Courses & Training

Academic Year 2025 – 2026:

Fall 2025:

Tuesday

0600-0700 – Physical Training (PT)

0730-0820 – AER101 Foundations of the U.S.A.F. I

0830-0920 – AER201 Evolution of U.S.A.F. Aero Power I

0730-1000 – AER301 Air Force Leadership Studies I

0730-1000 – AER401 National Security Affairs l

Thursday

0600-0800 – AER200 Leadership Lab

0830-0915 –  Physical Training (PT) 

The General Military Course (GMC) consists of freshmen and sophomores. The following are some minimum requirements:

• Enrolled in an accredited college that hosts or has a crosstown agreement with a detachment.
• A United States citizen (if on scholarship).
• In good physical condition.
• Of good moral character.
• 17 years or older to receive a scholarship.
• Committed to attending both the aerospace studies class and Leadership Lab each semester.

The following conditions may prevent you from AFROTC membership but will not hinder you from enrolling in an aerospace studies class:

• Conscientious objectors—one who has or had a firm, fixed and sincere objection to participation in war, in any form, or to the bearing of arms because of religious training or belief, which includes solely moral or ethical beliefs
• Present or former commissioned officers of the Armed Forces
• Officers of the Health Services and Mental Health Administration and members of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
• Those medically diagnosed with asthma or who have been prescribed Ritalin or any other medication for ADD and/or ADHD at any point in their life may be precluded from military service, but this may be waived, depending on circumstances.
• Individuals on active duty with any military service—enlisted/warrant officers of Reserve or National Guard, unless conditionally released
• Nonimmigrant students from nations not approved by the Department of State
• Students who do not or cannot meet required standards of weight, appearance, decorum, discipline and military performance
• Individuals who have dropped out of a previous officer training program. This may be waived, depending on circumstances

After completing the General Military Course (GMC), cadets must compete for the Professional Officer Course (POC). This system uses factors such as grade point average, detachment commander evaluation, and aptitude test scores, to determine if a candidate has officer potential. After selection, and before entering the POC, you must successfully complete Field Training. Once enrolled in POC, you will continue to attend classes and participate in Leadership Laboratory.

The Professional Officer Course is offered to juniors and seniors.

Qualifications

To qualify for entry into the Professional Officer's Course (POC), you must:

• Pass a physical fitness test
• Pass a medical examination
• Be in good academic standing
• Complete a summer Field Training course
• Meet commissioning age requirements

During the summer after your second year of ROTC (AS200), you will participate in Field Training (required for all cadets who wish to continue into the Professional Officer Course). This rigorous program involves physical conditioning, weapons training and survival training. Field Training offers you the opportunity to develop your skills as both a leader and team member.

Field Training activities include:

• Physical training
• Marksmanship training
• Confidence course
• Aircraft and crew orientation
• Human relations
• Drill and ceremonies
• Leadership study
• Group and expeditionary leadership activities
• Survival training
• Air Force specialty orientation