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FROTC Detachment 159407-823-1247AFROTC@ucf.eduINFORMATION AND PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS ARE ALWAYS SUBJECTTO CHANGE – NOTHING IS GUARANTEED BY THIS INFO ONLY BRIEFINGI 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

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Current as of: 17 May 2018

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DescriptionProgram RequirementsCollege TimelineCareer SelectionAir Force CommitmentScholarshipsJoin Det 159

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s Airmen Today ... for TomorrowEarn bachelor’s degree at a civilian universityCombines officer training with traditional “campus life”Most cadets NOT on an AFROTC scholarship3 to 4 year scholarships available to highly qualified studentsParticipate in AFROTC training programClassroom Instruction (1 to 2 classes per week)Leadership “Laboratory” (1 morning per week)Physical Training (2 mornings per week)Field TrainingAll graduates who commission enter Active Duty!

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s Airmen Today ... for TomorrowProgram Types:Standard Program (3-5 Years): Usually 4 YearsCan be Compressed into three years or extended to 5 depending on degree.If you are currently a:Freshman:Fall start – 4-5 year ProgramSpring start - Double-up ROTC classes in Fall of Sophomore YearSophomore: Double-up ROTC year 1 and 2 academic classes

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's Airmen Today ... for TomorrowValencia CollegeSeminole State CollegeAdventist University(Florida Hospital College)Eastern Florida State CollegeFAMU College of LawYou must commute to UCF for AFROTC class, PT and LabMust be a “Non-Degree Seeking” UCF Student. Non-degree seeking Application Deadline: Fall - 1 July Spring - 1 NovemberApplication Process & Fee on-line at:http://admissions.ucf.edu/apply/transient-and-non-degree/

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Cross-Town Program

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s Airmen Today ... for TomorrowYOU MUST:Be a full time student (12 hrs-minimum) Maintain a 2.0 CGPABe in good physical conditionMeet weight standards BEFORE entryPass Physical Fitness AssessmentPass DoDMERB medical examinationPass AFOQT prior to Field TrainingMaximum age for Commissioning: 39Be a sole US citizen (no dual citizens)POTENTIAL DISQUALIFIERS:Illegal drug use Egregious or excessive civil involvements (DUI, confinement, etc.)

Program Requirements

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s Airmen Today ... for TomorrowAptitude test similar to SAT or ACTMeasures aptitude in 5 Areas:(A) Academic Aptitude(P) Pilot(N) Navigator(V) Verbal(Q) QuantitativeMaximum score in any area is 99 percentileMinimum Requirements:

AF Officer Qualifying Test (AFOQT)

Officer:Pilot:Nav:

V > 15, Q > 10P > 25, N > 10P > 10, N > 25

Can only take AFOQT twiceScheduled correctly to allow for both times before Field Training

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s Airmen Today ... for Tomorrow1.5-mile RunPush-upsSit-upsAbdominal Circumference

Air Force Physical Fitness Test

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s Airmen Today ... for TomorrowMinimum Standards– Males under 30

Fitness Scoring

1.5 mile run:Push-ups:Sit-ups:•

13 min 36 sec33 in 1 minute42 in 1 minute

Abdominal Circumference: 39 inches or less

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1.5 mile run:Push-ups:Sit-ups:•

16 min 22 sec18 in 1 minute38 in 1 minute

Abdominal Circumference: 35.5 inches or less

You need a composite score of 75If you score only the minimums in every category – you failRefer to AFI 36-2905 for AF Fitness Test Scoring

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s Airmen Today ... for TomorrowMaximum Standards– Males under 30

Fitness Scoring

1.5 mile run:Push-ups:Sit-ups:•

9 min 12 sec67 in 1 minute58 in 1 minute

Abdominal Circumference: 35 inches or less

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1.5 mile run:Push-ups:Sit-ups:•

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Abdominal Circumference: 31.5 inches or less

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s Airmen Today ... for TomorrowDetermined according to heightSame rule applies to both male & female

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Maximum Allowable Weightfor Maximum BMI (25 kg/m2)

There is a Minimum Allowable Weight (19.0 kg/m2)– Rarely an issueMust be at or below this weight for Field Training, Contracting, and Commissioning

AFI36-2905 21 OCTOBER 2013, Table A13.1

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a's Airmen Today ... for TomorrowGeneral Military Course (GMC): no commitment unless on scholarship. Learn to march, military customs & courtesies, uniform wear, Airpower!Professional Officers Course (POC): On “contract” to commission as AFofficer. Lead, teach, and train GMC cadets. Practice leaderships skills.

