Federal · Title 10 — Armed Forces

10 U.S.C. § 9137: Regular Air Force: aviation cadets; qualifications, grade, limitations

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The grade of aviation cadet is a special enlisted grade in the Regular Air Force. Any citizen of the United States may be enlisted as an aviation cadet, if he is otherwise qualified. Any enlisted member of the Regular Air Force who is otherwise qualified may be designated, with his consent, as an aviation cadet by the Secretary of the Air Force. he agrees in writing that, upon his successful completion of the course of training as an aviation cadet, he will accept a commission as second lieutenant in the Air Force Reserve, and will serve on active duty as such for a period of three years, unless sooner released; and if under 21 years of age, he has the consent of his parent or guardian to his agreement. While on active duty, an aviation cadet is entitled to uniforms, clothing, and equipment at the expense of the United States.

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