FAQs

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To apply for the scholarship, you must complete the Physical Fitness Assessment (PFA). For instructions, refer to the website where you can apply online.

If you are offered a scholarship, you must meet the Air Force Weight Standards prior to activating the scholarship.

If you are offered a scholarship, you must also meet the Air Force Physical Fitness Test (PFT) Standards prior to activating the scholarship. You must perform this test within a few days of starting your freshman year in college.

It depends. Check out the Flying Requirements for more information.

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No. In fact, many companies prefer to hire former officers over new college graduates (even those with master’s degrees). Your Air Force experience, the management skills you have gained on active duty and your active-duty educational benefits can give you the competitive edge you need.

To compete for the pilot or combat systems officer categories, you must be able to complete your bachelor’s degree and be commissioned through Air Force ROTC before you are 33 years old.

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The only time cadets are required to wear their uniform is during Leadership Lab, once a week, as well as during their respective weekly Air Force class. Occasionally, during special events you may be required to wear your uniform as well.

Very well. Det 340 assigns cadet sponsors to new students. They can help students find classes, get textbooks, learn to wear the uniform correctly, meet other cadets and learn basic customs and courtesies. It is also the responsibility of the cadet's flight commander to help new cadets fit into the program. Hazing is not permitted! You will find the cadet staff and detachment staff are concerned about your well-being and progress.

Most officers have a four-year active-duty service commitment. Those selected to be pilots incur a 10-year commitment upon completion of pilot training, and individuals selected to be Combat Systems Officers or Air Battle Managers incur a six-year commitment after training.

The Air Force is education-oriented and financially supports graduate studies. You can apply for the Air Force Institute of Technology to earn an advanced degree on a full scholarship. Additionally, most bases have graduate college programs, and you may apply for the tuition assistance program that pays 100% of the tuition cost. Further information can be found here.

The only required time is during your Air Force ROTC classes, Leadership Lab and physical fitness training. Five hours for Freshman/Sophomores (1hr class + 2 hrs LLAB + 2 hrs mandatory PT); Seven hours for Juniors/Seniors (same as above, but with 3 hrs of class time).

Hair must be kept in accordance with Air Force guidelines when in uniform.

Not as much as you think. Marching/drill is sometimes practiced during your squadron time at Leadership Laboratory. There are no mandatory drill sessions outside of LLAB.

Your first and foremost concern is attending classes and maintaining good grades. After this, you will certainly want to examine some of the various activities sponsored by both your university and Air Force ROTC. There is something in our program of interest to everyone.

Yes. Generally, extracurricular campus activities and Air Force ROTC are perfectly compatible – as long as you do not overload yourself with extracurricular activities. A serious physical injury while participating in intercollegiate or intramural athletic activities may cause you to be dis-enrolled from Air Force ROTC because of a change in your physical profile.

You will compete in a selection process much like the one of an enrollment allocation as an officer candidate. The factors to be used will include your Air Force Officer Qualifying Test (AFOQT) scores, your Field Training performance rating, your Grade Point Average (GPA), your academic major, your Physical Fitness Test (PFT) score and the Detachment Commander's rating. You will know your specific Air Force job category approximately six months before you are commissioned.

No. The vast majority of Air Force jobs do not involve flying at all. In the civilian world there are thousands of jobs and careers – doctors, lawyers, law enforcement, engineers, financial careers, food-service management – the list is endless. For almost every civilian out in the workforce, there is an Air Force officer counterpart performing a similar job. For more information about the many careers available, click here.

Cadets normally get commissioned after graduating with a Bachelor's degree in an approved major.

Not necessarily. You may request an educational delay if you desire to attend graduate school at your own expense before going on active duty. If approved, the Air Force will postpone your active-duty tour. Delays are routinely provided if you select to attend dental or medical school. Scholarships also exist for students accepted to medical school. Additional information can be found here.

Yes. The Air Force offers several opportunities to do so. In many cases you can request an educational delay. This delay between the time of commissioning and reporting for active duty will be of sufficient length to allow you to fulfill the requirements for a professional or masters degree. You will assume all financial obligations. There are also Air Force Institute of Technology programs where the Air Force pays for your graduate school education. These programs are explained in detail in Air Force ROTC. Additional information can be found here.

No. Your academic major plays a minor role in pilot and combat systems officer selection. You can major in any degree program and compete to receive a pilot or combat systems officer slot in Air Force ROTC. You can even be on an Air Force ROTC scholarship in an engineering or science major and compete on an equal basis for a flying position. Additional information can be found here.