AU A4/6: Students - USAF DL

AU A4/6: USAF Distance Learning (DL) Courses

Eligibility

Civil Air Patrol is fortunate to have a long term partnership with the Air Force Institute for Advanced Distributed Learning (AU A4/6).  Adult members who have completed Level I of the Senior Member Professional Development Program, and cadets who have earned the Mitchell Award are eligible to enroll in AU A4/6 AF Distance Learning courses, PROVIDED they also meet AU's eligibility requirements for the course in which they wish to enroll (see below).  These Air Force courses require substantial time and dedication to complete.  Students should register for a course only if they are committed to completing it.

How to Register for AU A4/6 Courses

Note: Most links on this page will cause you to leave the .gov domain.

1.  Browse AU A4/6 at: www.au.af.mil/au/afiadl, and click on the catalog.

2.  AU A4/6 accepts on-line enrollment only (mailed or faxed enrollment forms are no longer accepted).  Do NOT save the completed form before sending it to AU A4/6. The AU Form 23 (linked above) is an encrypted form.  You must use your full SSN on this form to enroll in an AU A4/6 course.  Click on the link above, once the page opens you will need to look on the left side and then click on the word Forms.  When this page opens click on the AU Form 23.  Forms submitted without the full SSN will not be accepted. This is the only time a full SSN is required in correspondence with AU A4/6.
Open the AU Form 23 and follow the step-by-step instructions (you may want to print the following steps).

Item 1: Course Number
Item 2: Course Title
Item 3: SSN: Verify Social Security Number. Enrollments will not be processed without a valid SSN (exception: international civil service employees)
Item 4: Name (Complete name of student is required)
Item 5: Current Grade (Select the appropriate pay/grade/rank from drop box)
Item 6: Category (Select appropriate category for drop down box) Civil Air Patrol
Item 7: Enrollment Code (Check appropriate box) Code N- VOLUNTARY ENROLLMENT: Members of other US military services, Civil Air Patrol, US Civil Service (including non=appropriate fund) and USAF contractor employees (eligible IAW ETCA, Section F, Paragraph 6.9), Red Cross volunteers must include the statement: “Volunteer Worker” in Block 11 (comments).
Item 8: Address (Complete address to include 9 digit mailing zip code is required). Please refer to http://zip4.usps.com/zip4/welcome.jsp for your correct 9 digit zip code.
Item 9: Test Control Facility (TCF) Zip Code/Shred (Enrollment cannot be processed without the Test Control Facility Zip Code where the student will be taking the final exam). All exams are proctored exams and must be administered by a base education office or other authorized military facility (CAP Test control facilities will not be used for Air Force PME or CDC exams). (Use this link to find the military test control facility closest to you and to obtain a listing of TCFs in zip code order).
Item 10: Point of Contact: Student, Test Control Officer, or Commander
Include email address and duty phone in the blocks provided.
Item 11: Comments
Item 12: Type the date of submission, Approving Official's title, and the Approving Official's name.
Note: The Commander is the Approving Official.
Item 13:  Approving Authority:  Required for all mandatory enrollments. Here you will put the Commanders Name and Title.

3. If you encounter difficulties while enrolling and have completed the above steps and have not received a response to your enrollment request within 7 business days, please contact HQ CAP/DPR at  jcarroll@capnhq.gov, or: (toll free) 877.227.9142, Ext. 210.

To order the end of course exam or to request an extension of course enrollment, submit an email to au.ecampussupport@maxwell.af.mil with the following information included:
a. Enter the Title and course number for the exam or extension you are requesting, example SOS (00020).
b. Give your full name, only the last four of your SSAN, and state your request as follow:
      - Please send the End of Course Exam to the (provide Base Name here) Education Center (also, enter the entire ten digit shred code).
     - Please grant me a course extension until (list date here) due to (provide reason here).

Also, if require assistance while working on a course submit an email request to au.ecampussupport@maxwell.af.mil . 
Note: Tests are NOT mailed to you but are forwarded to the test control facility listed by shred code.

 
To enroll in Squadron Officer School, Air Command and Staff College, or Air War College courses, use the following procedures: (NOTE: ACTIVE-DUTY, GUARD, OR RESERVE SERVICE MEMBERS MAY NOT RECEIVE CREDIT BY THEIR SERVICE FOR PME IF THEY DO NOT MEET THE ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS OF THEIR SERVICE, i.e. an AF SSgt who is also a CAP Captain may not receive credit for Squadron Officer School in their Air Force record. They will, of course, be given credit for the CAP professional development program.)

Air Force Squadron Officer School (SOS) Enrollment:

Member must be a Captain (or higher) in good standing with CAP and hold a bachelor's degree.  Review the table above for eligibility requirements. YOU WILL NOT BE ENROLLED if you do not meet grade and academic eligibility requirements.

