Detachment 215 is proud to call Indiana University Bloomington its home—a world-class institution with nearly 200 years of history and more than 640,000 alumni around the world.
Primed with a top-notch education and respected IU degree, you’ll be ready for any opportunity that comes your way.
70+FOREIGN LANGUAGE PROGRAMS
Top 10PROGRAMS IN BUSINESS, PUBLIC AFFAIRS, NUCLEAR PHYSICS, AND MORE
17:1STUDENT TO FACULTY RATIO
As a cadet, you have the freedom to major in whatever you’re passionate about. Choose from IU’s 200 majors—or create your own.
To be more competitive for an Air Force ROTC scholarship, consider pursuing a technical or foreign language major.
Aerospace Studies is the academic component of your military training in Air Force ROTC. Coursework is designed to familiarize cadets with military concepts, teach them about the historical significance of airpower, and provide a comprehensive understanding of leadership theory and how to apply it successfully in a military environment.
Cadets are required to enroll in at least one Aerospace Studies course each semester.
First cadet year, 2 credit hours
“Heritage and Values of the United States Air Force,” is a survey course designed to introduce students to the United States Air Force and provides an overview of the basic characteristics, missions, and organization of the Air Force.
Second cadet year, 2 credit hours
“Team and Leadership Fundamentals,” focuses on laying the foundation for teams and leadership. The topics include skills that will allow cadets to improve their leadership on a personal level and within a team. The courses will prepare cadets for their field training experience where they will be able to put the concepts learned into practice. The purpose is to instill a leadership mindset and to motivate sophomore students to transition from AFROTC cadet to AFROTC officer candidate.
Third cadet year, 3 credit hours
“Leading People and Effective Communication,” teaches cadets advanced skills and knowledge in management and leadership. Special emphasis is placed on enhancing leadership skills and communication. Cadets have an opportunity to try out these leadership and management techniques in a supervised environment as juniors and seniors.
Fourth cadet year, 3 credit hours
“National Security Affairs/Preparation for Active Duty,” is designed for college seniors and gives them the foundation to understand their role as military officers in American society. It is an overview of the complex social and political issues facing the military profession and requires a measure of sophistication commensurate with the senior college level. The final semester provides information that will prepare the cadets for Active Duty.
Air Force ROTC instructors aren’t your ordinary teachers. They’ve served this country, led hundreds of individuals, and completed great missions. And they’re here to share all of their wisdom with you.
Meet the cadre