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Air Force ROTC
Detachment 365
JOIN DET 365
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Air force ROTC
DETACHMENT 365

Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Harvard College, Tufts University, and Wellesley College
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Empowering prospective cadets with the discipline, academic excellence, and leadership values required to serve as officers in the United States Air Force. Forging the next generation of commanders at Detachment 365.

JOIN THE DETACHMENT

THE MISSION OF DET 365: Build, teach, and lead to create humble, credible, and approachable future officers for the Air and Space Force.

Air Force ROTC Detachment 365 is dedicated to identifying and developing the finest leaders for the United States Air Force and Space Force. Our rigorous program combines academic excellence with high-stakes leadership training, instilling cadets with the Air Force's core values: Integrity First, Service Before Self, and Excellence in All We Do. Here, we don't just teach military operations; we forge the character required to command at the highest levels of global defense.

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WHAT WE OFFER

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SCHOLARSHIPS

Air Force ROTC offers a variety of scholarships that provide tuition assistance, funds for books, and a stipend for qualified cadets. 

DETAILS

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LEADERSHIP

Hands-on officer training designed to build mental fortitude, strategic thinking, and team management skills.

CURRICULUM

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CAREER PATHS

Direct commissioning into the U.S. Air Force or Space Force with guaranteed employment upon graduation.

OPPORTUNITIES

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FITNESS

Regimental physical training programs that challenge your limits and ensure tactical mission readiness.

TRAINING

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PURPOSE

Cultivate excellence through customs and courtesies, and a disciplined approach to academic and military life.

MISSION

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COMMUNITY

Join a tight-knit detachment of like-minded individuals driven by a commitment to excellence and service.

COMMUNITY

HOW TO JOIN

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INITIAL SCREENING

Prospective cadets must be U.S. citizens, full-time students at an affiliated university, and demonstrate good moral character while maintaining a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0.

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PHYSICAL FITNESS

Successful candidates must pass the Air Force Physical Fitness Assessment (PFA). This rigorous evaluation includes push-ups, sit-ups, and a timed 1.5-mile run to ensure tactical readiness.

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ACADEMIC ENROLLMENT

Register for Aerospace Studies courses via your university registrar. Most students begin the program during their freshman (AS100) or sophomore (AS200) academic year.

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FIELD TRAINING

After completing the first two years of the program, cadets attend an intense 21-day field training assessment at Maxwell Air Force Base to evaluate leadership potential.

THE PRIDE OF DET 365

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LEADERSHIP LAB

Weekly practical training where cadets apply command and control techniques in simulated field environments.

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PHYSICAL TRAINING

Developing the physical discipline and strength required to lead in the United States Air Force and Space Force.

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FIELD LEADERSHIP

Joint detachment exercises at Fort Devons Reserve Training Area where cadets formalize their readiness for Field Training.

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COLOR GUARD

Representing Det 365 and the Air Force at major campus events, athletic games, and community commemorations.

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NETWORKING

Monthly fireside chats with active duty officers to bridge the gap between classroom theory and operational reality.

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COMMISSIONING

The culmination of years of discipline as cadets transition to Second Lieutenants in the US Air or Space Force.

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