Military Air and Space Studies- Air Force ROTC
The development and preparation of future Air Force and Space Force officers is provided through the Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps (AFROTC) program. AFROTC is a four-year program in which students enroll in exclusive classes and leadership workshops to gain tools to succeed in a future career as an Air Force or Space Force officer and beyond. All credits offered by the department may be counted as general electives toward completion of the requirements in other curricula. Students completing the program attend Field Training between their Sophomore and Junior years. Students not pursuing a commission in the Air Force or Space Force may still enroll in any of the academic classes. These students do not wear the uniform or attend Leadership Lab.
The Air Force ROTC program has three general parts:
- The General Military Course (GMC) consists of one hour per week of classroom instruction, two hours per week of physical fitness, and two hours per week of Leadership Lab. The GMC is open to any student. For non-scholarship students, there is no military obligation during the GMC. For scholarship students, there is no obligation during the first year of the GMC. Registration is the same as for other courses. All scholarship GMC cadets must pass a physical fitness test each term. Non-scholarship cadets must pass a physical fitness test by the Spring of the Freshman year to remain in the program. The Air Force Officer Qualifying Test (AFOQT) must be taken by 31 December of the Sophomore year to be eligible to compete for Field Training.
- Field Training is scheduled during the summer months, normally between the Sophomore and Junior years. Field Training must be completed prior to entry into the Professional Officer Course (POC). Field Training is a two-week encampment that includes physical conditioning, weapons, and survival training. It is held at Maxwell AFB, AL. Cadets are evaluated on their leadership potential and provided with opportunity to expand their skills as both a leader and team member.
- The two-year POC is designed to prepare cadets for a commission in the United States Air Force or United States Space Force. The primary purpose of the Professional Officer Course is to provide education which will develop knowledge of the Air Force and Space Force, as well as skills and attitudes vital to the professional officer. Cadets practice communication techniques through cadet-led and cadet-centered seminars. The course consists of three hours of classroom instruction per week, two hours per week of physical fitness, and two hours per week of Leadership Lab. All cadets in the POC are contracted with the U.S. Air Force. If not on scholarship, the cadet will still receive the monthly stipend.
In-College Scholarship Program
The ICSP offers 2.5 to 3.5 year scholarships to qualified college Freshmen and Sophomores in any major. Cadets do not apply for this scholarship. Current cadets that meet qualifications are nominated by the Commander. Please visit http://afrotc.com for the most current information on ICSP opportunities.
Active Duty Obligation
There is no active duty obligation for enrolling in either the Freshman or Sophomore AFROTC courses. Students who enter the POC and complete the Air Force ROTC program will receive a commission and incur a minimum four-year active duty commitment. Certain careers and Active Duty programs may incur additional commitments depending on training or education requirements.
Typical Four Year Course Progression
| Freshman Year | Credits | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall | Spring | Summer | |
| MAS 110 - Heritage and Values of the United States Air Force I | 1 | ||
| MAS 115 - Leadership Laboratory 115 | 2 | ||
| MAS 100 - AF Physical Fitness | 2 | ||
| Courses in Major | |||
| MAS 111 - Heritage and Values of the United States Air Force II | 1 | ||
| MAS 116 - Leadership Lab 116 | 2 | ||
| MAS 100 - AF Physical Fitness | 2 | ||
| Courses in Major | |||
| Year Total: | 5 | 5 | |
| Sophomore Year | Credits | ||
| Fall | Spring | Summer | |
| MAS 210 - Team and Leadership Fundamentals I | 1 | ||
| MAS 215 - Leadership Laboratory 215 | 2 | ||
| MAS 100 - AF Physical Fitness | 2 | ||
| Courses in Major | |||
| MAS 211 - Team and Leadership Fundamentals II | 1 | ||
| MAS 216 - Leadership Lab 216 | 2 | ||
| MAS 100 - AF Physical Fitness | 2 | ||
| Courses in Major | |||
| MAS 309 - Fld Training, 4 Week | 4 | ||
| Year Total: | 5 | 5 | 4 |
| Junior Year | Credits | ||
| Fall | Spring | Summer | |
| MAS 310 - Leading People and Effective Communication I | 3 | ||
| MAS 315 - Leadership Laboratory 315 | 2 | ||
| MAS 100 - AF Physical Fitness | 2 | ||
| Courses in Major | |||
| MAS 311 - Leading People and Effective Communication II | 3 | ||
| MAS 316 - Leadership Lab 316 | 2 | ||
| MAS 100 - AF Physical Fitness | 2 | ||
| Courses in Major | |||
| Year Total: | 7 | 7 | |
| Senior Year | Credits | ||
| Fall | Spring | Summer | |
| MAS 410 - National Security Affairs/Preparation for Active Duty I | 3 | ||
| MAS 415 - Leadership Laboratory 415 | 2 | ||
| MAS 100 - AF Physical Fitness | 2 | ||
| Courses in Major | |||
| MAS 411 - National Security Affairs/Preparation for Active Duty II | 3 | ||
| MAS 416 - Leadership Lab 416 | 2 | ||
| MAS 100 - AF Physical Fitness | 2 | ||
| Courses in Major | |||
| Year Total: | 7 | 7 | |
| Total Program Credits: | 52 | ||