Detachment 510B University of Maryland Eastern Shore
Hosted at University of Maryland Eastern Shore · Princess Anne, MD
AFROTC at University of Maryland Eastern Shore commissions officers alongside Salisbury University cross-town students.
Quick facts
About this program
Detachment 510B University of Maryland Eastern Shore is the AFROTC detachment hosted at University of Maryland Eastern Shore in Princess Anne, Maryland. Cadre have commissioned U.S. Air Force and U.S. Space Force officers from this campus since 1985.
The detachment pulls cadets from Salisbury University and Wor-Wic Community College alongside its host enrollment. GMC and POC coursework is taught in the host classrooms; cross-town cadets ride consortium shuttles or self-commute to PT and labs.
Cadets can pursue AFROTC HSSP Type 1 (full tuition) or, once on contract, AFROTC HSSP Type 2 ($18k cap). University of Maryland Eastern Shore brings academic depth in computer science and cybersecurity, and the unit aligns major selection with branch-board competitiveness.
Cross-town partners
| Institution | Relationship | Distance | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salisbury University , MD | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Wor-Wic Community College , MD | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
Scholarships available
See the Air Force scholarship overview for the full slate of scholarships activatable at Detachment 510B University of Maryland Eastern Shore.
Academic programs at University of Maryland Eastern Shore
Cadets at Detachment 510B University of Maryland Eastern Shore pursue degrees across University of Maryland Eastern Shore's undergraduate catalog. Branch-preferred fields (engineering, foreign language, nursing, computer science) often carry scholarship benefits. See University of Maryland Eastern Shore'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: Princess Anne, MD
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Detachment 510B University of Maryland Eastern Shore located?
- Detachment 510B University of Maryland Eastern Shore is hosted at University of Maryland Eastern Shore in Princess Anne, MD.
- Can students at other schools join Detachment 510B University of Maryland Eastern Shore?
- Yes — Detachment 510B University of Maryland Eastern Shore accepts cross-town and partner students from 2 other institutions, including Salisbury University, Wor-Wic Community College. See the cross-town partners table for distance and enrollment paths.
- Can I commission through Detachment 510B University of Maryland Eastern Shore as any major?
- Air Force programs accept students from most academic majors at University of Maryland Eastern Shore. Some scholarships and commissioning options (e.g., nursing, engineering, foreign-language) carry major requirements — confirm with the unit before declaring.
- When was Detachment 510B University of Maryland Eastern Shore founded?
- Detachment 510B University of Maryland Eastern Shore was established in 1985.
- How do I contact Detachment 510B University of Maryland Eastern Shore?
- See the contact section for current cadre information.
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