Cadet Life
Cadet Life at UNC
Life as a Det 90 Cadet
At Detachment 90 you are not just a cadet, you are a student pursuing a degree and living the college lifestyle. Students in the Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps (AFROTC) program have the opportunity to participate in clubs and organizations or work part time while pursuing a commission in the United States Air Force.
Time Commitment
Six to Seven Hours per Week Scheduled Academics and Training
Aerospace Studies (AS) Class
- One Credit Hour (Freshman and Sophomores): Class meets one time per week (50 minutes)
- Three Credit Hours (Juniors and Seniors): Class meets two times per week (one hour 15 minutes)
Professional Military Training (PMT)
- Leadership Laboratory (LLAB): two hours, one time a week
- Physical Training (PT) with the Cadet Wing: one hour, three times a week
Co-Curricular Involvement
We encourage cadets to get involved on campus in areas they are passionate about. In addition to pursuing a commission in the Air Force, current cadets are involved in numerous extracurricular opportunities at the University of Northern Colorado including student government association, organization officers, and members of sports teams.
Student Organizations
Wing Walker Honor Guard
Founded in 1981, The Wing Walker Honor Guard consists of a color guard and drill team dedicated to providing honors support to the corps of cadets and the communities of Colorado State University and the University of Northern Colorado. Wing Walkers perform ceremonies for AFROTC events, university commencements, student athletics, national televised sporting events, and much more. Members qualified in exhibition drill compete once a year at the Southern California Invitational Drill Meet. Active Members of the Honor Guard complete a ten week training in drill and ceremonies, colors movements, and military history.
Arnold Air Society
The Arnold Air Society (AAS) is a professional, honorary, service organization advocating the support of aerospace power. The “service” aspect is perhaps the foremost in the mind of many members, because of the society’s continuing contributions to our campuses, our communities, and our corps–but it should always be remembered that our primary mission is to improve ourselves as future Air Force officers.
The Captain Mark Giles Danielson Squadron is the AAS squadron based out of Colorado State University and is a part of Region VIII. The squadron volunteers at and hosts various community service events throughout Colorado. All active members have completed an eight week training in drill, Air Force knowledge, and professionalism. For more information on the society please visit our website.
Silver Wings
Silver Wings (SW) is a national, co-ed, professional organization dedicated to creating proactive, knowledgeable, and effective civic leaders through community service and education about national defense.
Silver Wings’ predecessor organization, Angel Flight, had a specific objective of supporting the mission of Arnold Air Society. While this is no longer explicitly stated, Silver Wings remains committed to developing strong civilian leaders with an understanding of aerospace power–and obviously, the continuing partnership between Arnold Air Society and Silver Wings is critical to building this understanding. Membership is open to any interested student, and the organization is comprised of half civilian, non-ROTC members.
