Are you interested in applying to be a part of the AFROTC program at Tarleton State University? Our program offers Aerospace Studies classes and labs at the Fort Worth campus from 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. to ensure that students have time readily available for Air Force training.

We offer a four-year Aerospace Studies program that enables Cadets to take advantage of aerospace courses throughout their studies. Each semester, for the first two years, Cadets take a one-credit hour academic course alongside a one-credit hour Pass/No-Credit Leadership Laboratory (LLab). These courses are collectively referred to as the General Military Course (GMC).

Upon successful completion of the GMC, along with an ensuing four-week paid Air Force training course, qualified and selected students may elect to enroll in the final two years, referred to as the Professional Officer Course (POC).

Each semester in the POC, students take a three-credit hour academic course alongside a one-credit hour Pass/No-Credit LLab. AFROTC uniforms and textbooks are issued by the unit.

As Air Force ROTC cadets, students are entitled to selective benefits. Social and co-curricular activities, together with leadership and academic training, are all part of Air Force ROTC. Contracted Cadets receive a nontaxable subsistence allowance each month during the school year. The detachment sponsors a Civil Air Patrol where cadets can obtain front-seat and back-seat flying time in Cessna aircraft. Drill team, honor guard and Arnold Air Honor Society are just a few social outlets for the Cadets. Summer opportunities for Cadets can include a paid visit to a military installation for two weeks, freefall parachuting, combat survival training, flight nurse shadowing and Cadet training assistant duty at field training.