The Air Force ROTC Program at DBU is in partnership with TCU's Detachment 845. The Air Force Program comes with many potential benefits. Our program is all about making cadets the best leaders they can be. The program will prepare you for life after college regardless of what industry you go into.
Our cross-town partnership with TCU's Detachment 845 provides DBU cadets the ability to attend a Christ-Centered institution while also pursuing their aspirations to commission as an officer in the Air Force. While at DBU, cadets take all degree specific courses on campus and graduate with a DBU degree (
See DBU's Degree Programs). Cadet's AEST courses are held at TCU throughout the week. Air Force cadets also participate in required PT sessions with Detachment 845 on TCU's campus.
For the first two years, cadets take a one-credit hour academic class and a one-credit hour Pass/No-Credit Leadership Laboratory (LLAB) each semester. Upon successful completion of the GMC (the first two years), cadets that are selected for continuation in the program will attend a paid, four week, field training course. After completing field training, cadets enroll in the final two years, the Professional Officer Course (POC). Each semester in the POC, students take a three-credit-hour academic class and a one-credit hour Pass/No-Credit LLAB.
Be sure to reach out to DBU's ROTC Administrator,
Dr. Ryon Phillips, or ROTC Coordinator,
Cooper Patch, with any questions!
How to Join DBU Air Force ROTC
Step 1
Apply and get accepted to DBU
Step 2
Email DBU's ROTC Administrator,
Dr. Ryon Phillips, and ROTC Coordinator,
Cooper Patch, to schedule an interview. Be sure to ask about a private campus tour!
Step 3
Connect with the Detachment 845's cadre to obtain the required paperwork needed to join the detachment. DBU's ROTC Administrator or Coordinator can initiate the connection.
Step 4
Register for your DBU courses and the appropriate TCU AEST class and lab through your DBU Self-Service account.
Air Force ROTC Courses
- Leadership Lab: AEST 10001 (all semesters)
- Freshman (AS100): AEST 10211
- Sophomore (AS200): AEST 20211
- Junior (AS 300): AEST 30113
- Senior AS400: AEST 40113
