Detachment 159B Florida A&M University
Hosted at Florida A&M University · , FL
AFROTC Detachment 159B sits at Florida A&M University and serves cadets across Florida.
Quick facts
About this program
Operating out of Florida A&M University, Detachment 159B Florida A&M University commissions cadets into the U.S. Air Force and U.S. Space Force under Air Force ROTC (Holm Center). Cadre and cadets commonly identify by the unit's nickname — the Rattlers. The program traces its lineage on this campus to 1972.
Cadets from Florida State University and Tallahassee Community College cross-enroll into Detachment 159B Florida A&M University on a typical once-per-week schedule, with leadership labs, PT, and Military Science classes held on the Florida A&M University campus. AFROTC General Military Course (GMC) and Professional Officer Course (POC) blocks both flow through the host detachment, with consortium shuttles or carpools handling the commute.
Funding paths into this detachment include AFROTC HSSP Type 1 (full tuition) and AFROTC HSSP Type 2 ($18k cap), with AFROTC HSSP Type 7 (in-state) also available. Florida A&M University's academic strengths in nursing and health professions and computer science and cybersecurity give contracted cadets flexible major options on either side of the technical/non-technical line.
Cross-town partners
| Institution | Relationship | Distance | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florida State University , FL | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Tallahassee Community College , FL | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
Scholarships available
See the Air Force scholarship overview for the full slate of scholarships activatable at Detachment 159B Florida A&M University.
Academic programs at Florida A&M University
Cadets at Detachment 159B Florida A&M University pursue degrees across Florida A&M University's undergraduate catalog. Branch-preferred fields (engineering, foreign language, nursing, computer science) often carry scholarship benefits. See Florida A&M University's profile →
Training & summer
AFROTC cadets complete Field Training (FT) between sophomore and junior years at Maxwell AFB. Optional summer programs include Project GO language immersion and Operation Air Force shadowing.
Contact & location
Address: , FL
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Detachment 159B Florida A&M University located?
- Detachment 159B Florida A&M University is hosted at Florida A&M University in , FL.
- Can students at other schools join Detachment 159B Florida A&M University?
- Yes — Detachment 159B Florida A&M University accepts cross-town and partner students from 2 other institutions, including Florida State University, Tallahassee Community College. See the cross-town partners table for distance and enrollment paths.
- Can I commission through Detachment 159B Florida A&M University as any major?
- Air Force programs accept students from most academic majors at Florida A&M University. Some scholarships and commissioning options (e.g., nursing, engineering, foreign-language) carry major requirements — confirm with the unit before declaring.
- When was Detachment 159B Florida A&M University founded?
- Detachment 159B Florida A&M University was established in 1972.
- How do I contact Detachment 159B Florida A&M University?
- See the contact section for current cadre information.
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