Unit Information

AFROTC Detachment 490 strives to promote an exciting, dynamic, and rewarding learning environment, preparing you for an exciting and challenging career as a military professional and leader of character. 

About
Detachment 490 Cadre 

Lieutenant Colonel James Carter​​
Detachment Commander / Professor of Aerospace Studies

Instructs: Aerospace Studies 200 

Air Force Specialties: RC-135V/W/U Combat Systems Officer                         

Time in Service: 19+ years

Commission Source:  Officer Training School

Education:  Bachelor's Degree in Ecology and Spanish, Master's Degree in Economics

Major Eric Laake
Operations Flight Commander / Assistant Professor of Aerospace Studies

Instructs: Aerospace Studies 400 

Air Force Specialties:  C-130H Instructor Pilot

Time in Service: 16+ years

Commission Source: United States Air Force Academy

Education: Bachelor's of Science in Political Science, Master's of Arts in Organizational Leadership 

Major Edwin J. Cruz
Operations Officer / Recruiting Officer / Assistant Professor of Aerospace Studies

Instructs: Aerospace Studies 300 

Air Force Specialties:  Aircraft Maintenance Officer 

Time in Service: 10+ years

Commission Source: New Jersey Institute of Technology, AFROTC Detachment 490

Education: Bachelor's Degree in Philosophy, Master of Business Administration with a concentration in Homeland Security

Master Sergeant Mikael Rose
Non-Commissioned Officer in Charge of Detachment / ROTC Training Instructor 

Instructs: Aerospace Studies 100

Air Force Specialties: Personnel 

Time in Service: 16+ years

Education: Associates Degree in Criminal Justice, Bachelor's Degree in Management, Master of Business Administration with a concentration in Human Resource Management

Staff Sergeant Israel McCauley 
Non-Commissioned Officer in Charge of Administration Management

Air Force Specialties:  Administration

Time in Service: 7+ years

Admin

Mrs. Lisa Lowe 
Administrative Assistant III 
Phone Number: (973) 596-3626  
Email: patterso@njit.edu 

 

Crosstown Schools

These schools are universities that have established and formal agreements with NJIT, but do not have their own AFROTC program. Full-time students attending one of the following colleges or universities may enroll in the AFROTC program at NJIT. All students must attend all ROTC courses at the NJIT. 

 

Rutgers-Newark

 

Essex County College

 

Stevens Institute of Technology

 

Fairleigh Dickinson University

 

Kean University

 

Seton Hall University

 

Ramapo College

 

William Paterson University

Montclair State University

 

New Jersey City University