Extracurricular Opportunities

Air Force Academy Freefall 

A 12-day parachute training program that is conducted at the U.S. Air Force Academy (USAFA), Colorado Springs, Colorado. The course is comprised of ground school and five free-fall jumps from 4,500 feet above ground level. Cadets completing all five jumps are awarded jump wings. 

Air Force Academy Soaring (SOAR) Program

SOAR is a 15-day program designed to give cadets the opportunity to experience the basic fundamentals of flight in non-powered gliders. Cadets receive instruction in basic flight through ground school and actual flight, leading up to a cadet solo flight.

Project Global Officer (GO)

Project GO is an initiative of the Defense Language and National Security Education Office, administered by the Institute of International Education to promote critical language and study abroad opportunities to Air Force ROTC students.

Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) Summer Internship Program

LLNL provides Air Force ROTC cadets the opportunity to work on projects at LLNL focusing on fusion ignition and laser technology, research, advanced manufacturing and materials technologies, high-performance computing, and nonproliferation and arms control.

Explore even more extracurricular and professional development opportunities by visiting the link below.

https://www.afrotc.com/about/more-than-an-education/professional-development/