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Current as of 15 September 2010, information subject to change

AFROTC Det 875Overview

Air Force Training What to Expect What sets us apart Scholarships & Majors Air Force Career Fields Earning a Pilot Slot Benefits of Active Duty More about Virginia Tech Helpful Phone Numbers

VT grads recite oath of office together at Commissioning ceremony

Aerospace Studies Freshmen & Sophomores (GMC)

Air Force Class – 1x week, 1 credit hrYear 1: A Basic Introduction (AS1115/AS1116)

Uniforms, Rank Structure, Major Commands

Year 2: History (AS2115/AS2116)

Origins and the Development of Air Power

Transfer students can take Year 1 & 2 classes concurrently & complete AFROTC in 3 years with approval from Unit Admissions Officer before fall term classes begin.

Aerospace Studies Juniors & Seniors (POC)

Air Force Class – 3x week, 3 credit hrsYear 3: Leadership & Management (AS3215/AS3216)

Teambuilding, Motivation, Power & Influence, Followership, Ethics, Counseling & Supervision

Year 4: National Security & Prep for Active Duty (AS4215/AS4216)

Regional Studies, Military Strategy, UCMJ

Aerospace Studies All Cadets

Air Force Fitness – 2x week, 1 credit hrEvery Semester: Air Force Fitness (AS2934)

Proper exercise form, AF regulations, work-outs Physical Fitness Assessment (PFA)

- 1 min of push ups; 1 min of sit ups; 1.5 mile run- Earn 75+ or better to activate/retain scholarships & attend

Field Training before taking junior level classes

AF Leadership Lab – 1x week, 1 credit hr P/F Every Semester: LLAB (AS2944)

Drill, Customs & Courtesies, Group Leadership Projects, Parades, Expeditionary Skills

What to Expect:Activities & Organizations

Base Visits NC, SC, VA, OH

Orientation Flights C-130, C-17

Career Day Talk to Active Duty Officers

Arnold Air Society Focus on Service & Officership

*Air Force Flyers Club Pilot Wannabees

*AF Special Operations Trng Prg Gung-Ho PT Warriors * Unique to our AFROTC Det 875 at Virginia Tech

Program options include parachute training, glider training and base visits!

Get Paid!Network!

Learn!

What to Expect:Summer Adventures

Mandatory 4-wk Field Trng before Junior year at Maxwell AFB, AL

What sets us apart at VTThe Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets

The Corps is a structured way of life 24x7 training environment MGT 2944

What the Corps offers Air Force Cadets The best of both worlds: traditional ROTC & USAFA Leadership Minor Option – no other ROTC program offers this! 2Xs leadership opportunities in mil organization as trad ROTC New Cadet Week – great military intro & prep for Field Training Life-long friendships w/ cadets/midshipmen in Army/Navy ROTC Strong alumni network –a benefit as a cadet & after graduation

Typical Weekly Cadet Schedule

TIME MON TUES WED THURS FRI0630-0720 Shower and Clean Room

0720-0730 Corps Morning Formation

0730-0830 Breakfast and Prepare for Class

0830-0930   AF Fitness*   AF Fitness *  

0930-1430 Class or Free Time

1430-1520 Class or Free Time AS Class* Class or Free Time

1520-1530 Class or Free Time

1530-1645 Company Time AF LLAB Class or Free Time

Corps LabClass or Free Time

1645-1900 Dinner & Training Company TimeCompany Time

Freshman Pass & Free

Time

1900-2243 Evening Call to Quarters

2245-2300 Taps and Lights Out

* AF Fitness: 2 options offered M/W or T/Th; AS Class: 4 sections offered T, W, Th

H.S. Scholarship Application Process

• Rising Seniors/Seniors apply online (www.AFROTC.com) after 01 May / by 01 Dec

• Take SAT or ACT by 31 Dec

• Submit all paperwork to HQ AFROTC by 10 Jan

• Officer contacts you for the Interview by 01 Mar

If selected – be prepared!

• Accept AF $ + Submit Admissions Letter by 31 May

H.S. Scholarship Application Process

Tip : Make Copies Before Mailing & Send All Together

APPLICATION PAPERWORK

Official Transcripts ACT/SAT Scores

Fitness Assessment Scores Personal Statement

Extracurricular Activities Sheet Counselor CertificationRésumé (1 Page only)

H.S. Scholarship Offers

Average Scores of Recipients (from 2009)

Class Rank: Top 13% CGPA 3.77 SAT 1261 (math + verbal only) ACT 28

Avg VT Undergrad Admissions Stats for AY09-10: 3.94 CGPA; 1250 SAT

Year Applications Eligible Offered

2007 11,978 2,788 1,783

2008 12,010 2,920 1,930

2009 13,559 3,624 1,807

70% of all scholarship dollars available given

to students pursuing technical degrees All Engineering Fields Architecture, Meteorology, Physics, Chemistry Mathematics, Operations Research, Computer Science

Want to change Majors? Technical to Technical >>> OKAY Technical to Non-Tech >>> Loss of Scholarship

H.S. Scholarship Offers2008 National Summary

All Tech Majors Have Option to Extend Scholarship Benefits for 5th Year

Scholarship Benefits

10%* - Type 1: pays unlimited Tuition

23%* - Type 2: up to $18K

67%* - Type 7: up to $9K

* 2008 Distribution of Scholarship Types Plus Annual Book Money: $900 Plus Monthly Allowance (during semesters)

GMC: $300 for freshmen, $350 for sophomores POC: $450 for juniors, $500 for seniors

2009 Tuition & Fees: $8,605 (in-state) $21,878 (out-of-state)

Det 875 Scholarship Stats

Class # of cadets

# of ACTIVE Scholarships as of today

% ACTIVE Scholarships as of today

Total # of Scholarship Recipients

% of ALL Scholarship Recipients

Freshmen 48 14 29% 21 44%

Sophomores 33 16 48% 23 70%

Juniors 36 20 55% 28 78%

Seniors 25 18 72% 21 84%

Super Seniors

19 8 42% 17 89%

TOTAL 161 76 47% 110 68%

68% of our cadets earned scholarships but only 47% are active today. Why? Because some scholarships are suspended, terminated, completed, temporarily inactivated or awarded and not yet active.

