The Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps (AFROTC) is an educational program designed to give men and women the opportunity to become Air Force and Space Force officers while completing their degrees. The AFROTC program is designed to prepare you to assume positions of increased responsibility and importance in the modern Air Force.
Overview
The first two years of AFROTC are classified as General Military Course (GMC). Freshmen and Sophomores will be assigned to a flight led by a Junior or Senior. You’ll learn the basics of being an AFROTC cadet, while participating in activities varying from drill, physical training, and leadership projects. As a Sophomore, you’ll have the opportunity to further develop your leadership abilities and begin preparation for Field Training, an intensive 14-day training during the summer before your Junior year. All cadets must successfully complete Field Training before being commissioned through AFROTC.
By Junior year, cadets have passed the major milestone of Field Training and are contracted. Juniors and Seniors are classified as Professional Officer Course (POC) cadets, and have a role in running the cadet wing. Junior and Senior year curriculum, refine your knowledge of leadership, whether in direct command of cadets or in a support role on the cadet staff. During the 300 year, cadets apply for the career fields they are interested in pursuing after graduation. Upon successful completion of the program, you are appointed by the president of the United States, take the oath of office, and are sworn in as a Second Lieutenant in the United States Air Force or Space Force.
Freshman Cadet Courses
In the first year of the AFROTC program, cadets are introduced to officership concepts and the Air Force way of life. Cadets must enroll in Air Force Aerospace Studies (AFAS) 101 and 103 for fall semester and AFAS 102 and 104 for spring semester.
AFAS 101/102 The Foundation of the United States Air Force
Survey that focuses on the organizational structure and missions of the Air Force, officership, professionalism and includes an introduction to military communication skills. (1 credit hour)
AFAS 103/104 Leadership Laboratory
Includes a study of Air Force customs and courtesies, drill and ceremonies, and giving military commands; instructing, correcting, and evaluating the preceding skills; studying the environment of an Air Force and Space Force officer; learning about opportunities available to commissioned officers; and physical training. (1 credit hour)
Sophomore Cadet Courses
In the second year, cadets are exposed to the rich history of aviation and its impact on warfare. Cadets must enroll in AFAS 201 and 203 for fall semester and AFAS 202 and 204 for spring semester.
AFAS 201/202 The Evolution of Air and Space Power
Focuses on factors contributing to the development of air power from its earliest beginnings through two world wars; the evolution of air power concepts and doctrine; and an assessment of communicative skills.(1 credit hour)
AFAS 203/204 Leadership Laboratory
Includes a study of Air Force customs and courtesies, drill and ceremonies, and giving military commands; instructing, correcting, and evaluating the preceding skills; studying the environment of an Air Force and Space Force officer; learning about opportunities available to commissioned officers; and physical training. (1 credit hour)
Junior Cadet Courses
During the third year, the focus for POC cadets is on leadership principles. Cadets are placed in positions within the Cadet Wing where they gain valuable leadership experience. Cadets must enroll in AFAS 301 and 303 for fall semester and AFAS 302 and 304 for spring semester.
AFAS 301/302 Leadership Studies
Study of leadership and quality management fundamentals, professional knowledge, leadership ethics, and communicative skills required of an Air Force or Space Force officer. Case studies are used to examine Air Force leadership and management situations as a means of demonstrating and exercising practical application of the concepts being studied. (3 credit hours)
AFAS 303/304 Leadership Laboratory
Includes a study of Air Force customs and courtesies, drill and ceremonies, and giving military commands; instructing, correcting, and evaluating the preceding skills; studying the environment of an Air Force and Space Force officer; learning about opportunities available to commissioned officers; and physical training. (No credit)
Senior Cadet Courses
During the fourth and final year, cadets are exposed to unique leadership challenges and demonstrate their abilities and potential to lead. Cadets must enroll in AFAS 401 and 403 for fall semester and AFAS 402 and 404 for spring semester.
AFAS 401/402 National Security Affairs and Preparation For Active Duty
Examines the need for national security; analyzes the evolution and formulation of the American defense policy, strategy, and joint doctrine; investigates the methods for managing conflict; and provides an overview of regional security, arms control, and terrorism. Special topics of interest focus on the military as a profession, officership, the military justice system, and current issues affecting military professionalism. Within this structure, continued emphasis is given to the refinement of communicative skills. (3 credit hours)
AFAS 403/404 Leadership Laboratory
Includes a study of Air Force customs and courtesies, drill and ceremonies, and giving military commands; instructing, correcting, and evaluating the preceding skills; studying the environment of an Air Force and Space Force officer; learning about opportunities available to commissioned officers; and physical training. (No credit)
Attention Sophomores
Attention Sophomores
It’s not too late to join!
Air Force ROTC is a four-year program, but as long as you have at least 3 years of undergraduate time remaining (pending any prior military service), you can join AFROTC. Contact us for specifics.