Detachment 835
University of North Texas
Air Force ROTC Program
Spring 2014/Fall 2015
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Table of Contents
Table of Contents ........................................................................................................................... iii
Preface........................................................................................................................................ iii
Chapter One: Air Force ................................................................................................................... 3
Brief History ............................................................................................................................... 3
Benefits ....................................................................................................................................... 3
Careers ........................................................................................................................................ 4
Chapter Two: High School Graduate Requirements ...................................................................... 9
What is Air Force ROTC? .......................................................................................................... 9
Graduate Requirements ............................................................................................................... 9
Scholarship Opportunities ......................................................................................................... 10
Chapter Three: Academics ............................................................................................................ 13
Participating Universities .......................................................................................................... 13
Courses ...................................................................................................................................... 13
Registering for classes .............................................................................................................. 13
Technical/Non-Technical Majors ............................................................................................. 14
Foreign Languages .................................................................................................................... 15
Studying Abroad ....................................................................................................................... 15
Chapter Four: Medical Requirement ............................................................................................ 19
DoDMERB ............................................................................................................................... 19
Prepare For Examination .......................................................................................................... 20
After The Exam......................................................................................................................... 20
Chapter 5: Physical Fitness ........................................................................................................... 25
What is PT? ............................................................................................................................... 25
Physicals ................................................................................................................................... 25
Requirements ............................................................................................................................ 25
Physical Fitness Assessment ..................................................................................................... 26
Personal Workouts .................................................................................................................... 26
Chapter 6: Extracurricular Activities ............................................................................................ 29
Fundraising ............................................................................................................................... 29
Volunteering ............................................................................................................................. 29
Honor Guard ............................................................................................................................. 30
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Saber/Rifle Team ...................................................................................................................... 30
Intermural Sports ...................................................................................................................... 31
Chapter 7: GMC Requirements .................................................................................................... 35
Uniform ......................................................................................................................................... 35
College Knowledge (Within AFROTC) ....................................................................................... 36
Field Training................................................................................................................................ 38
Reference Page.......................................................................................................................... 39
Index ......................................................................................................................................... 40
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Preface
On behalf of Detachment 835, we would like to thank you for putting your interest in Air
Force ROTC. You are taking the next step in protecting our country. Air Force ROTC (Reserve
Officers’ Training Corps) is a program for college students who want to pursue a career in the
Air Force. This program is designed to educate, evaluate, and shape great leaders who have
potential in leading our country.
This manual will help you make your final decision on whether to take this course at the
University of North Texas. It is a preparation course and mandatory for those who want to
become officers in the Air Force. We examine each person through leadership, medical
requirements, physical fitness and knowledge to determine your qualifications as an officer.
There are many responsibilities and values to uphold because you will be the face of our
country’s defense. In addition, to these responsibilities, we offer great benefits. Throughout this
manual you will see what kind of benefits the Air Force has to offer when you are commissioned
as an Air Force Officer.
If you have any questions, comments, or concerns about the manual, please contact our
office at (940)-565-2074 or via email at det835@unt.edu
The Air Force
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Chapter One: Air Force
Brief History
The Air Force didn’t start off as an independent branch of the military The U.S. Army
didn’t establish an Aeronautical Division until 1 August 1907. Within this Division the U.S. was
experimenting and gathering information to create new ways in aerospace power. The Wright
brothers played a huge role in the Aerospace history by not only flying the first airplane in the
world but they helped create more airplanes to help improve air power.
During the
early 1900s the Army
wanted to improve air
power by building an
aviation section under
the congressional
legislator. As the
Army Air Force began
to grow, so did chaos
and war. World War II
is when the U.S. had
to deploy more 20,000
airmen and over 2,000
aircraft to stop Adolf
Hitler when he
invaded Poland.
Shortly after, under
the command of Henry
“Hap” Arnold, the Army decided to upgrade the Aviation industry by going mobile. After that,
everything started to look good for the Army Air Force. In 1947, the Air Force became their own
branch. The advancements of the Air Force when it comes to technology have been improving
over the years.
