Program Overview

Program Overview

The Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps (AFROTC) is a program that allows students to become officers in the U.S. Air Force and U.S. Space Force. Through AFROTC, students can hone their time-management skills, analytical skills, and physical fitness, ultimately leading to a commission as a Second Lieutenant in the U.S. Air Force and U.S. Space Force.

Eligibility Requirements

To enroll in Air Force ROTC, students must:

• Be a full-time student at OSU or one of its crosstown schools
• Have a Cumulative GPA of 2.0 or greater for any previously completed college coursework
• Be able to complete undergraduate studies and commission before age 39 (up to age 42 with a waiver - restricted to high-quality applicants)
• Be of good moral character
• Be in good physical condition
• Be a US citizen or in pursuit of US citizenship

Academics

A bachelor's degree is required to receive a commission as a 2nd Lieutenant in the U.S. Air Force and U.S. Space Force. To ensure students are on track to graduate and commission, they will meet with their academic advisor and AFROTC instructor every semester to review their academic plan. A 2.5 or above term and cumulative GPA is expected for all cadets. Cadets must also:

• Register for a weekly AERO (AS) class and a once-a-week leadership lab (LLAB)
• Achieve a "C" or higher in their AS class
• Maintain 80% attendance for both AS class and LLAB
• Maintain full-time student status (12+ hours each semester)

Physical Fitness

Physical fitness is an important aspect of the daily life of every U.S. Air Force and U.S. Space Force member, including AFROTC cadets. Each week, four physical training sessions are offered, of which each cadet must attend two sessions. The goal is for all cadets to achieve an 85% or above on the physical fitness assessment (PFA).

Leadership

The AFROTC mission is to "develop premier leaders of character for the U.S. Air Force and U.S. Space Force." The weekly Leadership Laboratory is planned, organized, and executed by the cadets with general guidance from active duty cadre members. Cadets are also assigned positions in the Cadet Wing that allow them to experience the organization and operations of active duty U.S. Air Force and U.S. Space Force.

Training

In the AFROTC program, students will receive training to prepare them for active duty as a Second Lieutenant. A pivotal training event for all cadets is Field Training, a unique and transformational two-week training experience at Maxwell Air Force Base during the summer between their sophomore and junior years. While Field Training is mandatory, there are voluntary summer training opportunities called Professional Development Training (PDT).

Character Development

The U.S. Air Force and U.S. Space Force are looking for Second Lieutenants with the utmost character, and AFROTC will help develop that character, beginning with the U.S. Air Force and U.S. Space Force Honor Code: "We will not lie, steal, or cheat, nor tolerate among us anyone who does." The U.S. Air Force and U.S. Space Force Honor Code inspires and guides the development of officers with character and discipline, who are better citizens for America. The core values that AFROTC aims to produce in its officers are:

• Integrity First
• Service Before Self
• Excellence in All We Do

What It Takes

AFROTC cadets learn to carry out the core values and cadet honor code in everyday life. They are driven, dedicated, and disciplined individuals who strive to succeed.