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Department of Aerospace Studies

Flying Jayhaw k 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

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Department of Aerospace Studies

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  1. 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. Program Eligibility Scholarships What is Air Force ROTC? How Do We Develop You Into An Officer? What Happens After Graduation? Careers, Pay, and Benefits Overview

  3. 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) Program Eligibility • 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 www.afrotc.com 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. Type I (4 year) – 5% of Awardees FULL Tuition and fees anywhere student goes (w/AFROTC) $900/year Flat Rate for Textbooks & Required Fees $300-500/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 $900/year Flat Rate for Textbooks & Required Fees $300-500/month non-taxable stipend (pizza money) 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 $900/year Flat Rate for Textbooks & Required Fees $300-500/month non-taxable stipend (pizza money) High School ScholarshipProgram (HSSP)

  6. Under Revision by AFROTC In-College Scholarships

  7. 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 What Is Air Force ROTC?

  8. 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) Why AFROTC?Why an Air Force Officer?Intangible Benefits

  9. 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 Physical Training: 2 Hours/Week (Cadet-Led) Monday, Wednesday, Friday 6am-7am * Additional 16 credit hours to your academic schedule Program Description

  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. 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 AdditionalProgram Info

  12. 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 = 8 years of active duty service Remote Pilots = 6 years Some career fields = 6 years Guard or Reserve Commitment to the Air Force

  13. 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 ROTC Optional Activities

  14. Same day of commencement, become an Air Force Officer At “job-site” in less than 180 days Pilots in less than 1 year GRADUATION • 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. 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 Careers of an Air Force Officer

  16. Years Service Monthly Annual Second Lieutenant <1 $2,784 $33,408 First Lieutenant (99%) 2 $3,653 $43,836 First Lieutenant 3 $4,207 $50,484 Captain (95%) 4 $5,286 $63,432 Major (90%) 10 $6,317 $75,804 Benefits Officer Grades and 2011 Salary • Does not include: • Food Allowance (BAS) = $223.84/mo • Housing Allowance (BAH) = $500-$2,500+/mo depends on rank, location, and dependant status

  17. Retirement 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 More Benefits

  18. http://www.afrotc.com http://www.afrotc.ku.edu Captain Benjamin Smith Recruiting Flight Commander Air Force ROTC Detachment 280 Phone: (785) 864-1215 Sources of Additional Information

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