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Leadership Development is at the core of the Air Force ROTC program. \u00a0And while we emphasize physical training, academics and discipline, the cadets find time to have fun.<\/p>\n
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Detachment 027 embraces the Air Force tradition of supporting our fellow Airmen. \u00a0The cadet wing has a strong mentorship program and mandates counseling and other support functions for academic and physical success within the chain of command. \u00a0Once enrolled, cadets find strong bonds in Air Force ROTC, more than with sports teams, clubs, sororities, or fraternities.<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
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External Links Disclaimer<\/a><\/p>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n Air Force ROTC strives to provide you with a wide variety of professional and social activities. But your first and most immediate concern is attending classes and maintaining good grades. The program and university offer many activities for any student’s particular interests. Here are just a few:<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/body><\/html>\n\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n All “cadets” that meet height and weight requirements will be required to wear appropriate uniform in accordance with weekly routine orders (e.g. Physical Training Uniform for Physical Training–AS 250, Air Force Blues for Academic class–AS 101, etc.).<\/p>\n For additional FAQs, please visit the National Air Force ROTC website<\/a>.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Academic Year 2019-2020 Academic Year 2018-2019 Academic Year 2017-2018 Academic Year 2016-2017 Academic Year 2015-2016 Academic Year 2014-2015 Academic Year 2013-2014 Academic Year 2012-2013 <\/p>\n\n \n \n 1. Is a scholarship required to be a member of Air Force ROTC? Accordion Closed<\/span><\/h4>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n
\n \n\nNo. In fact only 45% of our cadets are currently on scholarship (as of June 2025). Current members are in AFROTC because 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 force.<\/div>\n<\/body><\/html>\n\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n \n \n 2. Can I join AFROTC in the\u2026 Accordion Closed<\/span><\/h4>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n
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\n \n\nOnly ~38% of the Cadet Wing are from Arizona. California represents the next majority with ~30% followed by Vegas with ~6%. The remaining cadets come as far as the following states: Alabama, Alaska, Colorado, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Indiana, Iowa, New Mexico, New York, North Dakota, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington and Wisconsin (as of June 2025).<\/div>\n<\/body><\/html>\n\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n \n \n 4. What\u2019s your breakout of Technical Majors? Accordion Closed<\/span><\/h4>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n
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\n \n\nBefore any entitlements can be paid or prior to entry into the Professional Office Course (Juniors\/Seniors), you must enter into a contract with the Air Force. The contract states you’ll receive a commission upon graduation and fulfillment of AFROTC program requirements.<\/div>\n<\/body><\/html>\n\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n \n \n 6. Medical Eligibility Requirements Accordion Closed<\/span><\/h4>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n
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\n \n\nField Training is basic training for officers with leadership development at the core. You’ll be tested on your leadership and followership skills on a daily basis in a stressful but encouraging environment. Field Training is a pre-requisite for the Professional Officer Course (the last two years in the program) during the summer at Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama. Most cadets will tell you it is the most challenging and rewarding experience in the Air Force ROTC program.<\/div>\n<\/body><\/html>\n\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n \n \n 10. What exactly is Leadership Lab? Accordion Closed<\/span><\/h4>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n
\n \n\nThe Cadet Wing is organized into a hierarchical rank structure, as in the operational Air Force. The POC (Professional Officer Course) cadets are responsible for organizing and administering a lab for the entire wing. It is usually two hours of learning activities as drill and ceremonies, group leadership projects, team building, and physical fitness.<\/div>\n<\/body><\/html>\n\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n \n \n 11. Do I have to live in a specific dorm? Accordion Closed<\/span><\/h4>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n
\n \n\nNo. ROTC cadets have no preferred or recommended campus housing locations. Your living arrangements are your choice. In fact, nearly half of our current cadets live off-campus. 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 go on to become CA’s–it is a great way to live rent free near your classes and the detachment.<\/div>\n<\/body><\/html>\n\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n \n \n 12. If I take AFROTC classes, do I have to join the Air Force? Accordion Closed<\/span><\/h4>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n
\n \n\nAbsolutely not! There is no obligation. Any NAU admitted student can take Aerospace Studies academic courses (but not the Physical Training or Leadership Lab courses).<\/div>\n<\/body><\/html>\n\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n \n \n 13. Do Air Force ROTC courses count for credit? Accordion Closed<\/span><\/h4>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n
\n \n\nYes, as general electives for most majors at NAU. We also offer a minor in Aerospace Studies.<\/div>\n<\/body><\/html>\n\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n \n \n 14. What if I want to be in a fraternity\/sorority or play college sports? Accordion Closed<\/span><\/h4>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n
\n \n\nPlease do! We highly encourage cadets to be involved in campus life. Those gained experiences make better leaders. There are countless clubs for you to join, please see The NAU Clubs and Organizations page<\/a><\/div>\n<\/body><\/html>\n\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n \n \n 15. Academic Requirements Accordion Closed<\/span><\/h4>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n
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