1. 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

2. 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

3. 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)

4. Scholarships
High School Scholarship Program (HSSP) – Is 4- and 3-yr Offers
High School Seniors (no full time college)
Apply on-line at 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)

5. 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
$ /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

6. In-College Scholarships
Under Revision by AFROTC

7. 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

8. 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)

9. 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

10. 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

11. 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

12. 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 = years of active duty service
Remote Pilots = 6 years
Some career fields = 6 years Guard or Reserve

13. 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

14. 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

15. 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

16. Benefits Officer Grades and 2011 Salary
Years Service Monthly Annual
Second Lieutenant < $2, $33,408
First Lieutenant (99%) $3, $43,836
First Lieutenant $4, $50,484
Captain (95%) $5, $63,432
Major (90%) $6, $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

17. 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

18. Sources of Additional Information
Captain Benjamin Smith
Recruiting Flight Commander
Air Force ROTC Detachment 280
Phone: (785)