We need all kinds of officers for all sorts of specialties. It is important to find out what career path you are interested in, so you can see if Air Force ROTC is a good fit for your educational and career objectives.
Your choice of study is a decision that could affect the specialties available to you in the Air Force. Some educational paths are a natural fit for certain career paths. For example, the obvious officer specialty for a criminal justice major would be Security Forces or Special Investigations.
As you continue your ROTC advancement, you will need to think about what particular career fields you might be interested in (you should always consider more than one in case you do not get your first choice). Based on what major you choose in college, you also need to consider what career fields you qualify for. Remember, it is never too early to start thinking about what you would like to do as an Air Force officer.
Educational Requirements: Every officer job (Air Force Specialty Code – afsc) requires at least a bachelor’s degree. Some specialties may require more than that, including mandatory educational requirements. This means you must be majoring in the area or a closely related area to qualify for the job.
Special Requirements: Some professional specialties require full professional qualifications prior to earning the AFSC
AFSCAir Force Specialty Code , such as a doctor, lawyer, nurse or chaplain. Some specialties require special physical skills. You must pass the flight physical exam to be a pilot or combat systems officer, and of course you have to successfully complete the training.
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