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s Airmen Today ... for TomorrowCompetitive Selection to AttendRequires an “Enrollment Allocation”No FT = No Commission13 Days:Maxwell AFB, ALLeadership EvaluationGroup Leadership ProblemsIndividual Performance AssessmentEnhanced Military Training

Field Training (FT)

Firearm FamiliarizationAir Base DefenseMilitary Operations in Urban TerrainConvoy OperationsSmall Unit TacticsTactical Field Care/Medical

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s Airmen Today ... for TomorrowCGPA of 2.0 or better; Term GPA of 2.0 or better Certified DoDMERBPassed Physical Fitness AssessmentPass AFOQTDeclare career interest (Rated or Non-Rated)Rated selectees MUST volunteer for rated selection boardor be subject to disenrollment as AS300

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2,507 nominated):- Overall 2,492 Selected (99.4%)

Det 159 (42 nominated):- Overall: 42 selects (100%)

FT Selection Rates

Average CGPA: 3.238 SAT Equiv: 1130 Avg PFA: 94.76

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s Airmen Today ... for TomorrowWhat determines my job?Medical and physical qualificationsPersonal preferences (your “dream sheet”)College Major and GPAAFOQT scoresPhysical Fitness Assessment scoreCommander’s RankingFT Assessment

Career Selection

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s Airmen Today ... for Tomorrow“Rated” officers include:PilotsCombat Systems Operators (CSO) (Navigators/Weapons Officers)Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) pilotsAir Battle Managers (ABM)Must meet stringent physical and medical standardsEyesight, hearingSitting and standing heightSelection is competitive and “all in”Pilot Candidate Selection Method (PCSM)AFOQT ScoreCommander’s RankingFT RankingPhysical Fitness Assessment scoreGPA (Note: undergraduate major type is NOT considered)*Selection occurs in the Spring of your Junior Year

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Rated Officer Selection

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s Airmen Today ... for TomorrowAF commitment incurred upon:Entry into Professional Officer Course (Junior Year)Award of a scholarship (anytime)Active Duty Service Commitment4 years for those entering non-flying career fields such as engineer, nurse, meteorologist, computer scientist, security forces, logistics, aircraft maintenance, finance, contracting6 years for remotely piloted aircraft pilots, combat systemoperators (navigators & weapons officers), air battle managers10 years after pilot training for those who become pilots

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s Airmen Today ... for TomorrowMost cadets are NOT on AFROTC scholarshipAs of 15 Feb 2018: 241 cadets, 75 are on scholarship (31%)AFROTC scholarshipsHigh School Scholarship Program (HSSP)4 year (Apply Fall Semester of Senior Year)In-College Scholarship Program (ICSP)2 - 3.5 year (must be a medically qualified cadet in good standing)Number of scholarships available depends on funding300 AFROTC wide for Spring 2014Det 159 cadets received 7 of 7 submitted320 AFROTC wide for Spring 2015Det 159 cadets received 17 (29.3% increase)1,094 AFROTC wide for Spring 2018 Eligible with no DoDMERB = No Scholarship

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s Airmen Today ... for Tomorrow4-year scholarships for graduating high school studentsPays tuition and fees (does NOT pay housing)Type 1 – uncappedType 2 – up to $18,000/yearType 7 – in-state tuition/fees ratePays $600/year for books & $300-$500/month for stipendMinimum Requirements:ACT > 26 or SAT > 1240High School GPA of 3.0 or greaterU.S. Citizen, at least 17 years old prior to activationMeet USAF weight standards, pass medical exam before awardPass Physical Fitness Assessment by DecemberApplication Period, 1 June – 1 Dec; apply at www.afrotc.com

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s Airmen Today ... for TomorrowHigh School Scholarship Program (HSSP) Degrees:Majors and approximate distribution:80% Technical majors10% Non-technical majors10% Foreign LanguageCompetitive students have:Leadership, Leadership, LeadershipAcademic scores well above the minimums• Competitive scores (3.83 GPA, 1356 SAT, 31.2 ACT)Extracurricular activitiesExcellent physical fitnessArticulate and confident interview

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s Airmen Today ... for Tomorrow2-3.5 year scholarshipsPays tuition and fees (does NOT pay housing)Type 1 – uncappedType 2 – up to $18,000/yearType 7 – in-state tuition/fees ratePays $600/year for books & $300-$500/month for stipendEligibility:US Citizen & current cadet in AFROTC• GPA > 3.0Pass AF Fitness AssessmentHave certified DoDMERB physical completeCompetitive selection (normally) occurs each semesterAwards determined by needs of the Air ForceHigh demand majors (e.g. STEM, critical foreign language)Few awards for non-technical majors

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s Airmen Today ... for TomorrowFor 6 Consecutive Years:Named one of the nation’s best-value colleges& universities by Kiplinger’s magazine Colleges that combine excellent economic valuewith an outstanding educationLargest Public University in the Nation!Wide selection of undergraduate degree programsModern facilities & excellent student servicesRobust presence of professional and fraternalorganizationsExciting recreation and sports opportunitiesNCAA Division I athletic programs

Why AFROTC at UCF?

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s Airmen Today ... for TomorrowExperienced CadreUniversity SupportFT PreparationRated Officer SelectionAir Force AssociationCommunity Involvement

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s Airmen Today ... for TomorrowVisit: http://airforce.ucf.edu/det159/join-afrotc-at-ucf/Attend Informational Brief (done)Get accepted to UCF (Degree or Non-Degree Seeking)Complete online AFROTC application After cadre review, answer follow-up informationRegister for AFROTC classesAttend New Cadet Orientation prior to the start of the term

Join AFROTC Det 159

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Visit the AFROTC websiteWWW.AFROTC.COMOn-line Scholarship Application

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