How to Apply for Scholarships For Outstanding Airman Program (SOAR)

WAIVERS & PACKAGES MUST BE IN A PLAIN BROWN FOLDER WITH LABEL, IF RECEIEVED BY RRUE WITHOUT A FOLDER WITH LABEL, THEY WILL BE RETURNED TO THE BEO TO BE RESUBMITTED IN THE PROPER FORMAT!

APPLICATION PACKAGES:
The SOAR Application Package consists of the ORIGINAL AND ONE COPY of the following documents:

• Plain brown folder (letter size) with label to include:
  • First Line - Last Name, First Name, and Rank
  • Second Line - Degree Major
  • Third Line - Program applying for (Please do no use paper clips in the packages )

Example of Label on brown folder:

             JACKSON, EBONY J., SSgt
             Electrical Engineering
             SOAR (FY 2010)

• HQ AFROTC Enlisted Commissioning Program Application Checklist, signed by the applicant and BSO, acknowledging all checklist items have been complied with (have packages in the same order of the checklist).
  
  
• Cover Letter (Original)
  
  
• Enlisted Commissioning Program Summary Sheet (Original)
  
  
• AF Form 56 (Original and one copy)
  
  
• AFROTC IMT 117 (Original and one copy) (A1C and below)
  
  
• Original Official transcripts from all colleges attended (to include CCAF) (and copies) Also please take them out of the envelopes
  
  
• AFOQT scores (printout from the AFPC website) (Original and one copy)
  
  
• Current Records Review Rip (obtained from your commander support staff (CSS)); VMPF printouts are not accepted (Two copies)
  
  
• Copies of all Enlisted Performance Reports - Front and Back (obtained from ARMS )
  
  
• If necessary, an approved waiver letter from HQ AFROTC/RR
  
  
• Electronic AFOATS Form 48 signed by Detachment and University Officials. (Original and one copy)
  
  
• Letter of admission from the college the applicant desires to attend (Original and original )
  
  
• An AF Form 422, Physical Profile Serial Report or PHA documenation from MTF stating "Applicant is medically qualified for continued enlistment, commissioning, and is cleared for duty worldwide." AF Form 422 must be signed by the PES, Profile Officer, or Health Care Provider (minimum 2 signatures). (two copies)
  
  
• Letter listing whether college courses are currently being taken. Click here for format.
  
  
• Applicants without GRADED college work, must attach a copy of the score report for either the ACT (score 24 composite or higher) or the SAT1 (1100 combined Math and English). (Original and one copy)
  
  
• Copy of Air Force Physical Fitness Assessment Letter of Certification. (Original)
  
  
• Body Mass Index Letter of Certification. Click here for standards. (Original)
  
  
• AF Form 1206 completed by their supervisor with comments in the following areas:
  
  
  • LEADERSHIP AND JOB PERFORMANCE IN PRIMARY DUTY
    
  • SIGNIFICANT SELF-IMPROVEMENT
    
  • LEADERSHIP QUALITIES
    
  • AIR FORCE OR CIVILIAN AWARDS, PRIZES, TITLES AND SO FORTH
    
  • OTHER ACCOMPLISHMENTS (INCLUDING EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
    
  • ARTICULATE AND POSITIVE REPRESENTATIVE OF THE AIR FORCE
    
    
• Nomination letter must be signed by the applicant's wing commander (or equivalent)

WAIVERS & PACKAGES MUST BE IN A PLAIN BROWN FOLDER WITH LABEL, IF RECEIEVED BY RRUE WITHOUT A FOLDER WITH LABEL, THEY WILL BE RETURNED TO THE BEO TO BE RESUBMITTED IN THE PROPER FORMAT!

• Plain brown folder (letter size) with label to include:

• First Line - Last Name, First Name, and Rank
• Second Line - Waiver Type
• Third Line - Program applying for

 

Example of Label on brown folder:

             JACKSON, EBONY J., SSgt
             TOS WAIVER
             SOAR (FY 2010)

WAIVER REQUESTS (MUST BE IN A PLAIN BROWN FOLDER WITH LABEL FOR EACH WAIVER CATEGORY):

• Timelines: All waivers must be submitted to AFROTC/RRUE postmarked NET15 July and NLT 1 September each year. Many of our waivers require coordination with AFPC and this is not a quick process as there are many different sections at AFPC (and here) that need to review the waivers. All waivers must be approved prior to package submissions. We do not need the entire package when submitting waivers. NOTE: If an applicant does not have approved waiver close to the deadline date, submit the package just in case the waiver is approved, so they don't miss the deadline.
  
