AFJROTC Benefits

Certificate of Completion

A Certificate of Completion is presented to a student in good standing who has successfully completed at least three years of the AFJROTC program. In order to receive the Senior Aerospace Instructor’s endorsement the cadet must have maintained a minimum 75% or “C” academic grade for each semester enrolled in the AFJROTC program. A cadet can receive additional entitlements if they have this certificate in their possession when enrolling in a college level ROTC program, or enlisting in any branch of the Armed Forces.

If a cadet elects to enlist in the Armed Forces, the Certificate of Completion will allow the cadet to enlist at the rank of E-2 or E-3 depending on the branch of service selected. In the Air Force, the rank of E-2 is an Airman. Not only does the higher rank place them ahead of the other personnel enlisting at the same time, it also adds nearly $465 each month to their basic pay over an E-1. (current as of 2022)

Certificate of Training

A Certificate of Training is presented to a cadet in good standing who completes two years of the AFJROTC program. In order to receive the Senior Aerospace Instructor’s endorsement the cadet must have maintained a minimum 75% or “C” academic grade for each semester enrolled in the AFJROTC program. A cadet can receive additional entitlements if they have this certificate in their possession when enrolling in a college level ROTC program, or enlisting in any branch of the Armed Forces.

Note: These certificates are not awarded automatically. Consideration is given to total performance and achievement as a member of the Cadet Corps. In order to receive the benefits, the Certificate of Completion or Certificate of Training must be endorsed and/or accompanied by a letter from the Senior Aerospace Science Instructor recommending enlistment at a higher grade. It is possible to receive the Certificate and NOT receive the endorsement and/or letter from the SASI.