Lead where ROTC began
AFROTC Detachment 867 prepares ROTC students earning a degree at Norwich University to commission in the U.S. Air Force or Space Force.
Key Information
Why AFROTC at Norwich?
When you join Air Force and Space Force ROTC at Norwich University, you step into the history of the nation’s first Reserve Officers’ Training Corps program. In 1916, Congress used Norwich’s citizen-soldier model as the blueprint for creating ROTC nationwide. That pioneering legacy still shapes Detachment 867 today, where every cadet is part of a tradition of developing leaders of character for the U.S. armed forces.
The Senior Military College advantage
Norwich is one of only six federally recognized Senior Military Colleges. This means your AFROTC training is fully integrated with the Corps of Cadets—a 24/7 leadership laboratory where you practice discipline, teamwork, and decision-making in real time. The result is an environment that prepares you for the rigors of Field Training, the Professional Officer Course, and ultimately the responsibilities of commissioning as a Second Lieutenant.
Personal mentorship and proven pathways
At Detachment 867, you won’t get lost in the crowd. Our cadre and staff know each cadet by name and will guide you through every milestone in the cadet lifecycle—from DoDMERB medical qualification and AFOQT/TBAS testing to Leadership Lab This one-on-one attention helps you match your Norwich academic program to your Air Force or Space Force career goals, whether that’s pilot, cyber operations, engineering, or space systems.
Leadership you can see and measure
From your first semester you’ll take on visible leadership roles: planning and executing training events, mentoring underclassmen, and managing mission-ready teams. These experiences not only fulfill AFROTC requirements but also translate directly to the leadership expectations of active duty service and civilian careers.
A tradition of service, a future of innovation
Building on two centuries of Norwich’s “I Will Try” spirit, Det 867 develops officers ready to meet today’s most complex air and space challenges. By combining a nationally respected military heritage with cutting-edge academic programs and small-team camaraderie, Norwich ensures that every AFROTC graduate leaves ready to lead in a rapidly evolving world.
How the Program Works
Years 1–2: General Military Course (GMC)
Foundational aerospace studies, leadership lab, and physical training while you explore majors and career fields. Competitive selection for Field Training typically occurs between sophomore and junior year.
Field Training: A rigorous summer evaluation that lasts about 20 days at Maxwell AFB in Montgomery, Alabama between your sophomore and junior year. You will be evaluated focused on officership, followership, and team leadership and, other knowledge learned through your first two years in the program
Years 3–4: Professional Officer Course (POC).
You will be given increased leadership responsibility and have advanced studies to prepare you and preparation for commissioning. You will be training the underclassmen cadets for Field Training, while classroom instruction prepares you for active duty life.
Commissioning
Graduate from Norwich University and commission as a Second Lieutenant in the U.S. Air Force or U.S. Space Force.
ROTC Cadre and Staff
The Detachment 867 cadre are experienced U.S. Air Force and U.S. Space Force officers and noncommissioned officers who have served all over the world. These men and women are teachers, mentors, and role models who guide cadets through their college years and prepare them to confidently take a commission and lead Airmen and Guardians as officers in the Department of the Air Force.
Highly Desired Majors
Studying a STEM major can give you an edge in the AFROTC scholarship selection process. Norwich offers a variety of technical majors. Plus, our Department of Defense-sponsored Cyber Institute will set you apart.
Flight Simulators
Norwich University received a DARPA grant from the Department of Defense to have flight simulators. The simulators are used by AFROTC and the Psychology program for flight training and psychology experiments, such as predicting flight performance in Air Force pilots.
Explore Your Career Pathways
See where your Norwich journey can take you. Our AFROTC graduates launch into Air Force and Space Force careers such as pilot, intelligence officer, cyber specialist, and aerospace engineer—roles that demand discipline, innovation, and purpose.
Pilot
Norwich’s AFROTC program prepares you to master advanced aircraft systems, think fast under pressure, and lead missions that define air and space superiority. The discipline, technical expertise, and confidence you gain open doors to a lifetime of leadership—whether in military service or the civilian aviation industry.
Space Operations
A Space Operations Officer in the U.S. Air Force or U.S. Space Force oversees space surveillance, satellite command and control, and technologies not yet imagined. Norwich’s AFROTC program prepares you to lead in this fast-evolving domain, developing skills in orbital mechanics, data systems, and mission coordination for careers that truly reach beyond our atmosphere.
Intelligence Officer
As an Intelligence Officer in the U.S. Air Force or U.S. Space Force, you turn information into strategic insight—analyzing global threats, interpreting surveillance data, and advising commanders on mission-critical decisions. Norwich University’s AFROTC program equips you with advanced analytical, communication, and leadership skills that prepare you for high-stakes roles in national defense, cybersecurity, and intelligence analysis—both in service and in civilian intelligence careers.
