Join Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps (AFROTC)
Verify Eligibility Requirements (CAO13 January 2025):
1. You must be enrolled as a full-time student at an accredited college that hosts an AFROTC detachment or a university or junior college having a cross-town agreement with a host detachment.
- Detachment 345 affiliated schools:
- Host: University of Massachusetts Lowell
- Cross-town schools:
Don’t see your school listed? Please visit the AFROTC College Locator to find out who your host detachment is.
2. Must be a U.S. citizen or able to obtain naturalized citizenship prior to contracting and Field Training, typically between an applicant’s Sophomore and Junior year.
- Applicants are responsible for obtaining their own citizenship.
3. Must be able to complete the program and commission within the following age requirements.
| Commission | Age |
|---|---|
| Most officer career fields | Before an applicant’s 42nd birthday |
| Pilot, Combat Systems Officer, Air Battle Manager | Must commission and enter flight training before an applicant’s 33rd birthday |
| Remotely Piloted Aircraft Pilot | Before an applicant’s 40th birthday |
4. Be in good physical condition and able to obtain a sports physical, clearing the applicant for unrestricted physical activity.
5. Possess a strong moral character. AFROTC, “Develops Air and Space Force leaders of character whom are expected to fight and win our nation’s wars!”
6. Complete the AFROTC Application linked on this page.
7. A Detachment 345 teammate will review your application and reach out with further guidance and to coordinate a discussion about your AFROTC future. Please be ready to provide a range of days and times of availability to expedite contact.
Scholarships
To learn more about available scholarships please visit the AFROTC Scholarships website.