FAQs

What are the requirements to join?

  • US Citizen (or permanent resident currently pursuing citizenship)
  • Minimum 2.0 GPA
  • Full-time college student
  • At least 3 years (6 semesters) of college remaining

For more information please visit: AFROTC requirements.

What are the minimum fitness standards?

 

Male   

 Female

Push-ups (1 min) 

30   

15

Sit-ups (1 min)

39 

35

1.5 mile run

15:50    

18:56

AF Fitness Charts

These minimums are not required to join. You must have a passing fitness score to earn a scholarship.  

What is my weekly schedule?

  • Physical Training (PT): Tuesdays @ 0650-0750 / Fridays @ 0900-1000
  • Leadership Lab (LLAB): Fridays, 0650-0850
  • Aerospace Studies (AS) Class
    • AS100 (Freshmen) - Fridays, 1225-1320
    • AS200 (Sophomore) - Fridays, 1415-1510
    • AS300/400 (Junior/Senior) - Wednesdays, 0650-0950

(CAO Fall 2024)

What is the curriculum?

Air Force ROTC curriculum is separated into four major areas: Profession of Arms, Communication Skills, Leadership Studies, and Military Studies/International Security Studies. Visit Program Curriculum to learn more. 

What is the commitment for joining?

There is no commitment until accepting a scholarship or contracting in your junior year.

Once commissioned, most cadets (non-rated) will incur an active duty commitment of 4 years.
Rated Officers (Pilot, etc.) incur a 6-10 year commitment.

Will I deploy while in Air Force ROTC?

No. Your job here is to be a student.

What type of scholarships does Air Force ROTC offer?

In college scholarships are available to all majors on a case-by-case basis. Click here to learn more about high school scholarships.

What type are jobs are available in the Air Force and Space Force?

Pilot, Navigator, Space, Missiles, Intelligence, Weather, Cyber, Maintenance, Logistics, Nursing, Developmental Engineer, Acquisitions, Security Forces, Contracting, and Finance just to name a few.
Visit Air Force Jobs to learn more. 

Are there more websites for information and videos?

Air Force.com
Space Force.com
Air Force & College
Air Force Daily Video

Couldn't find your answer?

Please visit https://www.afrotc.com/contact/help for more information.