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Day to Day

Four to five days a week, cadets engage in professional military training and academics through several cadet-run training programs supervised by cadre. Physical training (PT) is a strenuous one-hour workout. Cadets are required to attend PT two to three times per week depending on how they score on a Physical Fitness Assessment (PFA). Your cadet class and academic status determines how many US Air Force and US Space Force academic classes you are required to take: underclassmen normally take a one hour class a week, while upperclassmen attend one three hour class a week. Leadership laboratory (LLAB) is held Thursday, the entire cadet wing reconvenes for two hours from 1630-1830, discussing up-coming events, instilling and reviewing core values, and presenting situations to cadets that help promote development to become better leaders and prepare for their future as Air Force officers.

Two types of cadets make up the wing, the Professional Officer Course (POC) cadet and the General Military Course (GMC) cadet. The POC make up the upper echelon of the corps, having already been to field training (a 2-3 week training course during the summer in-between their sophomore and junior year) and having already served as GMC cadets. POC cadets aid in training and leading their underclassmen apprentices. They also help design guidance, information, and other services needed to increase motivation, retention, and performance of cadets. GMC cadets serve in an apprentice-like role, as their job is to primarily focus on learning the basics of the mission, structure, and lifestyle of a military officer in the United States Air Force and Space Force. Additionally, GMC cadets focus heavily on preparing for field training.

Cadet Organizations

Honor Guard

The Honor Guard is an extracurricular activity in Air Force ROTC that trains cadets in proper Drill and Ceremony procedures for Honor Guard events. Military professionalism as well as customs and courtesies are emphasized greatly as the Honor Guard is often the most prevalent representation of the face of Detachment 670, AFROTC, and the Air Force. Performances include university sporting events, professional basketball games, detachment events, and other specialized occasions.

Any cadets interested in joining the Color Guard are welcome.

Contact the Honor Guard for events by emailing afrotc@okstate.edu

Arnold Air Society

Named after Air Force aviation pioneer, General H. H. Arnold, Arnold Air Society is professional, honorary service organization that specializes in offering supplementary training and unique opportunities to AFROTC cadets outside of their Detachment's regular schedule. Cadets in Arnold Air Society dedicate time to the preservation of Air Force heritage as well as their respective communities through leadership development within a nationwide command structure. Arnold Air Societies Mission is to create outstanding Air Force Officer candidates through the implementation of additional training while working as a society to further the purpose, traditions, and concepts of the United States Air Force.

Arnold Air Society & Silver Wings Website

Bataan Memorial Death March Team

The Bataan Memorial Death March is a 26.2-mile march at White Sands Missile Range in New Mexico. The Bataan Team conducts training each semester to build up endurance and speed and prepare cadets to compete. In 2023 the Det 670 Team won 1st Place for ROTC Detachments and 7th Overall in the Heavy Category. The team also carries 15-pound 4x4s to increase the challenge.

Bataan March Website