Commissioning

Commissioning marks the end of an Air Force ROTC cadet’s career–it is the transition from cadet to officer. During the year prior to commissioning, cadets compete for active-duty positions in their desired Air Force career fields. Each occupation in the Air Force is given an “Air Force Specialty Code” (AFSC) to identify what career they will hold; both officers and enlisted members are designated by their AFSC. Cadets who wish to compete for a rated position (pilot, navigator, or air battle manager) must apply the year before commissioning. More competitive cadets have a higher chance of receiving their desired AFSC. However, AFSCs are ultimately decided by the needs of the Air Force.

Requirements to Commission

• Maintain status as a cadet of integrity, service, and excellence
  
• Attend at least 80% of all Leadership Lab (LLAB), Physical Training (PT) sessions and Aerospace Studies (AS) Class meetings
  
• Take and pass the Air Force Officer Qualification Test (AFOQT)
  
• Meet physical standards
  
  • Pass the Air Force Physical Fitness Assessment (PFA) 
    
  • Must pass the PFA each semester while on scholarship
  • Pass the Department of Defense Medical Examination Review Board (DoDMERB) physical
    
• Complete Field Training
  
• Take and pass all Aerospace Studies classes (C- and above)
  
• Meet academic standards
  
  • Maintain a minimum 2.5 GPA if on scholarship, or 2.0 GPA if not on scholarship
    
  • Graduate on time
    
• Complete one Professional Development Training (PDT) program during your General Military Course (freshman/sophomore) years and one during your Professional Officer Course (junior/senior) years
  
  • GMC PDT programs have a broad definition, ranging from one day long base visits to week-long summer programs
    
  • POC PDT credit is earned by leading a program or planning an event, and can be obtained in a variety of ways