For ease of reference instructions are listed by subject alphabetically.

AFIT Resident Student Welcome Package & Directions
Billeting Arrangements for Lodging
Calculators
Graduation Requirements
International Student Reporting Instructions
Materials & Order-In-Hand Requirements
Return to Home Station Travel Planning
Transportation - General Information

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AFIT Resident Student Welcome Package & Directions

Congratulations on your selection to attend an AFIT course! For your convenience all the information you will need to attend courses is provided here. Please download the general information documents and any course-specific information to help with your trip planning to Wright-Patterson and Research Park.

If you require more assistance please e-mail us here.

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Location

The School of Systems and Logistics
AFIT Kettering Campus,
3100 Research Blvd (Pod 3)
Kettering, Ohio 45420-4022

Directions to AFIT/LS, Research Park - Kettering Campus
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Local radio stations with good traffic updates are 107.7 FM and 99.9 FM. Typical trouble areas between WPAFB and AFIT/LS are I-675, the I-675 and US-35 interchange, the I-675 exit to Indian Ripple and Dorothy Lane, I-675 “near the exist to WPAFB,” and Woodman Drive. It is possible to get from base billeting to Hi-Way 844 via Gate 15A, though the route is not very direct. A reasonable alternative is to exit the base via Gate 12A (a.k.a. “the main gate” and “the Headquarters gate”), turn right, drive about a quarter mile, and take the entrance ramp to H-Way 844. Hi-Way 844 will merge into I-675. You want to take I-675 South. If you are making the drive during the morning rush hour, when you merge onto I-675 you’ll probably want to get and stay “LEFT” to avoid the traffic trying to exit on the right at the WPAFB exchanges.

The Most Direct Route is to take I-675 to West US-35 towards Dayton (Exit 13). After merging onto US-35, the next exit is Woodman Drive. Take that exit, stay left, and turn left onto Woodman Drive. Research Blvd is approximately 1.6 miles ahead. Turn left onto Research Blvd. There is a stoplight at the intersection of Research and Founders – go straight at that light. The entrance to 3100 Research Blvd is just under 0.2 miles past that intersection on the right. Look for the 3100 address marquee.

An Alternate Route is to stay on I-675 past the US-35 interchange and take the Indian Ripple Road and Dorothy Lane exit (Exit 10). At the end of the exit ramp, turn right onto Dorothy Lane. Drive Approximately 0.5 mile, passing the K-Mart and turn right onto County Line Road at the stoplight. Drive approximately 1.5 miles and turn left onto Research Blvd at the stoplight. 3100 will be the first left turn.

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Parking

Student Parking: Once you turn into the driveway the first street to the right will take you to student parking. Make the first right and park in the lot marked “employee” parking. At the front of the lot is a walkway that will take you into the building main entrance. Once inside turn right, pass thru the first set of double doors. After that classrooms will either be thru the glass doors straight ahead (pod 2) or down the hall and thru the glass doors on your left (pod 3). Check the sign board for classroom info.

Visitor Parking: ocated In the first lot on the left and adjacent on the right from the 3100 Research Blvd driveway. It is clearly marked. Once you park in one of the visitor lots, take the sidewalks next to the cobblestone circle drive (no parking in the circle drive – that is for deliveries and drop offs only) and turn left. You’ll see the main entrance into the building ahead.

Overflow Parking: Located in the lots across and behind the right visitor lot. This is only accessible by existing the Research Park entry (go back) and enter the first right road as you enter the 3100 Research Park driveway from Research Blvd. This is actually your second left when you exit from the main entry circle drive. Paved walkways lead to the main entrance. Once inside, go to your right and through the glass double doors. Follow the signs. AFIT/LS is located on the first floor and our classrooms are on the second floor. The Defense Acquisition University (DAU) is located on the third floor.

DV Parking Lot: Located in the rear of Pod 3; entrance is accessible by continuing completely around the parameter road heading towards the back side of Pod 3 pass the service dock and rear of Pod 2. Turn left into the Pod 3 rear parking lot. Park other than in the marked reserve slots and enter the Pod via the double glass doors. LS is located on the first floor to your far right corner. Parking is also available either in the over flow lots adjacent to the rear of Pod 2 and 3, facing South.

Transportation

Please check current transportation postings or schedules at your lodging location, or check our transportation link. Transportation will be set up at your lodging location to bring you to Research Park. Make sure the bus you board reads "AFIT/Kettering". The bus departs Research Park at 1630 for lodging. Please carry your military, or civilian ID cards with you at all times. Force Protection (FPCON) can change at any time.