Benefits
There are many benefits when join the Air Force such as:
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Retirement
o Eligibility for retirement will require over 20 years of service. You also have the
option to put your money towards an investment plan so that when you retire for
whatever reason, you will be covered.
Housing/Food
o For Airman who choose to live on base. They also get a monthly allowance for
utilities and other expenses.
Paid Education
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o For people who are interested in Air Force ROTC must go to school and get their
bachelor’s degree before proceeding to become an officer. They can get their
college tuition paid for by applying for scholarships. If you are in the program and
you commission to become an officer in the Air Force, the student loans will be
paid off as well.
Officer Pay
o Officers get paid more than enlisted airmen because it an advanced position in the
Air Force. Depending on your rank and the years of service, your pay will
increase. To see more about the officer pay, go to the Air Force website.
Life Insurance
o Airmen will receive get paid for sick days and have insurance ranging from
$100,000-$400,000. Not matter what happens medically, you will receive full
salary.
Family Benefits
o Immediate family members such as wife/husband and children will receive some
of the same benefits as the Airman. They will receive insurance so they won’t
have to worry about paying majority of medical bills, military discount (at
participating businesses), the children will be offered to go to college for little to
nothing.
Recreation
o On base, there are many things to do because working in the Air Force can get
really stressful. For example, there are many clubs, sports, and activities to join
while on base.
Careers
As an officer, you have a great
opportunity to choose any job you
would like in the Air Force. Because
you have to have a college degree to
become an officer, it opens plenty of
doors for college graduates to enjoy the
job they chose. Here are a variety of
careers that is offered:
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Civil Engineering (Technical)
Doctor/Nurse (Technical)
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Space and Missiles (Technical)
A career in Criminal Law
Communications (NonTechnical)
Force Support (Non-Technical)
Combat Systems (Non-Technical)
Pilot (Technical)
Air Battle Manager (Technical)
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Lawyer (Non-Technical)
Biochemist (Technical)
Logistics (Technical)
Aircraft Maintenance (Technical)
Developmental Engineering (Technical)
Scientist (Technical)
Finance (Non-Technical)
Intelligence (pays more if you know multiple languages)
And More
o Most of these jobs require a degree in a technical major as indicated above. For more
information about any majors or jobs not listed, please call the detachment.
High School Graduate
Requirements
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Chapter Two: High School Graduate Requirements
What is Air Force ROTC?
Air Force ROTC (Air Force Reserved Officers’ Training Corps) is a 4-year program for
college students who want to pursue a career as an Air Force officer. Although you may want to
participate in Air Force ROTC, you must remember that you are a student in college. Your
academics are always first. We accept all degrees, whether you’re a Criminal Justice or RTVF
major. Being in Air Force ROTC, you will practice and learn the knowledge and skills provided
by highly trained leaders within the program. Upon completing your academics in college and
the Air Force ROTC program, you will be commissioned in the United States Air Force as a
second lieutenant. For additional information, please refer to the reference page.
Graduate Requirements
As a high school student, if you are serious about serving your country in the Air Force
you must:
For Students without an Air Force scholarship,
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Get accepted into one of the nine colleges that Detachment 835 is affiliated with
Contact the university of your choice, who offers the Air Force program and an
Academic Advisor within the major you have chosen to pursue. Talk to the advisor about
wanting to get into the program. They will direct all questions to the Detachment that you
may have.
After talking to your advisor, you will then talk to our recruiting officer at the
Detachment for more information to see if this is the right choice for you. We want to
create an opportunity for you improve as you progress within in the program
Once you get all the information you need, you will be offered to attend a day for
orientation (actual dates and times may vary each year).
Lastly, once school starts for the University of your choice, you will be Air Force
everything Thursday each semester. The day will not change but the times will vary
depending on UNT’s scheduling.
For students with an Air Force scholarship:
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Get accepted into one of the nine colleges that Detachment 835 is affiliated with
Contact the Financial Aid’s office to verify that your scholarship has gone through and
paid for the basic expenses.
