Officer
CHEMIST/NUCLEAR CHEMIST
What you’ll do
- Develop new techniques and policy in the area of chemistry, biochemistry and weapons of mass destruction
- Coordinate research efforts with various agencies
- Manage scientific programs, projects and activities
- Serve as technical consultant on committees
TRAINING & EDUCATION
How do we transform you into a leader and an officer in this field? From education to continued training, your Air Force path is here.
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Officer Training School
8.5 weeks
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Military Training Location
Maxwell AFB, AL
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Bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering, biochemistry, molecular biochemistry, chemistry or equivalent.
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- Knowledge of principles and practices of chemistry
- Completion of required acquisition courses
- Minimum 24 months’ experience in a qualified position or a master’s degree in a specified discipline and 12 months’ experience, or a Doctor of Philosophy degree in a specified discipline
- Completion of a current Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI)
- Completion of Officer Training School (OTS), Air Force Academy (AFA) or Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps (AFROTC)
- Must be between the ages of 18 and have not reached your 42nd birthday