Cyberspace Operations
A Cyber Operations Officer in the U.S. Air Force or U.S. Space Force defends vital systems from digital threats, conducts offensive cyber missions, and safeguards the information networks that power modern warfare. Norwich University’s AFROTC program is built on one of the nation’s top cybersecurity foundations to prepare you with expertise in network defense, cryptology, and data forensics. These in-demand skills lead to elite military assignments and high-impact civilian careers in cyber defense and information security.
Acquisitions Manager
You believe mission success begins with preparation and precision. As an Acquisitions Officer in the U.S. Air Force or U.S. Space Force, you’ll lead teams that ensure Airmen have the technology, equipment, and systems they need—on time and on budget. Through Norwich University’s AFROTC program, you’ll build expertise in project management, logistics, and contracting while developing leadership skills that translate to careers in government, defense procurement, and global supply-chain management.
Developmental Engineer
You’re driven to innovate where precision meets possibility. As a Developmental Engineer in the U.S. Air Force or U.S. Space Force, you’ll apply your technical expertise to design, test, and improve the systems that keep missions running worldwide. Norwich University’s AFROTC program equips you with advanced problem-solving, research, and project-management skills—preparing you to lead engineering teams from concept to deployment and to excel in aerospace, mechanical, and systems engineering careers in both military and civilian sectors.
Air Force Reserve Officers' Training Corps
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Air Force Reserve Officers' Training Corps
AFROTC at Norwich University forges premier leaders of character and action to lead and serve in the U.S. Air Force and U.S. Space Force.
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Jackman Hall, Room 103
Apply to Norwich and Join Det 867
We are dedicated to ensuring that all who are willing to embrace and conquer all of the adversity and challenges, will graduate and commission not only as a better individual, but as a different, daring and diverse premier leader who is remarkably qualified to command an elite group of men and women in the world's greatest Air Force and Space Force.
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Step 1 - Apply Now to Norwich University.
Complete an application online using either the Norwich application or the Common App.
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Step 2 - Applying for Scholarships
There are three avenues to receive a college scholarship through AFROTC while at Detachment 867.
High School Scholarship Program (HSSP)
How to apply
Student interested in the High School Scholarship Programs must apply on their own. Apply on U.S. Air Force ROTC.Deadlines vary year to year by career track choice, but each usually fall between December 1 and January 31 of the student’s Senior year of High School.
For applicants who are interested in choosing the U.S. Air Force career track, you have until December 31 to submit your initial application. Once submitted, you then have until January 12 to submit all remaining application materials.
For applicants who are interested in choosing the U.S. Space Force career track, you have until November 30 to submit your initial application. Once submitted, you then have until December 31 to submit all remaining application materials.
Charles McGee Leadership Award (CMLA)
CMLA scholarships are awarded to college students who have completed field training, excelled in the classroom and in AFROTC LLAB, maintained a passing physical fitness assessment, are medically qualified, and meet all other prerequisites according to headquarters AFROTC.How to apply
Students do not apply for CMLA scholarships, rather they request their ROTC Professors to consider them for a scholarship. The Detachment 867 commander then determines if the student is qualified and deserving for nomination to the national board. Cadets are then selected for scholarships on the national board. Note, cadets pursuing critical need majors may receive priority consideration.Opportunities
Offered to Professor Officer Course (POC) cadets after successfully completing Field Training (normally after the sophomore year) and meeting all other scholarship requirements.
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Step 4 - Schedule an Enrollment Interview
Simply email afrotc@norwich.edu and request an enrollment interview.
Your enrollment interview and will require several documents:
- Social Security Card (original)
- Birth Certificate (original) and/or Naturalization Documents
- Copy of your SAT/ACT scores if you have taken them
- Official Transcripts if you have any college credit obtained outside of Norwich University
- DD Form 214 and Performance Reports if you are current or prior service military
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Eligible Cross-Town Schools
In addition to enrolling in the AFROTC program as a Norwich University student, you may join as a full-time student of one of our nine Cross-Town Schools. Students attending the following colleges and universities may enroll in the Air Force ROTC program at Norwich University and pursue a commission in the United States Air Force and United States Space Force. All students must attend all Air Force ROTC courses and Learning Lab (LLAB) at Norwich University unless otherwise coordinated.
Eligible Cross-Town Schools
- Community College of Vermont (Montpelier, Vt.)
- Vermont Technical College (Randolph Center, Vt.)
- Vermont School of Law (South Royalton, Vt.)
- Saint Michael’s College (Colchester, Vt.)
- University of Vermont (Burlington, Vt.)
- Champlain College (Burlington, Vt.)
- Northern Vermont University (Lyndonville, Vt.)
- Plymouth State College (Plymouth, N.H.)
- Colby-Sawyer College (New London, N.H.)
Cross-town students interested in the Norwich AFROTC program should proceed starting at Step 2.
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