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* How do I qualify? *

...be a full-time student at a school offering Air Force ROTC

...be a United States citizen

...be in good physical condition

...have a good moral character

...to qualify for the Professional Officer Course, you must meet all of the qualifications for the General Military Course, and successfully compete for an enrollment allocation as an officer candidate

...have two academic years remaining (undergraduate, graduate or a combination of both) after completing the Air Force ROTC Field Training Encampment

...be 18 years old or 17 years old with a parent's or legal guardian's consent

...be physically and medically qualified

...pass the Air Force Officer Qualifying Test

...be interviewed and selected by a board of Air Force Officers

...complete a four-week Field Training Program

...pass the 3-Event Physical Fitness Test

* What is the Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps? *

Air Force ROTC is the largest and oldest source of commissioned officers in the United States Air Force. AFROTC's mission is to produce leaders for the Air Force by recruiting, educating and commissioning officer candidates based on Air Force requirements

* What is my commitment following commissioning? *

After you are commissioned, you will be required to serve a minimum of four years on active duty. Depending upon your career selection, you may be required to serve additional years (ie, pilot, navigator, or air battle manager).

* Does enrolling in ROTC mean I am joining the Air Force? *

No. The first two years of the program are designed to be a trial period for you. The classes during this time give you general information about the Air Force. It is a time to decide if ROTC and the Air Force are for you WITHOUT commitment. You incur commitment once you begin your junior year or you activate a scholarship.

* What does it mean to be a cadet on contract? *

When you have sworn into the Inactive Reserves, you will begin to receive stipend pay in addition to other money you may also be eligible for. Your stipend money is divided in half and paid bi-monthly. This is also a legal obligation to join the Air Force “...to support and defend the Constitution...” as all Air Force members do when joining the service.

* What is PT and when does it occur? *

PT, or physical training, is a time when the entire cadet corps meets to maintain physical standards. This occurs every Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 6:30 - 7:30am at the Marts Gymnasium. Cadets are required to attend a minimum of two times a week, but are encouraged to come to all three.

* What is Leadership Lab? *

This is one of the mandatory classes where cadets to develop communication, leadership and officer skills are developed and fine-tuned. This course is instructed by junior and senior cadets with guidance from active duty officers; the objectives are defined by AFROTC. Leadership Lab occurs Thursdays from 4-6pm.

* What classes are required? *

During the freshmen year, cadets take the Aerospace Science 100 class (AS100 - Foundations of the Air Force). During sophomore year, cadets take Aerospace Science 100 class (AS200 - Evolution of Air and Space Power). During junior year, cadets take Aerospace Studies 300 class (AS300 - Air Force Leadership Studies). During senior year, cadets take Aerospace Studies 400 class (AS400 - National Security Affairs/Preparation For Active Duty). All classes are offered on Thursdays, as is Leadership Lab.

* Can I enroll if I did not take Air Force ROTC as a freshman? *

Yes. Those that complete all the GMC classes go to a 4-week Field Training summer encampment.

* Am I eligible after my freshman and sophmore years? *

Yes. You are still eligible for the Air Force ROTC two-year program. However, you must contact the Air Force ROTC personnel to see if you can complete all the requirements to compete for the two-year program.

* How often are uniforms worn? *

Cadets are required to wear one of their uniforms every Thursday during a normal semester. This includes regular classes in addition to the Air Force classes. Uniforms are also to be worn to physical training (PT) sessions.

* Do I have to buy my own uniforms? *

Cadets will be issued uniforms to wear to class and leadership laboratory. They must be turned in upon completion of the year or when the cadet drops or is dropped from the program.

* Do I receive any ROTC credit for Civil Air Patrol (CAP) and Junior ROTC? *

Yes you do. Three years of Junior ROTC is considered equal to three semesters and two years is equal to either of the GMC. No credit is given for less than two years of JROTC training. The unit commander can give credit for part of the GMC for the Spaatz, Earheart and Mitchell Awards (any academic term of the GMC).

* What other activities are offered? *

The cadre and cadets come together to provide many extra activities outside of the training environment. Examples include orientation flights, base visits, paint ball excursions, BBQ's, socials, banquets and many other fun events!

* I am prior service enlisted - do I have to attend the GMC? *

Maybe--the Professor of Air Force Studies may waive some or all of the GMC if you were prior enlisted. This is determined by the amount and kind of experience you had when you departed prior service. Prior service cadets normally attend the 4-week field training.

* What cadet activities are mandatory? *

Most cadet activities are voluntary unless you commit to them. Leadership Laboratory and Aerospace Studies classes are mandatory.

* What are the cadet responsibilities? *

Cadets are responsible for maintaining structure in the cadet wing, fulfilling their assigned duties and attending Leadership Lab and class.

* Do I receive money for being in ROTC? *

If you are on contract with ROTC, you will receive a monthly stipend. The amount of money you receive depends on whether you are a freshman, sophomore, junior or senior.

* What is field training? *

Field training is a mandatory four week summer training boot camp. The program focuses on leadership skills, military bearing, physical conditioning, weapons practice, and survival training earning the skills needed to be an Air Force officer. This includes receiving junior officer training, career orientation and learning how the Air Force operates. Field Training usually takes place during the summer between your sophomore and junior year at a selected Air Force Base in the United States.

Two types of courses are available, depending upon which program the student anticipates entering (two-or four-year). The two-year program requires a five-week field training course prior to entering the Professional Officer Course, for upperclassmen. The four-year program requires a four-week course to be completed, normally, between the sophomore and junior years.

When attending field training, cadets are furnished transportation or payment for travel plus pay at the current rate of approximately $600 per month. Uniforms and free medical care are furnished while at field training.

* What school do I have to attend? *

Detachment 752 is associated with several schools and we have crosstown agreements. A listing of our schools can be found here. The cadets who go to a crosstown school, attend regular classes but also attend and aerospace class and the leadership lab.

* Where are the AFROTC offices located? *

The Air Force office, called a detachment (or “det”) is located in Bedford Hall on 96 W. South Street, Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania 18766.

* What ROTC sponsored activities are there for me during the summer break? *

Other then the infamous Field Training, ROTC provides you with a variety of cool activities for your summer enjoyment, for example: Army Airborne Training, USAF Academy Basic Free-Fall Parachute Training, Combat Survival Training, USAF Academy Soaring Program, AS100 Special Training Program, Operation Air Force, British Exchange.

All cadets must complete one field training course, conducted at an active Air Force base during the summer months. Two types of courses are available, depending upon which program the student anticipates entering (two-or four-year). The two-year program requires a five-week field training course prior to entering the POC. The four-year program requires a four-week course to be completed, normally, between the sophomore and junior years.

When attending either field training course, a cadet is furnished transportation or payment for travel plus pay at the current rate of approximately $600 per month. Uniforms and free medical care are furnished while at field training. Students attending a five-week field training course receive academic credit for the full two years of courses in the GMC.