AFROTC Detachment 165

Welcome to Air Force ROTC Detachment 165 located on the Georgia Institute of Technology campus. Our mission is to recruit and retain young men and women and instill in them leadership ability, professionalism, and inspire them to exemplify the characteristics of the highest quality Air Force officer. The Reserve Officer Training Corps, through training and course work, opens the door for entry into the finest air force in the world. Detachment 165 is one of the most highly regarded Air Force ROTC detachments. Have a look around, and you'll find out why.
-30 Sep 09 - 0800 Great news about JROTC Day! We received tickets to the GT vs Wake Forest game on 7 Nov 09. Unfortunately, we did not receive nearly as many as we have in the past. Our recruiting group is in the process of contacting local JROTC units with more information. -21 Aug 09 - 0800 Registration for Fall 2009 has closed. If you are interested in joining us, contact the Unit Admissions Officer to discuss options for Spring 2010. -20 Aug 09 - 1700 Detachment 165 will offer the AFOQT on 24 October 2009 at 0800. Contact the Education Officer to sign up. For non-cadets, you will need a request letter from your Air Force Officer Recruiter. For other testing opportunities, contact the Atlanta MEPS at Ft. Gillem. -31 Jul 09 - 1000 The first day of Air Force ROTC classes is 18 Aug 09. If your school is in session, you are required to attend classes. If your school is not in session, we encourage you to attend if at all possible.	It is my pleasure to welcome you to AFROTC Detachment 165 at Georgia Tech. Our detachment trains students from 13 schools throughout the Atlanta area and we are excited about our growth and development into one of the largest cadet corps in the country. When entering college, many new students are focused on finding their classes, buying books, and adjusting to the hustle and bustle of college life. However, cadets have much more on their plates. We have to adjust to college life as well as adjust to the Air Force life. However, this challenge has been proven to be worth the effort as AFROTC provides opportunities that would not be afforded to the average college student. Our innovative training techniques as well as some incentive events such as base visits, CAP orientation flights, Dining-out, and many more events are just a few of these opportunities. Are you ready to step it up and serve with America's finest men and women in the world's greatest Air Force? - 165th Cadet Wing Commander, Fall 2009
The Afterburner is Det 165's very own periodic newsletter. It began in Fall 2008 and is entirely cadet written and published. Look below to see an article from the current issue and a link at the bottom to the full PDF. "Fall 2009 began with a great start at our Mentor/Mentee Cookout on 10 September. The AS100 and AS250 (new cadets) were able to meet their new mentors while the returning cadets reconnected. Our neighbors, the Foreign Language Institute students, watched in envy as our resident grillers C/ David and C/ Kevin handed hotdogs and hamburgers to the cadets. At first, the younger cadets remained in their own groups, but then branched out once their mentors arrived. Majors and schools were discussed, phone numbers were exchanged, and most importantly, the weather held off. We ended the cookout with no food to spare. For our second mentor/mentee outing, we headed to Junior’s Grill, a venerable Georgia Tech establishment. After a tough LLAB of introductory drill, the POC rushed to Peter’s Parking Deck to pick up their mentees. Upon arriving at Junior’s Grill near Tech Tower, cadets enjoyed a meal of the famous chicken fingers, or in some cases, a burger and fries. Junior’s is quite busy during the lunch hour and this day was no exception. However, I don’t think the staff had ever seen quite so much blue! We took up the longest table there and then some. I look forward to our next event!" Click picture to see full issue of the current Afterburner