Each semester every GMC cadet who is good standing has the opportunity to undergo the candidate training process. The goal of candidate training is to be inducted into Arnold Air Society as members. Each candidate will be given advanced training in Drill and Ceremonies plus Warrior and Arnold Air Society knowledge. This intense ten weeks of training will prepare the candidates to accept the rank of Arnold Air Society cadet 2nd Lieutenants.

At the climax of the training process each candidate is required to take a nationwide entrance exam to be informally accepted into Arnold Air Society. However after the candidates have passed the exam, they will participate in Extended Training Exercise putting all of their newly acquired skills in leadership and Drill and Ceremonies to the test. Once each candidate has completed ETE they will officially be inducted into the professional, honorary, service organization known as Arnold Air Society.