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What is the Delayed Entry Program
What is the Delayed Entry Program
The Delayed Entry Program is a period between processing at the MEPS and leaving for BMT. Every applicant that processes for Active Duty Air Force will be in the DEP between 1-6 months.
There are some special occasions that a DEP member will remain in the program for as long as 1 year. A recruiter that has a strong DEP are able to stay attuned to their DEP members and help them when/if issues develop before going to BMT. Some common changes include: such as new boy/girlfriend, new job, or changes with situations at home.
A Message from your Recruiter!
A Message from your Recruiter!
You have just qualified mentally, morally, and physically for the world’s greatest air power by meeting the highest military entrance standards in the United States. Regardless of how the Air Force helps you reach your goals, you have proven yourself eligible in becoming an elite member of our team. The following expectations have been implemented to ensure you experience a smooth transition from civilian to Airman.
Just as I will expect a lot from you, you should expect a lot from me
SUPERVISE It is my privilege to serve as your first Air Force supervisor. The simple fact that you’ve made it this far shows me you're already a notch above the rest and for this reason, I will expect nothing less in your performance, punctuality, honesty, integrity, and professionalism.
TRAIN As your primary trainer, my job is to ensure you are fully prepared to join the Air Force by conducting physical fitness training sessions, benefits and entitlements briefs, Basic Military Training preparation classes, and discussing the overall Air Force lifestyle with you and your family.
ASSIST There's a good chance your basic training date is still a ways away. During your waiting period, I will always be a phone call, email, text message, or office visit away in assisting you and your family with any obstacles that arise until you leave for basic training. Remember that if I'm not notified, there's no way I can help.
LEAD Finally, you should expect me to lead by example at all times by upholding the three Air Force core values: Integrity first, Service before self, and Excellence in all we do.
DEP Commanders Calls
DEP Commanders Calls
The purpose of DEP Commander Calls are to keep new members motived and excited about the decision that they have made to join the Air Force. Every DEP member is required to have a face to face follow up with a recruiter once every 30 days. Commander Calls should be motivational, educational, and allow for members to prepare for BMT. You will remain a member of the DEP until you return to MEPS on your Enter Active Duty Date (EAD). This is the date you leave or Basic Military training.
Once you approach your EAD Date you will follow up with your recruiter more frequently. Additional briefings include:
30 Day EAD Brief
15 Day EAD Brief
Final Departure Brief
Dress & Appearence: DEP uniform is your blue Air Force shirt, athletic pants/shorts, and athletic shoes.
For formal events, you will wear your Air Force Shirt, Blue Jeans with no holes, a black belt, and all black to near black shoes.
Sample DEP Commanders Call Agenda:
Roll Call: Report in with your reporting statement
Airman's Creed: A member will be selected to lead the Airman's Creed. Don't worry if you get stuck, the team will chime in to get you back on track.
Wellness Check: Height & Weight, Stress Management, Risk Management, & mental mindset
Recruiter Chosen Activity
Physical Training Preparation
BMT Skill Prep (e.g. drill, knowledge based activity from Airman Handbook.
Moral Booster Activity voted on by the DEP Team (e.g. laser tag, basketball, Arcade, ultimate Frisbee ect.)
Your Responsibilities
Your Responsibilities
DEP members have a few responsibilities while waiting for BMT. These responsibilities are:
QUALIFICATIONS Your primary expectation while you're in the DEP is to remain mentally, medically, morally, and physically qualified . Maintaining entry level qualifications is one of the most important things that a new DEP member must understand. Otherwise, all of their hard work will have been for nothing and the Air Force could be losing a valuable member needed to help sustain the mission. Below are some disqualifying examples for DEP members:
Examples of things I should know about!
New Law Violations
Keeping within Air Force H/W standards
Drug use
Pregnancy
Tattoos
STD’s
Financial Issues
Injury or Doctors Visits!