Numbers current as of 16 Mar 10

Det 875 Cadet Strength

Freshmen/Sophomores (General Military Course)

161

81

80Juniors, Seniors, Super Seniors (Professional Officer Course)

Det 875 Averages from FA10CGPA: 3.00PFA: 92.02SAT Math: 620SAT Verbal: 590

Totalas of 16 Mar 10

In-College Scholarships

Eligible Freshman and Sophomores Automatically nominated by staff

Minimum 2.5 Cumulative GPA (3.0+ to be competitive)

Pass AFOQT (verbal: 15; quantitative: 10)

Meet medical, weight/body fat & fitness standards

16 cadets earned scholarships in 2008 (Feb & Jun) 7 freshmen & 9 sophomores

13 cadets earned scholarships in 2009 (Feb & Jun) 4 freshmen & 9 sophomores

3 cadets earned scholarships in 2010 (so far) 2 freshmen & 1 sophomore

Air Force Career FieldsAir Force Specialty Codes (AFSCs)

Pilot CSO Air Battle Manager Space and Missiles Airfield Operations Intelligence Weather Logistics Readiness Aircraft Maintenance Security Forces Public Affairs Services Manpower/Personnel Communications

Physical Therapist Optometrist Aerospace

Physiologist Biomedical Scientist Dietitian Pharmacist Neurologist Surgeon Flight Nurse Orthodontist Dentist Aerospace Medicine

Specialist

Judge Advocate General (Lawyer)

Chaplain ** Scientist ** Developmental Eng ** Acquisitions **Civil Engineering Contractors Financial Management Special Investigator Operations

Management

** Most engineering majors enter one of these career fields, if not pilot, CSO or ABM

Rated Slot SelectionVirginia Tech vs National

3 Rated Career Fields:

Pilot CSO (Combat Systems Officer)

ABM (Air Battle Manager)

Det 875 Rated Slot Selection FY06: 86% (13 of 15, 9 pilot) FY07: 85% (11 of 13, 7 pilot) FY08: 86% (18 of 21, 11 pilot) FY09: 80% (8 of 10, 6 pilot) FY10: 100% (19 of 19, 13 pilot) FY11: 69% (11 of 16, 4 pilot) 6-year Det 875 Avg: 85% AFROTC Nat’l Avg in 2011: 67%

Why we think our cadets compete so well: Additional academic focus of the Corps Strong training program High fitness scores Air Force Flyers

Note: Students’ class rank & GPA have greatest impact. Degree/major (tech vs non-tech) does not impact rated selection.

Benefits of Active Duty

Competitive Pay Starting Salary for a 2nd Lieutenant: $42,000 / year

Excellent Benefits Free Healthcare, 30 Days Vacation with Pay

Serve Your Country & See the World Bases in Italy, Germany, England, Japan

Continued Education Opportunities to be a part-time or full-time Grad Student

Typically a 4-year Commitment After Graduation Longer for rated career fields (pilot, CSO and ABM)

About Virginia Tech 2009-2010 University Overview

University Motto: Ut Prosim (That I May Serve)

28,259 students: 57% men & 43% women 65 Bachelors Degree Programs (the most of any VA school)

Over 600 Student Clubs and Organizations! 16:1 Student-to-Faculty Ratio Ranked 15th nationally for public university offering

first-class educational experience at a bargain price Undergrad Engineering Program 14th in the nation

(tied with Johns Hopkins and Northwestern)

Ranked 30th among national public universities

Key Dates & Sources of $Undergrad Admissions & Financial Aid

Scholarship Opportunities Walts Scholarship: $2K+/yr for Cadets in Studying Engineering Emerging Leader (ELS): $2K/yr in-state & $3K/yr out-of-state Band Scholarship: $1K for Freshmen Joining the VTCC Band Commandant’s Scholarship: $1-2K for Sophomores-Seniors Your Department/College or University Financial Aid Office

Applying for: Deadline: Notified on: Reply due:

Early Decision Nov 1 Dec 15 Jan 15

Fall (Freshmen) Jan 15 Apr 1 May 1

Spring (All) Oct 1 Nov 15 Dec 15

$50 Application Fee Waived for All Applicants who Express a Desire to Join the Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets

Helpful Phone Numbers

HQ AFROTC Scholarship Hotline: 1-866-423-7682

Det 875 Unit Admissions Officer Capt Dan Kresge (at Virginia Tech)

(540) 231-8022 dkresge@vt.edu

VTCC Recruiting Officer Maj Rewa Mariger

(540) 231-6858 rmariger@vt.edu

VT Admissions Office (540) 231-6267 vtadmiss@vt.edu

Air Force Training What to Expect What sets us apart Scholarships & Majors Air Force Career Fields Earning a Pilot Slot Benefits of Active Duty More about Virginia Tech Helpful Phone Numbers

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