AFROTC DETACHMENT 028 “The Best” I n t e g r i t y - S e r v i c e - E x c e l l e n c e

OVERVIEW US Air Force Core Values AFROTC and Detachment Mission Detachment Highlights ROTC Requirements Enrollment Allocations ROTC Scholarships Rated Slots Service Commitments

Why AFROTC? Serve your country! Air Force Active Duty Officer Scholarship Opportunities Outstanding job opportunities Balanced college lifestyle Defense Studies minor

US Air Force Core Values Integrity First Integrity is a character trait, it is willingness to do what is right even when no one is looking. It is the basis for self discipline and trust imperative in in the military. Service Before Self An Airman cannot indulge themselves in self-pity, discouragement, anger, frustration or defeatism. They have a fundamental moral obligation to lead with confidence and forward-looking optimism. Excellence in all We Do An Airman develops a sustained passion for continuous improvement in self and innovative service.

AFROTC MISSION “Produce Leaders for the Air Force and Build Better Citizens for America”

DET 028 MISSION “Commission exceptional Air Force officer candidates by providing quality education, leadership training, experience, and mentorship”

DETACHMENT HIGHLIGHTS 6th Largest of 145 AFROTC Dets 250+ cadets; national Det average size: 83 cadets 1 in 9 (11%) ERAU Prescott students in AFROTC $2.1M in Scholarships/fees Historically receive more Enrollment Allocations & Rated slots Our viability number we have to reach for commissioning 2Lt’s each year is 15, so we are more than double that number.

DETACHMENT STATISTICS Our viability number we have to reach for commissioning 2Lt’s each year is 15, so we are more than double that number.

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AFROTC REQUIREMENTS US Citizenship Physical Fitness Assessment Push-ups, Sit-ups, 1.5 mile run Meet AF Height/Weight Standards Air Force Officer Qualifying Test Taken in the Freshman/Sophomore year Standardized test similar to SAT/ACT Verbal, Quantitative, Academic Aptitude, Pilot, Navigator Medical Pass DoD military entrance physical Strong Moral Character Physical Fitness Assessment now has minimum scores for each category and overall score needed to pass is a 75

Preparation for Active Duty AF ROTC Program “Super Senior” AS800 Mentor for cadet Wing 5 yr majors Cadet Membership Numbers 4 Weeks Freshman AS100 Sophomore AS200 Junior AS300 Senior AS400 Commission (upon Graduation) ROTC Academic Studies Foundations of USAF Evolution of USAF Field Training Leadership Studies Preparation for Active Duty Leadership Emphasis Cadet Wing Followership Cadet Wing Leadership Career Emphasis Enrollment Allocation/ Field Training Selection USAF Career Categorization Note: Sophomores may start ROTC as an AS200

Time Commitment to ROTC? 5 - 7 hours per week (depends on grade level) 1 hour per week academic class (AS100/AS200) 3 hours per week academic class (AS300/AS400) 2 hours per week physical training 0600-0700 Tue, Thu 2 hours per week at Leadership Lab 1620-1820 Wed Foundations of USAF Evolution of USAF Leadership Studies Preparation for Active Duty

Leadership Laboratory (LLAB) Leadership Reaction Course Group Leadership Projects Air Expeditionary Force Skills

AFROTC activities Color Guard Rifle Drill Team Sabre Drill Team Project GO Arnold Air Society Cadet-sponsored Events

Enrollment Allocations Competitive process for a slot in Field Training 4-week “boot camp” Enrollment Allocation required to continue the program for commissioning – occurs during 2nd Semester of Sophomore year 4 Weeks Sophomore AS200 Junior AS300 Evolution of USAF Field Training Leadership Studies 2010 numbers were 3% higher than the AFROTC national average

Leadership Evaluation and Development (LEAD) 4-week evaluation of leadership skills under stress Summer between sophomore & junior year Maxwell AFB, Montgomery, AL New format next summer (to be announced later) Expeditionary Skills Training

Scholarships All Technical majors at ERAU Prescott are eligible All engineering majors, applied sciences, Software Engineering (In-College Only) AF critical majors (eligible for Type I): Computer + Electrical Eng, Meteorology, (Nuclear Physics, Nuclear Eng) Any Non-Tech Degree that can be finished in 4 years Non-Tech will only receive a Type 2 or 7 HSSP and Type 2 ICSP HSSP winners with 4 yr Type 7 scholarships have them converted to 3 yr Type 2 scholarships to enroll in ERAU. All majors are eligible but there is significant weight on the technical majors (Engineering, Space Physics, Meteorology) The Assurance Scholarship is a huge advantage for our HSSP winners, sometimes this sways a 3 yr Type 2 winner to attend ERAU.

