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100

Money Subcategory 1

Monthly Income

100

Advancement Subcategory 1

Promotion

100

Travel Subcategory 1

~Permanent Change of Duty Station

100

Training Subcategory 1

Basic Military Training

100

Education Subcategory 1

Air University

100

Recreation Subcategory 1

Physical Recreation

100

Satisfaction Subcategory 1

Recognition

100

Security Subcategory 1

Job Security

100

Support Subcategory 1

Family Services

200

Monthly Income (4)

*Base Pay

*Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH)

*Basic Allowance for Subsistence (BAS)

**Drill Pay

200

Promotions (3)

Airmen Tier

Non Commissioned Officer (NCO) Tier

Senior Non Commissioned Officer (SNCO) Tier

200

Permanent Change of Duty Station (2)

Bases in the U.S. and Overseas

Authorized relocation expenses paid by the USAF

200

Basic Military Training (3)

Earn 4 semester hours toward AAS Degree

Provides a Foundation for AF

Instills Independence, Discipline, and Confidence

200

Air University (3)

Community College of the Air Force (CCAF)

Accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS)

Most Careers Award an Associates of Applied Science Degree


200

Physical Recreation (4)

Intramural Sports Available

Fitness/Gym facilities Available for Free

Free-to-Low cost Fitness Classes

World Class Athlete Program (WCAP)

200

Recognition (2)

Awards/Decorations

Wear of the Uniform

200

Job Security (3)

4 or 6 year commitment 

No strikes or layoffs

Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act

200

Family Services (8)

Child Development Centers

Child & Youth Programs

Child Care Aware of America

Exceptional Family Member Program 

Military Parental Leave Program (MPLP)

*Family Advocacy Programs

Adoption Assistance

Military Onesource

300

Money Subcategory 2

Pay Increases

300

Advancement Subcategory 2

Enlisted Commissioning Programs

300

Travel Subcategory 2

Temporary Duty (TDY)

300

Training Subcategory 2

Technical Training

300

Education Subcategory 2

Tuition Assistance

300

Recreation Subcategory 2

Base Recreation

300

Satisfaction Subcategory 2

Service to Country

300

Security Subcategory 2

Health Care

300

Support Subcategory 2

Self Help

400

Pay Increases (3)

Annual Cost of Living Increase

Promotion Increase

Time in Service Increase

400

Enlisted Commissioning Programs (4)

Leaders Encouraging Airmen Development (LEAD)

Scholarships for Outstanding Airmen in ROTC (SOAR)

~Nurse Enlisted Commissioning Program (NECP)

Enlisted to Medical Degree Prep Program (EMDP2)

400

Temporary Duty (TDY) (2)

Authorized Travel Expenses Paid by AF

Opportunity to Work and Learn Outside the Office

400

Technical Training (3)

Similar to VO-Tech school but FREE

Applicable College Credits

Offers Over 120+ Career Options

400

Tuition Assistance (2)

*Annual Tuition Assistance of max $4,500

ANG State Determines Tuition

400

Base Recreation (1)

Free-to-Low Cost Amenities Available

400

Service to Country (3)

Pride/Patriotism

Tradition

Humanitarian Work

400

Health Care (2)

*Tricare Prime

**Tricare Reserve Select

400

Self Help (3)

Mental Health Services

Chaplain Corps

Financial Advising

500

Money Subcategory 3

Membership Perks

500

Travel Subcategory 3

Space Available Travel

500

Training Subcategory 3

Upgrade Training 

500

Education Subcategory 3

Professional Military Development

500

Recreation Subcategory 3

Outdoor Recreation

500

Satisfaction Subcategory 3

Belonging

500

Security Subcategory 3

Dental Care

500

Support Subcategory 3

Legal Services

600

Membership Perks (5)

VA Home Loans

Base Exchange

Commissary 

Civilian Business Discounts

Clothing Allowance

600

Space Available Travel (1)

Free-to-Low cost flights on AF aircraft

600

Upgrade Training (2)

OJT Available in All Careers

All career requirements funded by AF

600
Professional Military Development (1)

Professional Military Education (PME)

600

Outdoor Recreation (2)

Reduced Rate Recreational Areas Owned or Leased by AF

Quality Equipment Rentals at Low Cost

600

Belonging (2)

Teamwork

Making New Friends

600

Dental Care (2)

*Active Duty Dental Program

Tricare Dental Program (TDP)

600

Legal Services (3)

Servicemember's Civil Relief Act (SCRA)

Legal Assistance Services

Naturalization Through Military Service


700

Education Subcategory 4

CLEP & DSST

700

Recreation Subcategory 4

Time for Recreation

700

Security Subcategory 4

Post Service Benefits

700

Support Subcategory 4

Servicemember's Group Life Insurance (SGLI)

800

CLEP & DSST (1)

Test Out of College Course at NO Cost

800

Time for Recreation (3)

~ Average 40-45 hours work week

30 days of Paid Time Off (PTO) annually

Extra Time off

800

Post Service Benefits (5)

Thrift Savings Plan

Blended Retirement System

Legacy Retirement (Prior Service Only)

Boots to Business

DOD Skillbridge Program

800

Servicemember's Group Life Insurance (SGLI) (1)

Up to $500,000 of coverage

900

Education Subcategory 5

MGIB AD-Chapter 30 (SR-Chapter 1606)

900

Recreation Subcategory

Information, Tickets & Travel

900

Security Subcategory 5

**Hometown Service

1000

MGIB (AD-Chapter 30)(SR-Chapter 1606) (2)

36 mos of financial assistance for educational pursuits

Can be Used at a Variety of Institutions

1000

Information, Tickets & Travel (2)

Low Cost Travel/Vacation Packages

Discounted Event Tickets

1000

**Hometown Service (1)

Serve Locally Near Home

1100

Education Subcategory 6

Post 9/11 GI Bill Chapter 33

1100

Recreation Subcategory 6

State/National Park Recreation

1200

Post 9/11 GI Bill Chapter 33 (5)

36 mos of Financial Assistance for Educational Pursuits

Monthly Housing Allowance

Money for Books and Supplies

Money to help move from a rural area

May be transferred to spouse and child(ren)

1200

State/National Park Recreation (2)

Free-to-Low Cost Park Admission

Free-to-Low Cost Hunting and Fishing Licenses

1300

Education Subcategory 7

College Loan Repayment Program

1400

College Loan Repayment Program (2)

^Pay up to $20,000 in Federal Student Loans

~Pay up to $65,000 in Federal Student Loans

1500

Education Subcategory 8

*AF COOL Program


Additional Points: What is the benefit of this program?