| In training     | In classroom     | technical training     |
| ---------- | ---------- | ---------- |
| 7.5 Weeks       | 21 hours       | 110 days       |

Guardians attend the same Basic Military Training as enlisted Airmen with the addition of Space Force–specific curriculum. This includes physical training and testing and 21 hours of instruction covering emotional intelligence, Space Force Structure and senior-leader briefings about military doctrine.

For enlisted Guardians entering the Space Force with a high school diploma or GED 

Basic Military Training

| In training     |
| ---------- | 
| 9.5 Weeks       | 

Guardians with a college degree can start as an officer, and those qualified will start their journey in Officer Training School. This program is designed to build character and equip you with the skills needed to excel in your career and lead other Guardians along the way.

For those entering the Space Force as officers with a college degree

Office Training School

Officer Training School

The Space Force offers various graduate-level educational opportunities where students have the opportunity to directly join as an officer and prepare for their future career in the Space Force. These programs are STEM focused and involve various space-related research. 

For students who are currently pursuing a master’s degree 

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Graduate Programs


The Space Force offers full-time paid internships for students currently attending college or who have recently graduated, with hands-on training and available tuition assistance. Once successfully completed, students are offered a full-time position with the Space Force. 

For students currently attending college or who’ve recently graduated

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Civilian Internships

The Space Force now offers dozens of civilian roles in the fields of science, aerospace and engineering. All come with intensive hands-on training, continued education and constant opportunities for growth.

For civilians entering the Space Force with a high school diploma or higher

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Civilian Training

No matter where your career takes you as a Guardian, every path begins in training. Each training program we offer helps you find your strengths and develop the skills needed to master your goals and succeed in your chosen career. 