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> MSU Air Force ROTC
Cadet Activities
A cadet in the AFROTC program at MSU becomes a part of a
"family" of students who have similar interests and goals. Cadets actively
participate in AFROTC duties and have the opportunity to enjoy many
extracurricular activities. Below is a list of important cadet activities,
organizations, and projects:
Arnold Air Society
Arnold Air Society, or AAS, is an MSU student organization
affiliated with Air Force ROTC. The Arnold Air Society organization at MSU
participates in a variety of community service activities. Past AAS community
service projects include a bowl-a-thon for the Big Brother/Big Sister program,
working with Habitat for Humanity in the Gallatin Valley, and Adopt-A-Highway.
Color Guard
The MSU AFROTC color guard focus on excellence
in drill and bearing. The color guard presents the flag at all necessary
AFROTC functions and many MSU functions such as volleyball and basketball games.
Additionally the
color guard competes in national drill competitions.
Rifle Team
The MSU AFROTC Borealis Rifle Team focus on exhibition drill with the use of rifles. Team members dedicate time and effort
to practice precision drill and rifle techniques. The MSU rifle team performs at
various school and corps functions, and competes in national competitions as
well.
MSU Graduation Ceremonies
Cadets from Air Force ROTC volunteer as
ushers at MSU commencement events. These cadets play a critical role in
executing each graduation ceremony at MSU.
Freshman Orientation Program
All incoming Montana State University
freshman participate in the Freshman Orientation Program during the summer
prior to their freshman year. AFROTC provides support for this program by
briefing both parents and incoming students. AFROTC students use this
opportunity to practice their briefing skills, answer questions on ROTC, and
recruit new cadets into their corps.
Air Force ROTC Dining-Out
AFROTC conducts a formal military dining
function each Spring semester. This social dinner exposes cadets to a great
Air Force tradition. Traditionally, annual awards are presented at Det 450's
Dining-Out. Cadets may also invite non-military guests to accompany them if
they wish, giving family members and friends a chance to enjoy this
longstanding Air Force social tradition.
AFROTC Orientation Program
Cadets plan and organize an orientation
program for new students enrolling in AFROTC. This program is designed to
convey basic information on the AFROTC program, drill and ceremony, uniform
wear, and customs and courtesies to new cadets. The program is conducted at
the start of Fall semester.
Base Visit Program
This program is designed to expose cadets to
an actual Air Force base in operation. MSU cadets travel to Air Force bases in
surrounding states and have the opportunity to
speak with active duty military members in diverse career fields, witness
national security measures in action, and are exposed to leading edge
technology.
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