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Hey guys! I have some questions and be prepared because some are probably dumb. Once you graduate from college with a bachelor degree (and lets say you participated in AFROTC) where do you go from there in the process of becomming an AF pilot? I have an idea but not exactly sure so I just wanted to clear some things up. Also how do you get from there to getting into UPT?

Does anyone know when our AFROTC stipends will end if we are commissioning? For example, I am commissionig 5 May, will I still get the stipend 1 May or will my last one be 14 Apr?

Hey guys, this is my first post. I'm a senior in high school going to college next year. I've got my ppl and i'm working on instrument and glider ratings and i have about 70-80 hours (total not pic), and I want to be a pilot in the air force. I called the afrotc detachment by where i'm going to college and they told me to call in and do an interview during the summer. I'm going to but I was wondering if I should get my hair into AF standards before I go, it's kind of long but i've been progressively cutting it. Also the pilot selection process is really competitive from what i've read, and how do you not get psyched out about it and feel nervous all the time that you…

I was recently disenrolled from the AFROTC program for mistake my detachment made 2 years ago. I am a computer science major that will be going into my 5th year this coming up school year. Now, normally, a 22 package would need to be sent up to HQ to get me approved for a 5th year. However, my detachment commander told me when I got back from Field Training that a 22 package was no longer required and that my Spring semester, senior year, they would contact HQ and get me approve. Thinking he knew what he was talking about, I said okay and went on my way. Fast forward to last semester. Fall 2010, I unfortunately received my third conditional due to grades. We did the in…

I was wondering if anyone knew of any more of the special little privledges POC cadets get. I know some but if there's any missing please post: *Wear the boots you want *Wear coroframs (sp?) *Roll the sleeves on BDUs *Prop and wings on blues cover *Wear black shirts with BDUs *Name tag for service dress jacket *ID and stipend if not contracted before *Key to the detachment (at least at ours) Anything else?

Hello, This is my first post, but I have been reading up on this forum for a few weeks. I am a Junior in High School and have almost completed my PPL. I hope to go to a state school and pursue my ratings, but I have wanted to serve my country too. I've been looking at all of my options for a pilot slot in the military and have narrowed it down to to the USAF, Navy, and Coast Guard. I want to keep my options open and not miss out on opportunities that will come at me in the next few years. I always thought the AF was for me, but I am unsure if ROTC will be, and the academy is probably out because I'm not an all A student. I was in Civil Air Patrol for half of a year and ne…

Hey, Does anyone know the statistics of people that get DQed at Brooks (on average) each year after they get selected for pilot training?

Are complete AFROTC Detachment rankings posted somewhere?

I know this is probably a question for the cadre, but I figured I'd ask here too. I'm considering traveling abroad for 2 consecutive semesters somewhere in the middle east. It might not even be considered studying abroad for both semesters, maybe just a sabbatical from school. Edit: I would be taking classes most of the time. NOT a vacation. Would I just add on another year of ROTC at my expense? Anyone have experience with this? Thanks [ 29. November 2006, 19:39: Message edited by: Tertle ]

Any word on non rated categorization, Any idea when our cadets will get thier jobs? I know a few non rated categorized cadets who surf this board. Hawg

Hi First I have to present my flame-insurance.. Is it possible to be active in AFROTC (pilot slot is my goal) and work at the same time? I don't want to be the cadet that is never around but I need to work so I can support myself. Thanks

Does anyone have info on the cultural immersion PDT?

When and how many times is the PFT given to cadets? Once a year or something? And if you need to improve on the running will ROTC help that to get the 6:36 mile or will it just keep you in shape? Thanks

mods feel free to delete this if you feel it belongs in a more general topic or if i missed one that already exists. What is the policy for taking leave as a Lieutenant on casual status, awaiting a UPT class date? Is it any different because of AETC or training status? I ask because it was generally not approved when I was an enlisted MRA MX student back in 2011.

Just got a heads up from our cadre that monthly cadet stipends will be lowered by $50 for all year groups starting in the fall. This applies to all contracted cadets, not just the new people who are being awarded scholarships this FY. AS100 - $250 AS200 - $300 AS300 - $350 AS400 - $450 Also, I heard a rumor that Air Univ wants to drop the original FT slots number from 2200 to 1500 this year. Not sure if its going to happen but apparently thats the amount they're looking at. Bad times ahead...

I'm not sure what the deal is with Form 16s. They go on your permanent record, but do they play an important role when it's time to fill out your dream sheet? My situation is as follows: Apparently someone on a certain firearms-enthusiast message board decided to play a little joke on me and sent an email to my Det Commander, claiming that I publicly stated that I derive amusement from intimidating innocent civilians by brandishing firearms at them, when in actuality my original thread was about me buying a shotgun via private transfer, and it didn't come with a case so I had to open-carry it to my apartment, to which the two guests that my roommates invited over freak…

Anyone have any good work-out routines they used to max out the PFT? I'm not talking going nuts here with working out.. Just a good routine to keep you in the game and not have to worry about physical standards for AFROTC.

I'll be starting AFROTC fall of next year (as a sophmore). I was wondering what the chances of getting an airborne slot for the summer while in AFROTC? Are they still doing this?

I had a question about parking tickets. I just got parking ticket #4 in 1 1/2 years in the program. I also had a speeding ticket a couple weeks ago. Do you think I have excessive civil involvements? Am I in any danger of losing my enrollment allocation?

Alright...just to lighten the mood around the approaching valentines day... just to ease the tension till Categorization results are out ;) What do you think about dating between GMC and POC? I realize that AFROTCI "highly discourages" it, but we are in college after all, and as previously mentioned...we're not officers yet. If you keep it professional within the detachment, is it alright? Or is it out of the question always? Opinions anyone? AFROTCI K-3-III

Hello, I'm currently 17 years old so please bear with me if what I'm saying sounds rediculous. I'm a senior in high school and applied to 2 colleges. The first one I applied to was the one I really really really wanted to go to and got accepted and wanted to go to their AFROTC program. I got in and the Air Force gave me a FULL TUITION type 1 scholorship so I have until May to accept it. I was thrilled... Then today I recieved an acceptance letter from SUNY Maritime College. They have NROTC available there unlike the other college I was accepted to. Now I know I want that regimented type of lifestyle and that experience. I DO want to try to become a pilot since …

I hope to enroll in the AFROTC program in the fall of 2010, im at the end of my Junior of High School. I was just wondering what the typical class size of incoming freshman who are enrolling in ROTC. I know it depends on a lot of variables, but are there any estimates? Ranges? If it is a smaller class size does that increase my chances for a pilot slot because I have less competition?

I'm a college freshman and I'll be starting AFROTC this spring. I don't receive my uniform 'til January (when school starts), so I was wondering...how many sets of uniforms am I gonna get? Do they issue the shoes/boots as well or do I need to buy them on my own?

Does anyone know where I can get a copy of the Indvidual Drill Evaluation (IDE) Worksheet? This is the form used to grade IDEs at FT. We need it for LLAB tomorrow. Thanks!

Hello, so first and foremost I apologize if this post is in the wrong thread. I’ve been looking around and haven’t found anything to specifically answer my questions. I’ve been browsing the Air Force subreddit, posted a lot on there in regards on advice and guidance in general. A pilot (civilian who’s trying to join the ang) told me about this website so I thought I’d give it a shot. Alright so some background info, as the title suggests I’m currently active duty. 20 years old, based in macdill with the stratotanker. Maintainer, I joined with zero college, almost done with my cdcs so I can start working on my associates. This is where it starts to get a little…