Air Force ROTC at Prescott campus

Activities at Det 028

Honor Corps

"The Honor Corps consists of four drill teams: Sabre Drill Team, Rifle Drill Team, Unarmed Drill Team, and Color Guard. These teams perform several times in front of the Corps each semester; as well as having the opportunity to compete at various drill meets like the National Invitational Drill Meet (NIDM) at the Air Force Academy, and the Southern California Invitational Drill Meet (SCIDM) once a year.

The teams aspire to show their pride through outstanding performances exhibiting both skill and talent acquired by much practice. All four teams have had great success,including a First Place finish for the Unarmed Drill Team at NIDM in 1994, and Second place at NIDM for the Rifle Drill Team at armed inspection in 1999.

Warrior of the Week/Semester

Each week an outstanding cadet is chosen by the commander of each flight. This cadet must then meet the Warrior Board, consisting of members of the Command Staff, to answer questions pertaining to warrior knowledge and also to demonstrate proper military bearing. Each month, a Warrior of the Month is also selected. Both winners are awarded this recognition in front of the Cadet Wing during Leadership Laboratory. At the end of the semester, a Warrior of the Semester is chosen. He/she must exemplify the high standards of AFROTC to be honored with the award.

F-16 Simulator Rides

High-tech F-16 simulator rides are available to cadets through the TAC-ACES Simulator at Luke AFB in Phoenix, AZ. TAC-ACES is a highly realistic flight simulator that allows two pilots to practice dog fighting tactics against each other. The pilots are strapped into mock-up F-16 cockpits and given various combat scenarios to test their skills. TAC-ACES also allows others to observe the action on a large screen.

Base Visits

Each year, cadets take government-sponsored trips to a chosen Air Force base. Base Visits allow cadets to gain perspectives on possible career choices in the Air Force and to see first hand what life on an Air Force Installation is like. Cadets are briefed on the various missions and roles of the bases get to tour base facilities and aircraft. Trips in the past have included visiting Davis-Monthan AFB in Tucson, AZ, home of the "Aircraft Boneyard" (Aerospace Maintenance and Regeneration Center), Kirtland AFB, NM, Edwards AFB, CA, and Nellis AFB, NV.

Summer Programs

During the summer, cadets have the opportunity to attend numerous summer programs. These programs include:

  • SOAR - Glider training course (Air Force Academy)
  • Freefall - Parachute training course (Air Force Academy)
  • Army Airborne Training - Cadets train with Army paratrooper trainees (Ft. Benning, Georgia)
  • ASSIST - cadets shadow Air Force officers, tour bases, receive educational military briefings
  • Operation Air Force (OAF): A chance to live on an operational Air Force base for two weeks, sometimes overseas (England, Germany, Japan, Korea)
  • Pentagon Internship - 4 week program at the Pentagon, Washington, D.C.

Work With Veterans

""Honoring our veterans in the local community is very important to the cadets of Det 028. The cadet wing participates year round which honor our veterans, such as the annual POW/MIA Retreat and the Veteran's Day Parade. They also regularly visit with veterans at Prescott's VA Hospital throughout the year, giving cadets an opportunity to listen to the abundance of experiences veterans have to share. During National Veterans Month (February), cadets delivered Valentines made by local elementary school students as part of the "Valentines for Vets" program. Det. 028's warm relationship with local veterans fosters cadet esprit-de-corps and their appreciation for their military heritage.

Dining Out

Dining Out is a formal Air Force banquet held each semester. It is only required for a cadet to attend once a year. There is a guest speaker at Dining Out. In the past we have had speeches made by the cadre, Air Force Association (AFA) members, current officers in the military, as well as other highly respected members of the military community. The speaker provide insights into Air Force leadership, future outlook, or words of wisdom.