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Air Force. Virginia Tech. I n t e g r i t y - S e r v i c e - E x c e l l e n c e. Cadets are all smiles after a C-17 flight from the Roanoke Airport. Current as of 15 September 2010, information subject to change. AFROTC Det 875 Overview. Air Force Training What to Expect
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Air Force Virginia Tech I n t e g r i t y - S e r v i c e - E x c e l l e n c e Cadets are all smiles after a C-17 flight from the Roanoke Airport Current as of 15 September 2010, information subject to change
AFROTC Det 875Overview Air Force Training What to Expect What sets us apart Scholarships & Majors Air Force Career Fields Earning a Pilot Slot Benefits of Active Duty More about Virginia Tech Helpful Phone Numbers VT grads recite oath of office together at Commissioning ceremony
Aerospace Studies Freshmen & Sophomores (GMC) Air Force Class – 1x week, 1 credit hr Year 1: A Basic Introduction (AS1115/AS1116) Uniforms, Rank Structure, Major Commands Year 2: History (AS2115/AS2116) Origins and the Development of Air Power Transfer students can take Year 1 & 2 classes concurrently & complete AFROTC in 3 years with approval from Unit Admissions Officer before fall term classes begin.
Aerospace StudiesJuniors & Seniors (POC) Air Force Class – 3x week, 3 credit hrs Year 3: Leadership & Management (AS3215/AS3216) Teambuilding, Motivation, Power & Influence, Followership, Ethics, Counseling & Supervision Year 4: National Security & Prep for Active Duty (AS4215/AS4216) Regional Studies, Military Strategy, UCMJ
Aerospace Studies All Cadets Air Force Fitness – 2x week, 1 credit hr Every Semester: Air Force Fitness (AS2934) Proper exercise form, AF regulations, work-outs Physical Fitness Assessment (PFA) - 1 min of push ups; 1 min of sit ups; 1.5 mile run - Earn 75+ or better to activate/retain scholarships & attend Field Training before taking junior level classes AF Leadership Lab – 1x week, 1 credit hr P/F Every Semester: LLAB (AS2944) Drill, Customs & Courtesies, Group Leadership Projects, Parades, Expeditionary Skills
What to Expect:Activities & Organizations Base Visits NC, SC, VA, OH Orientation Flights C-130, C-17 Career Day Talk to Active Duty Officers Arnold Air Society Focus on Service & Officership *Air Force Flyers Club Pilot Wannabees *AF Special Operations Trng Prg Gung-Ho PT Warriors * Unique to our AFROTC Det 875 at Virginia Tech
What to Expect:Summer Adventures Program options include parachute training, glider training and base visits! Get Paid! Network! Learn! Mandatory 4-wk Field Trng before Junior year at Maxwell AFB, AL
What sets us apart at VTThe Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets The Corps is a structured way of life 24x7training environment MGT 2944 What the Corps offers Air Force Cadets The best of both worlds: traditional ROTC & USAFA Leadership Minor Option – no other ROTC program offers this! 2Xs leadership opportunities in mil organization as trad ROTC New Cadet Week – great military intro & prep for Field Training Life-long friendships w/ cadets/midshipmen in Army/Navy ROTC Strong alumni network –a benefit as a cadet & after graduation
Typical Weekly Cadet Schedule * AF Fitness: 2 options offered M/W or T/Th; AS Class: 4 sections offered T, W, Th
H.S. Scholarship Application Process • Rising Seniors/Seniors apply online(www.AFROTC.com)after01 May / by01 Dec • Take SAT or ACT by31 Dec • Submit all paperwork to HQ AFROTC by10 Jan • Officer contacts you for the Interview by01 Mar • If selected – be prepared! • Accept AF $ + Submit Admissions Letter by31 May
H.S. Scholarship Application Process • APPLICATION PAPERWORK • Official Transcripts • ACT/SAT Scores • Fitness Assessment Scores • Personal Statement • Extracurricular Activities Sheet • Counselor Certification • Résumé (1 Page only) Tip : Make Copies Before Mailing & Send All Together
H.S. Scholarship Offers • Average Scores of Recipients (from 2009) • Class Rank: Top 13% • CGPA 3.77 • SAT 1261 (math + verbal only) • ACT 28 Avg VT Undergrad Admissions Stats for AY09-10:3.94 CGPA; 1250 SAT
70%of all scholarship dollars available given to students pursuing technical degrees All Engineering Fields Architecture, Meteorology, Physics, Chemistry Mathematics, Operations Research, Computer Science Want to change Majors? Technical to Technical>>> OKAY Technical to Non-Tech>>> Loss of Scholarship H.S. Scholarship Offers2008 National Summary All Tech Majors Have Option to Extend Scholarship Benefits for 5th Year
Scholarship Benefits 10%* - Type 1: pays unlimited Tuition 23%* - Type 2: up to $18K 67%* - Type 7: up to $9K * 2008 Distribution of Scholarship Types • Plus Annual Book Money:$900 • Plus Monthly Allowance (during semesters) • GMC:$300for freshmen, $350for sophomores • POC:$450for juniors, $500for seniors • 2009 Tuition & Fees: $8,605 (in-state) $21,878 (out-of-state)
Det 875 Scholarship Stats Numbers current as of 16 Mar 10 68% of our cadets earned scholarships but only 47% are active today. Why? Because some scholarships are suspended, terminated, completed, temporarily inactivated or awarded and not yet active.
