What is ROTC? The Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps (AFROTC) produces leaders for the Air Force. It is an educational program that gives men and women the opportunity to become Air Force officers while completing their degrees. Cadets receive military training while going to college.
How long is Air Force ROTC?
four-year
Air Force ROTC is a four-year program that can be condensed to three years, if necessary. The General Military Course (GMC) is the first half of the four-year program, and students generally take these courses during their freshman and sophomore year at FSU.
What are the benefits of Air Force ROTC?
ROTC Benefits
- Full-tuition scholarship opportunities for high school students entering college as freshmen (Apply here)
- In-college scholarship opportunities (full tuition for technical majors and up to $18,000 per year for non-technical majors)
- Language immersion and travel opportunities.
- Air Force ROTC uniforms provided.
How hard is Air Force ROTC?
Air Force ROTC
Probably the second “easiest” scholarship to win. For the academic year 2018-2019, more than 5,000 high school senior applications for the scholarship were reviewed. About 2,300 applicants were awarded a scholarship.
What do you need for Air Force ROTC?
Be enrolled in an accredited college that hosts or has a crosstown agreement with an Air Force ROTC detachment. Be a U.S. citizen after freshman year. Be in good physical condition (cadets must pass the Fitness Assessment) Be of good moral character.
Do you get paid in Air Force ROTC?
All cadets receive a monthly stipend to assist with living expenses once they contract with the Air Force, which occurs at the start of their junior year or when they activate a scholarship. Stipends are $300-500 a month depending on the cadet’s year in the AFROTC program.
Does ROTC pay for college?
You have the choice of using the scholarship to cover full tuition and fees or $10,000 for room and board at colleges and universities served by an Army ROTC program. The three-year scholarship provides you with as much as $100,992, again depending on the institution.
What happens after Air Force ROTC?
After completing all Air Force ROTC and academic degree requirements, you’ll receive a commission as second lieutenant in the U.S. Air Force. The length of your initial service commitment depends on your career. Most cadets make a four-year, active duty service commitment. Pilots make a 10-year service commitment.
Do you have to serve after ROTC?
A: Young adults must serve as Officers in the Army after graduation if they have received an ROTC scholarship, OR if they have enrolled in the ROTC Advanced Course. Enrolling in the ROTC Basic Course (the first two years of college) does NOT obligate someone to serve unless they have also received a scholarship.
Why should I join Air Force ROTC?
Air Force ROTC Enhances Your Education
Learn organizational and time management skills as well as teamwork and leadership skills which will help you in your other courses. Receive valuable training for your Air Force career and experience that is highly marketable to civilian employers.
What GPA do you need to get into Air Force ROTC?
To even be eligible, you must achieve a certain GPA and test scores. By the time you finish your junior year you must have obtained a 3.0 GPA. Your SAT score must be at least a 1240, or your ACT composite at least 26. These are the minimums, and we recommend striving for higher.
What happens if you drop out of the Air Force Academy?
If you entered the Academy from the regular or reserve component of any service and are discharged from the Academy before graduation, you will, under most circumstances, return to your former rank and branch of service to serve the rest of your obligation.
What GPA do you need for ROTC scholarship?
2.5 high
To qualify for ROTC scholarships, you need a minimum 2.5 high school GPA for ROTC. You must also maintain a 2.5 college GPA. Additional entry requirements include being at least 17 years old, scoring at least 19 on the ACT or 920 on the SAT, and passing your military branch’s physical fitness test.
What does ROTC consist of?
In addition to degree coursework, ROTC cadets study military organization, military tactics, and military technology to prepare for work as a commissioned officer. They also undergo military training. Some graduates go on to work as military personnel in specialty positions, such as an educator, nurse, or analyst.
How many years do you have to serve in the Air Force?
SERVICE COMMITMENT
The initial active duty commitment is four years.
Will the Air Force pay for college?
Tuition Assistance
If you are Active Duty, the Air Force will pay up to 100% of your college tuition.
What benefits do you get after 4 years in the Air Force?
After you complete your initial four-year service obligation, you can qualify for a retention program that allows the service to pay you up to $60,000 if you stay with the Air Force. Sign up for another two years after your initial four-year commitment and you receive $20,000.
What is the age limit for Air Force ROTC?
Be between the ages of 14 & 39 and be able to graduate by your 39th birthday (waivers available under certain circumstances and more stringent age restrictions apply for some career fields). Meet Air Force/Space Force height and weight standards.
Do you have to serve after Air Force ROTC?
Starting AFROTC does not incur any kind of service commitment. There is no commitment until you have signed a contract. You must contract to be in the Professional Officer Course in your junior year (AS300), or if you’re a scholarship cadet, in your sophomore year (AS200).
How long do you serve after ROTC?
If you received a four-year ROTC scholarship, you must agree to serve four years full-time as an Army Officer after you graduate and then either extend your contract for four more years or serve four more years with the Individual Ready Reserve (IRR) where you’ll return to civilian life but need to be ready to help in
Is ROTC a good idea?
If you think a military career is right for you, ROTC can be a great option. You’ll gain plenty of leadership skills, discipline, and maturity, not to mention a head start on a rewarding career.
