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Detachment 430 Eligibility Requirements

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Basic Eligibility Requirements

In order to become a member of Detachment 430s Cadet Wing, you must meet the following basic eligibility requirements.

  • Must be enrolled as a full-time student (12 credit hours per term) at the University of Mississippi
  • Must have at least 3 years remaining on your undergraduate degree
  • Cadets on scholarship must maintain a 2.5 GPA and cadets not on scholarship must maintain a 2.0 GPA

It is imperative that you are in good physical condition; you will be required to attend physical training twice per week.  You will also be required to take the Physical Fitness Assessment (PFA) once per semester.  The PFA consists of 1 minute of push-ups and sit-ups, a 1.5 mile run, and a height and weight measurement.  All cadets must conform to the maximum weight and body fat standards as established by the United States Air Force.

Upon entering AFROTC, all cadets will be scheduled for a DoD physical examination (DoDMERB). DoDMERB personnel will determine if a cadet is medically qualified to serve in the Air Force. Not all medical issues are disqualifying, please contact us if you have any specific questions.

  • Must be 14 years of age or older (17 years of age or older to receive a scholarship)
  • Cadets in a rated category (Pilot, Combat Systems Officer, Air Battle Manager) must commission before their 32nd birthday
  • Cadets in Remotely Piloted Aircraft or a nonrated category must commission by age 39 (up to the age of 41 or 42, respectively with waiver)

Ready to Join Detachment 430?

If you have the drive to serve your country and are looking for excellence, Detachment 430 is the right fit for you!

Enroll as a full-time student at the University of Mississippi. Full-time student status is at least 12 credit hours per semester.

Register for the AFROTC AS 101 class through your MyOleMiss account. If you are a current sophomore wanting to join our program, you will be required to take both the Freshman (AS 101) and Sophomore (AS 201) level classes. Please call our office for any registration questions or issues.

All cadets will fully inprocess our detachment shortly after the start of the semester. In order to be an active cadet, we will need these following documents:

  • OFFICIAL Birth Certificate (must be original)
  • OFFICIAL Social Security Card (must be original)
  • Selective Service Registration Verification (males only) printed from the Selective Service System website
  • High School ACT/SAT scores (does not need to be official copy)
  • Any JROTC/Boy Scouts/Girl Scouts/Civil Air Patrol Awards or certificates you may have
  • If you have any prior civil involvements (i.e. school related discipline, traffic or speeding citations, etc.) please bring in a copy of the citation and/or final disposition receipts
  • DD Form 214, if you are prior Active Duty Military
  • Form 368, if you are ANG or RES

Welcome to AFROTC - Detachment 430

The Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corp builds leaders. As a part of Det 430, we combine academic excellence with rigorous leadership training, preparing you for success both in your military career and beyond. Our program stands out for its strong sense of community, where every cadet is supported by experienced mentors, dedicated peers, and a university committed to fostering excellence.

Maj. Bradley Jantz

Asst. Professor of Aerospace Studies, Recruiting/Education Officer