Mail Delivery

• Long Term Guests - may set up P.O. Boxes for the duration
• Short Term Guests - will receive mail by General Delivery

For more information and addresses, please contact Student Operations at DSN 785-7777 ext. 3269.

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Billeting Arrangements for Lodging

LODGING RESERVATION POLICY:
The AFIT/School of Systems and Logistics WILL MAKE ALL LODGING ARRANGEMENTS for all Resident courses conducted at the Kettering, Ohio facility.

If you are a DAU STUDENT call (937) 781-1091 for your lodging information.

ABOUT LODGING RESERVATIONS through Billeting:

• Students requiring special accommodations due to medical conditions/physical limitations
• contact the school THIRTY days prior to their class start date
• Medical documentation may be required
• Reservation confirmation will not be available earlier than FOUR days before your class begins
• All students must guarantee their reservations with a credit card by calling your lodging location THREE days before arriving.  (Non-guaranteed reservations will be cancelled if the student does not arrive before 6:00 PM on the scheduled date of arrival)
• CHECK THIS SITE to verify lodging sites.  Occasionally, lodging locations must be moved due to unforeseen circumstances
• Contact AFIT/School of Systems and Logistics with any questions, at:
• DSN 785-7777, ext. 3333 or
• COMM (937) 255-7777 ext. 3333

MOST RECENT LODGING INFORMATION:

REQ 111-10B - Beginning on 11/17/2009
Hope


FAM 103-10A - Beginning on 5 Oct 09
VOQ


MRCO 101-10A - Beginning on 5 Oct 09
VOQ

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Calculators

Students are required to bring a calculator to specific course offerings:

• FAM 103:  bring a BASIC Function Calculator (calculator operations on a typical cell phone are acceptable)
• QMT 353: bring a LOGARITHMIC Function Calculator                                 

Students are expected to be able to operate the calculator that you bring. 
NOTE: AFIT will not supply or reimburse for the cost of the calculators. 

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Graduation Requirements

For specific course offerings only.

• FORMAL GRADUATION CEREMONIES ARE REQUIRED AS PER THE AFIT COMMANDANT FOR THE FOLLOWING COURSE OFFERINGS:
• FAM 103 Air Force Fundamentals of Acquisition Management
• MRC 101 Mission Ready Contracting Officer Course

NOTE:  AF Combination 2 uniform (blue uniform in shirt sleeves) is required for the ceremony

ALL AETC FUNDED (TDY-TO-SCHOOL) STUDENTS ONLY:

Students must submit a copy of their settlement vouchers (processed travel vouchers). 

To submit:

• FAX to DSN 986-7803 or commercial (937) 656-7803

NOTE:  ALL GRADUATION CERTIFICATES WILL BE WITHHELD UNTIL ALL SETTLEMENT VOUCHERS HAVE BEEN SUBMITTED.

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International Student Reporting Instructions

After arrival, all international students attending AFIT, should contact the

• AFIT International Military Student Office
• Phone numbers:  DSN 785-6800 or Commercial (937) 255-6800
• Location - Area B, Bldg. 642, Rm. 2400

NOTE:  The international office has a phone available for international students to place a call to their Embassy and Air Attaché Offices in Washington D.C.  (The appropriate phone numbers are provided).

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Materials & Order-In-Hand Requirements

Students must bring with them to the first day of class:

• Students will furnish their own writing materials (pens, pencils, paper, highlighters)
• Acquisition Professional Development Program (APDP) students must present a copy of their TDY orders
• LOG 399 students must present security clearance verification annotated on their TDY orders
• LOG 499 students must present security clearance verification annotated on their TDY orders

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Return to Home Station Travel Planning

TDY student/personnel should schedule flights from Dayton International Airport no earlier than three hours after the scheduled course completion time, and/or announced by the course director.

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Transportation - General Information

TO AND FROM THE AIRPORT: Transportation is available to and from the airport to the base billeting office.

• Taxi – exit the luggage claim area doors, taxis line up at the curb
• Charter van services - office is located by luggage carousel #1 in the baggage claim area.  (937) 898-4043

DAILY TO CLASS:

• Bus - Transportation will be provided from your billeting location to the school. Check the hotel front desk for bus schedule information. Take the bus to AFIT/Kettering - not the bus to AFIT on Wright Patterson AFB.
• Rental Cars - any rental cars must be unit funded.  AFIT does not provide vehicles nor does AFIT pay for rental vehicles for students.
• Personal vehicles – you may drive your personal vehicle. Directions are provided.