Welcome to Longhorn Airman and Longhorn Guardian Country! Our mission at AFROTC Detachment 825 is to develop high-impact officers ready and motivated to lead and serve in our nation’s Air and Space Forces…Inspire, Educate, Train. Our cadet wing is comprised of officer candidates who attend The University of Texas at Austin, Austin Community College, Concordia University, Huston-Tillotson University, Southwestern University, and St. Edwards University. We prepare officers not just for the Air Force, but for the Space Force as well.
Are You Up for the Challenge?
We don’t just commission second lieutenants, we ensure they are ready for takeoff as leaders in the world’s best Air Force and Space Force. The journey is not an easy one, but it leads to one of the most rewarding careers in the world. Are you up for the challenge?
A Proud History
AFROTC was established at the University of Texas in 1947, in conjunction with the creation of the United States Air Force, to prepare civilian college students to become Air Force officers. Our detachment has a rich culture that breeds excellence in our cadets and produces world-class officers for America’s Air Force. Follow us on Instagram @longhornairmen to see what it is like to be an AFROTC cadet on the 40 Acres.
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Student at a Nearby College?
You can likely join AFROTC at UT Austin and still attend your college full time!
UT Austin has a "cross town agreement" with Huston-Tillotson University, Austin Community College, Concordia University, Southwestern University, and St. Edward's University. Learn more!
What is DET 825?
We don’t just commission second lieutenants, we ensure they are ready for takeoff as leaders in the world’s best Air Force and Space Force. The journey is not an easy one, but it leads to one of the most rewarding careers in the world. Are you up for the challenge?
Ready to Join?
The first step is often the hardest on a new journey. We are here to support you with whatever your goals are with AFROTC.
Whether you attend the University of Texas at Austin, Concordia University, Huston-Tillotson University, St. Edwards University, Southwestern University, Park University, or Austin Community College, we're ready to welcome you.
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Please visit the official United States Air Force, United States Space Force, Holm Center, Air Force FOIA, and Air Force ROTC, web sites for more information about the USAF, USSF, and our officer candidate training programs. Air Force ROTC Privacy and Security Notice USAF FOIA Information Current as of 1 May 2024
Contact Us
Air and Space Force Science
The University of Texas at Austin
RLP 5.726, Mailcode C3600, Austin, TX 78712
Department Chair
Lt. Col. Matthew L. Hood, USAF
matthew.hood@austin.utexas.edu
512-471-1776