The Education With Industry (EWI) programs support the AFIT mission by providing Air Force officers and civil service employees with on-the-job education, experience, and exposure to private sectors of the economy or other government agencies not available through formal courses of instruction. EWI programs are established and designed to develop qualities and abilities in selected officers and civilians necessary for effective management and professional or technical leadership; and to provide an understanding of organizational structure, management methods, and technologies of modern industry. Upon program completion, graduates are assigned to Air Force duty consistent with the education. Participants incur a 3-to-1 service commitment in return for the training.