AFROTC DETACHMENT 028 The Best I n t e g r i t y - S e r v i c e - E x c e l l e n c e
OVERVIEW US Air Force Core Values AFROTC and Detachment Mission Detachment Highlights ROTC Requirements Enrollment Allocations ROTC Scholarships Rated Slots Service Commitments
Why AFROTC? Serve your country! Air Force Active Duty Officer Scholarship Opportunities Outstanding job opportunities Balanced college lifestyle Defense Studies minor
US Air Force Core Values Integrity First Integrity is a character trait, it is willingness to do what is right even when no one is looking. It is the basis for self discipline and trust imperative in in the military. Service Before Self An Airman cannot indulge themselves in self-pity, discouragement, anger, frustration or defeatism. They have a fundamental moral obligation to lead with confidence and forward-looking optimism. Excellence in all We Do An Airman develops a sustained passion for continuous improvement in self and innovative service. 4
AFROTC MISSION Produce Leaders for the Air Force and Build Better Citizens for America 5
DET 028 MISSION Commission exceptional Air Force officer candidates by providing quality education, leadership training, experience, and mentorship 6
DETACHMENT HIGHLIGHTS 6th Largest of 145 AFROTC Dets 250+ cadets; national Det average size: 83 cadets 1 in 9 (11%) ERAU Prescott students in AFROTC $2.1M in Scholarships/fees Historically receive more Enrollment Allocations & Rated slots 7
DETACHMENT STATISTICS 120 2017 Air Force ROTC 100 80 60 40 20 0 Scholarship Selection Rated Slots Enrollment Allocations Det 028 National Average 8
AFROTC REQUIREMENTS US Citizenship Physical Fitness Assessment Push-ups, Sit-ups, 1.5 mile run Meet AF Height/Weight Standards Air Force Officer Qualifying Test Taken in the Freshman/Sophomore year Standardized test similar to SAT/ACT Verbal, Quantitative, Academic Aptitude, Pilot, Navigator Medical Pass DoD military entrance physical Strong Moral Character
AF ROTC Program Cadet Membership Numbers ROTC Academic Studies Freshman AS100 Foundations of USAF Sophomore AS200 Evolution of USAF 4 Weeks Field Training Junior AS300 Leadership Studies Senior AS400 Preparation for Active Duty Super Senior AS800 Mentor for cadet Wing 5 yr majors Commission (upon Graduation) Leadership Emphasis Cadet Wing Followership Cadet Wing Leadership Career Emphasis Enrollment Allocation/ Field Training Selection USAF Career Categorization Note: Sophomores may start ROTC as an AS200 11
Time Commitment to ROTC? 5-7 hours per week (depends on grade level) 1 hour per week academic class (AS100/AS200) Foundations of USAF Evolution of USAF 3 hours per week academic class (AS300/AS400) Leadership Studies Preparation for Active Duty 2 hours per week physical training 0600-0700 Tue, Thu 2 hours per week at Leadership Lab 1620-1820 Wed
Leadership Laboratory (LLAB) Leadership Reaction Course Group Leadership Projects Air Expeditionary Force Skills
Color Guard AFROTC activities Rifle Drill Team Sabre Drill Team Project GO Arnold Air Society Cadet-sponsored Events
Enrollment Allocations Competitive process for a slot in Field Training 4-week boot camp Sophomore AS200 Evolution of USAF 4 Weeks Field Training Junior AS300 Leadership Studies Enrollment Allocation required to continue the program for commissioning occurs during 2 nd Semester of Sophomore year 10% 40% 25% 25% CGPA SAT-E CC Rank PFA
Leadership Evaluation and Development (LEAD) 4-week evaluation of leadership skills under stress Summer between sophomore & junior year Maxwell AFB, Montgomery, AL New format next summer (to be announced later) Expeditionary Skills Training
Scholarships All Technical majors at ERAU Prescott are eligible All engineering majors, applied sciences, Software Engineering (In-College Only) AF critical majors (eligible for Type I): Computer + Electrical Eng, Meteorology, (Nuclear Physics, Nuclear Eng) Any Non-Tech Degree that can be finished in 4 years Non-Tech will only receive a Type 2 or 7 HSSP and Type 2 ICSP
