Detachment 010 The University of Alabama
Hosted at The University of Alabama · Tuscaloosa, AL
AFROTC in Tuscaloosa, AL runs out of The University of Alabama as the Detachment 010 The University of Alabama.
Quick facts
About this program
Operating out of The University of Alabama, Detachment 010 The University of Alabama 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 Crimson Tide. The program traces its lineage on this campus to 1947.
Cadets from Stillman College and Shelton State Community College cross-enroll into Detachment 010 The University of Alabama on a typical once-per-week schedule, with leadership labs, PT, and Military Science classes held on the The University of Alabama 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. The University of Alabama's academic strengths in nursing and health professions and biology and pre-health programs give contracted cadets flexible major options on either side of the technical/non-technical line.
Cross-town partners
| Institution | Relationship | Distance | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stillman College , AL | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Shelton State Community College , AL | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
Scholarships available
See the Air Force scholarship overview for the full slate of scholarships activatable at Detachment 010 The University of Alabama.
Academic programs at The University of Alabama
Cadets at Detachment 010 The University of Alabama pursue degrees across The University of Alabama's undergraduate catalog. Branch-preferred fields (engineering, foreign language, nursing, computer science) often carry scholarship benefits. See The University of Alabama'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: Tuscaloosa, AL
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Detachment 010 The University of Alabama located?
- Detachment 010 The University of Alabama is hosted at The University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa, AL.
- Can students at other schools join Detachment 010 The University of Alabama?
- Yes — Detachment 010 The University of Alabama accepts cross-town and partner students from 2 other institutions, including Stillman College, Shelton State Community College. See the cross-town partners table for distance and enrollment paths.
- Can I commission through Detachment 010 The University of Alabama as any major?
- Air Force programs accept students from most academic majors at The University of Alabama. Some scholarships and commissioning options (e.g., nursing, engineering, foreign-language) carry major requirements — confirm with the unit before declaring.
- When was Detachment 010 The University of Alabama founded?
- Detachment 010 The University of Alabama was established in 1947.
- How do I contact Detachment 010 The University of Alabama?
- See the contact section for current cadre information.
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