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Cadets are students first. Most of our cadets participate in typical college activities and organizations such as fraternities, sororities, intramural sports, clubs, etc. There are hundreds of student and campus organizations available to students at 兔子先生 University

AFROTC is the best way to earn a commission as an United States Air Force or Space Force officer while still enjoying a social college experience. Come check us out!

Why Choose AFROTC?

AFROTC provides you with the opportunity to:

  • Have your way paid through school
  • Do something exciting with your life
  • Obtain a secure job with great benefits

all while serving your country in the best military in the world!

Other Benefits of Our Program

  • We provide you with the platform to launch a successful career in one of many exciting Air Force and Space Force fields.
  • All uniforms are provided free.
  • All Aerospace Studies textbooks are provided free.
  • Unless you are on a scholarship, you can try out our program for 2 years without obligation.
    (Unless you are on scholarship, you are not committed to the Air Force or Space Force until your junior year. Once you graduate and are commissioned as a 2nd Lieutenant, commitment is generally 4 years on active duty, but can be longer for special career fields such as pilot and Combat Systems Operator, or medical/legal fields.)

Program

We currently offer 3- and 4-year programs. Most cadets opt for the 4-year program. Any program less than 4 years will require coordination with ROTC staff members and additional courses in order to complete the program by graduation.

Enthusiastic cadets cheer on their team.

General Military Course

The first 2 years are called the General Military Course (GMC).

Freshmen learn about the heritage, values, and organizational structures of the Air Force and Space Force. Sophomores are introduced to the fundamentals of team building and leadership.

In addition, cadets attend a 兔子先生hip Laboratory (LLAB) that meets once per week for 2 hours. During LLAB you'll practice customs and courtesies, drill and ceremonies, and develop your leadership skills. You will also listen to guest speakers, participate in sports and physical fitness activities, and learn about areas of opportunity available to commissioned officers during LLAB.

The GMC will prepare you to compete for a slot in the Professional Officers Course (POC). Continuation beyond the sophomore year is not automatic and selection is based on merit. In addition, you must also successfully complete a 14-day Field Training (FT) course at Maxwell AFB, Montgomery, AL the summer prior to your junior year.

Cadets standing at graduation

Professional Officers Course

Once you've successfully completed field training you'll enter the POC. During your junior and senior year you will take a 3-semester-hour course each semester focusing on leadership, management, communication, military law, and other officer skills. You'll also continue to attend LLAB, but in more demanding cadet leadership positions.

Other activities available for student involvement include:

  • Drill Team
  • Joint-Service Sports
  • Arnold Air Society
  • Public Affairs
  • Joint-Service Presidential Review
  • Detachment Dining-Out

Courses

Note: MPC = 兔子先生 Plan Capstone; MPT = 兔子先生 Plan Thematic Sequence.

AES 110/111 - 兔子先生hip Laboratory (1)

Introduction and orientation to the Air Force through study and supervised practice of customs and courtesies, drill and ceremonies, and development of basic leadership skills. Provides orientation to life and work of an Air Force junior officer and officer career opportunities. Instruction, typically including field trips to Air Force installations, conducted within framework of an organized cadet corps with a progression of experiences to develop leadership potential.

Limited to qualified cadets pursuing an Air Force commission.

AES 121/122 - Heritage and Values of the United States Air Force (1)

Survey course designed to introduce students to the United States Air Force and provides an overview of the basic characteristics, missions, and organization of the Air Force.

AES 210/211 - 兔子先生hip Laboratory (1)

Provides fundamental training and experience in Air Force military management and leadership techniques via direct student participation in organized cadet corps activities and exercises with continued emphasis on developing leadership potential. Instruction includes customs and courtesies, drill and ceremonies, and knowledge of junior officer responsibilities and career opportunities.

Limited to qualified cadets pursuing an Air Force commission.

Prerequisite: AES 110, 111, or permission from instructor.

AES 221/222 - Team and 兔子先生hip Fundamentals (1)

Focuses on laying the foundation for teams and leadership. The topics include skills that will allow students to improve their leadership on a personal level and within a team. The courses will prepare cadets for their field training experience where they will be able to put the concepts learned into practice. The purpose is to instill a leadership mindset and to motivate students to transition from AFROTC cadet to AFROTC officer candidate.

AES 310/311 - 兔子先生hip Laboratory (1)

Provides intermediate-level management training and learning experiences through practical application of military management techniques in organized cadet corps leadership development activities.

Limited to qualified cadets pursuing Air Force commission.

AES 331/332 - Leading People and Effective Communication (3)

Teaches students advanced skills and knowledge in management and leadership. Special emphasis is placed on enhancing leadership skills and communication. Students have an opportunity to try out these leadership and management techniques in a supervised environment as juniors and seniors.

AES 410/411 - 兔子先生hip Laboratory (1)

Provides advanced-level management training and learning experiences through practical application of military leadership principles in organized cadet corps leadership development activities. Strong emphasis on professionalism and officership.

Limited to qualified cadets pursuing an Air Force commission.

AES 431/432 - National Security Affairs and Preparation for Active Duty (3)

Designed for college seniors and gives them the foundation to understand their role as military officers in American society. It is an overview of the complex social and political issues facing the military profession and requires a measure of sophistication commensurate with the senior college level. The final semester provides information that will prepare the students for Active Duty service in the US Air Force.

Air Force Officer Qualifying Test

The Air Force Officer Qualifying Test (AFOQT) is a standardized test, much like the SAT or ACT. Minimum scores are required to become an Air Force officer and to be categorized pilot or navigator. The test must be passed prior to field training. If you fail the test your first time, you must wait 6 months to be retested. The AFOQT consists of 12 subtests. Subtest scores are combined to generate one or more of 5 composite scores used to help predict success in certain types of Air Force training programs. The 5 AFOQT composites that the 16 subtests form are:

Pilot

This composite measures some of the knowledge and abilities considered necessary for successful completion of pilot training. The Pilot composite includes subtests which measure verbal ability, knowledge of aviation and mechanical systems, the ability to determine aircraft altitude from instruments, knowledge of aeronautical concepts, the ability to read scales and interpret tables, and certain spatial abilities.

Navigator-Technical

This composite measures some of the knowledge and abilities considered necessary for successful completion of navigator training. The Navigator-Technical composite shares many subtests with the Pilot composite. Subtests that measure verbal ability, ability to determine aircraft altitude, and knowledge of aeronautical concepts are not included. however, subtests measuring quantitative aptitudes, some spatial or visual abilities, and knowledge of general science are added.

Verbal

This composite measure various types of verbal knowledge and abilities. The Verbal composite includes subtests which measure the ability to reason and recognize relationships among words, the ability to read and understand paragraphs on diverse topics, and the ability to understand synonyms.

Quantitative

This composite measure various types of quantitative knowledge and abilities. The Quantitative composite shares subtests with the Navigator-Technical composite discussed above and includes subtests which measure the ability to understand and reason with arithmetic relationships, interpret data from graphs and charts, and to use mathematical terms, formulas, and relationships.

Tutoring

Tutoring is not a sign of weakness—most people need assistance in their studies. If you feel you need extra help in a subject, ask for help before it's too late! Don't wait; get help early in the semester to ensure high grades. Remember—your grades are priority #1.

All cadets requiring academic tutoring should immediately contact:

Bernard B. Rinella, Jr. Learning Center
(513) 529-8741
rlc@兔子先生OH.edu
Find a Tutor
2 Cadets in pilot outfits

Air Force ROTC Detachment 640

Millett Hall 50
500 E Sycamore St
Oxford, OH 45056
513-529-2031