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Cadet Life

Leadership Development is at the core of the Air Force ROTC program.  And while we emphasize physical training, academics and discipline, the cadets find time to have fun.

Program timeline

The timeline provides a focus and information by year. For freshman year, the program focus is on followership, training, and personal growth. That year you'll begin your medical clearance and also compete for scholarships. During your sophomore year we focus on mentorship, critical thinking and Wingman culture. That year you'll have to solidify a major of study and again be able to compete for scholarships. After your sophomore year, you'll attend field training, which is a basic officer training in Alabama. During your junior year we'll emphasize team leadership, decision making and solidify your identity both in the Air Force and within yourself. That same year you'll select your Air Force Career Field and receive a monthly stipend. Your last year in the program we focus on organizational leadership, ethical reasoning, program integration as a leader in the cadet wing. You'll also apply for a base of preference while still receiving a monthly stipend. Upon graduation you are commissioned as a 2nd Lieutenant in the U.S. Air Force and will then transition to Active Duty service.

 

Wingman Culture

Detachment 027 embraces the Air Force tradition of supporting our fellow Airmen.  The cadet wing has a strong mentorship program and mandates counseling and other support functions for academic and physical success within the chain of command.  Once enrolled, cadets find strong bonds in Air Force ROTC, more than with sports teams, clubs, sororities, or fraternities.

Detachment Cadre and Cadet Wing leadership demand ALL cadets assume responsibility for one another’s well being. It’s an extremely rewarding feeling to know you’re not alone when struggling in new surroundings and intense studies while in college.

 

Frequently Asked Questions

Is a scholarship required to be a member of Air Force ROTC? Accordion Closed

No.  Students who are not on scholarships participate in AFROTC for the program’s benefits (an emphasis on discipline, academics, physical fitness and most importantly leadership development) and the fact that completion and a degree warrant a commission in the world’s greatest air, space, and cyberspace forces.

How many cadets work while attending NAU? Accordion Closed

 Graph depicts percentages of scholarship vs non-scholarship cadets and those that work while in college. 22% of our cadets on scholarship also work. 43% of non-scholarship cadets work in college.

Where do Det 027 cadets originate from? Accordion Closed

Only ~60% of the Cadet Wing is from Arizona. California represents the next majority with ~17% followed by Colorado and Hawaii with ~4%. The remaining cadets come from all over the United States (as of April 2019).

What majors do Det 027 cadets pursue? Accordion Closed

Cadets pursue all kinds of majors at NAU and CCC.

Are uniforms and books provided? Accordion Closed

As soon as cadets meet physical fitness and weight standards they will be issued physical training gear uniforms. After at least one semester in the program meeting all standards, cadets will be issued the Air Force blues and ABU/OCP uniforms .  Until cadets have received uniforms they will wear standardized workout clothes to PT class and business casual to AS and LLAB classes. Uniforms are issued at no-cost, but must be kept in good condition to be returned when cadets leave or complete the program.
All required materials for AS classes are provided online at no-cost.

Are there other AFROTC-related activities which I can participate in? Accordion Closed

Air Force ROTC strives to provide you with a wide variety of professional and social activities. The program offers many optional activities for students and cadets to participate in, including:

  • Arnold Air Society
  • Silver Wings
  • Civil Air Patrol
  • Color Guard
  • Drill Team
  • Military Dining Events (formal and informal) and BBQs
  • Base Visits
  • Incentive flights
  • Project Go

When do I have to wear my uniform? Accordion Closed

All cadets that have been issued uniforms and meet requirements will be required to wear the appropriate uniform to PT, AS, and LLAB classes and wear their uniform during the day on Thursdays.

What is Field Training? Accordion Closed

Field Training is officer-preparation basic training for ROTC cadets. Cadets will be trained and evaluated on leadership and followership skills on a daily basis in a stressful but encouraging environment.  Field Training is a pre-requisite for the upper-class Professional Officer Course (the last two years in the AFROTC program). It is held over the summer in between sophomore and junior year at Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama.  Most cadets will tell you that it is the most challenging and rewarding experience in the Air Force ROTC program.

What is Leadership Lab? Accordion Closed

The Cadet Wing is organized into a hierarchical rank structure that mirrors the operational Air Force.  The upper-class Professional Officer Course cadets are responsible for planning and instructing Leadership Lab. The class is held from 3:45 to 5:45 PM on Thursdays. It focuses on hands on training and experiential learning including drill and ceremonies, group leadership projects, sports, team building, physical fitness, and exceptional guest speakers.

Do I have to live in a specific dorm? Accordion Closed

No.  ROTC cadets have no preferred or recommended campus housing locations. Your living arrangements are your choice. Nearly half of our current cadets live off-campus and many live together. However, we do recommend living on-campus at least your Freshmen year. You’ll find NAU’s dormitories quite nice and we have several cadets who go on to become RA’s.

If I join ROTC do I have to join the Air Force? Accordion Closed

Absolutely not! Cadets are not committed to the Air Force until they activate a scholarship or the first day of their junior year of classes, whichever occurs first. Additionally, any NAU student may take AFROTC AS courses without becoming a cadet or incurring a commitment to the Air Force.

Is this a “guy” only thing? Accordion Closed

No. Leadership is not gender based. About 50% of our cadets are female.

Can cadets be in a fraternity/sorority or play sports? Accordion Closed

Absolutely! We highly encourage cadets to be involved in campus life. We have many cadets who are involved in fraternities and sororities and several who participate in intercollegiate or university sports. These experiences make better leaders.

 

Detachment newsletters- The Eagle

Academic Year 2019-2020
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Academic Year 2018-2019
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Academic Year 2017-2018
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Academic Year 2016-2017
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Academic Year 2015-2016
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Academic Year 2014-2015
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Academic Year 2013-2014
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Academic Year 2012-2013
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Detachment 027 | Home of the Highlanders
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Building 47-A
1415 S. San Francisco St PO Box: 15076
Flagstaff, AZ 86011
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