The philosophy, objectives, and design of the Community College of the Air Force (CCAF) are discussed. The seven campuses of the CCAF are drawn together around the CCAF administrative functions, which provide a career-oriented institutional context. The primary objective is to integrate the on-duty Air Force technical training and voluntary college-level education of Air Force personnel into a pattern with which to satisfy individual desires for career progression. The related education segments of CCAF programs depend on voluntary course work at any of the civilian community colleges and four-year institutions that conduct classes on or near Air Force installations. The culmination of the CCAF programs is award of the Career Education Certificate. The eight career areas in which CCAF students may major, depending upon their particular Air Force specialities, are: administration and management, aircraft maintenance, communications, crafts and trades, distribution services, electro-mechanical, health care services, and public services. These career areas are subdivided into approximately 75 individual programs, which parallel as closely as possible the post-secondary, two-year programs at accredited schools. (DB)