Det 875 Cadet Strength Freshmen/Sophomores (General Military Course) 81 Juniors, Seniors, Super Seniors (Professional Officer Course) 80 Det 875 Averages from FA10 CGPA:3.00 PFA:92.02 SAT Math: 620 SAT Verbal: 590 Total 161 as of 16 Mar 10
In-College Scholarships Eligible Freshman and Sophomores Automatically nominated by staff Minimum2.5Cumulative GPA (3.0+ to be competitive) Pass AFOQT (verbal: 15; quantitative: 10) Meet medical, weight/body fat & fitness standards 16cadets earned scholarships in 2008 (Feb & Jun) • 7 freshmen & 9 sophomores 13cadets earned scholarships in 2009 (Feb & Jun) • 4 freshmen & 9 sophomores 3cadets earned scholarships in 2010 (so far) • 2 freshmen & 1 sophomore
Air Force Career FieldsAir Force Specialty Codes (AFSCs) • Judge Advocate General (Lawyer) • Chaplain • ** Scientist • ** Developmental Eng • ** Acquisitions • **Civil Engineering • Contractors • Financial Management • Special Investigator • Operations Management • Physical Therapist • Optometrist • Aerospace Physiologist • Biomedical Scientist • Dietitian • Pharmacist • Neurologist • Surgeon • Flight Nurse • Orthodontist • Dentist • Aerospace Medicine Specialist • Pilot • CSO • Air Battle Manager • Space and Missiles • Airfield Operations • Intelligence • Weather • Logistics Readiness • Aircraft Maintenance • Security Forces • Public Affairs • Services • Manpower/Personnel • Communications ** Most engineering majors enter one of these career fields, if not pilot, CSO or ABM
Rated Slot SelectionVirginia Tech vs National 3 Rated Career Fields: Pilot CSO (Combat Systems Officer) ABM (Air Battle Manager) Det 875 Rated Slot Selection FY06: 86%(13 of 15, 9 pilot) FY07: 85%(11 of 13, 7 pilot) FY08: 86%(18 of 21, 11 pilot) FY09: 80%(8 of 10, 6 pilot) FY10: 100%(19 of 19, 13 pilot) FY11: 69%(11 of 16, 4 pilot) 6-year Det 875 Avg: 85% AFROTC Nat’l Avg in 2011: 67% Why we think our cadets compete so well: Additional academic focus of the Corps Strong training program High fitness scores Air Force Flyers Note: Students’ class rank & GPA have greatest impact. Degree/major (tech vs non-tech) does not impact rated selection.
Benefits of Active Duty • Competitive Pay • Starting Salary for a 2nd Lieutenant: $42,000 / year • Excellent Benefits • Free Healthcare, 30 Days Vacation with Pay • Serve Your Country & See the World • Bases in Italy, Germany, England, Japan • Continued Education • Opportunities to be a part-time or full-time Grad Student • Typically a 4-year Commitment After Graduation • Longer for rated career fields (pilot, CSO and ABM)
About Virginia Tech2009-2010 University Overview • University Motto:UtProsim(That I May Serve) • 28,259students: 57% men & 43% women • 65 Bachelors Degree Programs (the most of any VA school) • Over 600 Student Clubs and Organizations! • 16:1 Student-to-Faculty Ratio • Ranked 15th nationally for public university offering first-class educational experience at a bargain price • Undergrad Engineering Program 14thin the nation (tied with Johns Hopkins and Northwestern) • Ranked 30thamong national public universities
Key Dates & Sources of $Undergrad Admissions & Financial Aid Scholarship Opportunities • Walts Scholarship: $2K+/yr for Cadets in Studying Engineering • Emerging Leader (ELS): $2K/yr in-state & $3K/yr out-of-state • Band Scholarship: $1K for Freshmen Joining the VTCC Band • Commandant’s Scholarship: $1-2K for Sophomores-Seniors • Your Department/College or University Financial Aid Office $50 Application Fee Waived for All Applicants who Express a Desire to Join the Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets
Helpful Phone Numbers • HQ AFROTC Scholarship Hotline:1-866-423-7682 • Det 875 Unit Admissions Officer • Capt Dan Kresge (at Virginia Tech) (540) 231-8022 dkresge@vt.edu • VTCC Recruiting Officer • Maj Rewa Mariger (540) 231-6858 rmariger@vt.edu • VT Admissions Office • (540) 231-6267 vtadmiss@vt.edu
AFROTC Det 875 Summary • Air Force Training • What to Expect • What sets us apart • Scholarships & Majors • Air Force Career Fields • Earning a Pilot Slot • Benefits of Active Duty • More about Virginia Tech • Helpful Phone Numbers Cadets Visit Clemson University for Military Appreciation Day