Detachment 772 University of South Carolina-Columbia
Hosted at University of South Carolina-Columbia · Columbia, SC
Det 772 at University of South Carolina-Columbia serves a 5-school AFROTC consortium in South Carolina.
Quick facts
About this program
For cadets at University of South Carolina-Columbia, the path to a commission runs through Detachment 772 University of South Carolina-Columbia. The unit goes by the Gamecocks. The detachment reports up through Air Force ROTC (Holm Center), and graduates pin on as second lieutenants in the Air Force or Space Force.
Beyond University of South Carolina-Columbia, the unit serves cadets from Allen University, Benedict College, Columbia College, and Midlands Technical College under cross-enrollment agreements. Field training, drill, and Military Science classes run at the host; partner-school cadets manage the commute.
Scholarship-wise, expect the full AFROTC menu: AFROTC HSSP Type 1 (full tuition), AFROTC HSSP Type 2 ($18k cap), AFROTC HSSP Type 7 (in-state), ICSP (in-college). Academically, University of South Carolina-Columbia is known for mathematics and applied analytics alongside nursing and health professions, which gives cadets a meaningful range of degree paths under the same commissioning umbrella.
Cross-town partners
| Institution | Relationship | Distance | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allen University , SC | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Benedict College , SC | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Columbia College , SC | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Midlands Technical College , SC | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
Scholarships available
See the Air Force scholarship overview for the full slate of scholarships activatable at Detachment 772 University of South Carolina-Columbia.
Academic programs at University of South Carolina-Columbia
Cadets at Detachment 772 University of South Carolina-Columbia pursue degrees across University of South Carolina-Columbia's undergraduate catalog. Branch-preferred fields (engineering, foreign language, nursing, computer science) often carry scholarship benefits. See University of South Carolina-Columbia'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: Columbia, SC
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Detachment 772 University of South Carolina-Columbia located?
- Detachment 772 University of South Carolina-Columbia is hosted at University of South Carolina-Columbia in Columbia, SC.
- Can students at other schools join Detachment 772 University of South Carolina-Columbia?
- Yes — Detachment 772 University of South Carolina-Columbia accepts cross-town and partner students from 4 other institutions, including Allen University, Benedict College, Columbia College, Midlands Technical College. See the cross-town partners table for distance and enrollment paths.
- Can I commission through Detachment 772 University of South Carolina-Columbia as any major?
- Air Force programs accept students from most academic majors at University of South Carolina-Columbia. Some scholarships and commissioning options (e.g., nursing, engineering, foreign-language) carry major requirements — confirm with the unit before declaring.
- When was Detachment 772 University of South Carolina-Columbia founded?
- Detachment 772 University of South Carolina-Columbia was established in 1947.
- How do I contact Detachment 772 University of South Carolina-Columbia?
- See the contact section for current cadre information.
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