  
• Applicants who don't meet all the requirements for commissioning listed in AFI 36-2013, chapter 1, and AFI 36-2005, must review these instruction to determine eligibility for waivers. If the disqualifying item is waiverable, applicants must submit their Waiver Request Letter to HQ AFROTC/RRUE postmarked NET 15 July and NLT 1 September.
  
  
• Civil/Moral Offenses
  Three or more Category 1 or one category 2 offence constitute a waiver submission. As a guide, consider a total of 10 independent civil/moral involvements in a lifetime, or five independent civil/moral involvements within the previous 18 months, as unacceptable for entry into AFROTC. Additionally, AFROTC will not waive a series of significant involvements of a similar nature. For example, if an applicant shows a trend of receiving speeding tickets for clearly excessive speeds that represents willful disregard for the law, entry into AFROTC would not normally be appropriate since the individual in question has not moderated their behavior after counseling.
  
  Category 1 Offenses
  The following civil/moral offenses (as single offenses and not identified inclusively IAW the paragraph above) do not require waivers but must be listed on the AF Form 56. Three or more category 1 offenses constitute a waiver submission.
  
  
  • Blocking or retarding traffic
    
  • Crossing yellow line, driving left of center
    
  • Disobeying traffic lights, signs, or signals
    
  • Driving on shoulder
    
  • Driving uninsured vehicle
    
  • Driving with blocked or impaired vision
    
  • Driving with expired plates or without plates
    
  • Driving with suspended or revoked license; or, without license
    
  • Driving without registration or with improper registration
    
  • Driving wrong way on a one-way street
    
  • Failure to display inspection sticker
    
  • Failure to have vehicle under control
    
  • Failure to keep to right or in the proper lane
    
  • Failure to signal
    
  • Failure to stop or yield to pedestrian
    
  • Failure to yield right-of-way
    
  • Faulty equipment (defective exhaust, horn, lights, etc., illegal window tint)
    
  • Following too closely
    
  • Improper backing
    
  • Improper blowing of horn
    
  • Improper passing
    
  • Improper turn
    
  • Improper parking
    
  • Invalid or unofficial inspection sticker
    
  • Leaving key in ignition
    
  • License plate improperly displayed or not displayed
    
  • Operating overloaded vehicle
    
  • Playing vehicle radio/stereo too loud (noise/sound pollution)
    
  • Seat belt violation
    
  • Speeding
    
  • Spinning wheels; improper start
    
  • Zigzagging or weaving in traffic
  
  Category 2 Offenses
  
  

  The following civil/moral offenses do require waivers and must be listed on the AF Form 56 (This list is not all inclusive - similar and more serious offenses also must be listed and do require waivers)
  
  

•            * Abusive language under circumstances to provoke breach of peace

  • Altered/False identification when intent is t purchase alcoholic beverages
    
  • Careless or reckless driving
    
  • Committing or creating a nuisance
    
  • Curfew violation
    
  • Damaging road signs
    
  • Disorderly conduct, creating a disturbance, boisterous conduct, disturbing the peace
    
  • Failure to appear for minor traffic offenses
    
  • Failure to comply with an officer's directions
    
  • Fare evasion (includes failure to pay turnstile fees)
    
  • Fighting, participating in a brawl
    
  • Illegal betting; gambling, operating illegal handbook, raffle, lottery, or punchboard, watching a cockfight
    
  • Juvenile non-criminal misconduct: beyond parental control, incorrigible, runaway, truant, or wayward
    
  • Liquor or alcoholic beverage: unlawful possession or consumption in public place (includes minor in possession and open container)
    
  • Purchase, possession, or consumption of alcoholic beverages by minor
    
  • Racing, drag racing, contest for speed
    
  • Shoplifting, larceny, petty larceny, or theft
    
  • Trespass of property
    
  • Unlawful assembly
    
  • Vagrancy
    
  • Vandalism: defacing or injuring public property
    
  • Violation of fireworks law
    
  • Violation of fish and game laws
    
    
  Applicants with three or more category 1 or at least one category 2 (or similar/more serious) civil/moral involvements (item 15 on the AF Form 56) must also include the following with their Waiver Request Letter:
  
  
  • For each incident, submit an AFROTC Form 4 describing the incident.
    
    
  • For each incident, submit a copy of the AFROTC Form 14 already signed by the corroborating agency...this document is a release of information related to the incident (please include an address for the court or agency involved).
    
    
  • Copies of all EPRs and a Records Review RIP.
    
    
• AFOQT Waivers: 
  
  • Typcially, the AFOQT is not waived. In rare cases HQ Air Force ROTC may waive failing scores on the Verbal of the AFOQT provided the applicant has taken the test twice and failed it twice.
    
