Welcome to Detachment 840 of the Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps (AFROTC). We are the Aerospace Studies Department of the College of Applied Arts at Texas State University-San Marcos and offer a minor in Aerospace Studies to students from TSU-SM. Our mission is to produce outstanding leaders for the world’s most respected Air Force and build better citizens for America.
AFROTC offers tremendous opportunities for those who participate. The Air Force has over 100 career specialties to choose from, including an opportunity to fly that has never been better! Nationwide, over 40 percent of AFROTC commissionees will go on to Air Force Undergraduate Flight Training. Upon graduation, you will receive the same commission, rank (Second Lieutenant) and salary as those who attend the US Air Force Academy. As a lieutenant, you will receive a yearly salary of over $38,000, free medical and dental care, plus 30 days vacation with pay every year. With merit promotions, you can expect your annual pay to be around $55,000 after four years in the Air Force.
It is not necessary to be "on scholarship" to be in our program. I’m an AFROTC graduate who was never on scholarship. Now, not only are there a large number of scholarship programs, we also have incentive and stipend programs for our fully-qualified cadets. These programs range from traditional full, four-year, all tuition, fees and books scholarships, to shorter scholarships and incentive programs individually tailored for you that can cover all or part of your tuition. In addition, “contract” cadets receive a monthly stipend ranging from $300 to $500.
Sound interesting???? Money for school and a job afterwards???? Visit our site at www.AFROTC.COM, then email us at or give us a call at (512) 245-2182 for the most current and accurate information on AFROTC and the Air Force. We'd like to see you cross into Air Force blue at Det 840 soon!
Last Updated ( Thursday, 28 February 2008 )
Air Force ROTC
Tuesday, 11 September 2007
Your Success is on the RADAR
WHAT IS AFROTC?
AFROTC stands for Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps. It is one of the ways that young men and women can become officers in the U.S. Air Force. There are three major ways to become an Air Force Officer. The Air Force Academy, Officer Training School, and AFROTC. Only AFROTC offers you a chance to get your degree from one of nearly 800 colleges and universities and receive a commission when you graduate.
AIR FORCE ROTC & YOUR FUTURE
In a complex and highly technical world, the Air Force needs dedicated and professional leaders. To meet this need, the Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) provides these officers. They are the men and women who'll control the aerospace forces of tomorrow, the engineers and scientists who'll develop the advanced systems of the future, and the support personnel who'll keep these systems operating. AFROTC is an educational program that includes courses in history, communication, management, and political science--all related to the Air Force.
The mission of the AFROTC program is to educate and prepare college students to be Air Force officers. We continue to provide this opportunity for thousands of college graduates each year. We offer scholarships to help you complete your bachelor's degree, leadership training to prepare you to meet the challenges of your future, and pride and prestige of being an officer in the United States Air Force.
Last Updated ( Tuesday, 11 September 2007 )
Det. 840 featured on the front page of the University Star
Tuesday, 11 September 2007
Det. 840 was featured in the University Star in an article on the 29 Mar 07. The article featured a visit from four Military Training Instructors, from Lackland AFB, who came to Det. 840 for a training exercise. All of the cadets benefitted greatly from the training and are looking forward to another visit.
Also mentioned in the article, 3 more cadets have recieved scholarships. This brings Det. 840 to a total of 5 scholarship recipients this semester alone!
Last Updated ( Tuesday, 11 September 2007 )
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