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Department of Aerospace Science
College of Science, Engineering, and Technology


 

The field of engineering known as aerospace science and engineering uses scientific knowledge to create, produce, and operate aircraft. Our aerospace science and engineering bachelor’s degree program offers a solid foundation in mathematics, the physical sciences, and engineering science.

Be More Than Just A Student

Jackson State University’s AFROTC Program was established in 2005, commissioning 35 cadets to date. Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps (AFROTC) is a college program that allows you to earn your degree while training to become an Air Force or Space 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.

General Requirements

To participate in Air Force ROTC, you need only to be a full time undergraduate or graduate 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)

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Curriculum

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
In addition to lecture and LLAB, cadets participate in
physical training sessions twice a week.

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ABOUT THE PROGRAM

What is Air Force ROTC?
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.

Air Force ROTC Curriculum

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.

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.

Junior ROTC and Civil Air Patrol Alumni

Junior ROTC (JROTC) and Military High School JROTC Alumni may be excused from taking one to all four GMC 1-credit hour courses depending on the number years a cadet participated in JROTC (Air Force, Army, Navy or Marines) during high school.  Civil Air Patrol (CAP) may be excused from taking one to three GMC 1-credit hour courses depending on level of CAP Award the cadet achieved.

 

PREPARE TO LAUNCH

Want to learn more about Detachment 006 and Air Force ROTC
opportunities in Jackson, Mississippi?

Contact Us →

Air Force ROTC Detachment 006   |   Jackson State University  –  J.Y. Woodard Building  |   afrotc@jsums.edu   |   601-979-1620

LEARN BY DOING

Your athletic prowess will be tested through our physical fitness program. Your judgement and critical thinking skills will be put to the test through our Leadership Laboratory opportunities. Leadership abilities and aptitude will be put on display through challenges presented with Group Leadership Projects and many other opportunities. Test your ability to gain concepts critical to team and leadership fundamentals and effective communication. Going beyond your capabilities is what we strive to do to ensure a well-rounded student-leader here at Det 006.

“Challenging Minds, Changing Lives.”

LEAD BY EXAMPLE

You will build leadership, management and many other skills while in the program.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Air Force ROTC graduates are offered a minimum of four-years service on active-duty (full-time) as an Air Force officer in a variety of careers, such as:

Pilot Combat Systems Operator Air Battle Manager Doctor
Nurse Dentist Hospital Administrator Biomedical Student
Lawyer (JAG) Logistics Aircraft Maintenance Intelligence
Civil Engineering Public Affairs Force Support Space
Missiles Communication Finance Contracting
Special Investigations Acquisitions Scientist Physicist
Developmental Engineer Combat Rescue Officer Cyberspace Operations Security Forces
Weather Cost Analysis Remotely Piloted Aircraft  

Be sure to visit https://www.afrotc.com/life-after-rotc/ 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 G.I. Bill Tuition Assistance Towards An Advanced Degree

For a full list of benefits, please visit https://www.afrotc.com/about/rewarding-future/manager/.

RESOURCES

 

Air Force Physical FItness Assessment (PFA)

Push Up/Sit Up Form

Learn how to properly perform a push up and sit up from the resource below:

View Proper Push Up And Sit Up Form

 

 

Running Shoes

Before you start running, you need to ensure that you have the right running shoe. Runner’s World can help you in assessing your running shoe needs: Runner’s World.

 

 

Running Form and Training

Below are a few training resources from Dr. Mark Cucuzzella of West Virginia University School of Medicine that will instruct you how to properly train and run:

The Principles of Natural Running (YouTube Video)

The Efficient Running Project

Department of Air Force General Information

Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps (AFROTC) Information

Air Force Freedom of Information Act (FOIA)

FACULTY

READY TO LAUNCH?

For more information, please contact us at (601) 979-1620 or submit your questions and requests to afrotc@jsums.edu.  We look forward to meeting with you and seeing how our program can help you achieve your goals.

DEPARTMENT OF AEROSPACE SCIENCE

Location

J.Y. Woodard

Contact

(601) 979-1620