1.  Follow steps in paragraphs 1, 2 of “How to Register for AU A4/6 Courses” area above.

2.  You should receive a postcard confirmation of your enrollment from AU A4/6 in the mail.

3.  AU A4/6 will also send you a letter that will direct you to the SOS website and guide you through the necessary steps to log-in to access course material.

4.  If you require assistance submit an email request to au.ecampussupport@maxwell.af.mil . 


Air Force Air Command and Staff College (ACSC) Enrollment NEW:

1.  The ACSC Distance Learning Enrollment application allows CAP members, in the grade of Major (or higher) in good standing with CAP and holding a bachelor's degree, to enroll in the Air Command and Staff College (ACSC) DL program.  Additional information on the ACSC program may be found at http://www.au.af.mil/au/acsc/distance-learning.asp. Review the table above for eligibility requirements. YOU WILL NOT BE ENROLLED if you do not meet grade and academic eligibility requirements.

2.  If you are a Major (or higher), the ACSC Enrollment option will be available on your 'CAP Utilities' menu in eServices; click on it and follow the directions to submit your application.  Once submitted you will receive a notice stating that your initial enrollment is complete.  ACSC will receive and process your enrollment; your unit commander will receive an email notification of your enrollment application submission as well.

3.  Additionally, after you have submitted the CAP ACSC DL enrollment application, an email notification will be sent to you within two weeks, from ACSC Student Services, to confirm your enrollment.  Once approved, materials will be sent to the address listed in your CAP address record.

4.  If you require assistance submit an email request to au.ecampussupport@maxwell.af.mil .  
 

Air Force Air War College (AWC) Enrollment NEW:

1.  The AWC Distance Learning Enrollment application allows CAP members, in the grade of Lt Col (or higher) in good standing with CAP and holding a bachelor's degree, to enroll in the Air War College (AWC) DL program.  Additional information on the AWC program may be found at http://www.au.af.mil/au/awc/DL.  Review the table above for eligibility requirements. YOU WILL NOT BE ENROLLED if you do not meet grade and academic eligibility requirements.

2.  If you are a Lt Col (or higher), the AWC Enrollment option will be available on your 'CAP Utilities' menu in eServices.  Click on it and follow the directions to submit your application.  Once submitted you will receive a notice stating that your initial enrollment is complete.  AWC will receive and process your enrollment; your unit commander will receive an email notification of your enrollment application submission as well.

3.  Additionally, after you have submitted the CAP AWC DL enrollment application, an email notification will be sent to you within two weeks, from AWC Student Services, to confirm your enrollment.  Once approved, materials will be sent to the address listed in your CAP address record.

4.  If you require assistance submit an email request to au.ecampussupport@maxwell.af.mil .  


How to Complete AU A4/6 Courses
Students can complete AU A4/6 courses at their own pace and study independently, or in a study group with other CAP members.  To maintain test security, study groups are limited to students currently enrolled in the course.  Students must complete the course within the prescribed time limit, which is generally one year.  See AU A4/6's website for more information about time limits and extensions at http://www.au.af.mil/au/afiadl/curriculum/course.htm

How AU A4/6 Announces Test Results
AU A4/6 grades all tests and mails test scores to the address provided on the AU Form 23 according to its published guidelines.  If the test is failed, AU A4/6 will automatically send another exam for a re-test to the base education office selected (as long as your course time has not expired), along with a post card to the address on the AU Form 23.  The post card will list the areas the student needs to study before retaking the end of course exam.

How to Record Course Completion
AU A4/6 will send the student a postcard, AU A4/6 Form 9, which is the official documentation of course completion.  The student must present the AU A4/6 Form 9 (Post Card) to the Unit Test Control Officer, who will update the member’s CAP Form 45b (Senior Member Professional Development Record), or CAP Form 66 (Cadet Master Record).

AU A4/6 does NOT notify HQ CAP of all course completions.  AU A4/6 sends a monthly completion report only for the CAP Senior Officer Course (00013) covering the previous month.  National Headquarters only records the CAP Senior Officer Course, Squadron Officer School, Air Command and Staff College, and Air War College in the data base at this time.  If one of these courses is not listed in the national database then please send a copy of your AU A4/6 Form 9 or diploma to the address, fax, or e-mail below, so the National Headquarters Registrar can update the record in the CAP national database:

   


How to Obtain Academic Credit
The American Council on Education (ACE) has reviewed a number of Air Force Career Development Courses (CDC) and recommended that college credit be awarded for some courses.  To determine if college credit is available for AU A4/6 courses which you have completed you must ask your college or university to consult the "ACE Guide to the Evaluation of Educational Experiences in the Armed Services," and also have them review your AU A4/6 transcript to determine if credit can be awarded.

CAP & AU A4/6 in the Future
Both CAP and AU A4/6 are moving forward in web-based e-learning venues.  Most of AU A4/6's content is moving towards electronic only delivery. Watch this website for the latest updates about the CAP-AU A4/6 partnership.


Best wishes as you begin your professional development through AU A4/6!