Scholarships Two scholarship programs – High School, College Scholarship Types (3 or 4 year*) Type 1 – Full tuition and fees (~10% of applicants) Type 2 – $18,000 per year and fees (~15%) Type 7 – highest in-state tuition rate (~75%) Type awarded depends upon major + qualifications Includes $600 annual book allowance Stipend $300 for Freshmen* $350 for Sophomores* $450 for Juniors $550 for Seniors *Does not extend through summer months HSSP winners with 4 yr Type 7 scholarships have them converted to 3 yr Type 2 scholarships to enroll in ERAU. All majors are eligible but there is significant weight on the technical majors (Engineering, Space Physics, Meteorology) The Assurance Scholarship is a huge advantage for our HSSP winners, sometimes this sways a 3 yr Type 2 winner to attend ERAU.

High School Scholarships Apply online by Dec 1st of senior year Take SAT or ACT by Nov 30 of your senior year Key factors: ACT or SAT scores Physical Fitness Assessment GPA Extracurricular activities Scholarship interview with an AF Officer Minimum Academic Requirements Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher SAT of 1180 or ACT of 26

In-College Scholarships Must be fully qualified in order to compete Minimum 3.0 Cumulative GPA Minimum SAT of 1100 or ACT of 24* Current passing PFA score DoDMERB medical actions completed Activation semester varies Note: Meeting minimums will not make you competitive! Spring 2017 Average Tech CGPA: 3.61 Non-Tech CGPA: 3.87 *For AS200s, SAT-E is not included

Awarded to any HSSP Scholarship winner who attends ERAU ERAU Assurance Grant Awarded to any HSSP Scholarship winner who attends ERAU Receives $8500 from ERAU each year Does not stack with other ERAU scholarships Allows for front loading during Freshman year Receive $15000 Freshman year Receive $5000 for Sophomore - Senior

Arizona FACES Scholarship $21,000 Per Year Requirements 3.5 GPA Arizona Resident First-time college student Must be pursuing one of the following degrees: Forensic Accounting & Fraud Examination Forensic Biology Aeronautical Science Applied Meteorology Computer Engineering Electrical Engineering Software Engineering Space Physics

GI Bill Pays highest in-state tuition rate ERAU is Yellow Ribbon school, covers the difference in tuition rate Additional allowances for fees, books, housing See http://www.erau.edu/veterans

Career Field Selection Leadership Emphasis Cadet Wing Followership Cadet Wing Leadership Career Emphasis Enrollment Allocation/ Field Training Selection USAF Career Categorization Acquisition Manager Air Battle Manager Aircraft Maintenance Airfield Operations Civil Engineering Combat Controller Combat Rescue Combat Systems Operator (Navigator) Communications (Information Systems) Contracting Developmental Engineer Finance Intelligence Logistics Manpower/Personnel Pilot Public Affairs Remote Pilot Operator Scientist Security Forces Special Investigations Weather

NOTE: Degree/Major is generally not a factor in rated selection Rated Slot Selection Pilot, Remotely Piloted Aircraft Operator, Combat Systems Officer/Navigator, and Air Battle Manager candidates selected in Spring of year prior to graduation NOTE: Degree/Major is generally not a factor in rated selection The AF reserves the right to CAP the number of EE’s and CE’s selected for rated slots. The FY11 board limits the number to the top 25% in these degrees. Washing out of pilot training can impact whether or not the AF retains the member.

Pilot Candidate Selection Method

Service Commitments When do I sign the contract with the Air Force and become “obligated”? Non-scholarship cadets: Day 1 of junior year In-College Scholarship cadets: Once you activate your scholarship “Freshman Option” (High School Scholarship Winners); may drop prior to Day 1 of sophomore year with no obligation/payback Commitments after Commissioning 10 years = Pilot (after 1 year of training) 6 years = Remote Piloted Aircraft/Combat Systems Operator (Navigator) / Air Battle Manager (after 1 year of training) 4 years = all other jobs (this includes any training time) We are still waiting to find out if the RPA commitment will be the same as a normal Pilot commitment.

AF Benefits Amazing job opportunities Leadership/responsibility early in career Hands-on with cutting edge systems 30 days vacation per year with pay Comprehensive medical/dental care coverage Pay starting at ~$60K a year Retirement benefits after 20 years of active duty service Outstanding esprit de corps, sense of purpose Travel, cultural experiences, lifestyle not found elsewhere The benefits to an AF career are many. You’ll work with a tremendous group of professionals. You may get to fly the greatest aircraft in the world. You’ll get 30 days vacation with pay in your very first year and every year thereafter. Food and housing allowances are tax-free. You get comprehensive medical and dental coverage at no charge, and you’ll get to travel to places your peers may never get the opportunity to see.

Bottom Line “Produce Leaders for the Air Force and Build Better Citizens for America”  

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