems that interfere with the ability to perform Academy Military Trainer duties.
• No record of substance abuse, domestic violence, child abuse, or unprofessional relationships.
• No substantiated abuse findings defined in DAFI 40-301, Family Advocacy Program.
• No conviction by a civilian court of Category 1, 2, or 3 offenses, nor exceeded the accepted number of Category 4 offenses. Category 3 and 4 traffic offenses alone are not disqualifying. Categories are described in DAFMAN 36-2032 Military Recruiting and Accessions.
• A valid state driver’s license to operate government motor vehicles (GMV) in accordance with AFI 24-301, Ground Transportation.
• Maintain local network access IAW AFI 17-130, Cybersecurity Program Management and AFMAN 17-1301, Computer Security. Utilization Note (RegAF only): Award of this SDI is only authorized when a member is filling a funded 8B200 unit manpower document (UMD) authorization. When the member is filling a valid 8B200 UMD authorization, 8B200 is authorized as the awarded (secondary, third or fourth), Control and Duty AFSC. The CAFSC will be updated after the member graduates from all formal training requirements (this is the same time the DAFSC changes). If there is no formal school, then the CAFSC will be updated using the same effective date as the DAFSC. Once the member is no longer filling a valid 8B200 UMD authorization, 8B200 is no longer authorized as the Control and Duty AFSC but will remain as an awarded (secondary, third or fourth) AFSC IAW AFMAN 36-2100, unless the member is disqualified from the SDI then it will not remain as an awarded AFSC. Further, 8B200 is not authorized for award as the PAFSC when filling a funded 8B200 UMD authorization unless the incumbent has no other awarded AFSCs. Airmen performing 8B200 duties but not filling a funded 8B200 UMD authorization will have no change in their awarded and Control AFSCs. Ensure airmen employed outside of their CAFSC are managed IAW AFMAN 36-2100, Military Utilization and Classification. Use Outside of Control AFSC.

Civilian career paths

Comparable civilian careers for this field pay roughly $59,840–$66,490 per year (median salaries; varies by role and location):

• Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School:$62,630
• Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary: $59,840
• Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School: $62,500
• Instructional Coordinators: $66,490
• Training and Development Specialists: $63,080