US Air Force ROTC CAREER OPPORTUNITIES: Air Force ROTC graduates are offered a minimum of four years active duty in a variety of careers, such as: • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Pilot Combat Systems Operator Air Battle Manager Doctor Nurse Dentist Hospital Administrator Biomedical Scientist Lawyer (JAG) Logistics Aircraft Maintenance Intelligence Civil Engineering Public Affairs Force Support Space Missiles • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Communications Finance Contracting Special Investigations Special Operations Acquisitions Scientist Physicist Developmental Engineer Combat Rescue Officer Cyberspace Operations Security Forces Weather Cost Analysis Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) Pilot Be sure to visit www.afrotc.com/careers for a complete list of Air Force officer careers AIR FORCE BENEFITS: Starting income is $48,000/year (including pay and allowances) Other benefits include: • Free healthcare coverage • Retirement plan opportunities • Matching retirement plan contributions • 40% of base pay after 20-years of service • Housing Pay • Educational opportunities • Post 9/11 GI Bill • Tuition Assistance towards an advanced degree For a full list of benefits, please visit www.afrotc.com/careers/benefits CONTACT INFORMATION: AFROTC Det 006 P.O Box 17689 1400 John R Lynch Street Jackson, MS 39046 Phone: 601.979.1620 E-mail: afrotc@jsums.edu Detachment Website: www.jsums.edu/afrotc/ National AFROTC and Air Force Websites: www.afrotc.com www.airforce.com Detachment 006 Jackson, Mississippi What is Air Force ROTC? AFROTC Curriculum: Air Force ROTC is a college program that allows you to earn your degree while training to become an Air Force officer Air Force ROTC offers challenges and benefits that will foster individual growth that cannot be found elsewhere in college You will build leadership, management and many other skills while in the program After completing all of your degree and training requirements, you will be commissioned as a second lieutenant in the United States Air Force The curriculum is divided into the General Military Course (GMC) and Professional Officer Course (POC) The GMC lectures are 1-credit hour courses in Air Force history and general military knowledge POC lectures are 3-credit hour courses covering leadership, management and national security policy Both POC and GMC cadets participate in a weekly leadership laboratory (LLAB), where they engage in a variety of activities, including group leadership projects and drill and ceremonies In addition to lecture and LLAB, cadets participate in physical training sessions twice a week General Requirements to Join: To participate in Air Force ROTC, you need only to be a full time undergraduate or graduate student at a participating school In order to complete the program you will need to: • Be physically and medically qualified • Be of good moral character • Be in good academic standing • Pass the Air Force Officer Qualifying Test (AFOQT) • All academic majors are eligible to join (undergraduate and graduate students) All cadets are required to attend LEAD Training, a course usually completed during the summer between sophomore and junior year LEAD is a physically and mentally challenging series of group projects, fitness activities and leadership exercises WANT TO JOIN? Do you consider yourself to be a sharp, energetic, well-rounded person with the drive and tenacity to make your own way in life? If so, then Air Force ROTC is for you But, you’ve go to be willing to give it everything you’ve got Give our Detachment a call at 601.979.1620 or e-mail us at afrotc@jsums.edu if you have any questions concerning admissions Scholarships: Scholarships may be offered that pay up to full tuition, fees and textbooks In addition, contracted cadets will receive a monthly allowance College Students: Qualified undergraduate and graduate students enrolled in the AFROTC program are eligible for scholarships if they meet the requirements Selection is based on GPA, physical fitness, standardized test scores and overall performance as a cadet High School Seniors: There are year scholarships available on a competitive basis to high school seniors Visit www.afrotc.com to start application INTEGRITY FIRST Participating Universities: • Jackson State University (Host Campus) • Belhaven University • Millsaps College • Mississippi College • Tougaloo College SERVICE BEFORE SELF Atlas V launch of MUOS-1 Satellite Photo courtesy of United Launch Alliance EXCELLENCE IN ALL WE DO