Central Washington University

Welcome to the Air Force ROTC-Detachment 895

AFROTC prepares you to become an officer in the US Air Force.

What is the AFROTC?

The General Military Course is a two-year commitment consisting of aerospace studies and leadership classes. Upon completion, you will compete for selection into the two-year Professional Officer Course (POC) to become an officer. POC cadets receive a monthly stipend and attend a four-week summer training program called Field Training. Successful completion leads to commissioning as second lieutenants and attendance at officer training school. To be eligible, you must be a US citizen, at least 17 years old, and enrolled in an accredited college or university that offers Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps (AFROTC).

About

Information about the Air Force ROTC program

CWU Air Force History

History of CWU's Air Force ROTC program

Interest Form

Air Force ROTC Interest for ROTC

Honor Guard Request

Requesting an Air Force ROTC Honor Guard form for CWU staff and students

Student Resources

A collection of resources for both current and prospective students

Privacy & Security

Privacy and security disclosures for the CWU Air Force ROTC site

Social Media

Follow CWU's Air Force ROTC program on social media.

Why Join Air Force ROTC at CWU?

Our Air Force ROTC is designed to grow, develop, and mentor the future leaders of our nation. AFROTC provides you with benefits, like financial assistance, leadership training, and a guaranteed job upon graduation. However, it also requires a significant commitment of time and effort. A great way to connect is through our Arnold Air Society and our Living-Learning Community. Join us and see where you will lead.

Degree Options

Air Force ROTC offers an Aerospace Studies Minor. Our Aerospace Studies cover an introduction to the Air Force including its history, leadership, and regional information. The information gained prepares you for active duty.

Popular majors for our AFROTC students:

Learn more about our degree options through our Program Finder.

Admissions

For general university admissions information, contact the Office of Admissions. For advising information, contact Academic Advising.

Are you a graduate student? Contact the School of Graduate Studies and Research for admissions information. 

Highlights

Only the Best

For the third year in a row, the Air Force and Army ROTC at CWU undertook the Norwegian Foot March, a military endurance test. Our cadets marched 18.6-miles along the John Wayne Trail, carrying a rucksack of 24 lbs. Maybe next year you will join them in this mentally and physically straining feat.

Our History

The Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps, Detachment 895, also known as the Cascade Cowboys at CWU was established in June 1951. To learn more, check out our CWU Air Force History.