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Air Force ROTC: Frequently Asked Questions
Interested in joining AFROTC? Here you will find many answers to your questions!
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It's a challenge. It’s an opportunity. It's a head-start on a lifetime of success, within the Air Force and in everything you choose to do. Air Force ROTC is a college program offered at over 1000 colleges and universities across the |
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The required time commitments are 3 hours/week for GMC and 6 hours/week for POC in AFROTC classes and 2 hours/week of PT. The other time commitments vary based on your involvement and the leadership position you hold in the cadet wing. |
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No. Scholarships tend to favor technical majors but there are no restrictions on majors in the AFROTC program. |
| You will need to attend Field Training (i.e. an Officer Basic Training) during the summer after your sophomore year. |
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The General Military Course (GMC) is your freshman and sophomore years. These are the years you learn about AFROTC and the AF taking on more of a "followership" role versus "leadership" role in the cadet wing. The Professional Officer Course (POC) are your junior and senior years. You will be responsible for leadership in the cadet wing running cadet training and Leadership Lab. |
| There are plenty of things to do in AFROTC besides your cadet job...which is also an enjoyable experience. There are several clubs you can join as well as activities such as paint ball and laser tag. Summers also entail opportunities to purse activities such as Airborne training and working with the AF Research Labs, see the
AFROTC website for more information. |
| Yes with a minimal amount of effort! Please contact us at rotc695@up.edu for additional information. |
| Possibly. There is an approval process we must pursue to get you into the program as a typical AFROTC cadet. There are also other options through Express Scholarships. Please contact us at rotc695@up.edu for additional information. |
| You are only required to wear the uniform on Tuesday's at our Detachment and at specific functions such as our Formal Awards Banquet |
| No. All books will be issued to you prior to class. |
| Absolutely NOT! This is not tolerated anywhere in the Air Force or AFROTC. We expect the highest degrees of mutual respect. |
| No but you should be able to perform at fairly high levels with regards to physical fitness. |
| There is a minimum 4 year commitment for non-rated officers. Rated officers commitments vary. Pilots have 10 years, Navigators have 6 years and Air Battle Managers have 6 years on their commitments. |
| It's simple! You just need to contact us at rotc695@up.edu or 503-943-7216 for the non-obligatory registration package including personal information and release forms as well as AFROTC class registration information. That's it! The rest will be taken care of during your first few weeks of AFROTC. |
| Your choices are vast. Check out this website for some examples! Apply For a Scholarship |
Air Force ROTC
Detachment 695
University of Portland
5000 N. Willamette Blvd
Portland, OR 97203
(503) 943-7216
(800) 227-4568 ext.7216
FAX: (503) 943-7120
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rotc695@up.edu
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