Detachment 860 The University of Utah
Hosted at University of Utah · Salt Lake City, UT
Detachment 860 The University of Utah trains cadets at University of Utah for service in the U.S. Air Force and U.S. Space Force.
Quick facts
About this program
Headquartered on the University of Utah campus in Salt Lake City, Detachment 860 The University of Utah 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 Brigham Young University, Westminster College, Salt Lake Community College, and Weber State University contract through Detachment 860 The University of Utah and travel to University of Utah 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 860 The University of Utah. Academically, University of Utah 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brigham Young University Provo, UT | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Westminster College , OH | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Salt Lake Community College , UT | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Weber State University , UT | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Utah Valley University , UT | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
Scholarships available
See the Air Force scholarship overview for the full slate of scholarships activatable at Detachment 860 The University of Utah.
Academic programs at University of Utah
Cadets at Detachment 860 The University of Utah pursue degrees across University of Utah's undergraduate catalog. Branch-preferred fields (engineering, foreign language, nursing, computer science) often carry scholarship benefits. See University of Utah'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: Salt Lake City, UT
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Detachment 860 The University of Utah located?
- Detachment 860 The University of Utah is hosted at University of Utah in Salt Lake City, UT.
- Can students at other schools join Detachment 860 The University of Utah?
- Yes — Detachment 860 The University of Utah accepts cross-town and partner students from 5 other institutions, including Brigham Young University, Westminster College, Salt Lake Community College, Weber State University. See the cross-town partners table for distance and enrollment paths.
- Can I commission through Detachment 860 The University of Utah as any major?
- Air Force programs accept students from most academic majors at University of Utah. Some scholarships and commissioning options (e.g., nursing, engineering, foreign-language) carry major requirements — confirm with the unit before declaring.
- When was Detachment 860 The University of Utah founded?
- Detachment 860 The University of Utah was established in 1947.
- How do I contact Detachment 860 The University of Utah?
- See the contact section for current cadre information.
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