The Air
Force Reserve Officer Training Corps (AFROTC) at Montana State University
is an educational program designed to give YOU the opportunity to
become an Air Force officer while completing your degree. Air Force
ROTC prepares you to assume positions of increasing responsibility and
importance in today's Air Force. In addition, you develop leadership,
time management, and organizational skills which are vital to success
in college, the Air Force, and beyond. For more information about Det
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How
Long is the Program?
AFROTC
offers two routes to an Air Force commission: the Air Force ROTC Four-Year Program and certain in-college scholarship programs. The Four-Year
Program allows you to "try out" Air Force ROTC during your freshman
and sophomore years with NO obligation unless you are on an Air
Force ROTC scholarship. For students already in college who would like
to become an Air Force officer, programs are available to students with
at least two years remaining in their academic major (undergraduate or
graduate).
Can
I Receive a Scholarship?
Yes! Air Force ROTC scholarships for 4, 3, or 2
year(s) are available for numerous academic majors. Scholarships pay
for tuition, books, and most university fees, as well as provide a $250
- $400 monthly nontaxable allowance during the academic year.
Do I Have to be on a
Scholarship
to be in AFROTC?
No! You
can be a member of AFROTC, fulfill all commissioning requirements, and
become an officer in the United States Air Force even if you are not on
scholarship. Many cadets pursue this option.
What
Are My Commitments?
As a
cadet, you will spend one hour (first two years) or three hours (second
two years) a week in a classroom setting. You'll learn about the Air
Force, historical development of air power, leadership skills, and
national defense policy. Two hours a week are also spent in Leadership Laboratory developing your ability to
perform as an Air Force officer. Cadets are required to attend summer
Field Training, usually during the summer between the sophomore and
junior year. You will receive career orientation, aircraft orientation,
survival training, weapons orientation, and physical training. You will
also become familiar with the organization and functions of the
Department of Defense (DOD) and an Air Force base. After graduating,
all commissioned AFROTC cadets have at least a four year active duty
commitment. Additional active duty commitments may be required, depending
on your job in the Air Force.
What
Career Fields Are Available?
Air
Force assignments demand hard work and responsibility, yet offer many
personal and professional rewards and benefits.As an officer in the Air Force, you
will fill leadership and. Some of the over 200 career fields available
are:
