{"id":1125,"date":"2022-11-15T16:02:42","date_gmt":"2022-11-15T16:02:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.jsums.edu\/afrotc\/?page_id=1125"},"modified":"2026-09-24T20:27:41","modified_gmt":"2026-09-24T20:27:41","slug":"afrotc-home","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.jsums.edu\/afrotc\/","title":{"rendered":"AFROTC Home"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"gdlr-core-hide-in-desktop gdlr-core-hide-in-tablet\" style=\"position:relative;z-index:51;margin:0 8px 24px;background:#eef4f9;border-top:3px solid #008ed6\">\n<details>\n<summary style=\"padding:14px;color:#102b50;font-weight:bold;cursor:pointer\">Det 006 menu<\/summary>\n<nav aria-label=\"Detachment 006 mobile navigation\">\n<p style=\"margin:0;padding:10px 12px;border-left:3px solid #008ed6;background:#dcecf8\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jsums.edu\/afrotc\/\" style=\"color:#102b50;font-weight:bold\">Home<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin:0;padding:10px 12px;border-left:3px solid #eef4f9;background:#eef4f9\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jsums.edu\/afrotc\/about-afrotc\/\" style=\"color:#102b50;font-weight:normal\">About AFROTC<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin:0;padding:10px 12px;border-left:3px solid #eef4f9;background:#eef4f9\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jsums.edu\/afrotc\/prospective-students\/\" style=\"color:#102b50;font-weight:normal\">How to Join<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin:0;padding:10px 12px;border-left:3px solid #eef4f9;background:#eef4f9\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jsums.edu\/afrotc\/air-force-detachment-006\/\" style=\"color:#102b50;font-weight:normal\">Participating Schools<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin:0;padding:10px 12px;border-left:3px solid #eef4f9;background:#eef4f9\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jsums.edu\/afrotc\/our-team\/\" style=\"color:#102b50;font-weight:normal\">Our Team<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin:0;padding:10px 12px;border-left:3px solid #eef4f9;background:#eef4f9\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jsums.edu\/afrotc\/current-cadet-resources\/\" style=\"color:#102b50;font-weight:normal\">Cadet Resources<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin:0;padding:10px 12px;border-left:3px solid #eef4f9;background:#eef4f9\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jsums.edu\/afrotc\/contact-det-006\/\" style=\"color:#102b50;font-weight:normal\">Contact<\/a><\/p>\n<\/nav>\n<\/details>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"clearfix gdlr-core-js gdlr-core-sticky-sidebar\" style=\"position:relative;margin-top:-145px\">\n<div class=\"gdlr-core-column-45\" style=\"padding-top:145px;float:right\">\n<div style=\"max-width:1100px;margin:0 auto;padding:8px;line-height:1.7;color:#384657\">\n<section aria-label=\"Welcome to Detachment 006\">\n<div style=\"position:relative;height:0;padding-top:52.63%;overflow:hidden\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.jsums.edu\/afrotc\/files\/2026\/09\/det006-group-tape-removed.png\" alt=\"Detachment 006 students and faculty together at Jackson State University\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1536px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1536\/1024;position:absolute;top:0;left:0;width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;object-position:center 45%\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"lazyload\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jsums.edu\/afrotc\/files\/2026\/09\/det006-group-tape-removed.png\" alt=\"Detachment 006 students and faculty together at Jackson State University\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;object-position:center 45%\"><\/noscript><\/div>\n<div style=\"background:#112348;padding:22px;color:#fff\">\n<p style=\"color:#a9dfff;font-size:13px;line-height:1.5;letter-spacing:1px;margin:0 0 16px\">DETACHMENT 006<br \/>THE SOARING TIGERS<\/p>\n<h1 style=\"color:#fff;font-size:28px;line-height:1.25;margin:0 0 18px\">Your path to leadership<\/h1>\n<p style=\"color:#fff;max-width:720px;font-size:16px;line-height:1.6\">Earn your degree and prepare to lead as an Air Force or Space Force officer with AFROTC at Jackson State University.<\/p>\n<div style=\"margin:24px 0 16px;max-width:320px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button fill-in-btn-sky\" style=\"margin:0 0 12px;width:100%\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jsums.edu\/afrotc\/prospective-students\/\" style=\"background:#0080be;color:#fff;border-radius:0;padding:13px 12px;width:100%;font-size:16px;line-height:1.4;font-weight:bold;text-align:center\">Join Det 006<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p style=\"color:#fff;font-size:15px\">Ready to join, still deciding, or just curious? Start a conversation.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"About\" style=\"padding:32px 0;overflow:hidden\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.jsums.edu\/afrotc\/files\/2026\/09\/AFROTC-Det-006-Soaring-Tiger-Patch-V03.jpg\" alt=\"AFROTC Detachment 006 Soaring Tigers patch\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1039px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1039\/1200;float:right;width:130px;max-width:40%;height:auto;margin:0 0 16px 20px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"lazyload\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jsums.edu\/afrotc\/files\/2026\/09\/AFROTC-Det-006-Soaring-Tiger-Patch-V03.jpg\" alt=\"AFROTC Detachment 006 Soaring Tigers patch\" style=\"float:right;width:130px;max-width:40%;height:auto;margin:0 0 16px 20px\"><\/noscript><\/p>\n<p style=\"color:#007bb5;font-weight:bold;letter-spacing:2px\">COLLEGE EXPERIENCE. OFFICER POTENTIAL.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"font-size:28px;color:#102b50\">Meet Detachment 006<\/h2>\n<p>We are the Air Force ROTC unit hosted at Jackson State University, serving JSU and five partner colleges. Our instructors and cadets combine academics, leadership training, and physical fitness in a supportive team environment.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jsums.edu\/afrotc\/about-afrotc\/\">Learn what AFROTC is and what it offers \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"Careers\" style=\"background:#eef4f9;padding:26px;border-top:4px solid #008ed6\">\n<h2 style=\"font-size:28px;color:#102b50\">Build skills for college\u2014and beyond<\/h2>\n<p><strong>During college:<\/strong> Find mentorship, practice leadership, build confidence, and explore competitive scholarship opportunities.<\/p>\n<p><strong>After graduation:<\/strong> Cadets who complete all requirements can commission as officers, lead people, and serve in a range of career fields.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jsums.edu\/afrotc\/about-afrotc\/\">Explore the college-to-officer path \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section style=\"padding:32px 0\">\n<h2 style=\"font-size:28px;color:#102b50\">One detachment. Six colleges.<\/h2>\n<p>Attend JSU, Belhaven University, Hinds Community College, Millsaps College, Mississippi Christian University, or Tougaloo College? You can participate through Det 006.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jsums.edu\/afrotc\/air-force-detachment-006\/\">Find your school and see how it works \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section style=\"background:#102b50;padding:26px;color:#fff\">\n<h2 style=\"font-size:28px;color:#fff\">Your first step is a conversation.<\/h2>\n<p style=\"color:#fff\">Our interest form is for future applicants, students still deciding, and anyone seeking more information. Submitting it does not commit you to joining.<\/p>\n<p style=\"color:#fff\"><strong>College admission and AFROTC enrollment are separate.<\/strong> We will help you understand the next steps for the detachment.<\/p>\n<p><a style=\"color:#a9dfff;font-weight:bold\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jsums.edu\/afrotc\/prospective-students\/\">How to join \/ Open the interest form \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"Personnel\" style=\"padding:26px 0\">\n<h2 style=\"font-size:28px;color:#102b50\">People who will help you get there<\/h2>\n<p>Meet the instructors and staff who guide and support Det 006 cadets.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jsums.edu\/afrotc\/our-team\/\">Meet our team \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"contact\">\n<aside style=\"background:#eef4f9;border-left:4px solid #008ed6;padding:22px;margin:28px 0\">\n<h2 style=\"font-size:26px;color:#002b50\">Visiting Det 006?<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Please contact us before visiting to schedule an in-person appointment.<\/strong> Email <a href=\"mailto:afrotc@jsums.edu\">afrotc@jsums.edu<\/a> or call <a href=\"tel:6019791620\">601-979-1620<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Current office (temporary):<\/strong><br \/>College of Science, Engineering, and Technology Building, Room 101 \u00b7 Jackson State University<\/p>\n<p><strong>Permanent location:<\/strong><br \/>J. Y. Woodard Building \u00b7 Jackson State University<\/p>\n<\/aside>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jsums.edu\/afrotc\/contact-det-006\/\">Contact Det 006 \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"Resources\" style=\"padding:20px 0;border-top:1px solid #ccd9e4\">\n<p>Already a cadet? <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jsums.edu\/afrotc\/current-cadet-resources\/\">Visit Cadet Resources \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"gdlr-core-column-15 gdlr-core-hide-in-mobile\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;bottom:0;left:0\">\n<div class=\"gdlr-core-sidebar-script\" style=\"padding-top:145px\">\n<nav class=\"gdlr-core-widget-item\" aria-label=\"Detachment 006 navigation\" style=\"padding:0!important;margin-bottom:0;border-radius:0;width:100%;max-width:210px;max-height:calc(100vh - 170px);overflow:auto;background:#eef4f9;border-top:3px solid #008ed6;line-height:1.5;font-size:14px;z-index:50\">\n<p style=\"padding:15px 12px;margin:0;color:#102b50;font-weight:bold;letter-spacing:1px\">DETACHMENT 006<\/p>\n<ul class=\"gdlr-core-custom-menu-widget gdlr-core-menu-style-plain\" style=\"margin:0;padding:0\">\n<li style=\"margin:0;padding:2px 10px!important;border-left:3px solid #008ed6;background:#dcecf8;border-top:0;border-bottom:0\"><a class=\"gdlr-core-button-full-width\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jsums.edu\/afrotc\/\" style=\"width:100%;font-size:14px;line-height:1.5;font-weight:bold;color:#102b50;overflow:hidden;padding:10px 0;border:0\"><span>Home<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"margin:0;padding:2px 10px!important;border-left:3px solid #eef4f9;background:#eef4f9;border-top:0;border-bottom:0\"><a class=\"gdlr-core-button-full-width\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jsums.edu\/afrotc\/about-afrotc\/\" style=\"width:100%;font-size:14px;line-height:1.5;overflow:hidden;padding:10px 0;border:0\"><span>About AFROTC<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"margin:0;padding:2px 10px!important;border-left:3px solid #eef4f9;background:#eef4f9;border-top:0;border-bottom:0\"><a class=\"gdlr-core-button-full-width\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jsums.edu\/afrotc\/prospective-students\/\" style=\"width:100%;font-size:14px;line-height:1.5;overflow:hidden;padding:10px 0;border:0\"><span>How to Join<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"margin:0;padding:2px 10px!important;border-left:3px solid #eef4f9;background:#eef4f9;border-top:0;border-bottom:0\"><a class=\"gdlr-core-button-full-width\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jsums.edu\/afrotc\/air-force-detachment-006\/\" style=\"width:100%;font-size:14px;line-height:1.5;overflow:hidden;padding:10px 0;border:0\"><span>Participating Schools<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"margin:0;padding:2px 10px!important;border-left:3px solid #eef4f9;background:#eef4f9;border-top:0;border-bottom:0\"><a class=\"gdlr-core-button-full-width\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jsums.edu\/afrotc\/our-team\/\" style=\"width:100%;font-size:14px;line-height:1.5;overflow:hidden;padding:10px 0;border:0\"><span>Our Team<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"margin:0;padding:2px 10px!important;border-left:3px solid #eef4f9;background:#eef4f9;border-top:0;border-bottom:0\"><a class=\"gdlr-core-button-full-width\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jsums.edu\/afrotc\/current-cadet-resources\/\" style=\"width:100%;font-size:14px;line-height:1.5;overflow:hidden;padding:10px 0;border:0\"><span>Cadet Resources<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"margin:0;padding:2px 10px!important;border-left:3px solid #eef4f9;background:#eef4f9;border-top:0;border-bottom:0\"><a class=\"gdlr-core-button-full-width\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jsums.edu\/afrotc\/contact-det-006\/\" style=\"width:100%;font-size:14px;line-height:1.5;overflow:hidden;padding:10px 0;border:0\"><span>Contact<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/nav>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Det 006 menu Home About AFROTC How to Join Participating Schools Our Team Cadet Resources Contact DETACHMENT 006THE SOARING TIGERS Your path to leadership Earn your degree and prepare to lead as an Air Force or Space Force officer with AFROTC at Jackson State University. 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