Once the scholarship was awarded to you, the Detachment should have contacted you for
further instructions. You will have a special orientation day. After orientation, you will be
provided the basic information to know about the course.
Just like for the students who are not on scholarship, each Thursday will be Air Force
ROTC day and classes will be being when the University beings to start classes.
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Scholarship Opportunities
When pursuing a career in the military, it is crucial that you get benefits, even before
joining to help your academic career. For high school graduates, the Air Force offers
scholarships that will pay the full tuition in college and majority of additional fees. All Air Force
scholarships go through the program HSSP (High School Scholarship Program). This program is
3-4 year program that majority of high school graduates who wants to do Air Force ROTC has a
choice to apply for. There are 3 types of scholarships that the HSSP offers for potential
candidates:
Type 1: For the students who want to major in a technical field (I, e. Engineering, Nursing,
Chemistry). This scholarship pays for the full tuition and majority of fees.
Type 2: For the students who selects any major of their choosing (I, e. Music, RTVF, Criminal
Justice, Art). This scholarship pays for the full tuition and majority of fees up to $18,000 a year.
Type 7: Requires students to attend college or university where they will qualify for the INSTATE tuition rate. This scholarship pays for the tuition and fees.
*** We want to note that all scholarship recipients or special students will receive a stipend each
month, ranging from $300-$500. This will be aside from the $900 each student will get annually
from textbooks.
For college students, there are scholarships available for undergraduates who are
pursuing a degree in a technical major. Through Air Force ROTC, the college student must meet
the requirements to be considered a candidate for any college scholarships. Just like the HSSP,
the Air Force ROTC offers 3 types of scholarships, book allowance and covers majority of the
fees for potential candidates:
Type 1: This scholarship pays for full tuition and majority of fees
Type 2: This scholarship is different from Type 1. It pays for the tuition and fees but has an
$18,000 cap each year.
Type 3: This scholarship is offers $9,000 each year
Academics
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Chapter Three: Academics
Participating Universities
The participating universities are:
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University of North Texas (UNT) – Home of Det. 835
North Central Texas College (NCTC)
Texas Women’s University (TWU)
University of Texas at Dallas (UTD)
Southern Methodist University (SMU)
Midwestern State University (MSU)
Texas A&M Commerce
University of Dallas
Collin College
Courses
In the Department of Aerospace Studies, we offer 4 different Aerospace Studies (AS)
lectures and one Leadership Laboratory. The lectures are one-hour and you take one each year
that you’re in AFROTC. Leadership Laboratory (Lead Lab) is a two-hour class, usually on one
day of the week, where you be given the updates for futures events and practice marching. Also,
during this time you will be provided help by your flight commanders and other trained
professionals within the program. They will train to become a better leader inside and outside of
AFROTC. They will train you to speak up and take pride for the things you want in life. Many of
the leaders that are in the program are well known leaders at the university they attend. We are
here not to just prepare you for field training, but to help you in the real world.
Registering for classes
To register for classes you would need to:
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Attend the nine schools that offer the Air Force ROTC program.
Schedule an appointment with the counselor that is under your major
Go to the scheduled
time and inform
your counselor that
you want to be apart
of this program.
Depending on the
school, they would
either register you
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for the classes while in the counselor’s office or allow you to do them on your
own.
If you are registering on your own and you are a first time student, the class you
need to register for AERO 1030 (course number may vary at different colleges).
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It will allow you to choose a Tuesday or Thursday lecture class, a morning or
afternoon Physical Training session, and choose a Thursday Lead Lab class.
You can add it into your shopping cart.
You are almost ready to register but you need the registration code.
Call Detachment 835 and receive the registration code.
