There is no service commitment for participating in the program. Service commitment begins when you accept a scholarship or contract (usually the term before attending field training that occurs between the sophomore and junior years).
How the Military Service Commitments Work: They are dependent on the amount of time and resources the Air Force must devote in order to sufficiently train you. Bottom line, the service commitment will depend on the career field.
Air Force ROTC provides you with many opportunities to see what the Air Force and Space Force are about before signing up. And while you are learning more, you are getting college out of the way and having a lot of fun.
Most fields require a four-year active duty service commitment, but some specific fields require a longer commitment. For example:
- Pilots—10 Years
- Combat Systems Officers—6 Years
- Air Battle Management—6 Years
- Non-Rated – 4 Years