Aerospace Studies
Enlisted to Officer Opportunities
Detachment 847 specializes primarily in Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC), allowing military members to seperate, becoming full-time college students and commission as officers after graduation.
However, there are other ways active duty enlisted may become officers:
Airman Scholarship and Commissioning Program (ASCP) – Complete bachelor’s degree as an Air Force ROTC cadet.
Professional Officer Course-Early Release Program (POC-ERP) – Enter ROTC within two years of separation and become full time college student.
Scholarships for Outstanding Airmen (SOAR) – Separate active duty and become a full time college student through ROTC.
Airmen Education and Commissioning Program (AECP) – Earn bachelor’s degree while on active duty then attend Officer Training School.
Nurse Enlisted Commissioning Program (NECP) - Earn bachelor’s degree in Nursing while on active duty.
Officer Training School (OTS) - Allows those with bachelor's degree to complete military training to become an officer.
To learn more about these enlisted to officer programs, visit here.
We may be able to answer questions regarding these enlisted to officer pathways but contact your Base Education Officer for more details.