Program Information
General Military Course
This program of instruction is open to any full-time student and consists
of the first and second year courses for students in the four-year Air Force
Reserve Officers' Training Corps (AFROTC) program. These courses deal with
the Air Force in the contemporary world and the development of air power.
They strengthen interest in becoming a professional Air Force officer,
develop knowledge of world military forces, and enable the student to
understand how the United States Air Force supports national objectives
and policies.
Professional Officer Course
This curriculum typically includes Aerospace Studies courses offered during
the third and fourth years of the overall program, and must be completed by
all students who seek a commission through AFROTC.
These courses are designed to prepare selected college students to serve as
active duty Air Force officers upon graduation and commissioning. The curriculum
stresses national security forces in contemporary American society, leadership,
management, and professionalism. Special emphasis is placed on developing the
cadet's communication skills. Students entering this course must be
selected in accordance with the prerequisites listed below.
Prerequisites for Admission to the Professional Officer Course:
- Be at least 17 years of age at time of acceptance;
- Be able to complete the Professional Officer Course and graduate from the University before reaching age 26 years and 6 months if entering pilot training or before age 30 if entering a non-flying category;
- Pass the Air Force Officer Qualifying Test and physical fitness examination;
- For these students enrolled in the four year AFROTC program, complete the General Military Course or its equivalent, or have acceptable prior military service. Veterans and students with previous ROTC training are invited to write, visit, or call the Department of Aerospace Studies at (904) 644-3461 to discuss their status;
- Students desiring entry into the two-year AFROTC program should contact the Department of Aerospace Studies at the beginning of the fall semester one academic year prior to the fall semester in which they wish to enroll in the Professional Officer Course. This lead time is required to complete the application, the testing and physical examination, and to schedule a six week field training course prior to fall enrollment in the Professional Officer Course;
- Selection by the professor of aerospace studies and acceptance by the University;
- Execute a written agreement with the government to complete the Professional Officer Course and accept an Air Force commission;
- Enlist in the Air Force Reserve Obligated Reserve Section (terminated upon receiving an Air Force officer commission).
Leadership Laboratory
Leadership laboratory is open to students who are members of the Reserve
Officer Training Corps, or who are eligible to pursue a commission as determined
by the professor of Aerospace Studies. Leadership Lab is the formalized phase
of leadership training conducted by the cadets. It is scheduled for 4.5
hours (1.5 hours for LLAB and 3 hours for PT)
each week for both the General Military and the Professional Officer
Courses. All uniforms and equipment required for cadet activities are furnished
by the detachment.
Field Training
Students in the two-year program must complete a six-week field training course
before they may formally enroll in the professional course. This training includes
career training, physical conditioning, and the general military course academics.
If desired, and if academic credit has not been received for completion of general
military course subjects, four (4) semester hours of academic credit may be received
for completion of the six-week field training course by registering for AFR 2940 -
Basic Aerospace Internship prior to attending field training.
Cadets enrolled in the four-year AFROTC program are required to attend a four-week
field training course before they may formally enroll in the professional officer course.
Summer field training provides a better understanding of the United States Air Force
mission, increases the cadet's proficiency in junior officer training areas, and
stresses the importance of physical conditioning.
All field training courses are conducted at active Air Force bases. Students attending
these courses receive pay for the encampment plus travel allowances.
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CURRENT AS OF: 1 Dec 07