What comprises the Academys leadership program?
The Officer Development System (ODS) is the “road map” to cadet development and a continuous aspect of life at the Academy from BCT to graduation. ODS is designed to build a cadet’s leadership abilities and responsibilities as they progress. Cadets learn active followership their first year and progress to being “coaches” to fourth class cadets in their second year. The third year, cadets become mentors to the class below them and finally, a cadet’s last year is spent in various leadership roles. This program focuses on the Air Force core values integrity first, service before self and excellence in all we do. You must internalize these core values in order to prepare yourself for a career of military service to the nation. As a cadet, you’ll be held accountable to your cadet and officer chain of command. You’ll gain experience through numerous, diverse, coordinated activities that contribute to your leadership development.
