Soaring Tigers
Welcome to Air Force ROTC Detachment 006 — home of the Soaring Tigers !
Proudly serving Jackson, Mississippi, and the greater metropolitan area, our detachment is hosted on the main campus of Jackson State University. We also maintain cross-town partnerships with Belhaven University, Hinds Community College, Millsaps College, Mississippi College, and Tougaloo College.
As the only HBCU-based AFROTC unit in Mississippi, Det 006 is committed to developing leaders of character for the world’s greatest Air Force and Space Force.
Don’t let another moment pass you by — explore what we have to offer and take the first step toward an extraordinary future. Contact information is listed below.
Host University
Participating Universities
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PREPARE TO LAUNCH
Want to learn more about Detachment 006 and Air Force ROTC
opportunities in Jackson, Mississippi?
| Air Force ROTC Detachment 006 | Jackson State University – J.Y. Woodard Building |
| afrotc@jsums.edu | 601-979-1620 |
Founded: 2005
Location: J.Y. Woodard (temporarily located at CSET Rm 101)
Academic Department: Aerospace Studies
Faculty:
– 1 x Officer
– 2 x Non-Commissioned Officers
– 1 x JSU Employee (Civilian)
Email: afrotc@jsums.edu
Detachment Phone Number:
601-979-1620
Information current as of 2 Apr 2024