Center for Officer Accessions and Citizen Development
Stored: Center for Officer Accessions and Citizen Development
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Jeanne M. Holm Center for Officer Accessions and Citizen Development (Holm Center) is part of the Air University at Maxwell Air Force Base, Montgomery, Alabama. Named after Major General Jeanne M. Holm, it oversees the Air Force's officer commissioning programs including ROTC and Officer Training School (OTS), as well as the Air Force Junior ROTC for high school students.
Mission
The mission of the Holm Center is to produce Air Force leaders and citizens of character dedicated to serving the nation. This involves providing coordinated leadership and policy direction for officer recruiting, training, and commissioning, and managing citizenship programs like AFJROTC to instill values, leadership, and service in young people.[1]
Parent organization
The Holm Center is part of the Air University, which operates under the Department of the Air Force. Air University manages professional military education for the Air Force.[2]
Legislation
The center was not established by specific legislation but evolved from the Air Force's need to streamline officer accession and citizen development programs, guided by Air Force directives.
Partners
- High schools for AFJROTC programs
- Universities for hosting ROTC detachments
- Other military branches for joint officer training initiatives
Number of employees
The exact number of employees isn't publicly specified, but includes staff for both ROTC and OTS programs, as well as AFJROTC coordinators.
Organization structure
The Holm Center manages:
Leader
The head of the Holm Center is the Commander of the Jeanne M. Holm Center for Officer Accessions and Citizen Development.
Divisions
- Officer Training School (OTS)
- Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps (AFROTC)
- Air Force Junior ROTC (AFJROTC)
List of programs
- Officer Training School (OTS)
- Air Force ROTC at universities
- Air Force Junior ROTC in high schools[3]
Last total enacted budget
Specific budget details for the Holm Center are not publicly disclosed, included in Air University's broader budget.
Staff
Staff includes military officers, educators, and administrative support personnel focused on officer training and youth development.
Funding
Funding for the Holm Center comes from the Department of the Air Force's allocation to Air University for officer accession and educational programs.
Services provided
The Holm Center provides services from officer recruiting and training at OTS to managing ROTC programs at universities and AFJROTC at high schools. These programs focus on leadership development, military discipline, and citizenship education, preparing individuals for service in the Air Force or as informed citizens.[4]
Headquarters address
55 LeMay Plaza South, Maxwell Air Force Base, Montgomery, AL 36112
History
Established in 2008 and named after Major General Jeanne M. Holm, who was known for her contributions to expanding roles for women in the military, the Holm Center has been pivotal in shaping the future leadership of the Air Force. It continues to evolve to meet the needs of modern officer education and youth citizenship development.
External links
References
- ↑ Air University (2025). "Mission". Jeanne M. Holm Center for Officer Accessions and Citizen Development.
- ↑ Air University (2025). "About Us". Air University.
- ↑ Air University (2025). "Programs". Jeanne M. Holm Center for Officer Accessions and Citizen Development.
- ↑ Air University (2025). "Education". Jeanne M. Holm Center for Officer Accessions and Citizen Development.