Career Assessment
We need all kinds of officers for all sorts of specialties. It’s important to find out what career path you’re 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 one 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 don't 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’s 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 –
in Air Force lingo) requires at least a bachelor's degree.
Some specialties may require more than that. Some jobs have
mandatory educational requirements. This means you must be
majoring in the area or a closely related area to qualify
for the job.
Special Requirements:
There are some professional specialties that require full
professional qualifications prior to earning the AFSC, 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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