Department of Aerospace Studies : Texas State University

Welcome to Texas State AFROTC!

Detachment 840

Since 1943, Texas State University has been producing aviation scholars with the Aviation Cadet College Training Program, supporting our nation’s call for critical thinkers willing to stand-up against the evils of the world with the use of experimental technology—the airplane.

In 1951, the United States Air Force established the Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) at Texas State, supporting our newly formed military branch and our continued deterrence against our Cold War adversaries.

Detachment 840 has been cultivating Air Force, and now Space Force officers… leaders of character, for 83 years and counting! Go Bobcat Airmen!

To Register for AFROTC in Fall 2026 - you must be a full time student

If you will graduate with your degree in May or August 2030 register for Aerospace Studies (AS) 1110 and AS 1000, along with your degree seeking classes.

If graduating with your degreen in May or August of 2029….register for Aerospace Studies (12) 1110, 2110, 1000, along with your deegree seeking classes.

AFROTC is a 3 or 4 year program in Fall/Spring iterations.

AFROTC will run in parallel to your 4-year Bachelor's Degree completion.

Photo Gallery

Det 840 Field Day

AFROTC Program Information

Cadets Support Texas State Athletics and Boko! — Det 840 supports Texas State Athletics and Boko!

Embrace The Adventure

The Alumni Map

This map shows all the different places our most recent commissioned officers have been stationed. Although, there are many more Air Force bases you could be sent to!

If you're curious about where else the Air Force can take you, check out the Air Force Base Locator webpage.