Air Force ROTC

Telephone: (302) 831-2863
Email: afrotc-ud128@udel.edu
Website: https://afrotc.udel.edu/
Faculty Listing: https://afrotc.udel.edu/cadre/

INTRODUCTION

The Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps (AFROTC) program trains qualified college students to earn commissions as second lieutenants in the United States Air Force while completing their university course requirements. Commissioning follows the awarding of a University bachelor’s degree and completion of Air Force ROTC requirements. Those who have a bachelor’s degree and are enrolled in graduate courses may also be eligible. Questions concerning applicant qualifications should be directed to the unit’s admissions officer. Additional information is available at AFROTC-UD128@udel.edu or (302) 831-2863.

EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVE

Develop Air and Space Force leaders of character whom we expect to fight and win our Nation’s wars.

DEPARTMENTAL STANDARDS

AFROTC students pursuing a commission as an Air or Space Force officer are known as cadets. Cadets must maintain all AFROTC academic standards, fitness requirements and medical requirements to complete the program. Additional information on AFROTC requirements is available at https://www.afrotc.com/what-it-takes/.

Non-Cadets do not have to meet the additional AFROTC standards and requirements.

DEPARTMENTAL REQUIREMENTS

Students in any major with equal to or less than four years, but more than three remaining until graduation may join the program. These students will enter the appropriate General Military Course class based on their projected graduation date. Students must successfully complete General Military Course requirements before moving onto the Professional Officer Course.

PROGRAMS

General Military Course (GMC)

The first two years, the GMC focuses on the structure and missions of Air Force organizations, officership and professionalism. It covers an overview of Air Force and defense topics and introduces communication skills training. It also provides a general introduction to the Air Force and the various career fields. Students enrolled in the GMC who are not receiving an Air Force scholarship incur no obligation to the Air Force and may elect to discontinue the program at any time.

Professional Officer Course (POC)

The final two years, the POC, concentrates on developing leadership and management skills. Additionally, students study American defense policy. Students must compete for entry into the POC. If accepted, they must attend field training at Maxwell Air Force base during the summer prior to their first POC semester. When they return to the university in the fall, they are placed under contract with the Air Force to complete the program and serve a minimum of four years on active duty. Pilot, Navigator, Nurse and Air Battle Manager candidates incur an additional obligation because of specialized training following commissioning. Additional information is available at AFROTC-UD128@udel.edu or (302) 831-2863.

CURRICULUM

Academic Courses

The AFROTC courses are sequenced by subject area.

AS100, “Heritage and Values”, is a two-part survey course consisting of AFSC 110 and AFSC 111. These courses are designed to introduce students to the Department of the Air Force (DAF) and provide an overview of the basic characteristics, missions, communications and organization of the Air and Space Forces. The course attributes include introduction to leadership, followership, team building, Air Force history, ethical decision making, written communication, and public speaking. In the Fall semester, cadets will take AFSC 110. In the Spring Semester, cadets will take AFSC 111.
AS200, “Team and Leadership Fundamentals”, is a two-part survey course consisting of AFSC 210 and AFSC 211. These courses focus on laying a foundation for team and leadership. The lessons and course flow are designed to prepare students for field training where they will be able to put the concepts learned into practice. The course attributes include ethical decision making, self-awareness, listening, leadership, followership, team building, initiative, problem solving, critical thinking, ownership and stress management. In the Fall semester, cadets will take AFSC 210. In the Spring Semester, cadets will take AFSC 211.
AS300, “Leading People and Effective Communication”, is a two-part survey course consisting of AFSC 310 and AFSC 311. These courses utilize student’s field training experience to take a more in-depth look at leadership. Special emphasis is placed on enhancing communication skills, and why that is important as a leader. Students have an opportunity to try out these leadership and management techniques in a supervised environment as cadet wing leadership. This course is primarily built to support the AFROTC program but is open to students not enrolled in AFROTC but who seek to learn more about leadership and communication. The course attributes include Social Media, Creative Thinking, Establishing Expectations, Feedback, Counseling, and managing priorities. In the Fall semester, cadets will take AFSC 310. In the Spring Semester, cadets will take AFSC 311.
AS400, “National Security”, is a two-part survey course. These courses are designed for college seniors who have already completed the 100,200, and 300 level AS courses. The course provides students with the foundation to understand the role of military officers and how their role ties directly to our National Security Strategy. It is an overview of the complex social and political issues facing the military profession and requires a measure of sophistication commensurate with the senior college level. The course attributes include training in leadership, management, ethics, and national security policy. In the Fall semester, cadets will take AFSC 410. In the Spring Semester, cadets will take AFSC 411.

In addition to the appropriate level AFROTC academic course, cadets are required to take a two-hour leadership laboratory every semester and participate in physical fitness training twice a week. This requirement does not apply to non-cadets.

Leadership Laboratory provides hands on leadership applications for all AS levels. For AFSC 150 and AFSC 250, the General Military Courses, cadets are provided with basic skills and knowledge to be functional members of the cadet corps while preparing them in discipline, group leadership projects, and teamwork skills. For AFSC 350 and AFSC 450, the Professional Officer Courses, cadets further previous leadership lab skills while also enhancing development in planning, organizing, and implementing lab activities under the supervision of cadre.

Aerospace Military Leadership Minor

A minor in Aerospace Military Leadership may be earned by a student in any of the University’s bachelor degree programs. To earn the Minor, a student must successfully complete a minimum of 16 credits of coursework with a minimum grade of C- in each course. Additional information is available at AFROTC-UD128@udel.edu or (302) 831-2863.

Programs

Minor

Aerospace Military Leadership Minor