The
Four-Year Program begins when you enter the General Military Course.
Freshmen and sophomore cadets are in the GMC and the time commitment of
a GMC cadet is approximately five hours a week. In the GMC, you'll
learn the mission and structure of the Air Force and get an overview of
military life. You'll learn about Air Force career opportunities,
educational benefits, and life and work as an Air Force Officer.
Once
you've completed the GMC, you'll attend a four-week field training
between your sophomore and junior year of college. This rigorous
program consists of physical conditioning, weapons practice, and
leadership evaluation. Other parts of the program include additional
officer training, career orientation, and Air Force aircraft
operations. Travel to and from the base where you participate in field
training is funded by the Air Force.
After
successfully completing the GMC and Field Training, you will enter into
the Professional Officer Course. The POC provides advance training in
leadership, management, and communications skills with a focus on Air
Force situations. The time commitment of a POC cadet is approximately
eight hours a week.
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 or qualify for
field training)
- Be in good physical condition
- Be of high moral character
To
qualify for the Professional Officer Course, you must meet all the
qualifications for the General Military Course and you must also:
- Have
two academic years remaining (undergraduate or graduate)
- Be physically qualified
- Pass the Air Force Officer Qualifying Test (AFOQT)
- Be selected for an enrollment allocation by a board of Air Force
officers
- Complete a four-week field training (if you're in the Four-Year
Program) or a six-week field training (if you've missed any of your GMC
course requirements)