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After receiving the code, you can then register for the class
Technical/Non-Technical Majors
Technical Majors are majors offered by a university that is classified as “Technical” within
the program. Some technical majors are:
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Mechanical Engineering
Energy Engineering
Technology
Natural and Computer Science
Biology
Chemistry
Nursing
Biochemistry
Mathematics
Non-Technical Majors are offered by the university that is classified as “Non-Technical”
within the program. Some non-technical majors are:
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History
Radio, Television, and Film
Criminal Justice
Art
English
Music
Visual Arts
Psychology
Anthropology
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Communication
Foreign Languages
Foreign Languages are strongly encouraged but not recommended for the program. Some
languages that is offered but not limited to:
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German
Italian
Spanish
Arabic
Japanese
Chinese
Latin
Russian
Swedish
NOTE: Taking any one of these courses will open the opportunity to study abroad at the expense
of the Department of Aerospace.
Studying Abroad
Studying abroad has given many opportunities for students to explore the world and learn
more about another culture. The Department of Aerospace studies encourage students to do study
abroad because it’s a learning experience.
To get more information about study abroad, contact your university. It is strongly
recommended that you give study abroad a chance.
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Medical Requirements
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Chapter Four: Medical Requirement
DoDMERB
The DoDMERB is a medical exam you have take for Air Force. It is a free examination
and all you have to do is meet the requirements of the Air Force program. This exam will last
you ten years. After 10 years, you will have to do the follow up exam.
For the Medical Requirements you would need to:
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Talk to the Detachment commander and he/she will email you all the information for
your physical.
- Go to www.dodmerb.com and log in with the
information the Detachment Commander gave
you (shown in Figure 1). The login would
usually be your Social Security number and a
password you would have to either make or the
website provide for you.
- Once you login, you would have to update or
verify you current information (shown in Figure
2). It should be correct based on what
information you provided the Detachment.
Figure 1 - DoDMERB Login
- It would then
ask you about your
medical history. It is in a form of a survey and will take
approximately 10-20 minutes to do.
- After that it will show you a checklist of what you need
to do (shown in Figure 3). You cannot check things off
yourself, the medical offices fax the papers and Concorde, Inc.
will check them off once you complete your appointment.
- Proceed to schedule appointments for your full physical
and eye exam. In order to schedule an appointment you must
call the offices that the website
provides for you. While on the
phone, let the office know that you
are making an appointment and that
you’re a DoDMERB applicant.
- You schedule your eye exam
first and medical exam (physical)
last. Each exam will take less than an
hour.
Figure 2 - Personal Information
- After you make an
appointment, there are forms you
have to print out and take with you on the appointment day.
They must be filled out completely the forms and give them to Figure 3 – To Do List
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the office once you arrive on your appointment day.
When you complete your appointment the office will fax the papers in to the fax number
that is on the paper.
You will see in the later on the following week the checklist will check itself off and you
will confirm that you went to your appointment.
NOTE: If there are complications and you can’t make it to your appointment, call the office
within 24 hours. It may cause delay for your application to go through.
Prepare For Examination
For the exam you would need to do the following:
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If you are mildly sick or have a minor illness, the exams can still the preformed.
For certain exams, it involves you to drink water prior to exam. You must drink at least
three bottles of water 24 hours prior to examination. Avoid sugary drink such as tea,
soda, juice, etc.
For Women there are special requirements:
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The physical exam requires all females to have a pelvic exam (only external).
This exam will be performed by your own gynecologist. For more information, refer to
the DoDMERB website.
After the exam, the physical has to be signed by the doctor and you would have to mail in
the results at the address on the website. Follow the instructions regarding the women’s
exam.
For the eye exam:
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If you wear contacts, you must remove 3 days before the appointment date.
If you do not remove contact lens as instructed, you would have to re-do the exam again
but at your own expense.
For more information, please refer to the DoDMERB website. Follow the instructions
regarding the eye exam.
After The Exam
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Contact the Detachment and inform them that you completed the exams and they would
tell you where to go from there
It would up to three weeks before you know that the information has goes through.
There may have been a remedial depending on the results that follow. A remedial is a
reexamination because one or more test during the exam did not go well. The most
common remedial is the ear exam. It could have been the doctor offices mistakes or they
are unsure that you need some sort of immediate medical attention. To be on the safe
side, they would call you back in for the follow up exam. This exam will be at your own
expense.
