AF seeks officers for Defense research program Published May 17, 2010 By Staff Sgt. Steve Grever Air Force Personnel Center Public Affairs RANDOLPH AIR FORCE BASE, Texas -- Air Force officials are soliciting officer nominations through June 17 for the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency Service Chiefs Program beginning in September. The DARPA SCP will help increase awareness within key military commands of DARPA's technology development efforts and enhance the professional development of top officers, said Capt. Breanne Roeckers, the Air Force Personnel Center's chief of officer developmental education. The SCP is open to all major selects, majors and lieutenant colonels. The program targets officers with strong operational backgrounds and clear potential to hold senior operational leadership commands. "Officers who complete the SCP will utilize the relationships developed during the program to assist DARPA in understanding the needs of the services and shape technology development," Capt. Roeckers said. "Air Force participants contribute a vital perspective on the missions, operations, culture and customs of the Air Force and, in turn, learn from the DARPA program managers and senior leadership." Major command commanders can only nominate three officers for the program. Nomination packages must be e-mailed to AFPC at afpc.dpafe.orgbox@randolph.af.mil. Major commands are asked to provide the total number of applicants reviewed when forwarding nomination packages for AFPC consideration. An AFPC selection panel convenes in July. For more information on eligibility criteria and nomination procedures, visit the AFPC personnel services website or call the Total Force Service Center at 800-525-0102.