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Department of Aerospace Studies

Welcome to the Department of Aerospace Studies!

Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) Detachment 847 provides first class officer training to college students at ASU. Since 1971, the detachment has commissioned over 500 top-notch 2nd Lieutenants. Currently, there are almost 100 cadets in the Cadet Corps. The 847th Cadet Wing continues to be one of the premier organizations on the ASU campus and also one of the best detachments in the nation. Det. 847 has been the recipient of many prestigious national awards and maintains a proud tradition of excellence that stretches over a quarter of a century.

Call (325) 942-2036 or e-mail afrotc847@angelo.edu. Current as of 07/24/08

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News & Announcements

  • Awards
    - 2007 Right of Line Award (Best medium size Detachment in SW Region)
    - "Excellent" Rating 6 consecutive years
    - Armed Forces Chili Cook-off Winner - 4yrs running!
  • NEW Patch! Det 847 modernizes image
  • Field Training, Maxwell 5 begins 26 July...4 cadets attending
  • Officer Commissioning, 8 Aug 10am, Carr Recital Hall...everyone welcome
  • Fall Picnic, 24 Aug...new cadets invited

High School & JROTC

Everything you need to know to begin college and plan a successful career.

  • National and ASU specific scholarship opportunities
  • Leadership and Physical Fitness training
  • Academic credit towards ANY major
  • A great paying job after graduation [USAF Careers]
  • Awesome activities during college
  • First Year Experience
  • JROTC Shadow Day
    • Information coming soon
  • JROTC Drill Meet
    • Information coming soon

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Enlisted

Enlisted

Learn about enlisted to officer programs and Air Force ROTC.

  • ROTC - Be full time college student.
  • ASCP - Complete bachelor’s degree as an Air Force ROTC cadet.
  • POC-ERP - Enter ROTC within two years of separation and become full time college student.
  • SOAR - Separate active duty and become a full time college student through ROTC.
  • AECP - Earn bachelor’s degree while on active duty then attend Officer Training School.
  • NECP - Earn bachelor’s degree in Nursing while on active duty.

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College Students

ASU college students

Already in college? See how you can become an Air Force Officer after graduation.

  • Learn about the In-College Scholarship covering tuition, books and fees
  • Unique ASU specific scholarships available
  • Earn $300-500 tax-free income each month when contracted
  • ROTC classes are electives to ANY major
  • Learn leadership, communication and management skills sought after by any Fortune 500 company
  • Participate in base visits, national/regional conferences, and free military travel

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