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There is a button that says “Application Status”. Click that button and it will let you see a
summary of your application.
Physical Fitness
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Chapter 5: Physical Fitness
What is PT?
Physical Training (PT) is a part of being in
Air Force ROTC. We want to shape our students’
body as well as mind. PT is a one hour workout
conducts four times a week. As a student within in
the program is a requirement upon completing the
classes. You would only have to go to PT twice a
week. All but two school (UNT/TWU) will only
go once a week, usually on Thursdays but must
conduct their own workout for that week. This
information will be filled out on what is called a
PT form and given to your flight commander.
Physicals
PT will not start as soon as the Air Force ROTC classes start. It would usually start one-totwo weeks after to give everyone enough time to get all medical documents in. The process for a
physical is as follows:
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You will consult your personal physician to complete the physical
Get an physical form from the Detachment
Schedule an appointment
Go to the appointment and have the physician fill out the form during and after the
examination.
Turn in the form by the deadline
Having Complications? Contact the Detachment immediately for further instructions. After
business hours, we recommend contacting by email.
Requirements
As stated previously, PT will be conducted four times a week but you are required to go to
two of them (if you are not a cross town student). The times that will be available for PT would
be:
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Tuesday 0650-0750
Tuesday 1600-1700
Thursday 0650-0750
Thursday 1740-1840 (After Lead Lab)
NOTE: You can only miss 80% of any of the Physical Fitness Training. If you miss any of
the PTs for that week due to illness or injury, you must communicate and have a written/typed
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document explaining your absence. The medical examiner must also sign the document if the
illness or injury caused you to seek medical attention. It is for your safety that we understand any
problem you have physically. We want to see you succeed and push yourself but don’t want you
to cause any injuries along the way.
You can also go PT for the same day or split them up, as long as you do two a week. For
example: Cadet Doe wants to do PT for Tuesday morning and Tuesday Afternoon. He is
considered done for that week. He would not have to go to any of the Thursday PTs because he
has completed the requirement for that week.
Physical Fitness Assessment
The Physical Fitness Assessment (PFA) is the Air Force ROTC version of an exam.
Twice a semester you are tested on three components:
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1-1/2 Run
Push-Ups
Sit-Ups
It may sound easy but it actually takes a lot of training. This test is the gateway for students to
see their progress as far as fitness. It gives them a chance to make a plan to improve. This test is
also the test to determine your position within the program as well as Field Training. Each
gender has a maximum and a minimum in order to pass the test. *You must score the minimum
to pass each component on the test. If you fail at least one component then you fail the whole
assessment.
Personal Workouts
It is highly encourage that you workout on your time to strengthen your ability to succeed. Some
helpful tips for a personal workout:
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To make sure you’re always hydrating. We stress this because lack of fluid will cause
your body to burn out quickly and hinder you from giving your all.
Run constantly to get your body use to rapid motions
Breathing exercises helps with regulating your breathing during running
If you can’t do push-ups, then we suggest that you make a goal each week. (For
example, for week one, your goal is to do 5 push-ups a day. The next week two will
double, so instead of doing 5 push-ups a day, you will do 10.)
If you can’t do sit-ups, the same tip for push-ups applies to the sit-ups.
You can contact the Detachment for more tips and personal advice in regards to personal
workouts
We encourage this because it will help you physically and progress as you get more
experienced in the program
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Chapter 6: Extracurricular Activities
Being in Air Force ROTC gives you a lot of opportunities to become a leader. By
volunteering for different events, you get noticed by your peers and it shines a positive light on
you. There are many ways other than the ones list below to help out the Detachment. The main
components that are constantly encouraged by the Detachment are:
Fundraising
We are all about work but we have to have fun sometime. Fundraising helps put on fun
events that Detachment does together to bond. We raise money to do things such as:
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Paintball
Main Event
Laser Tag
Archery Tag
Bowling
Cookouts, etc.
In order to make any of
these fun events happen, we
have to have the funds for them.
