1991-1993 Catalog - Catalogs - West Virginia University

U.S. Air Force ROTC(WVU Division of Aerospace Studies)Nature of ProgramThe Air Force officer education program at WVU has been in existence since1948 and is designed to provide training that will develop leadership, managerial andinterpersonal skills vital to the professional Air Force officer.Its purpose is designed toqualify you for commissioning in the U.S. Air Force. West Virginia University has theonly Air Force ROTC (AFROTC) detachment in West Virginia. General military courses(GMC) are open to all West Virginia University students. Professional officer courses(POC) are open to students who complete the GMC ( four year program) and areselected to attend and successfully complete a four week field training encampment.Two year applicants must be accepted into the two year program and attend andsuccessfully complete a six week field training encampment.Scholarship ProgramOutstanding students from any academic discipline may compete for scholarshipsunder this program. A large number of scholarships are available for students majoringin the engineering, scientific, mathematical, or nursing fields. If you win a scholarship,AFROTC will pay for tuition, fees, and required textbooks, as well as provide a $100monthly allowance. Scholarships are available for 2, 21/2, 3, and 31/2 years, dependingupon funding.BenefitsEnrolling in Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps (AFROTC) provides theopportunityto:*Earn academic elective credit which can be applied toward the requirements forany undergraduate major at WVU.* Compete for AFROTC scholarships that pay full tuition, fees, and requiredtextbooks, and provide $1 00 per month (tax free).*Receive free career counseling from full-time campus representatives.* Go on field trips to Air Force installations in the United States.*Try AFROTC during freshman and sophomore years without obligation. Developleadership and managerial skills in the various Corps projects.*Compete for entry into the Professional Officer Course (POC) and earn an AirForce commission.*Travel, on a space available basis, aboard government aircraft (POC andscholarship cadets only).Distinguished AFROTC GraduateThe Professor of Aerospace Studies may designate as a Distinguished Graduatea POC member who:*Demonstrates superior academic and field training performance.*Possesses outstanding qualities of leadership and high moral character.*Demonstrates clearly exceptional leadership in recognized campus activities.Distinguished graduates normally compete nationally for Regular Officer commissions.U.S. Air Force AcademyThe president of WVU may annually nominate five outstanding AFROTC studentsto the U.S. Air Force Academy. Applicants are recommended by the Professor ofAerospace Studies to the WVU President during January of each year.294 West Virginia University