Detachment 028B University of Central Arkansas
Hosted at University of Central Arkansas · , AR
The Bears has commissioned U.S. Air Force and U.S. Space Force officers from University of Central Arkansas since 1972.
Quick facts
About this program
Headquartered on the University of Central Arkansas campus in Arkansas, Detachment 028B University of Central Arkansas is the local accession point into the U.S. Air Force and U.S. Space Force. Founded in 1972, the unit has graduated officers across every major service era since.
Sister-school participation is a real piece of this detachment. Cadets from Hendrix College, University of Arkansas, and Arkansas Tech University contract through Detachment 028B University of Central Arkansas and travel to University of Central Arkansas 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 028B University of Central Arkansas. Academically, University of Central Arkansas 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hendrix College , AR | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| University of Arkansas Fayetteville, AR | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Arkansas Tech University , AR | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
Scholarships available
See the Air Force scholarship overview for the full slate of scholarships activatable at Detachment 028B University of Central Arkansas.
Academic programs at University of Central Arkansas
Cadets at Detachment 028B University of Central Arkansas pursue degrees across University of Central Arkansas's undergraduate catalog. Branch-preferred fields (engineering, foreign language, nursing, computer science) often carry scholarship benefits. See University of Central Arkansas'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: , AR
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Detachment 028B University of Central Arkansas located?
- Detachment 028B University of Central Arkansas is hosted at University of Central Arkansas in , AR.
- Can students at other schools join Detachment 028B University of Central Arkansas?
- Yes — Detachment 028B University of Central Arkansas accepts cross-town and partner students from 3 other institutions, including Hendrix College, University of Arkansas, Arkansas Tech University. See the cross-town partners table for distance and enrollment paths.
- Can I commission through Detachment 028B University of Central Arkansas as any major?
- Air Force programs accept students from most academic majors at University of Central Arkansas. Some scholarships and commissioning options (e.g., nursing, engineering, foreign-language) carry major requirements — confirm with the unit before declaring.
- When was Detachment 028B University of Central Arkansas founded?
- Detachment 028B University of Central Arkansas was established in 1972.
- How do I contact Detachment 028B University of Central Arkansas?
- See the contact section for current cadre information.
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