We are limited to these outings. The Detachments is always willing to be open to new fun and
exciting ideas to create a fellowship amongst the students.
Volunteering
Volunteering is one of the main things
we focus on when it comes to extracurricular
activities because it looks good on the students
but the Detachment as well. Things you can
volunteer for at the Detachment:
- Flag Vigil (Veteran’s Day)
- Honor Guard Events
- Field Day (Local high schools with
ROTC programs)
- Dining In/Dining Out
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Commencements
Commissioning Day
We want you to also extend a helping hand outside of the program by volunteering within the
community
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We also encourage that you get more involved on campus as well as within the programs.
For UNT students, there are over 300 organizations to choose from on campus. Here a tip for
getting involved on your campus:
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Go to the leadership and service office at your school
Go to the university’s website and find out more about getting involved
Go to Org Fairs (Organizations reach out to students for membership)
Specifically contact the organization you want to join
Encourage others to help out and volunteer
Honor Guard
Honor guard is a great way for you to
work closely with the experienced people in
the program. By doing this you will sign up
for events and present the colors. For example,
many of the basketball, softball, and football
games that are at UNT’s campus would want
something that shows their patriotism. What
better what to express that by having the Air
Force ROTC present the colors? Majority of
people who enjoy being in this country
commends you for at least considering joining
any branch of military.
Saber/Rifle Team
Saber and Rifles are the two things
most people join because it’s fun.
Sabers are swords that are also used at
certain honor guard events but can
cool when using them for
entertainment. Rifles are much
different from Sabers. Rifles can be
used for honor guard events but it’s
main purpose is for entertainment. By
forming a rifle team you must:
- Get any information from the
interest students
- Set up an group email and send
them all important dates and times
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- Set up meetings so that way the
communication flows easier
- Encourage them all to go to the
practices and make it fun
- Use incentives occasionally to keep
interesting
- Practice, practice, practice
Intermural Sports
Here at UNT, the school’s recreation and sport department will put on various intermural sports
each semester. The Air Force ROTC program participates by forming their own team and asks
for volunteers to come out and have fun. There are requirements to join:
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You must be a UNT student
You must go to practices (if they hold practices)
You must be available whenever there is a game/tournament
Just have fun
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Chapter 7: GMC Requirements
A general military cadet (GMC) is a student who is in their first and second year in the
program. It would usually be freshmen and sophomores that will be considered a GMC. Being a
GMC you will get:
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A full service uniform (Blues)
Free textbook on the Air Force history
A Warrior knowledge booklet (required during Lead Lab)
Drill and Ceremonies Booklet
Uniform
Upon joining the program you will receive a uniform. There are rules and regulation to
this uniform for both genders. It may be stricter for men than women due to the certain factors:
Hair Regulations for Males
Males must have a clean and smooth appearance when wearing the uniform and for the
program. Males are required to keep their hair cut (no more than 1-1/4 inch think). You may
have side burns but they must not go past the ear opening and must be trimmed and groomed
within regulations. For males, you must shave within the regulations. You may have a mustache
but it must be worn and kept groomed. The mustache will not go past the corner of the mouth. It
cannot go past the top lips. Any beards and goatees are strictly prohibited because it violated the
regulations.
Hair Regulations for Females
For females, hair regulations are different from males because women might have longer
hair than men. Females must not go past the collar on their uniform. If you wear clips or
hairpins, it must be the same color as your hair. If you are wearing bangs, they must touch your
eyebrows or contain any hair trinkets of any kind. Your hair must a natural color (NO BLUE,
RED, PINK, and/or ANY OTHER FLASHY COLORS).
Jewelry Regulations for Males and Females
All jewelry must be professional.
Earrings: Males cannot wear earrings but women are allowed to under special circumstances.
Women are allowed to wear diamond earring that are in the shape of a stud. It must be the colors
gold, silver, white pearl, diamond, or black. Females may not wear flashy earrings or any
earrings that dangles.
Rings: Both genders are allowed to wear rings. No more than three can be worn at a time. Two
must be on one hand and the other rings on the other hand.
