AF seeks officers for Defense research program

By Staff Sgt. Steve Grever
Air Force Personnel Center Public Affairs

May 17, 2010 - RANDOLPH AIR FORCE BASE, Texas – The Air Force is soliciting officer nominations through June 17 for the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency Service Chiefs Program beginning in September.

According to Capt. Breanne Roeckers, the Air Force Personnel Center’s officer developmental education chief, the DARPA SCP will help increase awareness within key military commands of DARPA’s technology development efforts and enhance the professional development of top officers.

“Officers who complete the SCP will utilize the relationships developed during the program to assist DARPA in understanding the needs of the services and shape technology development,” Capt. Roeckers said.

The SCP is open to major selects, majors and lieutenant colonels in all Air Force specialty codes. The program targets officers with strong operational backgrounds and clear potential to hold senior operational leadership commands.

“Air Force participants contribute a vital perspective on the missions, operations, culture and customs of the Air Force and, in turn, learn from the DARPA program managers and senior leadership,” Capt. Roeckers said.

Major command commanders can only nominate three officers for the program. Nomination packages must be e-mailed to AFPC at afpc.dpafe.orgbox@randolph.af.mil. Major commands are asked to provide the total number of applicants reviewed when forwarding nomination packages for AFPC consideration. An AFPC selection panel convenes in July.

For more information on eligibility criteria and nomination procedures, visit the AFPC personnel services website or call the Total Force Service Center at 800-525-0102.