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> MSU Air Force ROTC
Overview - Common Questions
What is Air Force ROTC?
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 450
click here.
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.
Am I Guaranteed a Job?
Yes! Upon obtaining a degree and completing Air Force ROTC
requirements, you are guaranteed a job in today's Air Force. You will enjoy
the full
benefits of being an officer. As an
officer in the Air Force, you will fill leadership and management positions in
a dynamic, worldwide organization dedicated to excellence.
What Career Fields Are Available?
Air Force assignments demand hard work and responsibility,
yet offer many personal and professional rewards and benefits. Some of the
over 200 career fields available are:
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collection of this information is Title 10, United States Code, Section
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