A Typical Year in the Life of an MSU AFROTC Cadet

AFROTC Class

In the General Military Course (GMC), or first two years of AFROTC, there is a 1 credit class held each Tuesday or Thursday. In the Professional Officer Course (POC), or third and fourth years of AFROTC, class is more in-depth. POC cadets have a 3 credit class that meets for one hour every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.

Leadership Lab

All cadets, regardless of year in AFROTC, participate in a 2 hour weekly Leadership Lab (LLAB) on Thursday. As part of LLAB, cadets wear their uniform to all classes each Thursday to provide them with the chance to learn how to wear the uniform properly. Leadership Lab focuses on teaching leadership, and organizational skills, as well as general Air Force customs and courtesies.

Additionally, cadets participate in an hour of physical fitness training each Tuesday and Thursday morning. The hour consists of a variety of aerobic and strength building activities designed to help each cadet successfully pass the AFROTC physical fitness test.

Cadet Staff

In addition to AFROTC class and Leadership Lab, cadets also have "jobs" in the Cadet Wing. There are a variety of different jobs available. A few examples of cadet jobs include the following: organizing concessions, (MSU AFROTC means of raising funds for cadet use) recruiting, (promotes AFROTC on campus and in the community) organizing corps dining functions, (one per semester) and organizing Leadership Lab.

The structured Cadet Wing chain of command helps ensure all tasks and jobs are completed when necessary. The cadet's year in AFROTC, usually referred to as their AS Year, is a factor in the rank they get and the amount of responsibility they are given. POC cadets are given the most responsibility and therefore have the most time commitment. The experience a cadet has with their cadet wing job and the chain of command help the cadet understand the structure of an Air Force organization and how to properly function in the chain of command.

Cadet Wing Activities

There are a variety of non-required corps activities available. Cadets can participate in activities such as Rifle Team, Color Guard, or Arnold Air Society if they choose, or they may choose not to participate in any extracurricular activities. In addition to the standard extracurricular activities, there is a variety of social activities throughout the year. These include such things as a Halloween party, sledding parties, and various other outings.

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