Detachment 028C Missouri State University
Hosted at Missouri State University · Springfield, MO
Bears is the AFROTC detachment at Missouri State University in Missouri.
Quick facts
About this program
Headquartered on the Missouri State University campus in Springfield, Detachment 028C Missouri State University is the local accession point into the U.S. Air Force and U.S. Space Force. Founded in 1972, the unit has graduated officers across every major service era since.
Sister-school participation is a real piece of this detachment. Cadets from Drury University, Evangel University, and Ozarks Technical Community College contract through Detachment 028C Missouri State University and travel to Missouri State University 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 028C Missouri State University. Academically, Missouri State University 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drury University , MO | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Evangel University , MO | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Ozarks Technical Community College , MO | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
Scholarships available
See the Air Force scholarship overview for the full slate of scholarships activatable at Detachment 028C Missouri State University.
Academic programs at Missouri State University
Cadets at Detachment 028C Missouri State University pursue degrees across Missouri State University's undergraduate catalog. Branch-preferred fields (engineering, foreign language, nursing, computer science) often carry scholarship benefits. See Missouri State 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: Springfield, MO
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Detachment 028C Missouri State University located?
- Detachment 028C Missouri State University is hosted at Missouri State University in Springfield, MO.
- Can students at other schools join Detachment 028C Missouri State University?
- Yes — Detachment 028C Missouri State University accepts cross-town and partner students from 3 other institutions, including Drury University, Evangel University, Ozarks Technical Community College. See the cross-town partners table for distance and enrollment paths.
- Can I commission through Detachment 028C Missouri State University as any major?
- Air Force programs accept students from most academic majors at Missouri State University. Some scholarships and commissioning options (e.g., nursing, engineering, foreign-language) carry major requirements — confirm with the unit before declaring.
- When was Detachment 028C Missouri State University founded?
- Detachment 028C Missouri State University was established in 1972.
- How do I contact Detachment 028C Missouri State University?
- See the contact section for current cadre information.
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