Detachment 060 University of California-Berkeley
Hosted at University of California, Berkeley · Berkeley, CA
Golden Bears is the AFROTC detachment at University of California, Berkeley in California.
Quick facts
About this program
Headquartered on the University of California, Berkeley campus in Berkeley, Detachment 060 University of California-Berkeley is the local accession point into the U.S. Air Force and U.S. Space Force. Founded in 1949, the unit has graduated officers across every major service era since.
Sister-school participation is a real piece of this detachment. Cadets from San Francisco State University, Mills College, California State University East Bay, and Saint Mary's College of California contract through Detachment 060 University of California-Berkeley and travel to University of California, Berkeley 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 060 University of California-Berkeley. Academically, University of California, Berkeley 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Francisco State University , CA | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Mills College , CA | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| California State University East Bay , CA | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Saint Mary's College of California , CA | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Holy Names University , CA | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
Scholarships available
See the Air Force scholarship overview for the full slate of scholarships activatable at Detachment 060 University of California-Berkeley.
Academic programs at University of California, Berkeley
Cadets at Detachment 060 University of California-Berkeley pursue degrees across University of California, Berkeley's undergraduate catalog. Branch-preferred fields (engineering, foreign language, nursing, computer science) often carry scholarship benefits. See University of California, Berkeley'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: Berkeley, CA
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Detachment 060 University of California-Berkeley located?
- Detachment 060 University of California-Berkeley is hosted at University of California, Berkeley in Berkeley, CA.
- Can students at other schools join Detachment 060 University of California-Berkeley?
- Yes — Detachment 060 University of California-Berkeley accepts cross-town and partner students from 5 other institutions, including San Francisco State University, Mills College, California State University East Bay, Saint Mary's College of California. See the cross-town partners table for distance and enrollment paths.
- Can I commission through Detachment 060 University of California-Berkeley as any major?
- Air Force programs accept students from most academic majors at University of California, Berkeley. Some scholarships and commissioning options (e.g., nursing, engineering, foreign-language) carry major requirements — confirm with the unit before declaring.
- When was Detachment 060 University of California-Berkeley founded?
- Detachment 060 University of California-Berkeley was established in 1949.
- How do I contact Detachment 060 University of California-Berkeley?
- See the contact section for current cadre information.
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