There will be a base visit at Luke occurring on April 11th.  Attendees will get to visit the range management office, learn about military service dogs and visit the fighter squadron and tower.  Buses will pick up participants from the Tempe campus, Additional info is in the registration link below.  Space is limited 

Register here

If you have any questions please contact C/Miller, J

Also, We have the unique opportunity to visit the 63d Fighter Squadron! This fighter squadron has the F-35A jet. We will be able to talk with pilots at the squadron, and go out to the flightline to see the jets up close! Sign up below!

Link

Any questions please contact C/White-Gebauer

Below are the details regarding the class offerings that Colonel Schneider spoke about at LLAB.

SSP 494: Strength and Conditioning for Tactical Performers

This class is requested for a Monday, Wednesday timeslot at 0730. This course is intended for ROTC cadets and Midshipmen and will most likely utilize the BeaverFit boxes in Mountain America Stadium.

POS 294: U.S. Intelligence Community

This class will be offered Tuesday, Thursday at 1030. The course is designed as an introduction to the U.S Intelligence Community and will serve as a future prerequisite for a certificate in U.S. National Security and Intelligence Studies, which will be available in Spring 2026. 

If you have any questions, please contact C/Navarro

AFOQT testing dates available 18 April, 21 April and 22 April. These will be held on ASU campus. If you are unable to make these dates, you may contact C/Navarro but an alternate date on ASU campus will not be made for a group smaller than 5 cadets. Please coordinate with other cadets if this is the case, or you may need to schedule to take the exam on Luke AFB. A reminder that ALL AS100's must have taken their first attempt at the AFOQT by the end of the semester. Sign up at the link below

Link

Any Questions Please contact C/Navarro

There is a chance to help out with youth golfing in two ways which are listed below. This is just an interest sheet so I can work with the organizers to best suit their needs.

Coaching: typically 1-day a week for a few hours coaching youth golfers helping them get the "Green Jacket".

Special Events: Pop-up events that they need assistance with scoring and other needs.

Below is the Master Sign-up for volunteer events. You will find tabs that specify each event or volunteer opportunity, In this case there are two different tabs for the two types of volunteering. 

Click HERE for the Google sheet. 

The Summer 2025 AFRL Scholars Program is now accepting applications as of October 10, 2024. The AFRL Scholars program offers a valuable opportunity for students interested in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) to gain hands-on research experience while collaborating with leading experts in the field.

Participants will engage in innovative projects, expand their professional networks, and develop essential skills for future careers.

Applicants can apply by pasting the link below in their browser.

Application link:

https://afrlscholars.usra.edu/students/

Cadets will list their name, school, major, subjects they are willing to tutor, and contact information. Other cadets struggling with academics can reference this sheet to find a cadet willing to help them with the course/s they are struggling with.

Click HERE for the Google sheet. 

Ms. Baker has created an appointment link for cadets to use when they would like to schedule a meeting with her.

Link to book an appointment:

https://appointments.apps.asu.edu/casamonline/BookAppt?AG=451

Cadets can still schedule an appointment or connect with her via email (asualexandrabaker@asu.edu) or phone (480-884-2355) if they prefer as well. 

Alexandra Baker, MEd

ROTC Student Services Manager

The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

Arizona State University

Social Sciences, Rm 315B

p: 480-884-2355  

email: alexandra.e.baker@asu.edu

Students: asualexandrabaker@asu.edu 

Check it out HERE for more info! It can also be found in our Stuff You Should Know page!

Ms. Alexandra Baker's info is below:

Alexandra Baker, MEd

ROTC Student Services Manager

The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

Arizona State University

Armstrong Hall, Suite 162U

p: 480-884-2355  

email: alexandra.e.baker@asu.edu

BLUF: Updated regulations to DAFI36-2903, as well as references for posting on personal social media accounts.

​IAW the 31 March 2023 changes to DAFI36-2903, below are a few changes that were made:

• Change 2.13.7.3, Food, to include gum, will not be consumed while walking in uniform, the consumption of beverages is still approved however military customs and courtesies take precedence.

• Change 7.3.5.2, New colors authorized for gym bags include olive drab, Air Force sage green and OCP patterns. Logos of any size are authorized; however, the bag must be conservative and not contain any profanity, gang affiliation, or political statements. (USSF ONLY) There are no color or logo size restrictions when carrying the gym bag by hand or while in uniform.

• Change 7.3.5.3, (USSF ONLY) There are no color or logo size restrictions when carrying a backpack by hand in civilian clothes or in uniform.

Be advised, the USSF exemption only applies to cadets who have been selected as Guardians. All cadets will abide by Air Force instruction until selected for Space Force service through ROTC. There are supplemental changes as well so I will attach DAFI36-2903 for your convenience. 

Attached below is:

• The updated DAFI36-2903

• AFI1-1, which provides guidelines for the use of social media in Chapter 2.15 thru 2.15.8 

• The US Army Social Media Guide, to provide more guidance regarding social media use

See DAFI36-2903 HERE.

See AFI1-1 HERE.

See US Army Social Media Guide HERE.

