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Air Force ROTC – Detachment 430
University of Mississippi

Eligibility

In order to become a member of Detachment 430s Cadet Wing, you must meet these basic eligibility requirements:

Academic Standards

  • Must be enrolled as a full-time student (12 credit hours per term) at the University of Mississippi
  • Must have at least 3 years remaining on your undergraduate degree
  • Cadets on scholarship must maintain a 2.5 GPA and cadets not on scholarship must maintain a 2.0 GPA

Physical Requirements

  • It is imperative that you are in good physical condition; you will be required to attend physical training twice per week.  You will also be required to take the Physical Fitness Assessment (PFA) once per semester.  The PFA consists of 1 minute of push-ups and sit-ups, a 1.5 mile run, height, weight, and a waist measurement.  All cadets must conform to the maximum weight and body fat standards as established by the United States Air Force.

Medical Requirements

  • Upon entering AFROTC, all cadets will be scheduled for a DoD physical examination (DoDMERB).  DoDMERB personnel will determine if a cadet is medically qualified to serve in the Air Force.  Not all medical issues are disqualifying, please contact us if you have any specific questions.

Age Requirements

  • Must be 14 years of age or older (17 years of age or older to receive a scholarship)
  • Cadets in a rated category (Pilot, Combat Systems Officer, Air Battle Manager) must commission before their 32nd birthday
  • Cadets in Remotely Piloted Aircraft or a nonrated category must commission by age 39 (up to the age of 41 or 42, respectively with waiver)