About Detachment 490
Welcome to Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps (AFROTC) Detachment 490 at the New Jersey Institute of Technology.
The mission of Air Force ROTC is to develop leaders of character for tomorrow's Air Force & Space Force. Through intense leadership training and Aerospace Studies coursework, cadets earn the opportunity to join the world's finest Air Force & Space Force. Cadets from Detachment 490 have gone to serve in a range of career fields, from designing the leading edge computer and space systems to flying the world's newest jet aircraft.
Detachment 490 offers cadets a focused training environment that instills the values of integrity, service before self, and excellence. These values help to develop the type of well rounded officers the Air Force & Space Force is seeking. In addition, cadets often participate in numerous activities and organizations that reach out to the local community while strengthening the skills necessary to benefit their careers in the military.
We offer scholarships for a range of academic programs, open to both high school and college students who excel in academics and display leadership potential. We welcome you to AFROTC Detachment 490 and look forward to assisting you on your flight into the U.S. Air Force & Space Force.
Typical Class Schedule (cadets must attend a minimum of 2 physical trainings weekly):
Mondays:
- Physical Training 0700-0800 at NJIT
Tuesdays:
- Physical Training 0700-0800 at NJIT
Wednesdays:
- Physical Training 0700-0800 at NJIT
Thursdays:
- Physical Training 0700-0800 at NJIT
Fridays:
- In-Person AFROTC Leadership Lab (LLAB): 0700-0900
- Aerospace Studies 111 (Freshman/1st Year Cadets) 0910-1005
- Aerospace Studies 221 (Sophomore/2nd Year Cadets) 1030-1125