What is the difference between AFROTC and enlisting in the Air Force?
AFROTC produces officers for the United States Air Force. To be an officer you must have a bachelors degree and graduate from an officer commissioning program. An officer fills the management positions in the Air Force, and their salary reflects this. In addition, you must be an officer to be a Pilot or Navigator. Enlisted members must have a high school diploma or GED equivalent and attend basic military training (i.e. boot camp). Enlisted members are technically trained and fill technical hands-on positions. Officers lead and manage the enlisted positions.
Enlisting in the Air Force is done through a local recruiter followed by basic training and prospective technical training. This avenue does not require a college degree. AFROTC is one of three commissioning sources for the United States Air Force. 1. Air Force Academy. 2. Air Force ROTC. 3. Officer Training School (OTS). Upon completion of a bachelors degree and AFROTC you will be commissioned as an officer, followed by specific training in a career field. Officers are trained to be the leaders and supervisors of enlisted personnel. Rank, pay, and career opportunities for officers are commensurate with their elevated level of responsibility. Copyright 2008, AFROTC Detachment 770. Please report broken links and other comments to the webmaster.
