Detachment 218 Indiana University-Bloomington
Hosted at Indiana University Bloomington · Bloomington, IN
Hoosiers is the AFROTC detachment at Indiana University Bloomington in Indiana.
Quick facts
About this program
Headquartered on the Indiana University Bloomington campus in Bloomington, Detachment 218 Indiana University-Bloomington is the local accession point into the U.S. Air Force and U.S. Space Force. Founded in 1947, the unit has graduated officers across every major service era since.
Sister-school participation is a real piece of this detachment. Cadets from Ivy Tech Community College-Bloomington contract through Detachment 218 Indiana University-Bloomington and travel to Indiana University Bloomington for the military-side requirements while keeping their core degree at the partner.
On the scholarship side: AFROTC HSSP Type 1 (full tuition), AFROTC HSSP Type 2 ($18k cap), AFROTC HSSP Type 7 (in-state) are all live channels at Detachment 218 Indiana University-Bloomington. Academically, Indiana University Bloomington is well-regarded for international affairs and language study — a track that pairs well with ROTC's emphasis on technical and leadership majors.
Cross-town partners
| Institution | Relationship | Distance | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ivy Tech Community College-Bloomington , IN | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
Scholarships available
See the Air Force scholarship overview for the full slate of scholarships activatable at Detachment 218 Indiana University-Bloomington.
Academic programs at Indiana University Bloomington
Cadets at Detachment 218 Indiana University-Bloomington pursue degrees across Indiana University Bloomington's undergraduate catalog. Branch-preferred fields (engineering, foreign language, nursing, computer science) often carry scholarship benefits. See Indiana University Bloomington'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: Bloomington, IN
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Detachment 218 Indiana University-Bloomington located?
- Detachment 218 Indiana University-Bloomington is hosted at Indiana University Bloomington in Bloomington, IN.
- Can students at other schools join Detachment 218 Indiana University-Bloomington?
- Yes — Detachment 218 Indiana University-Bloomington accepts cross-town and partner students from 1 other institution, including Ivy Tech Community College-Bloomington. See the cross-town partners table for distance and enrollment paths.
- Can I commission through Detachment 218 Indiana University-Bloomington as any major?
- Air Force programs accept students from most academic majors at Indiana University Bloomington. Some scholarships and commissioning options (e.g., nursing, engineering, foreign-language) carry major requirements — confirm with the unit before declaring.
- When was Detachment 218 Indiana University-Bloomington founded?
- Detachment 218 Indiana University-Bloomington was established in 1947.
- How do I contact Detachment 218 Indiana University-Bloomington?
- See the contact section for current cadre information.
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