These courses are completed a cadet's freshman and sophomore year and are designed to introduce students to the Department of the Air Force (DAF). The General Military Courses provide an overview of the basic characteristics, missions, communications and organization of the Air Force and Space Force, while providing a fundamental understanding of both leadership and team building. The lessons and course flow are designed to prepare students for field training and leadership positions in the detachment.

• • • Freshman
      • AERO099 - Leadership Lab and PT
      • AERO110 - The Foundation of the US Air Force - Heritage and Values I (Fall)
      • AERO111 - The Foundatons of the US Air Force - Heritage and Values II (Spring)
    • Sophomore year includes
      • AERO099 - Leadership Lab and PT
      • AERO210 - Team and Leadership Fundamentals I (Fall)
      • AERO211 - Team and Leadership Fundamentals II (Spring)

During the summer between sophomore and junior years, cadets participate in field training, a two-three week encampment, held at Maxwell AFB, Alabama. Elements of Field Training will place cadets in a rigorous, demanding, and unfamiliar environment which tests them physically, mentally, and emotionally. While at field training, cadets are evaluated on their leadership potential and are provided with the opportunity to expand their skills as both a leader and as a team member.

These courses are completed a cadet’s junior and senior years and are designed to build cadet leadership skills, provide cadets tools to be used throughout their leadership roles, and help cadets understand how to effectively lead people. Cadets will begin to take more of a leadership role in the detachment while advancing their skills and ethics training, preparing them to become an officer and supervisor.

• • Junior year
    • AERO 099 – Leadership LLAB, PT
    • AERO 310 – Officer Leadership Studies 3A (Fall)
    • AERO 311 – Officer Leadership Studies 3B (Spring)
  • Senior year
    • AERO 099 – Leadership LLAB, PT
    • AERO 410 – Regional Studies and Defense Policy (Fall)
    • AERO 411 – Aerospace Studies/Civil Military Relationships (Spring)

Leadership Lab (LLAB) is once a week for two hours and includes a wide range of activities. In LLAB, cadets are given many opportunities to develop their leadership and problem-solving skills in addition to learning basic military skills and other procedures.

Physical Training (PT) is meant to improve physical fitness, prevent injuries, and keep cadets healthy. PT occurs twice a week for 1 hour and usually consists of a combination of cardio and calisthenics. These workouts are done in groups and sometimes consist of competitions between different teams.

Not at all! Most of our cadets have never participated in any sort of JROTC program. There are some parallels between a JROTC and a college-level program, but students from all experiences and backgrounds have the same opportunity to excel in an AFROTC program.

No. We encourage you to get a degree in whatever interests you! Some jobs in the Air Force and Space Force, such as doctors, nurses, lawyers, etc. may require specialized degrees. With most other jobs, the Air Force and Space Force will give you all the training you will need.

All kinds! Although the Air Force is known for flying planes, there are so many more non-flying careers to consider. Here is a list of all officer careers in the Air Force.

No. You are not yet a military member. You will never be asked to deploy or serve in any other part of the military while you are a cadet and college student.

*If you happen to be an Air National Guard or Reserve member and an AFROTC cadet, there is a possibility that you may be called up for deployment or other duties.

No. Most cadets have until they graduate from Field Training to decide if the military is for them. Depending on when you join the program, this could be 1-2 years before you have any obligation to stay and commission.

*Scholarship cadets may have different requirements. Please contact us with any questions.

Yes, you can. Even if you didn't get a scholarship right out of high school, you can still compete for one through your freshman and sophomore years. When you graduate Field Training and enter your junior year, you will automatically receive a full tuition scholarship for the rest of your college career. Regardless of when you receive a scholarship, you can still commission.

No. Meet with your academic advisor and enroll in AERO 099 and AERO 110 and that's it. We complete application paperwork after you've become an active part of the Cadet Wing.

Nope! Cadets wear their uniforms to AFROTC classes and all day on Thursdays. Other than that, you can wear whatever makes you happy.

We want to emphasize that your academics come FIRST. You are a college student before you are a cadet, and we encourage you to enjoy the full college experience!

For your first 2 years, a typical week will entail ~5 hours of required AFROTC activities. That is all that is required of you, but there are plenty of optional opportunities to get more involved with the program: flight meetings, morale events, committees, clubs and more. AFROTC is not designed to take up all your free time – it is simply a program to help you achieve your goals.

Yes. It is called "Field Training", and it is the summer after your sophomore year of college. It is ~2 weeks long, and will be located at Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama. You will be with sophomore cadets from around the nation, being evaluated on your leadership potential.

If this sounds stressful, don’t worry. The time you spend learning and training as a cadet at Det 270 will prepare you well for this experience.

Just the cost of the one credit hour class you must enroll in. All uniforms will be supplied.

Each semester, the Cadet Wing takes a Physical Fitness Assessment. The PFA is composed of a 1.5-mile run, 1 minute of pushups, and 1 minute of sit-ups. There is a scoring system to this, and you must pass the assessment prior to attending Field Training – you do NOT have to meet these requirements upon entering the program. Our PT sessions are designed to help you achieve the score you need and want, and our Cadet Wing is always willing to assist if you need extra help!

If you want to know the PFA scoring and requirements, visit this link to the Air Force Personnel Center