Detachment 435 University of Southern Mississippi
Hosted at University of Southern Mississippi · Hattiesburg, MS
AFROTC in Hattiesburg, MS runs out of University of Southern Mississippi as the Detachment 435 University of Southern Mississippi.
Quick facts
About this program
Operating out of University of Southern Mississippi, Detachment 435 University of Southern Mississippi commissions cadets into the U.S. Air Force and U.S. Space Force under Air Force ROTC (Holm Center). Cadre and cadets commonly identify by the unit's nickname — the Golden Eagles. The program traces its lineage on this campus to 1972.
Cadets from William Carey University, Pearl River Community College, and Jones County Junior College cross-enroll into Detachment 435 University of Southern Mississippi on a typical once-per-week schedule, with leadership labs, PT, and Military Science classes held on the University of Southern Mississippi campus. AFROTC General Military Course (GMC) and Professional Officer Course (POC) blocks both flow through the host detachment, with consortium shuttles or carpools handling the commute.
Funding paths into this detachment include AFROTC HSSP Type 1 (full tuition) and AFROTC HSSP Type 2 ($18k cap), with AFROTC HSSP Type 7 (in-state) also available. University of Southern Mississippi's academic strengths in nursing and health professions and mathematics and applied analytics give contracted cadets flexible major options on either side of the technical/non-technical line.
Cross-town partners
| Institution | Relationship | Distance | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| William Carey University , MS | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Pearl River Community College , MS | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Jones County Junior College , MS | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
Scholarships available
See the Air Force scholarship overview for the full slate of scholarships activatable at Detachment 435 University of Southern Mississippi.
Academic programs at University of Southern Mississippi
Cadets at Detachment 435 University of Southern Mississippi pursue degrees across University of Southern Mississippi's undergraduate catalog. Branch-preferred fields (engineering, foreign language, nursing, computer science) often carry scholarship benefits. See University of Southern 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: Hattiesburg, MS
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Detachment 435 University of Southern Mississippi located?
- Detachment 435 University of Southern Mississippi is hosted at University of Southern Mississippi in Hattiesburg, MS.
- Can students at other schools join Detachment 435 University of Southern Mississippi?
- Yes — Detachment 435 University of Southern Mississippi accepts cross-town and partner students from 3 other institutions, including William Carey University, Pearl River Community College, Jones County Junior College. See the cross-town partners table for distance and enrollment paths.
- Can I commission through Detachment 435 University of Southern Mississippi as any major?
- Air Force programs accept students from most academic majors at University of Southern Mississippi. Some scholarships and commissioning options (e.g., nursing, engineering, foreign-language) carry major requirements — confirm with the unit before declaring.
- When was Detachment 435 University of Southern Mississippi founded?
- Detachment 435 University of Southern Mississippi was established in 1972.
- How do I contact Detachment 435 University of Southern Mississippi?
- See the contact section for current cadre information.
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