Department of Aerospace Studies Flying Jayhawk Wing Department of Aerospace Studies AFROTC Detachment 280 University of Kansas Lawrence, KS Capt Benjamin Smith Unit Admissions Officer Cross-town Schools: Baker University Benedictine College Donnelly College Haskell Indian Nations University Johnson County Community College Mid-America Nazarene University University of St. Mary’s Washburn University

Overview Program Eligibility Scholarships What is Air Force ROTC? How Do We Develop You Into An Officer? What Happens After Graduation? Careers, Pay, and Benefits

Program Eligibility United States Citizen Medical Exam No Asthma since age 12; etc Air Force Officer Qualifying Test (AFOQT) Taken Junior Year Verbal -15 Quantitative -10 Meet Height/Weight Standards Good Moral Character (few civil offenses/do not use drugs) GPA (>2.5) Maintain over >2.5 term/cum to be in our program Full time student status Undergrad: Maintain 12+ credit hours every semester Grad: Maintain 9+ credit hours each semester Physical Fitness Test Score 75 or higher Ab circumference, push-ups, sit-ups, and 1.5 mi run Maximum Age Requirements 30 (non scholarship) 31 (scholarship) 29 (rated positions)

Scholarships High School Scholarship Program (HSSP) – Is 4- and 3-yr Offers High School Seniors (no full time college) Apply on-line at www.afrotc.com 1 May – 1 Dec of Senior year In-College Scholarship Program Currently being revised by AFROTC Updated program expected to be online during Fall 11 term Enlisted (4-, 3.5-, 3-, 2.5, 2-) Active Duty Personnel (see website for information) SOAR, ASCP, AECP Scholarships can be extended an additional year for SAF-approved majors (Varies by year, consult detachment staff)

High School Scholarship Program (HSSP) Type I (4 year) – 5% of Awardees FULL Tuition and fees anywhere student goes (w/AFROTC) $900/year Flat Rate for Textbooks & Required Fees $300-500/month non-taxable stipend (pizza money) Type II (4 year or 3 year) – 25% of Awardees $18,000/year for Tuition Student CAN & MUST make up difference if tuition > than 18K/yr Type VII (4 year) “Targeted” – 70% of Awardees $9,000/year for Tuition Student CANNOT make up difference--tuition must be < 9K Student CAN opt to convert offer to 3 year type II

In-College Scholarships Under Revision by AFROTC

What Is Air Force ROTC? Education & Training Program to Give Men and Women the Opportunity to Become an AF Officer While Completing Their College Degree Commissions 50% of Air Force Officers 4-Yr and 3-Yr Programs 144 Detachments Throughout US and Puerto Rico 1000+ cross-town/consortium enrollment programs

Why AFROTC? Why an Air Force Officer? Intangible Benefits Honor Serving Country Personal Growth / Development Leadership Early in Career Live Around the World Travel Opportunities Guaranteed Job – Job Security Challenging Scholarships / Education Respected by American Public Structure Meet friends for life Military Benefits (Medical, Housing, Leave, etc)

Program Description 2 Yrs: “General Military Course” (GMC) – Total: 4 Credit Hours* AS Class: 1 Hour/Week Intro to the Air Force (Freshmen), AF History (Sophomore) Leadership Lab: 2 Hours/Week (Cadet-Led) Drill & Ceremonies, learn about AF, wear uniform, leadership practice, have fun, prep for Field Training Physical Training: 2 Hours/Week (Cadet-Led) Monday, Wednesday, Friday 6am-7am 2 Yrs: “Professional Officer Course” (POC) – Total: 12 Credit Hours* Contracted with the Air Force Class: 3 Hours/Week Leadership (Junior), Nat’l Security Affairs/Prep for AD (Seniors) Leadership Lab: 3 Hours/Week (Cadet-Led) Plan/Run Leadership Lab, practice leadership * Additional 16 credit hours to your academic schedule

AFROTC Courses Field Training Overview Field Training Environment Military Drill Physical Challenges Firearms Training, Combative Training Leadership/Followership Teamwork Time Management Attend Between Sophomore and Junior year Prerequisite to the Professional Officer Course 4 week camp Maxwell AFB, Montgomery, AL Camp Shelby, Hattiesburg, MS Must get allocation to attend Enrollment is competitive

Additional Program Info All Uniform items and books for AFROTC classes are provided to students – students only need to pay for the course itself Non-scholarship students can try AFROTC for up to 2-years without any obligation Cadets select and are notified of their career in their Last year of the program

Commitment to the Air Force Drive before you buy Commitment to Air Force Incurred Upon... Begins your sophomore year (if on scholarship) Or, when you enter the POC (Junior Year) Most Career Fields = 4 years of active duty service 5 year majors = 4 years and 10 months of active duty service Pilot = 10 years of active duty service Combat Systems Operator (Navigator) and Air Battle Manager = 8 years of active duty service Remote Pilots = 6 years Some career fields = 6 years Guard or Reserve

ROTC Optional Activities Civil Air Patrol Orientation Flights Arnold Air Society Base Visits Color Guard Paint Ball, Laser Tag Intramurals and Tri-Service Competitions Professional Development Training / Summer Internship

GRADUATION Same day of commencement, become an Air Force Officer At “job-site” in less than 180 days Pilots in less than 1 year Masters and Doctorate Opportunity during your career to earn an advanced degree Imagine: Your job is to be a full time student (no other job) Tuition and books are paid for

Careers of an Air Force Officer Pilot Combat Systems Operator (CSO aka Navigator) Air Battle Manager Airfield Operator Combat Rescue Officer Space/Missile Intelligence Logistics Aircraft / Missile Maintenance Public Affairs Communication (Cyber) Force Support (Personnel / Manpower / Services) Judge Advocate Security Forces Office of Special Investigation Scientist Civil Engineer Developmental Engineer Acquisition Contracting Finance Weather Medical Nurse Doctor, Physician Ass’t Medical Service Corps Dentist

Benefits Officer Grades and 2011 Salary Years Service Monthly Annual Second Lieutenant <1 $2,784 $33,408 First Lieutenant (99%) 2 $3,653 $43,836 First Lieutenant 3 $4,207 $50,484 Captain (95%) 4 $5,286 $63,432 Major (90%) 10 $6,317 $75,804 Does not include: Food Allowance (BAS) = $223.84/mo Housing Allowance (BAH) = $500-$2,500+/mo depends on rank, location, and dependant status

More Benefits Retirement 30 days leave annually w/Pay Health care After 20 years - 50% of last three years base pay After 30 years - 75% of base pay 30 days leave annually w/Pay Health care Life Insurance Incentive pay

Sources of Additional Information http://www.afrotc.com http://www.afrotc.ku.edu Captain Benjamin Smith Recruiting Flight Commander Air Force ROTC Detachment 280 Phone: (785) 864-1215