• Leadership Development: AFROTC shapes cadets into confident leaders with strong decision-making and problem-solving skills. Through hands-on training and leadership labs, you'll learn to lead in diverse environments, from classrooms to outdoor challenges.
• Professional Development: Gain early access to mentorship and networking with Air Force officers, industry experts, and alumni while building a resume that showcases leadership, discipline, and teamwork—qualities that set you apart in both military and civilian careers.
• Adventure and Camaraderie: AFROTC offers exciting outdoor activities like survival training, fitness challenges, and leadership exercises while fostering lifelong friendships and strong bonds with fellow cadets.
• Travel and Global Exposure: As an Air Force officer, you'll have opportunities to travel the world, serve in diverse environments, and take part in humanitarian missions. AFROTC also offers exchange programs and summer training with Air Force units across the globe.

We offer curriculum worksheets to guide your academic planning. These resources outline the required courses and recommended sequence for AFROTC cadets. You can access these worksheets by contacting our office or from our website.

Curriculum Worksheet

The four-year Air Force ROTC program includes one academic class, one leadership lab, and two physical fitness sessions per week, along with a few weeks of training at Maxwell Air Force and Space Force Base in Alabama during the summer between the sophomore and junior years. Condensed program tracks may also be available at the discretion of the detachment commander.

General Military Course (GMC) (First- and Second-Year Students)

• Aerospace Studies (AS) 100 and 200 Level Courses: These courses introduce the Air Force’s mission, structure, and core values. Topics include Air Force heritage, leadership principles, and communication skills.
• GMC Leadership Labs: Cadets participate in weekly leadership labs where they apply what they’ve learned in a practical setting. These labs focus on developing essential skills such as drill and ceremony, basic military skills, and leadership techniques.

Professional Officer Course (POC) (Third- and Fourth-Year Students)

• Aerospace Studies (AS) 300 and 400 Level Courses: These courses delve into more complex aspects of Air Force operations, including leadership challenges, strategic planning, and decision-making.
• POC Leadership Labs: Cadets in the POC take on more significant leadership roles during leadership labs, including planning and executing training exercises and managing cadet activities.

AFROTC Program Overview

These course introduces first-year cadets to the fundamentals of Air Force ROTC, including military structure, leadership principles, physical fitness, and the core values of the U.S. Air Force.

First Year Cadet Course Overview

GMC cadets are required to commit five hours per week to AFROTC, while POC cadets must commit six hours. Cadets on scholarship must maintain a 2.5 GPA, while non-contracted cadets must maintain a 2.0. Cadets must also have at least 80% attendance in Aerospace Studies, Leadership Laboratory, and Physical Training. Classes and Leadership Labs occur once a week, and Physical Training is held twice a week for one hour. Cadets must pass the Physical Fitness Assessment (PFA), which includes a waist measurement, push-ups, sit-ups, and a 1.5-mile run. A minimum score of 75 and meeting the category minimums is required to pass.

Scoring Guides

• Male Scoring Guide
• Female Scoring Guide

Additionally, AFROTC cadets participate in various experiential learning activities, including:

• Leadership Laboratories: 2-hour weekly sessions focusing on developing leadership and military skills.
• Field Training: A mandatory summer event that evaluates leadership potential and physical fitness between the 2nd and 3rd year in the program.
• Officer Development Training: Voluntary opportunities to explore different Air Force careers and specialties.

For detailed information on these requirements and elective opportunities, please refer to our advising materials or consult with your AFROTC Recruiter.