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Necklaces: All necklaces must be worn under the uniform.
Book bags: All book backs must be a solid color. The colors required must be blue or black and
must be authorized by the Detachment to wear with the uniform.
Blues
Blues uniform is the sky blue short/long sleeve shirt, dark blue pants, belt, shoes, name tag,
white undershirt (V-Neck), and flight cap. A tie (for males) and a tie tab (for females).
Pins & Cords: Cadet badges must be worn ½ in above the right pocket. AAS pins must be worn
½ in above the nametag and centered. Cords must be worn on the left shoulder. Cords may be
worn with the service dress on the service coat, or without the service dress on the blues shirt.
College Knowledge (Within AFROTC)
For Freshmen GMC, you learning and understanding the basics of Air Force. This is
usually taught in the lecture Aerospace Studies class. It would names AS-100 class for the
freshmen.
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For Sophomores GMC, it is quite different. As a sophomore, you are preparing to go to
field training.
Core Values:
The core values are taught to every person who is in the program. This is one of the
foundations for the Air Force as a whole. In order to have unity you must live by these core
values:
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Integrity First
Service Before Self
Excellence in All We Do
Integrity First: the ability and willingness to do what’s right. You can do this even when no
one is watching. This is the first foundation of discipline and other values are built upon.
Service Before Self: Personal wants will not go before your duties as an Air Force ROTC
student and member in the Air Force.
Excellence in All We Do: Excelling in all aspects is encouraged. Improving and
accomplishing academics, leadership and performance is a high trait.
ROTC Honor Code:
The Air Force Honor Code is a honor that is not taken lightly. Braking this code can lead
to serious consequences. The Honor Code is as follows:
“We will not lie, steal, or cheat, not tolerate among us anyone who does.”
This honor code has paved the way for many Airmen out in the world.
The American Flag:
For United States, the American flag is a
symbol of freedom. The Air Force respects the flag
because it’s everything the United States stands for. All
students in the programs WILL show respect to the
flag, that’s non-negotiable. Whether you’re wearing
your uniform, PT Uniform, or civilian clothes, you will
render a salute or place your hand over your heart
during all flag details, retreats, or anything other Air
Force ROTC event (when outside).
The flag will NEVER touch the ground and
will be sheltered when there is inclement weather.
Whenever the flag is being carried inside the building,
you must come to attention until it’s been up away or
has passed you.
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General Knowledge:
During lectures and Lead Lab, the trained professionals can only teach as much as they can.
It is up to you to study outside of Air Force ROTC. You will learn other things such as:
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Mission Statement
Code of Conduct
Air Force Song
The Chain of Command (Changes each semester)
The Airman’s Creed
Air and Space Functions
Principles of War
Levels of Warfare
Drill and Ceremonies (Marching)
Quotes
Basic Responses
Phonetic Alphabet
Different Ranking Systems
Field Training
Field Training is 21-28 days’ intensive days at Maxwell AFB, AL. They purpose of field
training is to shape the future leaders of the Air Force. This determines your possible entry in the
POC program. To help with this process, you will be provided a field training manual and an
Airman’s Manual.
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Reference Page
Detachment 835
http://afrotc.unt.edu
Phone: (940)-565-2074
DoDMERB Medical Website
www.dodmerb.com
Air Force ROTC Website
www.afrotc.com
Air Force Official Website
www.airforce.com
The University of Arizona Global Initiatives
studyabroad.arizona.edu
(520)-621-5450
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Index
A
M
Academics · 13
Air Force · 3
Medical Requirement · 19
B
O
Benefits · 3
officer · 4
D
P
DoDMERB · 19
Participating Universities · 13
Physical Fitness · 25
E
Extracurricular Activities · 29
F
R
Reading view
word · 4
Reference Page · 39
Field Training · 38
S
G
Scholarship · 10
Studying Abroad · 15
GMC Requirements · 35
T
H
High School Graduate Requirements · 9
Technical/Non-Technical Majors · See Careers
The American Flag · 37