What does CFETP stand for and what does it do?

• A. Centralized Field Education and Training Plan; defines deployment policy
• B. Career Field Evaluation and Training Protocol; defines evaluation standards
• C. Career Field Education and Training Plan; outlines life cycle education/training requirements and provides a clear path; used by supervisors to plan training
• D. Core Field Evaluation and Training Protocol; sets evaluation standards

Answer: (C)

CFETP stands for Career Field Education and Training Plan. It documents the entire life-cycle training for a given Air Force specialty, outlining what education and training are required, in what sequence, and by when. This provides a clear path for progression—from initial entry through upgrades—so supervisors can plan, schedule, and track training to ensure personnel meet qualification requirements and stay on schedule. It also aligns with the Specialty Training Standard to define the specific tasks and standards for each skill level. The other options mix in terms like deployment policy or evaluation protocols, which aren’t the purpose of the CFETP.