Join us
Joining Air Force ROTC provides you with leadership training, discipline, and a strong sense of responsibility that extends far beyond military service. Our program not only equips cadets with the skills needed for a career in the Air Force but also prepares you for success in any future endeavor. Through rigorous physical and academic challenges, we foster critical thinking, teamwork, and problem-solving abilities, making our graduates highly competitive in various fields such as business, engineering, and public service.
Step #1: Contact our Recruiting Officer
Schedule a tailored discussion about Air Force ROTC to see if it is the right path for you. In person tours of the Detachment are also available for interested students.
Recruiting Officer: Captain Scott Russell
Phone: 515-294-0507
Email: afrotc@iastate.edu
Step #2: Sign up for a WINGS account
Step #3: Enroll in Air Force Aerospace Studies classes at Iowa State University
Below is the typical course load for Freshman in the program.
- AFAS 1030 – Introductory Leadership Laboratory with Physical Training (2 Credits)
- AFAS 1410 – Foundations of the United States Air Force (1 Credit)
Note: If you have less than 4 years of college left, contact the Recruiting Officer to discuss the appropriate classes to enroll in.
Step #4: Provide In-Processing Documentation
The following information needs to be submitted no later than one week before classes.
- Original Birth Certificate Card (or certified copy)
- Original Social Security Card
- Participatory Sports Physical (dated within 1-month of classes beginning)
Other documents to bring, if applicable
- Selective Service Number (18+ Males Only)
- Documentation of all Civil Involvements
(Tickets / Traffic Citations / Detentions / Suspension / Etc.) - Marriage Certificate
- JROTC Awards
- Civil Air Patrol (CAP) Awards and Certificates
- Eagle Scout / Senior Scout Award and Certificates
- DD Form 214 (Prior Service Only)
- Complete miscellaneous in-processing documentation on WINGS.
Educational delay program
If you interested in pursuing a law or medical degree after college graduation, you can participate in a program called an “educational delay” after completing AFROTC. This allows you to commission as an officer once you have completed your graduate profession in law or medical. Want to learn more about joining Detachment 250 and how it can help your future career? Visit with our recruiting officer, Captain Scott Russell to learn more about the program and your options.