Menlo College offers students the opportunity to join the Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps (AFROTC) through a crosstown agreement with Detachment 045 at San José State University (SJSU). This program prepares cadets for commissioning into the U.S. Air Force (USAF) or U.S. Space Force (USSF). In tandem with fulfilling their degree requirements, AFROTC cadets cultivate both physical and leadership capabilities essential for various career paths in the military upon graduation.
AFROTC is a four-year, 16-unit program divided into the General Military Course (GMC) and the Professional Officer Course (POC):
● General Military Course (GMC): In the first two years, cadets attend classes and leadership laboratories focusing on Department of the Air Force (DAF) history, customs, and leadership principles.● Field Training (FT): Between the sophomore and junior years, cadets participate in a rigorous three-week “bootcamp” training program at Maxwell Air Force Base in Alabama. Cadets must successfully complete Field Training to commission through AFROTC.● Professional Officer Course (POC): In the final two years, cadets assume leadership roles within the detachment, mentor junior cadets, and prepare for commissioning as officers. Once contracted upon return from Field Training, cadets incur a minimum service commitment of four years on Active Duty.
As a Menlo College student, you can enroll in AFROTC courses offered at SJSU. This involves commuting to SJSU for weekly Aerospace Studies (AS) classes, Leadership Laboratories (LLAB), and Physical Training (PT) sessions. While this commitment requires additional time and coordination, it provides invaluable leadership experience and the opportunity to serve as a commissioned officer upon graduation.
To participate, students must have a minimum of three years remaining before graduation.
For more information, visit the AFROTC page at San Jose State University or fill out this form.
For more details or to express interest in joining AFROTC, please contact:
Air Force ROTC Detachment 045 at SJSU Phone: (408) 924-2960 Email: afrotc@sjsu.edu Website: SJSU AFROTC Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sjsuafrotc/ YouTube: Air Force ROTC Detachment 045 Campus Tour at San Jose State University
Menlo College Student Veteran Services
Tiffany Tran, School Certifying Official Email: tiffanyk.tran@menlo.edu
Jorgina Lazcano, Admissions Counselor for Undergraduate Veterans Email: jorgina.lazcano@menlo.edu