Please Contact C/Senio with any questions.

ROTC cadets are able to utilize the DoD MWR Library Program funded service Tutor.com. Tutor.com offers free online private tutoring to students 24/7. There are over 3,000 tutors who offer services in over 250 subjects. Tutors speak both English and Spanish. According to their website 95% of students reported improvement in grades.  Attached is an informational flyer from Tutor.com, a list of subjects available on Tutor.com, as well as a guide on how to create your account.

See flyer HERE.

See subject list HERE.

See account creation guide HERE.

Attached HERE are Colonel Franklin's remarks to Detachment 025, titled "Leading and Managing in Times of Variability, Ambiguity, Complexity and Uncertainty."

PCSM is an index that quantifies a pilot candidate's aptitude for success at Undergraduate Pilot Training (UPT). After taking the Test of Basic Aviation Skills (TBAS), to update previous flying hours (experience), please send Flight Logs to Captain Hopkins at rhopki18@asu.edu. Flight logs must have totals in all of the columns. In the email also include the amount for each category:

• Total hours

• Basic sim hours 

• Advanced sim hours

The Luigi Iori Memorial Scholarship was established to honor the legacy of a brilliant man who appreciated the opportunity to pursue a college degree and committed his professional life to military service followed by a stellar career with the Federal Aviation Administration. Luigi Iori’s path from being a farmhand on his family farm to a career as a leading designer of both airplanes and airports is truly inspirational and impactful. Mr. Lori established standards in aviation, and aviation design, that continues to influence modern aviation methods, procedures, and designs.

Requirements: This scholarship will support students with financial need who are pursuing their first undergraduate degree and pursuing a path in civil engineering. Students must be active in the ASU Air Force ROTC or be a Veteran of the US Air Force to be eligible for the award.

This award is selected and administered externally by the ASU Foundation.

Apply here

On Tuesday, 25 February, from 0700-0830, ASU will be hosting an "In the Moment" training session. This training will be held in SS Building, Room 314, and will provide us with valuable skills on how to become a better wingmen, friend, and leader. 

It’s a training focused on how to respond effectively when individuals confide in us about mental health, relationship violence, or other personal matters that might arise in college or in the active-duty military. The session will equip us with the tools to offer support and make our detachment a better place!

Sign up here by COB Monday, 24 February!

Any Questions Please contact C/Troyer

On 12 February we will be having an optional breakfast with the Luke SAPR team. It will be held in the conference room of the SS building with breakfast provided. Running from 0800-0900. This is a really cool opportunity and will provide insight on how the Active-Duty Air Force handles SAPR and their resources. The UOD will be appropriate civilian attire!

Attached is the link to sign up! Sign-ups close EOD 7 February. 

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1xNzc36c-LC8LzwY3qzxMRZIPjcQImTo7sGYkCNSC8b0/edit?usp=sharing

For anyone interested in going rated, right after GMCOT at 0800, Jan 28th

If you want to attend signup link is here

1. The Air Force is accepting applications for the Interservice Physician Assistant Program (IPAP) for interested cadets. IPAP offers cadets an accelerated path towards a Master of Physician Assistant Studies (MPAS) degree from the program’s underwriter, the University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC). IPAP is a 29-month program conducted in two phases. Phase 1 is a 16-month period of intense classroom and hands-on instruction conducted at Joint Base San Antonio, Fort Sam Houston. Phase 2 is a 13-month period of various clinical rotations at a military medical treatment facility.

2. Applications will be accepted from 01 Oct 2024 through 20 Jan 2025. Cadets are responsible for preparing and submitting the required documents through the UNMC IPAP Centralized Application Service.

3. Application and additional info can be found in the attachment and on the BSC Kx Page located at https://kx.health.mil/kj/kx3/AFBSCEducation/Pages/home.aspx.

Conditional Release: Required

KEY DATES

• A. Applications will be accepted from 01 Oct 2024 through 20 Jan 2025

• B. Audio interview submission suspense: 20 Jan 2025

• C. IPAP selection board will convene about or around: April / May 2025

• D. Selection Board Results release date: Approximately 60 days after board concludes

• E. IPAP Phase 1 classes will convene in: August 2025 / December 2025 / April 2026 / August 2026

Link for more details click here 

The Defense Language and National Security Education Office (DLNSEO) has invited AFROTC cadets to participate in the 2025 Project Global Officer (GO) summer language programs.  Project GO provides opportunities for ROTC cadets and midshipmen to engage in intensive language instruction and cultural immersion primarily in summer programs in the U.S. and overseas in strategic languages. 

The application window opened on 15 Oct 24.  Applications close 15 Jan 25 at 11:59 p.m. EST.  Programs are open to all cadets, but AS200s are not recommended for study abroad due to field training.  (Field Training takes priority!)  Soon-to-be newly commissioned Lieutenants awaiting active duty are not eligible.

Interested and eligible cadets may apply at www.ROTCProjectGO.org.

