Program Overview

Introduction to Air Force ROTC

The Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps (AFROTC) is a 4-year leadership program that provides the opportunity for students to become Air Force officers while completing their bachelor's degree. The mission of AFROTC is to produce outstanding leaders for both the United States Air Force and United States Space Force and build responsible citizens for the nation.

Program Details

The General Military Course (GMC) is taken during the freshman and sophomore years. All full-time students can join. The first two years incur no service commitment for non-scholarship cadets. Students who complete the GMC progress into the second half of the program, the Professional Officer's Course (POC) for their junior and senior years of college. During the POC years, cadets are expected to lead the GMC cadets by organizing leadership labs and physical training, among other events.

Qualifications

To qualify for entry into the Professional Officer's Course (POC), the following requirements must be met:

• Be competitively selected during the Sophomore year, with average selection criteria including a 3.4 CGPA, 94% fitness score, and 59 AFOQT score.
• Pass a DODMERB medical examination.
• Pass the Air Force Officer Qualifying Test (AFOQT).
• Be in good academic standing.
• Complete a 19-day summer Field Training course at Maxwell AFB, AL.
• Meet commissioning age requirements, between 18-42 years old.
• Pass the fitness test.

Program Structure

The AFROTC program is divided into two main courses: the General Military Course and the Professional Officer's Course. The GMC is designed for freshmen and sophomores, while the POC is for juniors and seniors. The program aims to develop leadership skills, physical fitness, and academic excellence among its cadets.