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 29 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;
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

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 Sept. 09

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