Scholarships Two scholarship programs High School, College Scholarship Types (3 or 4 year*) Type 1 Full tuition and fees (~10% of applicants) Type 2 $18,000 per year and fees (~15%) Type 7 highest in-state tuition rate (~75%) Type awarded depends upon major + qualifications Includes $600 annual book allowance Stipend $300 for Freshmen* $350 for Sophomores* $450 for Juniors $550 for Seniors *Does not extend through summer months
High School Scholarships Apply online by Dec 1 st of senior year Take SAT or ACT by Nov 30 of your senior year Key factors: ACT or SAT scores Physical Fitness Assessment GPA Extracurricular activities Scholarship interview with an AF Officer Minimum Academic Requirements Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher SAT of 1180 or ACT of 26
10% In-College Scholarships Must be fully qualified in order to compete Minimum 3.0 Cumulative GPA Minimum SAT of 1100 or ACT of 24* Current passing PFA score DoDMERB medical actions completed Activation semester varies 10% *For AS200s, SAT-E is not included 25% 35% 30% CGPA SAT-E CC Rank PFA 50% 40% CGPA CC Rank PFA Note: Meeting minimums will not make you competitive! Spring 2017 Average Tech CGPA: 3.61 Non-Tech CGPA: 3.87
ERAU Assurance Grant Awarded to any HSSP Scholarship winner who attends ERAU Receives $8500 from ERAU each year Does not stack with other ERAU scholarships Allows for front loading during Freshman year Receive $15000 Freshman year Receive $5000 for Sophomore - Senior
Arizona FACES Scholarship Requirements 3.5 GPA Arizona Resident $21,000 Per Year First-time college student Must be pursuing one of the following degrees: Forensic Accounting & Fraud Examination Forensic Biology Aeronautical Science Applied Meteorology Computer Engineering Electrical Engineering Software Engineering Space Physics 22
GI Bill Pays highest in-state tuition rate - ERAU is Yellow Ribbon school, covers the difference in tuition rate Additional allowances for fees, books, housing See http://www.erau.edu/veterans 23
Career Field Selection Leadership Emphasis Cadet Wing Followership Cadet Wing Leadership Career Emphasis Enrollment Allocation/ Field Training Selection USAF Career Categorization Acquisition Manager Air Battle Manager Aircraft Maintenance Airfield Operations Civil Engineering Combat Controller Combat Rescue Combat Systems Operator (Navigator) Communications (Information Systems) Contracting Developmental Engineer Finance Intelligence Logistics Manpower/Personnel Pilot Public Affairs Remote Pilot Operator Scientist Security Forces Special Investigations Weather 24
Rated Slot Selection Pilot, Remotely Piloted Aircraft Operator, Combat Systems Officer/Navigator, and Air Battle Manager candidates selected in Spring of year prior to graduation 15% 20% 15% 10% 40% CGPA PCSM CC Rank PFA FT rank NOTE: Degree/Major is generally not a factor in rated selection
Pilot Candidate Selection Method 26
Service Commitments When do I sign the contract with the Air Force and become obligated? Non-scholarship cadets: Day 1 of junior year In-College Scholarship cadets: Once you activate your scholarship Freshman Option (High School Scholarship Winners); may drop prior to Day 1 of sophomore year with no obligation/payback Commitments after Commissioning 10 years = Pilot (after 1 year of training) 6 years = Remote Piloted Aircraft/Combat Systems Operator (Navigator) / Air Battle Manager (after 1 year of training) 4 years = all other jobs (this includes any training time)
AF Benefits Amazing job opportunities Leadership/responsibility early in career Hands-on with cutting edge systems 30 days vacation per year with pay Comprehensive medical/dental care coverage Pay starting at ~$60K a year Retirement benefits after 20 years of active duty service Outstanding esprit de corps, sense of purpose Travel, cultural experiences, lifestyle not found elsewhere
Bottom Line Produce Leaders for the Air Force and Build Better Citizens for America 29
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