AFROTC Det 115 University of Connecticut

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AFROTC Det 115 University of Connecticut
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AFROTC DET 115

• Central Connecticut State University
• Eastern Connecticut State University
• Quinnipiac University
• Sacred Heart University
• Southern Connecticut State University
• Trinity College
• University of Connecticut
• University of Hartford
• University of New Haven
• University of Rhode Island
• Wesleyan University
• Western Connecticut State University
• Yale University

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Overview

• Air Force ROTC Overview
• Basic Four Year
• Program
• Special Topics
• Career After
• AFROTC

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Mission
Develop Quality Leaders for the Air Force.

• Air Force Officer Commissioning Sources
• Officer Training School Produces Approx. 22 or
  1000/yr
• Air Force Academy Produces Approx. 22 or
  1000/yr
• Reserve Officer Training Corps Produces Approx.
  56 or 2500/yr

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Standards/Qualifications

• Must Be a Full-Time Student
• Scholarship POC entry
• Citizen of the United States
• GPA Requirements 2.5 / 2.0
• Pass Air Force Officer Qualifying Test (AFOQT)
• Five Sections
• Verbal Minimum Score 15
• Quantitative Minimum Score 10
• Pilot
• Navigator
• Academic Aptitude
• Good Physical Condition
• Pass Medical Exam (DoDMERB)
• Pass Our Physical Fitness Test

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Physical Standards

• Physical Qualifications
• Physical Fitness Test (PFT)
• Minimum score of 75 (out of 100)
• Pushups Max 10 Pts
• Sit-ups Max 10 Pts
• 1.5 Mile Run Max 50 Pts
• Waist Circumference Max 30 Pts

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In-College Scholarships

• Pay for Tuition and Fees Not Room and Board
• Types
• Type 1 Approx. 5 of Total Scholarships
  Unlimited Tuition/yr
• Type 2 Approx. 25 of Total Scholarship
  15K/yr for Tuition/yr
• Type 7 Approx. 70 of Total Scholarships 9Kyr
  for Tuition/yr
• Annual Book Allowance 900
• Monthly Tax Free Stipend 300 - 500 a Month
• 60 Percent of Scholarships Awarded to Technical
  Majors 40 Percent of Scholarships Awarded to
  Non-Technical Majors
• Express Scholarships Change Each Semester on
  Needs of the Air Force

Scholarship information changes often, check out
www.AFROTC.com
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Basic Four Year Program
Overview of a cadets four year college career
Sophomore
Senior
Freshman
Junior
AS 300 3 Credit Lead-Lab
AS 400 3 Credit Lead-Lab
AS 100 1 Credit Lead-Lab
AS 200 1 Credit Lead-Lab
IMT
SCL
FTP
ICL
Graduate Commission
Optional Summer Programs
Optional Summer Programs
Air Force Field Training
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General Military Course
First Two Years (GMC)

• Classes Held on Thursdays
• Academic Classes (1 hour/week)
• Freshmen Study Foundations of the USAF
• Sophomores Study Evolution Evolution of USAF
  Air/Space Power (Air Force History)
• Leadership Lab. (2 hours/week)
• Cadet Led Leadership Training which includes
  military drill (marching), physical fitness,
  group leadership projects, etc
• Cadets required to wear their uniform to all
  classes on this day

IMT
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Between Sophomore and Junior YearField Training

• Leadership Evaluation
• 4 or 5 week program
• Physical Conditioning
• Marksmanship Training
• Drill and Ceremonies
• Group and Expeditionary Leadership Activities
• Confidence Course
• Survival skills
• Hand-to-Hand Combat

Freshman
Sophomore
Junior
Senior
AS 100 1 Credit Lead-Lab
AS 200 1 Credit Lead-Lab
AS 300 3 Credit Lead-Lab
AS 400 3 Credit Lead-Lab
GMC
GMC
POC
POC
Air Force Field Training
This is a mandatory summer program
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Professional Officer Course

• Serve in a high responsibility cadet leadership
  position
• Academic Class (3 hours/week)
• Juniors Study Air Force Leadership Studies
• Seniors Study National Security Affairs and
  Preparation for Active Duty
• Leadership Lab. (2 hours/week)
• More leadership training
• Cadets wear their uniforms to all classes on
  this day

Last Two Years (POC)
Junior
Senior
AS 300 3 Credit Lead-Lab
AS 400 3 Credit Lead-Lab
ICL
SCL
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3 Year Program
Senior
Sophomore
Junior
AS 100/200 1 Credit each Lead-Lab
AS 300/400 3 Credit Lead-Lab
AS 400 3 Credit Lead-Lab
IMT/FTP
ICL
SCL
Graduate Commission
Optional Summer Programs
Air Force Field Training
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Optional Summer Programs
Senior
Freshman
Sophomore
Junior

• Programs
• Air Force Freefall Parachute Training
• Air Force Academy Soaring Program (Glider
  Training)
• Foreign Language Immersion Program
• Cultural Immersion Program
• Base Visit Program
• Rising Sophomore
• Rising Senior
• Many Others

AS 100 1 Credit Lead-Lab
AS 200 1 Credit Lead-Lab
AS 300 3 Credit Lead-Lab
AS 400 3 Credit Lead-Lab
GMC
GMC
POC
POC
Optional Summer Program
Optional Summer Program
Optional summer programs are available during the
other two summers
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Extracurricular Activities

• Civil Air Patrol Flights
• Drill Team
• Color Guard
• Arnold Air Society
• Escape and Evasion
• Paintball
• Formal Military Engagements
• Dining Out
• Military Balls

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Graduation and Commissioning
Freshman
Sophomore
Junior
Senior
Graduate Commission
AS 300 3 Credit Lead-Lab
AS 400 3 Credit Lead-Lab
AS 100 1 Credit Lead-Lab
AS 200 1 Credit Lead-Lab
IMT
FTP
SCL
ICL
After completion, you will receive your academic
degree and are sworn in as a Second Lieutenant in
the United States Air Force
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Active Duty Service Commitment

• Military Service Obligation
• 4 years for non-flying career fields (ex
  engineer, nurse, meteorologist, computer
  scientist, accountant, etc.)
• 6 years for combat systems operators (formerly
  navigators) and Air Battle Managers
• 10 years for pilots
• ( note after completion of pilot/CSO/ABM
  training )

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Pilot/CSO/ABM Selection

• Compete during spring of Junior year
• Selection Based on Order of Merit
• Board is held at HQ AFROTC

Order of Merit
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Non-Rated Selection

• Matched with a Career Field during the spring of
  Junior year
• Selection based on
• Degree
• Preferences
• Air Force needs
• Order of Merit

Results
81 matched with their top two choices
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Air Force Pay

• Pay
• Second Lieutenant 0 yr 46,416
• First Lieutenant 2 yr 58,396
• First Lieutenant 3 yr 64,297
• Captain 4 yr 74,927
• Other Benefits
• Free Medical/Dental Care
• 30 Days Vacation w/ Pay
• Retirement After 20 years - 50 of last 3 years
  base pay After 30 years - 75 of base pay

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Key Points

• AFROTC programs last from 3 to 4 years
• You can try AFROTC with no obligation
• Scholarships can pay tuition allowance, books,
  stipend
• Air Force Careers
• 4/6/10 year commitments, depends on field
• Wide array of career fields available!!!
• Competitive pay and benefits

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Questions?

• Unit Admissions Officer
• Capt Todd C. Pincombe
• todd.pincombe_at_uconn.edu
• Phone [phone]
• Mailing Address Air Force ROTC Det 115
• 362 Fairfield Way Unit 2081
• Storrs, CT 06269-2081