Program Overview

Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps (AFROTC) Program

The Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps (AFROTC) program provides education and training to prepare men and women to become Air Force officers while completing their college degree. To accomplish this, the Air Force, with the approval of the University of Kansas, has established a curriculum that allows a student to commission as an officer in either 3- or 4- years. Students with previous college credit require a 2.0 GPA to enroll.

Program Structure

The 3- and 4-year Air Force ROTC programs are divided into the General Military Course (GMC) and Professional Officer Course (POC). Each cadet must maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 to be in the program.

General Military Course (GMC)

The GMC is offered during the first two years of college and constitutes an introduction to the present day Air Force. The emphasis is on the role of military forces in world affairs, customs and courtesies, being an officer, professionalism, the mission and organization of the Air Force, and the history of air power. All necessary textbooks, classroom material, uniforms, and other equipment are furnished at no cost. Students who have completed the GMC, have met academic, physical and medical standards, and have successfully completed 4 weeks of Field Training may enter the Professional Officer Course (POC).

The GMC is composed of a total of 4 courses. A student may enter the GMC at one of three points (if eligible).

• Entering First Semester – First Year Students (Freshmen Year)
  • First Semester:
    • AIR 100 - Leadership Laboratory - 0 credits
    • AIR 144 - Foundations of the USAF - 1 credit
  • Second Semester:
    • AIR 100 - Leadership Laboratory - 0 credits
    • AIR 148 - Foundations of the USAF - 1 credit
  • Third Semester:
    • AIR 100 - Leadership Laboratory - 0 credits
    • AIR 284 - Airpower History- 1 credit
  • Fourth Semester:
    • AIR 100 - Leadership Laboratory - 0 credits
    • AIR 288 - Airpower History - 1 credit
• Entering Second Semester – First Year Students (Freshmen Year)
  • First Semester:
    • AIR 100 - Leadership Laboratory - 0 credits
    • AIR 148 - Foundations of the USAF - 1 credit
  • Second Semester:
    • AIR 100 - Leadership Laboratory - 0 credits
    • AIR 144 - Foundations of the USAF - 1 credit
    • AIR 284 - Airpower History - 1 credit
  • Third Semester:
    • AIR 100 - Leadership Laboratory - 0 credits
    • AIR 288 - Airpower History - 1 credit
• Entering Third Semester – Second Year Students (Sophomore Year)
  • Students with previous college credit require a 2.0 GPA to enroll.
  • First Semester:
    • AIR 100 - Leadership Laboratory - 0 credits
    • AIR 148 - Foundations of the USAF - 1 credit
    • AIR 284 - Airpower History - 1 credit
  • Second Semester:
    • AIR 100 - Leadership Laboratory - 0 credits
    • AIR 144 - Foundations of the USAF - 1 credit
    • AIR 288 - Airpower History - 1 credit

Professional Officer Course (POC)

The POC normally is taken during the final 2 years of college. The emphasis is on leadership and management, organizational patterns, technologies, military policies and procedures and provides in-depth study of national security affairs. Cadets also learn and practice communication, leadership and management skills. POC cadets receive a non-taxable subsistence allowance. All necessary textbooks, classroom material, uniforms, and other equipment are furnished at no cost.

The POC is composed of a total of 4 courses.

• First Year (Junior Year)
  • First Semester:
    • AIR 100 - Leadership Laboratory - 0 credits
    • AIR 344 - Leadership Studies - 3 credits
  • Second Semester:
    • AIR 100 - Leadership Laboratory - 0 credits
    • AIR 348 - Leadership Studies - 3 credits
• Second Year (Senior Year)
  • First Semester:
    • AIR 100 - Leadership Laboratory - 0 credits
    • AIR 404 - National Security Affairs - 3 credits
  • Second Semester:
    • AIR 100 - Leadership Laboratory - 0 credits
    • AIR 408 - National Security Affairs - 3 credits

Scholarships

High school seniors may apply for Air Force ROTC scholarships covering the 4-year college period. Some technical majors, such as engineering, are regularly approved for five-year scholarship support. Students should apply no later than December 1 of the senior year of high school.

Qualified college students can compete for 2- and 3- year scholarship opportunities. These are awarded competitively and students automatically qualify to compete if they meet designated standards.

Scholarships generally cover tuition, laboratory and incidental fees, $600 a year for books, and the non-taxable subsistence allowance.

Courses

• AIR 100. Leadership Laboratory. 0 Credits. The AS 100 and AS 200 Leadership Laboratory courses (LLABs) include a study of Air Force customs and courtesies, drill and ceremonies, and military commands. The LLAB also includes studying the environment of an Air Force officer and learning about areas of opportunity available to commissioned officers.
• AIR 144. Heritage and Values of the United States Air Force I. 1 Credit. Survey course designed to introduce students to the United States Air Force and Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC).
• AIR 148. Heritage and Values of the United States Air Force II. 1 Credit. Survey course designed to introduce students to the United States Air Force and Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC).
• AIR 284. Team and Leadership Fundamentals I. 1 Credit. A course designed to provide a fundamental understanding of both leadership and team building.
• AIR 288. Team and Leadership Fundamentals II. 1 Credit. A course designed to provide a fundamental understanding of both leadership and team building.
• AIR 344. Leading People and Effective Communication I. 3 Credits. This course designed to build on the leadership fundamentals taught in AIR 284 and 288.
• AIR 348. Leading People and Effective Communication II. 3 Credits. This course designed to build on the leadership fundamentals taught in AIR 284 and 288.
• AIR 404. National Security/Leadership Responsibilities and Commissioning Preparation I. 3 Credits. This course will teach students to comprehend the basic elements of national security policy and process.
• AIR 408. National Security/Leadership Responsibilities and Commissioning Preparation II. 3 Credits. This course will teach students to comprehend the basic elements of national security policy and process.