Detachment 850 The University of Texas at El Paso
Hosted at The University of Texas at El Paso · El Paso, TX
Det 850 at The University of Texas at El Paso serves a 3-school AFROTC consortium in Texas.
Quick facts
About this program
Operating out of The University of Texas at El Paso, Detachment 850 The University of Texas at El Paso 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 Miners. The program traces its lineage on this campus to 1947.
Cadets from El Paso Community College and New Mexico State University cross-enroll into Detachment 850 The University of Texas at El Paso on a typical once-per-week schedule, with leadership labs, PT, and Military Science classes held on the The University of Texas at El Paso 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 Texas at El Paso's academic strengths in nursing and health professions and business and political science give contracted cadets flexible major options on either side of the technical/non-technical line.
Cross-town partners
| Institution | Relationship | Distance | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| El Paso Community College , TX | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| New Mexico State University Las Cruces, NM | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
Scholarships available
See the Air Force scholarship overview for the full slate of scholarships activatable at Detachment 850 The University of Texas at El Paso.
Academic programs at The University of Texas at El Paso
Cadets at Detachment 850 The University of Texas at El Paso pursue degrees across The University of Texas at El Paso's undergraduate catalog. Branch-preferred fields (engineering, foreign language, nursing, computer science) often carry scholarship benefits. See The University of Texas at El Paso'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: El Paso, TX
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Detachment 850 The University of Texas at El Paso located?
- Detachment 850 The University of Texas at El Paso is hosted at The University of Texas at El Paso in El Paso, TX.
- Can students at other schools join Detachment 850 The University of Texas at El Paso?
- Yes — Detachment 850 The University of Texas at El Paso accepts cross-town and partner students from 2 other institutions, including El Paso Community College, New Mexico State University. See the cross-town partners table for distance and enrollment paths.
- Can I commission through Detachment 850 The University of Texas at El Paso as any major?
- Air Force programs accept students from most academic majors at The University of Texas at El Paso. Some scholarships and commissioning options (e.g., nursing, engineering, foreign-language) carry major requirements — confirm with the unit before declaring.
- When was Detachment 850 The University of Texas at El Paso founded?
- Detachment 850 The University of Texas at El Paso was established in 1947.
- How do I contact Detachment 850 The University of Texas at El Paso?
- See the contact section for current cadre information.
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