Department of Aerospace Science
College of Science, Engineering, and Technology
The field of engineering known as aerospace science and engineering uses scientific knowledge to create, produce, and operate aircraft. Our aerospace science and engineering bachelor’s degree program offers a solid foundation in mathematics, the physical sciences, and engineering science.
Be More Than Just A Student
Jackson State University’s AFROTC Program was established in 2005, commissioning 35 cadets to date. Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps (AFROTC) is a college program that allows you to earn your degree while training to become an Air Force or Space Force officer. Air Force ROTC offers challenges and benefits that will foster individual growth that cannot be found elsewhere in college. You will build leadership, management and many other skills while in the program. After completing all of your degree and training requirements, you will be commissioned as a second lieutenant in the United States Air Force.
ABOUT THE PROGRAM
What is Air Force ROTC?
Air Force ROTC is a college program that allows you to earn your degree while training to become an Air Force officer. Air Force ROTC offers challenges and benefits that will foster individual growth that cannot be found elsewhere in college.
You will build leadership, management and many other skills while in the program. After completing all of your degree and training requirements, you will be commissioned as a second lieutenant in the United States Air Force.
Air Force ROTC Curriculum
The curriculum is divided into the General Military Course (GMC) and Professional Officer Course (POC). The GMC lectures are 1-credit hour courses in Air Force history and general military knowledge. POC lectures are 3-credit hour courses covering leadership, management and national security policy. Both POC and GMC cadets participate in a weekly leadership laboratory (LLAB), where they engage in a variety of activities, including group leadership projects and drill and ceremonies. In addition to lecture and LLAB, cadets participate in physical training sessions twice a week.
All cadets are required to attend LEAD Training, a course usually completed during the summer between sophomore and junior year. LEAD is a physically and mentally challenging series of group projects, fitness activities and leadership exercises.
Junior ROTC and Civil Air Patrol Alumni
Junior ROTC (JROTC) and Military High School JROTC Alumni may be excused from taking one to all four GMC 1-credit hour courses depending on the number years a cadet participated in JROTC (Air Force, Army, Navy or Marines) during high school. Civil Air Patrol (CAP) may be excused from taking one to three GMC 1-credit hour courses depending on level of CAP Award the cadet achieved.
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
LEARN BY DOING
Your athletic prowess will be tested through our physical fitness program. Your judgement and critical thinking skills will be put to the test through our Leadership Laboratory opportunities. Leadership abilities and aptitude will be put on display through challenges presented with Group Leadership Projects and many other opportunities. Test your ability to gain concepts critical to team and leadership fundamentals and effective communication. Going beyond your capabilities is what we strive to do to ensure a well-rounded student-leader here at Det 006.
“Challenging Minds, Changing Lives.”
LEAD BY EXAMPLE
You will build leadership, management and many other skills while in the program.
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Air Force ROTC graduates are offered a minimum of four-years service on active-duty (full-time) as an Air Force officer in a variety of careers, such as:
| Pilot | Combat Systems Operator | Air Battle Manager | Doctor |
| Nurse | Dentist | Hospital Administrator | Biomedical Student |
| Lawyer (JAG) | Logistics | Aircraft Maintenance | Intelligence |
| Civil Engineering | Public Affairs | Force Support | Space |
| Missiles | Communication | Finance | Contracting |
| Special Investigations | Acquisitions | Scientist | Physicist |
| Developmental Engineer | Combat Rescue Officer | Cyberspace Operations | Security Forces |
| Weather | Cost Analysis | Remotely Piloted Aircraft |
Be sure to visit https://www.afrotc.com/life-after-rotc/ for a complete list of Air Force officer careers.
AIR FORCE BENEFITS
Starting income is $48,000/year (including pay and allowances). Other benefits include:
| Free Healthcare Coverage | Retirement Plan Opportunities | Matching Retirement Plan Contributions | 40% of Base Pay After 20-Years Of Service |
| Housing Pay | Educational Opportunities | Post 9/11 G.I. Bill | Tuition Assistance Towards An Advanced Degree |
For a full list of benefits, please visit https://www.afrotc.com/about/rewarding-future/manager/.
RESOURCES
Dress and Appearance Manuals
Drill and Ceremonies Manual
Air Force Physical FItness Assessment (PFA)
Push Up/Sit Up Form
Learn how to properly perform a push up and sit up from the resource below:
View Proper Push Up And Sit Up Form
Running Shoes
Before you start running, you need to ensure that you have the right running shoe. Runner’s World can help you in assessing your running shoe needs: Runner’s World.
Running Form and Training
Below are a few training resources from Dr. Mark Cucuzzella of West Virginia University School of Medicine that will instruct you how to properly train and run:
Department of Air Force General Information
Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps (AFROTC) Information
Air Force Freedom of Information Act (FOIA)
FACULTY
READY TO LAUNCH?
For more information, please contact us at (601) 979-1620 or submit your questions and requests to afrotc@jsums.edu. We look forward to meeting with you and seeing how our program can help you achieve your goals.
DEPARTMENT OF AEROSPACE SCIENCE
