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Source: 2005-2006 Catalog

ARMY ROTC
Under an agreement between Washburn University, the University of Kansas, and the U.S. Army, students may participate in Army ROTC classes taught at Washburn by KU faculty. Army ROTC classes may be taken by any Washburn student and are available to students at NO

TUITION COST.
For those that contract into the program, the culmination of the ROTC program is a commission as an officer in either the active army or in the Army Reserve or National Guard.

For those that choose to seek a commission while participating in ROTC, students pursue an academic degree in any academic major of their choice. ROTC classes are broken into a basic course and an advanced course. All necessary ROTC books and equipment are provided to the student free of charge.

For those interested in scholarship opportunities, Army ROTC awards four-year, three-year, and two-year scholarships on a competitive basis. These scholarships are competitive and pay tuition, books, university fees, and up to $3,600 a year. For detailed scholarship information contact LTC Brian DeToy, Professor of Military Studies of the KU Military Science Department, by calling collect (785)864-3311.

AIR FORCE RESERVE OFFICER TRAINING CORPS (ROTC)
Department of Aerospace Studies

Detachment 280, Military Science Bldg.
1520 Summerfield Hall Dr., Room 109
Lawrence, KS 66045-7605
(785) 864-4676,www.ku.edu/~afrotc

Cross Town Agreements: Students from Washburn University, St Mary’s University, Mid-American Nazarene University, Haskell Indian Nations University and Baker University currently attend the University of Kansas for AFROTC classes enrolled as non-degree seeking students under various “cross-town” agreements.

General Information
The Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps program provides qualified, energetic, and dedicated men and women for service as second lieutenants in the United States Air Force. To accomplish this, the Air Force, with approval of KU, has established a curriculum that allows commissioning in one (based on needs of the AF each year) to five (approved high tech majors)-year programs.

Four-year Program. The standard four-year program is divided into the General Military Course and the Professional Officer Course. Some students receive scholarships as high school seniors; however, many first-year students enroll as college walk-ons to see if AFROTC is an appropriate choice for their education and career. All funding supports tuition and fees, along with a nontaxable subsistence allowance and $600 per year for books.

The General Military Course (GMC, Foundations of the USAF, Airpower History) is offered during the first two years of college and constitutes an introduction to the present-day Air Force. The emphasis is on the role of military forces in world affairs, customs and courtesies, officership, professionalism, the mission and organization of the Air Force, and the history of air power. If the cadet scores satisfactorily on the Air Force Officer Qualifying Test, is medically and academically qualified, and successfully completes four weeks of Field Training, he or she may enter the POC during the junior and senior years. Students joining in their Junior or Senior (5 yr) years will take the 3rd and 4th years of AFROTC see POC under Graduate students below) class and make up the first 2 at Summer Field Training.

Graduate students who join AFROTC take the POC. The Professional Officer Course teaches the cadet leadership and management, organizational patterns, technologies, military policies and procedures, and provides an in-depth study of national security affairs. The cadet also learns and practices communication, leadership, and management skills. During the academic year, the POC cadet receives tuition and fees, $600 for books each year, and a nontaxable subsistence allowance.

Program Options. AFROTC offers a variety of programs leading to commissioning. Interested college students can enter the program as freshman, sophomore, junior, or graduate students. Some programs may not be available every year. Contact the AFROTC Detachments Unit Admission Office to learn what programs are available to you.

Leadership Laboratory. The Leadership Laboratory is a noncredit, two-hour, once-a-week course taken every semester throughout the cadet’s enrollment in AFROTC. Instruction is conducted in the framework of an organized cadet corps with a progression of experiences that develop each student ’s leadership potential. Such things as proper wear of the uniform, military rank, and military drill and ceremony are also included in Leadership Lab.

Scholarships. . Two-and three-year scholarships are available to college students. These are awarded competitively. Scholarships generally cover full tuition, laboratory and incidental fees, $600 per year for books, and the nontaxable subsistence allowance. Subsistence Allowance for contracted Freshman, Sophomore, Junior, Senior as of Oct.1, 2004 = $250, $300, $350, $400 respectively. All texts and uniforms for ROTC are provided free of charge.

Service Commitment. Upon commissioning (shortly after graduation), the Air Force service commitment for most cadets is four years of active duty. For cadets who become pilots, navigators, or Air Battle Managers, the respective commitment is ten, eight, or six years of active duty.
Further information can be obtained from the AFROTC Detachment 280 office by phone at (785) 864-4676, by e-mail at afrotc@ku.edu, or online at www.ku.edu/~afrotc.