Full details on cadet eligibility, responsibilities, and suspenses are in the attached Execution Plan posted on Teams>ROTC-Enterprise > E. Training (FT, ODTs, Det Training) >Files>HQ Sponsored ODTs>Internship - Project GO.

Contact Ms. Carla Avery at carla.avery.1@us.af.mil or (334) 953-2607 or Mr. Frank McQueen at frank.mcqueen.3.ctr@us.af.mil with general questions.  Direct specific Project GO language program and application related questions to ROTC@iie.org via email or call 1-800-424-8030. For specific language inquires, contact the designated program point of contact listed on the Project GO website.

Project GO will hold applicant webinars for the 2024-25 application cycle. These webinars include general information about Project GO, a walkthrough of the application, and an open Q&A session!

Applicant Webinar #1 – November 6, 2024 at 3:00 p.m.  Eastern Time

Register: https://www.zoomgov.com/webinar/register/WN_btO8LcAyR_CJ5JRWgWE6RQ#/registration

Applicant Webinar #2 - December 10, 2024 at 3:00 p.m. Eastern Time

Register: https://www.zoomgov.com/webinar/register/WN_TGlbRz2wTDafjd8_FmuBVg#/registration

For more information, click here 

The National Security Agency (NSA) Experiential Tour (NET) internship provides an opportunity to expose future Air and Space Force officers to the NSA and its associated missions. Cadets will be immersed in real world cryptologic challenges, engage with senior leaders from the intelligence community, and contribute to classified projects.

The NSA has provided 12 AFROTC cadet allocations and will make all final internship selections.

Eligibility Requirements:

3.1. The cadet MUST meet the following requirements to be eligible for the NSA Internship:

3.1.1.    U.S. citizen.

3.1.2.    Open to all POC

3.1.3.    Recommend a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher.

3.1.4.    Eligible to obtain a TS Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) security clearance

If you are interested, let your APAS know by 3 January 2025

The Sensors Directorate Internship Program for Summer 2025 is a research internship in a collaborative environment bringing together experts from the U. S. Air Force, universities and industries to address layered sensing modalities, artificial intelligence, aerospace components and sensor components, multispectral exploitation and detection, spectrum warfare and high- performance computing to enhance Air Force capabilities. Approximately 10 cadets will be selected from AFROTC. 

Internships are held at Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio and Wright-State University at Dayton, Ohio. The program training dates are scheduled between 12 May 2025 – 10 August 2025.  This is a paid internship.

Eligibility Requirements:

• U.S. citizen with valid driver’s license.

• Open to any year level (except AS200s & FY25 400s) and any STEM major. Any AFSC; most applicable for 61X,  62X, 17X, or 15A.

• Recommend Cumulative GPA of greater than 3.0 (Sensors Directorate Requirement).

• Enrolled in an undergraduate degree taking at least half-time academic course load.

• Available to work full-time (40 hrs. per week) and take personal responsibility for arranging transportation to and from worksite. Cadets will be paid an hourly wage of $19.90 - $26.50/hr., depending on their college year level.

• NOTE: Cadets should not rely on transportation from anyone who does not already have base access. Program administration will not be responsible for making additional arrangements on a cadet’s behalf to provide suitable transportation.

• Pass a background check, potentially resulting in a Secret Security Clearance.

If you are interested, let your APAS know by 06 January 2025

The FY25 VICEROY MAVEN Summer Internship announces an 8-week Cyber internship in Rome NY, San Diego CA and Adelphi MD, projected for 9 Jun 25 – 1 Aug 25.  Eligibility from attached Execution Plan notes:  

3.1. The cadet MUST meet the following requirements to be eligible for the VICEROY MAVEN internship:

3.1.1. U.S. citizen

3.1.2.    High performing Cadets who are GMC (freshmen and sophomores) is DESIRED, but willing to take any year GMC or POC Cadets with interest and time availability.

3.1.3.    Recommend a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.

3.1.4.    Pursuing an undergraduate degree in Computer Science, Engineering (Electrical, Computer), Cyber Security, and other cyber-related science and engineering fields

(VICEROY requirement).

If you are interested, let C/Maldonado know by COB 1 December 24.

The FY25 Nuclear Science and Engineering Research Ctr (NSERC) Summer Internship Program announces an partnership with DTRA on a paid internship that will prepare future officers for counter WMD strategies.  DTRA will select 30 x AFROTC cadets nationwide.  There are over 35 possible locations nationwide and training dates are TBD but expect Summer ’25.

Complete program instructions in attached Execution Plan, which includes the following cadet eligibility criteria:

3.1. The cadet MUST meet the following requirements to be eligible for the NSERC SIP:

3.1.1.    U.S. citizen.

3.1.2.    Open to all AS levels and majors. AS400:

•                   If the cadet commission in May 2025 – No

•                   if the cadet commission in December 2025 – Yes.

3.1.3.    Recommend a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher.

3.1.4.    Adjudicated DoD Secret clearance preferred. Limited unclassified and Secret internships available.

3.1.5. Continuing in the AFROTC for at least 1 semester program following the SIP.

Link for more info/slides here! 

If you are interested, let C/Maldonado know by COB 11 December 24.