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All AFROTC cadets at VT must be enrolled in the Corps of Cadets, a nationally-recognized leadership development program.

• Virginia Tech is one of the nation's six senior military colleges
• The Corps is part of a large public university, similar only to Texas A & M
• Cadets in all branches of the US Military live together in cadet dorms.
• Daily interaction gives cadets real experience for joint operations on active duty

Senior Military College

• Over 100 graduates promoted to General and Flag Officer rank
• Seven alumni awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor--exceeded only by West Point and Annapolis
• Graduates earning great success in their professions, business, industry, and public service

Strength in Numbers

Detachment 875 is one of the largest Air Force ROTC detachments in the country, which means advantages like:

• C-17 and C-130 incentive flights--it took several trips to fit all the cadets!
• Visits to various Air Force bases around the region
• Usually at least one flyover during the pre-game ceremonies, including the C-17 Globemaster, B-2 Spirit, B-52 Stratofortress, and B-1/B Lancer

Cadet Organizations

Air Force ROTC cadets have the opportunity to join many groups, including:

Arnold Air Society

Robert E. Femoyer Squadron

• Mission: to further the development of Air Force officer candidates, as well as the purpose and traditions of the USAF
• primarily a community service organization
• dedicated to assisting AFROTC in producing the finest officers possible.

Air Force Flyers

Mission: to highly motivate and prepare cadets from AFROTC Detachment 875 for categorization.

• Geared towards cadets interested in becoming pilots, combat systems officers (navigators), and air battle managers
• Any VTAF cadet is welcome to join
• Runs the Det’s flight simulator, as well as the Civil Air Patrol and SOAR glider flights

Air Force Special Operations Preparation Team

AFSOPT's main goal is to provide an organization that has a higher standard of physical training and excels in the skills necessary for survival in combat situations

• Strives to induce others to set high standards for PT and to meet them
• Any VTCC cadet is welcome to join
• Wing Physical Fitness Officer (WPFO) each semester is a junior member of AFSOPT
• responsible for planning, organizing, and executing the Warrior Competition and Survival Weekend