Detachment 510 University of New Mexico-Main Campus
Hosted at University of New Mexico-Main Campus · Albuquerque, NM
Lobos is the AFROTC detachment at University of New Mexico-Main Campus in New Mexico.
Quick facts
About this program
Run by cadre at University of New Mexico-Main Campus, Detachment 510 University of New Mexico-Main Campus is the AFROTC detachment for Albuquerque and surrounding New Mexico. The program dates to 1947. Cadets and alumni use the unit's nickname, the Lobos, on guidons and class shirts.
Cross-town agreements bring Central New Mexico Community College into the detachment's footprint. Most cross-town cadets keep their primary academics at the partner school and travel to University of New Mexico-Main Campus 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 computer science and cybersecurity, with cadre encouraging technical degrees where the cadet's career interests fit.
Cross-town partners
| Institution | Relationship | Distance | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central New Mexico Community College , NM | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
Scholarships available
See the Air Force scholarship overview for the full slate of scholarships activatable at Detachment 510 University of New Mexico-Main Campus.
Academic programs at University of New Mexico-Main Campus
Cadets at Detachment 510 University of New Mexico-Main Campus pursue degrees across University of New Mexico-Main Campus's undergraduate catalog. Branch-preferred fields (engineering, foreign language, nursing, computer science) often carry scholarship benefits. See University of New Mexico-Main Campus'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: Albuquerque, NM
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Detachment 510 University of New Mexico-Main Campus located?
- Detachment 510 University of New Mexico-Main Campus is hosted at University of New Mexico-Main Campus in Albuquerque, NM.
- Can students at other schools join Detachment 510 University of New Mexico-Main Campus?
- Yes — Detachment 510 University of New Mexico-Main Campus accepts cross-town and partner students from 1 other institution, including Central New Mexico Community College. See the cross-town partners table for distance and enrollment paths.
- Can I commission through Detachment 510 University of New Mexico-Main Campus as any major?
- Air Force programs accept students from most academic majors at University of New Mexico-Main Campus. Some scholarships and commissioning options (e.g., nursing, engineering, foreign-language) carry major requirements — confirm with the unit before declaring.
- When was Detachment 510 University of New Mexico-Main Campus founded?
- Detachment 510 University of New Mexico-Main Campus was established in 1947.
- How do I contact Detachment 510 University of New Mexico-Main Campus?
- See the contact section for current cadre information.
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