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Detachment 432 University of Mississippi

Hosted at The University of Mississippi · University, MS

The Rebels has commissioned U.S. Air Force and U.S. Space Force officers from The University of Mississippi since 1947.

Detachment 432 University of Mississippi

Quick facts

Cross-town partners2
Approximate corps size0
Annual commissions0
Founded1947
NicknameRebels
Unit designation432
Recent awardsAFROTC Holm Center Right-of-Line Award nominee (2025), Region-level Warrior Flight recognition (2024)

About this program

Run by cadre at The University of Mississippi, Detachment 432 University of Mississippi is the AFROTC detachment for University and surrounding Mississippi. The program dates to 1947. Cadets and alumni use the unit's nickname, the Rebels, on guidons and class shirts.

Cross-town agreements bring Northwest Mississippi Community College and Rust College into the detachment's footprint. Most cross-town cadets keep their primary academics at the partner school and travel to The University of Mississippi for ROTC class and lab.

The detachment runs all standard AFROTC scholarship channels: AFROTC HSSP Type 1 (full tuition), AFROTC HSSP Type 2 ($18k cap), AFROTC HSSP Type 7 (in-state). Major-wise, cadets here cluster around engineering and physical sciences and mathematics and applied analytics, with cadre encouraging technical degrees where the cadet's career interests fit.

Cross-town partners

InstitutionRelationshipDistanceNotes
Northwest Mississippi Community College
, MS
cross-town0.0 mi
Rust College
, MS
cross-town0.0 mi

Scholarships available

See the Air Force scholarship overview for the full slate of scholarships activatable at Detachment 432 University of Mississippi.

Academic programs at The University of Mississippi

Cadets at Detachment 432 University of Mississippi pursue degrees across The University of Mississippi's undergraduate catalog. Branch-preferred fields (engineering, foreign language, nursing, computer science) often carry scholarship benefits. See The University of Mississippi'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: University, MS

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Detachment 432 University of Mississippi located?
Detachment 432 University of Mississippi is hosted at The University of Mississippi in University, MS.
Can students at other schools join Detachment 432 University of Mississippi?
Yes — Detachment 432 University of Mississippi accepts cross-town and partner students from 2 other institutions, including Northwest Mississippi Community College, Rust College. See the cross-town partners table for distance and enrollment paths.
Can I commission through Detachment 432 University of Mississippi as any major?
Air Force programs accept students from most academic majors at The University of Mississippi. Some scholarships and commissioning options (e.g., nursing, engineering, foreign-language) carry major requirements — confirm with the unit before declaring.
When was Detachment 432 University of Mississippi founded?
Detachment 432 University of Mississippi was established in 1947.
How do I contact Detachment 432 University of Mississippi?
See the contact section for current cadre information.

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