Program Overview

Air Force Studies (Air Force ROTC)

The Air Force Studies (Air Force ROTC) program prepares young men and women to become officers in the U.S. Air Force. This program is a college-level program that augments a student's academic degree program and focuses on developing top-quality leaders. ROTC courses are considered electives for which students receive academic credit.

Program Overview

To become a Commissioned Officer in the U.S. Air Force, students must complete the three- or four-year AFROTC program. It is recommended that students enroll in AFROTC at the same time they enroll in their first college courses. The program is designed to develop strong leadership skills that will benefit students not only in the military but also in life.

Courses

The program includes a variety of courses, such as:

• AFS 101: Leadership Laboratory
• AFS 102: Leadership Laboratory
• AFS 110: Heritage and Values I
• AFS 120: Heritage and Values II
• AFS 201: Leadership Laboratory
• AFS 202: Leadership Laboratory
• AFS 230: Evolution of US Air Power I
• AFS 240: Evolution of US Air Power II
• AFS 301: Leadership Laboratory
• AFS 302: Leadership Laboratory
• AFS 350: Leadership and Communication I
• AFS 360: Leadership and Communication II
• AFS 401: Leadership Laboratory
• AFS 402: Leadership Laboratory
• AFS 470: National Security and Leadership I
• AFS 480: National Security and Leadership II

Program Requirements

To become Commissioned Officers in the U.S. Air Force through AFROTC, students must:

• Enroll in the three- or four-year program
• Register for Air Force Studies academic courses and leadership laboratory
• Participate in physical training
• Meet other military eligibility criteria

Physical Fitness Assessment

The Physical Fitness Assessment (PFA) consists of:

• Abdominal Circumference (Waist) Measurement
• 1 minute push-ups
• 1 minute sit-ups
• 1.5 mile run

Uniforms and Equipment

Students are furnished uniforms and other necessary items through the AFROTC supply officer. At the end of the academic year or upon a student's withdrawal, uniforms and all other supplies must be returned to AFROTC within 72 hours. Uniforms must be dry cleaned prior to turn in.

Athletic Attire

The following is required before the Physical Training Uniform (PTU) is issued:

• Orientation paperwork completed
• T-Shirt (must be solid gray, light gray, blue or black)
• Tennis shoes (no limitations on color/style)
• White or black athletic socks
• Cold weather athletic apparel

Business Casual Attire

Business casual attire is worn to Leadership Lab and ROTC class until the blues uniform is issued:

• Khaki slacks, any brand in a tan or light brown color
• Black or navy blue short-sleeve polo-style shirt
• Black or brown leather dress shoes; no canvas or sports shoes; no open-toe/heel shoes
• Black or navy blue socks
• Black or brown belt (to match shoes) with shirt tucked into trousers

Faculty

The faculty includes:

• Lieutenant Colonel James W. Lambertsen, Lt Col, U.S. Air Force ROTC Detachment 010 Commander and Professor of Aerospace Studies
• Captain Daniel J. Hanel, USAF Assistant Professor of Aerospace Studies AFROTC Detachment 010
• Captain Michael A. Sheck, USAF Recruiting Officer AFROTC Detachment 010
• Major Jon R. Fisher, USAF Assistant Professor of Aerospace Studies AFROTC Detachment 010
• Staff Sergeant Zacharie T. Erck, USAF NOCIC, Cadet Administration Management AFROTC Det 010
• Staff Sergeant Brittany A. Morgan, USAF NCOIC, Personnel AFROTC Det 010
• Trista Elmore, Program Assistant AFROTC Det 010, The University of Alabama

Enrollment

There is a three-part application process that all applicants must complete to be officially enrolled into AFROTC Det 010. The first step of the three-part application process is the Web-Based (online) application.