Detachment 450 Montana State University
Hosted at Montana State University · Bozeman, MT
AFROTC at Montana State University contracts cadets on national scholarships into the U.S. Air Force and U.S. Space Force.
Quick facts
About this program
AFROTC at Montana State University runs as Detachment 450 Montana State University (Det 450), an officer-accessions detachment for the U.S. Air Force and U.S. Space Force.
Partner schools — Rocky Mountain College and University of Montana — round out the corps. The detachment runs one training schedule for the consortium, so a cross-town cadet sees the same cadre and contracting boards as a host-school student.
Most contracted cadets at Detachment 450 Montana State University ride a national scholarship — AFROTC HSSP Type 1 (full tuition) for the high-school awards, plus on-campus side-loads for college programmers. Montana State University is academically strong in business and political science, which is well-aligned with the services' branching priorities.
Cross-town partners
| Institution | Relationship | Distance | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rocky Mountain College , MT | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| University of Montana Missoula, MT | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
Scholarships available
See the Air Force scholarship overview for the full slate of scholarships activatable at Detachment 450 Montana State University.
Academic programs at Montana State University
Cadets at Detachment 450 Montana State University pursue degrees across Montana State University's undergraduate catalog. Branch-preferred fields (engineering, foreign language, nursing, computer science) often carry scholarship benefits. See Montana 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: Bozeman, MT
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Detachment 450 Montana State University located?
- Detachment 450 Montana State University is hosted at Montana State University in Bozeman, MT.
- Can students at other schools join Detachment 450 Montana State University?
- Yes — Detachment 450 Montana State University accepts cross-town and partner students from 2 other institutions, including Rocky Mountain College, University of Montana. See the cross-town partners table for distance and enrollment paths.
- Can I commission through Detachment 450 Montana State University as any major?
- Air Force programs accept students from most academic majors at Montana 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 450 Montana State University founded?
- Detachment 450 Montana State University was established in 1947.
- How do I contact Detachment 450 Montana State University?
- See the contact section for current cadre information.
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