Air Force ROTC Information
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Lieutenant Colonel Daniel J. Simonsen: - Click for Biography
Professor of Air Force Aerospace Studies
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General: Air Force ROTC is open to all students in any major pursuing a bachelor, master, or doctorate degree.
Purpose: The MISSION of the Air Force ROTC is to provide instruction and experience to all cadets in a diversified university environment so they can graduate with the knowledge, character and motivation essential to becoming leaders in the world's greatest and most respected Air Force. Individuals who successfully complete either the two or four-year program will be commissioned as Second Lieutenants in the U.S. Air Force. [Top]
Objectives: Air Force ROTC Detachment 305's objective is to recruit, select, educate, and commission quality officer candidates. [Top]
Requirements for Admission: General Military Course (freshmen and sophomores): Enrollment requirements are as follows: 1) possess good moral character, 2) must meet age requirements for commissioning, 3) be medically qualified, and 4) be accepted by the University as a regular full-time student. [Top]
Professional Officer Course: Students are selected for the POC on a competitive basis. In addition to those requirements mentioned for the GMC, entrance into the POC requires that a student be a U.S. citizen; meet mental and physical requirements for commissioning; have satisfactorily completed approximately 60 semester hours toward his or her degree; and be in good standing in the institution. Those enrolled in the POC will sign an oath of allegiance to the U. S. and receive a monthly allowance. Application Requirements: There is no application procedure for the four-year program. Students may simply register for Air Force ROTC in the same manner and at the same time they register for other college courses. Any student wishing to apply for the two-year program should contact one of the active duty officers on the 14th floor of Wyly Tower. [Top]
Four-Year Program: This is divided into two distinct categories--the General Military Course (GMC) and the Professional Officer Course (POC). Any university student may enroll in the GMC. Enrolling in the GMC incurs no military obligation unless on scholarship status. They may then compete for entry into the POC during their last two years of college. Selection into the POC is highly competitive and is based upon qualification after an Air Force medical examination, scores achieved on the Air Force Officer Qualifying Test (AFOQT), grade-point-average, physical fitness test, and successful completion of a Field Training course. [Top]
Two-Year Program: The two-year program consists of the POC--the last two years of the four-year program. The basic requirement is that applicants have two academic years remaining at either the undergraduate or graduate levels, or a combination of both after the completion of the Field Training course. Applicants seeking enrollment in the two-year program must pass an Air Force physical exam. They are also evaluated on grade-point-average, scores achieved on the AFOQT, physical fitness, and a personal interview. Since the processing procedure must be completed in advance of intended enrollment, interested students must apply early in the academic year preceding the fall term in which they intend to enter the program. Application should be made in writing or by a personal visit to an officer on the 14th floor of Wyly Tower. [Top]
Leadership Laboratory Training: In addition to academic training, enrollment in the corresponding Leadership Laboratory is open to students who are members of the Reserve Officer Training Corps or are eligible to pursue a commission. Leadership Laboratory consists of physical, military, and leadership training including the operation of the Cadet Wing. The Cadet Wing is comprised exclusively of cadets. All plans and programs are developed and executed by the Cadet Wing. [Top]
Field Training: All cadets must complete Field Training which consists of academic work, orientation to the Air Force environment and traditional military training. Cadets in the two-year program must, by law, attend five weeks of Field Training prior to POC entry. Four-year program cadets attend four weeks of Field Training, normally between their sophomore and junior years.
Requirements for Commission: Upon completion of the AFROTC Professional Officers Course and receipt of a baccalaureate degree, cadets are eligible for commission as Second Lieutenants in the United States Air Force.
Scholarships:
For more on scholarship information, please see AFROTC.com
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Books and Uniforms: All uniforms and textbooks required for AFROTC courses are furnished by Louisiana Tech and the U. S. Air Force. Each member of AFROTC will make a refundable deposit of $10.00 to cover possible uniform loss or damage.
Extracurricular Activities: AFROTC sponsors a number of activities that provide avenues for further personal development for qualified and interested cadets.
Honor Guard: The Valkyrie Honor Guard is a military group composed of cadets who perform a variety of ceremonial functions. Those include providing a color guard for campus and civic activities, giving precision drill exhibitions, and competing at the national level in drill competitions.
Orientation Flights and Air Base Visitation: Members are afforded opportunities to fly in military aircraft for purposes of orientation and familiarization. Air Force base visitations are also offered and encouraged.
Intramural Sports: AFROTC sponsors teams and individuals in all campus sports events.
Housing: The University has designated the 10th floor of Neilson (for males) and the 3rd floor of Harper (for females) as AFROTC floors. All cadets who reside on campus are encouraged to live on these floors but the choice to do so is strictly voluntary.
University of Louisiana at Monroe (ULM) Students: Air Force ROTC is open to ULM students with all tuition fees waived by Tech provided they take only Air Force ROTC courses.[Top]
Academic Credit: The classroom work in both the General Military and Professional Officer Courses is classified as elective work and is credited in varying amounts, depending on the student's degree program. Students should consult with the dean of their particular college if in doubt of the amount of credit allowed.