Start here for a quick overview of what AS100 cadets can expect during their first year in AFROTC.
- Visit the WINGS website.
- Select "Apply for AFROTC".
- Create your WINGS account using your personal email.
- Log into your WINGS profile.
- Open "My AFROTC Application".
- Complete all required sections of the application.
- Review sections 2.11 and 2.11.1 carefully.
- Upload all requested documents.
- Select "Finish" once complete.
- Visit the Class Sign-Up tab for details. Please ensure the class codes are correct for your AS level.
- Register for your Aerospace Studies class (AES101).
- Register for Leadership Laboratory (AES104).
- Register for Physical Training (AES294).
- Verify all three classes appear on your schedule.
- If you are active military, coordinate with an MTF to get a Form 422 processed. This bypasses the need for a Form 28.
- If you are fully separated from the military with no Form 422, or have no military experience, continue the steps below.
- Download AFROTC Form 28
- Schedule a sports physical or provider appointment.
- Have the form completed and signed.
- Upload the signed form into WINGS.
- If unable to obtain Form 28, upload a standard sports physical instead.
- Download the DoDMERB Worksheet
- Fill out all requested medical history information.
- Bring the completed worksheet to New Student Orientation.
- If prior military service applies, bring your AF Form 422 instead.
- If you are a crosstown cadet (not attending ASU), you must fill out the Courtesy Affiliate ID Request Form and bring it to NSOP.
- *NOTE* This is only required for crosstown students, those attending a university other than Arizona State University as their school of primary attendance (i.e. Grand Canyon University, Glendale Community College, etc.).
- If under 18, have a parent attend NSOP with you.
- OR have required forms notarized beforehand.
- Upload notarized forms into WINGS if applicable.
- WINGS application submitted
- Classes registered
- Medical forms uploaded
- DoDMERB worksheet completed
- Parent/notarized forms prepared if needed
- All application sections marked complete
- Check the NSOP page for more details.
Aerospace Studies Class - Fall: AES101, Spring: AES103
AS100 cadets are required to take AES101 in the Fall, and AES103 in the Spring, both once a week. Available classes are either Tuesdays from 0900 to 1015 or Thursdays from 1030 to 1145. AES101/3 is a weekly academic class focused on Air Force foundational competencies, officership, and professional development.
Leadership Laboratory - Fall: AES102, Spring: AES104
All cadets, including AS100 cadets, will have LLAB on Thursdays from 0545 to 0800. LLAB gives cadets hands-on exposure to drill, customs and courtesies, teamwork, communication, and leadership basics.
Physical Training - Fall and Spring: AES294
All cadets, including AS100 cadets, will have PT on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 0545 to 0700. Cadets participate in PT to build fitness, resilience, and readiness while learning Air Force fitness expectations.
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Do I need prior military experience?
No. Most AS100 cadets begin with little to no military experience. The program is designed to teach you the fundamentals step-by-step.
What is AFROTC?
The Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps, or AFROTC, is one of three main ways to become an officer in the United States Air Force. AFROTC is a college program, where Cadets in AFROTC will take additional AFROTC classes alongside their normal coursework. When the cadet graduates, assuming they meet all requirements to graduate from their college and from AFROTC, they will commission into the United States Air Force as a Second Lieutenant.
Am I joining the military if I join AFROTC?
You are not making any immediate commitment to joining the military in your first years of AFROTC, unless you are already on an AFROTC scholarship. Military commitment begins when a cadet acquires some form of scholarship through AFROTC, which is most commonly done upon successful completion of Field Training, in the summer between a cadet's AS200 (or AS250) and AS300 years.
What are the scholarship opportunities like in AFROTC?
There are numerous scholarship opportunities through AFROTC. Please refer to the following link for more information on AFROTC scholarships.
What are the uniform requirements for AFROTC?
AS100 Cadets wear a navy blue polo and tan khakis, also known as "professional attire", to LLAB, and wear a white shirt and black shorts to PT.
What is PSP? What is Field Training?
The POC Selection Process, or PSP, determines whether or not a cadet is fit to go to Field Training, earn their scholarship, and ultimately continue in the AFROTC program. A wide range of data, including physical fitness scores, GPA, etc., are sent up to a board of professionals that determines the outcome on whether or not cadets will receive an Enrollment Allocation, or EA, slot. This process takes place in the Fall and Spring semesters of a cadet's AS200 year, and cadets typically receive EA results at the end of their Spring semester, right before Field Training. Field Training is AFROTC's official and required military training, similar to boot camp, that all AFROTC cadets must complete to commission. Field Training occurs during the Summer between a cadet's AS200 and AS300 years, and serves as a "rite of passage" that gives cadets the skills to be leaders in the AFROTC program.
What classes do I need to register for?
All cadets are required to register for Aerospace Studies, Leadership Laboratory (LLAB), and AES 294 Physical Training.
What is Leadership Laboratory?
Leadership Laboratory is the weekly hands-on training component of AFROTC where cadets practice drill, customs and courtesies, communication, teamwork, and leadership.
Do I need to be on scholarship to join?
No. Many cadets join AFROTC without a scholarship and later compete for scholarships or continue through the program normally.
How much time does AFROTC take each week?
Time commitment varies, but most AS100 cadets can expect several hours each week between classes, LLAB, PT, studying, and optional events.
Who should I contact if I have questions?
You can contact Detachment 025 cadre or recruiting staff using the Contact Us section for enrollment guidance and program questions.
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Recommended First Actions
- Review AFROTC eligibility requirements.
- Prepare questions about scholarships, training, and time commitment.
- Attend orientation or contact cadre for enrollment guidance.