Can I join Det 060 even after I already started a year of college?

A. Yes we have tailored plans for cadets that allow them to commission after 3 or 3.5 years.

Does AFROTC offer scholarships?

A. Yes, here is a list of all scholarship types that AFROTC offers.

What’s the difference between joining AFROTC and enlisting?

A. Joining AFROTC puts you on track to commission into the Air Force/Space Force as an officer. Officers are the people in the military who lead and are in charge of the enlisted. Additionally, to be an officer you need a bachelor’s degree, while enlisting only requires a high school diploma.

Can I join if I don’t go to USC?

A. Yes, you can commute to USC for weekly required training, while attending classes at a separate institution. Cadets who do this are called “crosstowns” and we have many of them in Detachment 060. Eligible institutions for crosstowns include community colleges and the full list can be found here.

Is there required summer training?

A. Yes, between your sophomore and junior year, you go to Field Training at Maxwell AFB with cadets from all across the country. The training is about two weeks and it covers things such as physical conditioning, weapons and survival training.

What is the difference between GMC and POC cadets?

A. GMC cadets are the first two years of the program where they are trained by POC cadets and cadre. They are introduced to military customs and practices and develop them over the 2 years to prepare for Field Training.

B. POC cadets are their last their years of the program after cadets have graduated Field Training. They are prepared to lead after commission as USAF officers through AS Class and train GMC cadets.

Does my major matter for AFROTC?

A. No, you can join AFROTC regardless of what major you have. However, having a desired/technical major can help when it comes to selective opportunities, career preferences, and scholarships.

Why is a pilot commitment longer than other jobs?

A. A pilot officer is a 12-year commitment because of the resources needed to train newly commissioned officers.

Do I have any obligation if I join for one year and then leave?

A. No, you have no obligations if you leave the program prior to the end of your sophomore year and are not contracted. However, if you have a scholarship or are contracted, you may have to either pay the Air Force back, enlist in the Air Force for a given time, or in some cases you may be dismissed if you leaving is due to hardship, or medical reasons. Ultimately, it is up to AFROTC headquarters to decide what you may owe.