Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps (AFROTC)

From the Samford directory, Sep 7, 2026

Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps (AFROTC) is an educational program designed to allow young men and women to pursue a commission in the United States Air Force or Space Force while pursuing a college degree. The purpose of the AFROTC program is to provide quality development of the individual so that they may serve as effective leaders and officers upon entering the Air Force Space Force. Samford AFROTC is dedicated to train, educate, and develop college students at Samford University, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Jefferson State Community College, Birmingham Southern College, Miles College, and the University of Montevallo to become future officers.AFROTC Mission: To develop leaders of character for tomorrow’s Air Force.Detachment 012 Mission: Recruit, mentor, and develop high quality leaders for the world's most powerful Air Force.