Air Force ROTC

The Air Force ROTC Program prepares you to become an Air Force Officer while earning a college degree. But more than that—it's a challenge, a head start on a lifetime of success within the Air Force and in everything you choose to do. Make the most of your college experience in AFROTC. You'll hone your time-management skills, analytical skills and physical fitness. It won't be easy. But if you're up to the challenge, the rewards will last a lifetime.

Curriculum

Aerospace Studies 100 (Heritage and Values of the U.S. Air and Space Force)
Aerospace Studies 200 (Team and Leadership Fundamentals)
Aerospace Studies 300 (Leading People and Effective Communication)
Aerospace Studies 400 (National Security Affairs and Active Duty Preparation)

Air Force ROTC Scholarships

Air Force ROTC scholarships are available on a competitive basis to qualified applicants. AFROTC offers two-, three-, and four-year scholarships each year, and are awarded through the detachment or a national selection board. High school seniors may apply for four-year scholarships in conjunction with their application to Endicott. There are two types of scholarships. Type 1 pays full tuition fees, plus $900 for books and supplies each year, and a stipend ranging from $300 to $500 per month. Type 2 pays up to $18,000 per academic year in tuition and fees while maintaining Type 1 book allocation and monthly stipend. Additionally, Endicott offers a room and board scholarship for participating Air Force ROTC cadets in the amount of $5,000. The ROTC scholarship or Endicott room and board ROTC Scholarship will replace any previously awarded scholarships or grants that were offered by the College for the year that either are awarded. Change in residency will affect the amount of the Endicott ROTC scholarship. For additional information on Endicott scholarships, please call 978-232-2060.

Program of Instruction

The Air Force ROTC curriculum is designed to enhance a student's college education by providing distinctive leadership and management training in conjunction with realistic experience. The program emphasizes leadership theory and practice, organizational management, public speaking, heritage and values of the Air Force, and physical fitness.

The first two years of a cadet’s journey, known as the General Military Course, focuses on foundational military concepts. Cadets attend up to three hours of physical training, three hours of leadership laboratory, and one hour of Aerospace Studies courses (1 credit hour) per week. There are no commitments to the program within these first two years unless on scholarship.

The final two years of their journey is known as the Professional Officer’s Course. Cadets enter this phase of the program upon successful completion of Field Training which typically occurs between a student’s sophomore and junior year. It is at this point when cadets commit to the program and enter a contract with the Air or Space Force. With this commitment, a guaranteed 2-year, Type 2 scholarship is awarded.

Extracurricular Events

The ROTC program offers Endicott students a wide spectrum of opportunities to participate in numerous challenging and rewarding extracurricular activities, such as high adventure training and field training exercises. Operational Development Training opportunities are available to qualified cadets at various points throughout their AFROTC career.

Opportunities in the United States Air Force Reserve/Air National Guard

AFROTC offers opportunities to seek a commission as a Second Lieutenant in the Air National Guard or Air Force Reserves. This unique option provides the flexibility for newly commissioned officers to participate in the Air Force part time while pursuing an advanced degree or a full-time career.

Eligibility Criteria

To qualify for the General Military Course, you must:

• Be a full-time student at a school offering Air Force ROTC
• Be a United States citizen (to receive a scholarship)
• Be in good physical condition
• Have good moral character
• Be at least 14 years old (17 to receive a scholarship appointment)

To qualify for the Professional Officer Course, you must:

• Meet all the qualifications for the General Military Course and successfully compete for an enrollment allocation as an officer candidate.
• Have two academic years remaining (undergraduate, graduate, or a combination of both) after completing the Air Force ROTC field-training encampment
• Be a United States citizen
• Be 18 years old or 17 years old with consent from a parent or legal guardian
• Be physically and medically qualified
• Pass the Air Force Officer Qualifying Test
• Be interviewed and selected by a board of Air Force officers
• Be selected and successfully complete Field Training
• Pass the Physical Fitness Assessment

Application Procedure

Connect with Detachment 345 at their website. Read through the requirements and course description. If you think you have what it takes, proceed to the “How to Join” page and get registered!