Department of Aerospace Studies
The Department of Aerospace Studies, a unit of the Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps, functions under the joint jurisdiction of the university and the Department of the Air Force. Its primary purpose is to select and prepare cadets who desire entry in the United States Air Force as officers.
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AFROTC Detachment 430
Our mission is to educate and train highly motivated cadets with the professional, warrior, and moral fortitude to succeed as U.S. Air Force and U.S. Space Force officers. Offered here at The University of Mississippi, we develop the leaders of tomorrow by preparing students to serve as officers while earning a college degree. In our detachment, you’ll not only build lifelong friendships, but you may also have the opportunity to pay for school through our various scholarship programs. Most importantly, unlike most other college students, you’ll have a rewarding career waiting for you after graduation.
If you have the drive to serve your country and are looking for excellence, Detachment 430 is the right fit for you!