    
  • HQ Air Force ROTC will consider requests to waive failing AFOQT Verbal scores after one administration only in exceptional circumstances (i.e., in situations where the the member may not have time for a readministration before exceeding statutory age limits for commissioning). Applicants seeking AFOQT waivers must include the following documentation with their Waiver Request Letter:
    
    
  • Copies of transcripts from all colleges attended (to Include CCAF).
    
    
  • Approved AFROTC Form 48, Academic Plan, signed by both school and detachment officials.
    
    
  • Copies of both AFOQT test results
  
  
• TOS/DEROS Waivers:
  
  
  • Time on Station Waivers:
    IAW AFI 36-2110, paragraph 2.25.3 and AFI 36-2013, Table 1.1, rule 9 - all time on station waivers need to be approved by a general or flag officer or equivalent Federal civilian grade, or a colonel in a wing commander position or equivalent. For most individuals, this will be their Wing/CC. Individuals must have one year TOS (ref. AFI 36-2013, Table 1.1, rule 6 for overseas long tour applicants--separate rules apply) by the application date with the exception of individuals serving a short tour, they must have at least 9 months on station at the time of separation. All waivers must be approved prior to submitting a package for a commissioning program.
    
    
  • DEROS Waivers:
    IAW AFI 36-2110, paragraph 3.8.9 and AFI 36-2013, Table 1.1, rule 7 - all DEROS waivers need to be approved by a general or flag officer or equivalent Federal civilian grade, or a colonel in a wing commander position or equivalent. For most individuals, this will be their Wing/CC. All waivers must be approved prior to submitting a package for a commissioning program
    
    
• DEROS Extension:
  For individuals at an OCONUS location, IAW AFI 36-2013, Table 1.1, rule 7, the applicant may not apply if the applicant does not apply before the 25th day of the 8th month before the date eligible for return from overseas month....translated: applicants must have approximately 8 months left on station by the package due date. The MPF can help the applicant determine what the new DEROS will need to be to be eligible to apply. If the applicant does not, they must request an extension through their normal base channels. If the applicant does not have enough time remaining on their assignment, they will be ineligible to apply for a commissioning program.
  
  
• Assignment and Assignment Availability Code (AAC) Waiver:  IAW AFI 36-2013, Table 1.1, rule 4 for Assignment and AFI 36-2110 para 2.15 for AAC, the applicant may not apply if the applicant has been selected for an assignment, however, an applicant may request an assignment waiver which, if approved, will defer the applicants report no later than date until after the board release. If the waiver is approved, the applicant is then eligible to apply for the program. If the applicant is selected, the assignment will be cancelled. If the applicant is not selected, the applicant will proceed to their next duty assignment.  For AAC/ALC other than code 05, applicant must submit a waiver if they have an assignment code on their Record Review Rip (i.e. AAC 36, 44, 30,O, etc). Waiver Request letter NOTE: Q codes DO NOT require a waiver.
  
  
• Bankruptcy Waiver
  (item 16 on the AF Form 56). If you have ever declared bankruptcy, you must submit a waiver request letter to HQ AFROTC/RRUE. You will need to submit the following
  
  -AFROTC Form 4 - Submit an AFROTC Form 4 describing the incident. Applicant must have personnel within their chain of command or education office witness them write the statement and sign bottom of AFROTC Form 4. Personnel within applicant's chain of command or education office that witnessed the written statement signs as the certifying officer.
  
  -AFROTC Form 14 - Submit a signed copy of the AFROTC Form 14 signed by the corroborating agency...this document is a release of information related to the incident (please include an address for the court or agency involved).

AFROTC Form 117, Financial Plan

-Bankruptcy Waiver request letter must be signed by you and your squadron CC.

• Financial Waivers for E-3s and below (ASCP, SOAR, and POC-ERP only):
  Applicants in the grade of E-3 and below are required to submit a financial waiver. Applicants must be able to have an income that is at least $2000 more per year than their expenses. You must submit a waiver request letter signed by you and your squadron CC to HQ AFROTC/RRUE. You must include the following documentation with the Waiver Request Letter:
  
  - AFROTC Form 117, Financial Plan

              - AMS SURF-

- AF Form 357, Dependent Care Certification (if a single parent or mil-to-mil with dependents)

- If submitting AF Form 357include the following documents:

- AF Form 3010; Applicants complete sections I thru IV and first sergeant or commander completes section V. Other sections are omitted until arrival at detachment if applicant is selected.

- Dependency Statement of Understanding

• DD Form 785 Waiver: Applicants who have been disenrolled for officer candidate-type training must submit a waiver request. You must submit a waiver request letter signed by you and your squadron CC to HQ AFROTC/RRUE. You must include the following documentation with the Waiver Request Letter:
  
  - Copy DD Form 785, Record of Disenrollment, from officer candidate-type training