ATTENDANCE You are expected to attend all mandatory DEP functions and are highly encouraged to attend physical training sessions and other planned activities. Ensure you are on time (if not early) to all functions. If you are unable to attend these functions you must clear your absence with me and establish a follow-up date.
JOBS During your waiting period your job and basic training date will be identified. I might call you with additional job opportunities that you didn’t list at MEPS based on your interests so it is important that you remain flexible and available. In addition, you need to be ready to leave for BMT as of the date you selected at MEPS.
PERPETUATE Finally, it is your job to replace yourself in the DEP as you head out for basic training. If you can think of anyone else that could take advantage of the Air Force opportunities, be sure and let me know!
Delayed Entry Mile Stones
Delayed Entry Mile Stones
Download the Aim High App
Review the Airman's Handbook: Start with Chapter 16 & 18 **I highly recommend when you have questions that you look them up in your Handbook first!
Memorize your reporting statement
Memorize the Airman's Creed
Memorize the Air Force Song
Memorize Enlisted/Officer Rank & Insignia
Memorize your Chain of Command
Meet the Minimum Physical Training Standard for your Gender & Age group
Learn Basic Drill Movement
Position of Attention
Present & Order Arms
Right Face, Left Face, About Face
All study resources and preparation guides can be found on the Aim High App!!
Stress Management
Stress Management
All DEP Members are encouraged to Review Chapter 18 Section I of the Airman Handbook.
At some point in your life, you have probably experienced stress. Long work days, difficult home life, and financial issues are just a few of the things that can make you feel stressed. In fact joining the military is a huge step and you may experience many stressors through your journey. The frequency of stress and the significant negative effect stress can have on people and organizations make this a major concern of enlisted leaders at all levels. The importance at the organizational level is because stress can negatively affect performance, organizational effectiveness, and mission accomplishment. On a personal level, experiencing stress over an extended period of time can lead to health problems and affect your overall quality of life. Therefore, the importance is to personally and professionally recognize stress and to learn how to manage stress effectively.
Emergency/Risk Management
Emergency/Risk Management
Applicants are highly encouraged to Review Section 16H & 16I of the Airman Handbook.
PT will be administered with safety in mind at all times. Each member will completes a fitness screening questionnaire (FSQ) and an AFRS Form 5, Liability Release and Express Assumption of Risk, prior to participating in a recruiter led PT session. Adequate water will be readily available at the PT location and every effort to maintain proper hydration will be taken.
Applicant safety and well-being is a concern of everyone in the 345th Recruiting Squadron. Therefore, whenever they identify a condition that may be hazardous to them or others, or it may have the potential of becoming a hazard, they need to point it out to their recruiter and others around them. This applies to all places during DEP Calls, at home and within their community.
Risk Management (RM), everybody is empowered to call a “knock-it-off” or “time-out” if they have safety concerns or to inform others of a developing hazardous situation. RM is everyone’s responsibility. Therefore applicants need to be aware and vigilant for themselves and others.
Every Applicant is briefed on Professional Relationship, Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment. Such acts to include hazing or maltreatment is not tolerated by recruiters or applicants. We take every effort to provide a safe space for applicants and provide reporting resources to every applicant.
Applicants will not be asked to report in inclement weather conditions and alternate reporting methods will be in place.
Weight Management
Weight Management
Applicants are required to be within 5 lbs of their minimum and maximum allowable weight. This means you should aim to be at least 5 lbs over your minimum weight standard and 5 lbs below you maximum weight standard. Health eating and physical activity is vital to your over all wellness and success in joining the military.
All DEP members are encouraged to read and review Chapter 18 of the Airman Handbook which covers Physical Fitness and Nutrition. Resources can also be found on the Aim High App.
Recruiters Assistance Program
Recruiters Assistance Program
Recruiters Assistance Program (RAP) is 12 free days of leave working 4-6 hours a day at the recruiting office with two 3 day weekends before having to go to your first duty station. RAP is not given, it is earned.
See the Recruiting Assistance Score Card Below
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