Join a Military Explorer Post ('Unit') Today!
To our Young Adults who are interested in a potential Military Career, joining a Unit starts with attending a 'UNIT ORIENTATION' with at least one of your parent(s) or guardian(s). These Unit Orientations last and hour to hour and a half and are held through out the year or sometimes just prior to a OTF (Officer Training Flight) or BMT (Basic Military Training) class start-up. It is generally best to join at the start of your Fall or January HS Semesters to get the full benefit of a training year. Keep in mind this is a year-round after-school program. You will also receive the details of our training program, get a hands-on feel of a training day, our annual training and social activities, meet and talk with our Senior Cadets and Leaders, and visualize the kind of training, uniforms, and equipment you will recieve .
Your parent(s) or guardian(s) will have a chance to meet with the Adult leaders/advisors of your Military Explorer Unit, and will be filled-in on the details that all parents need to know, such as transport, training days/times, costs, involvement, and most importantly, how it will benefit you as you finish up your high school years. You will also have a feel for what the environment is like in a Military Unit. You will learn Leadership skills, knowledge of our military, it's organizations, weapon systems, and threats that our country faces today. But most importantly, you will see and understand how a potential job or career in the military will benefit you, and the best avenues to take to get there.
Cllick on Unit Orientations TAB to see lists of calendars of our Units Orientations throughout the Country:
Information on our Arizona Air Force Explorers' Units!
For more info, schedule your seat at the next Unit Orientation!
The next OTF (Officer Training Flight) is scheduled for 'TAKE-OFF' in September, 2027.
Don't miss the next UO...it's the only PATHWAY to sign up for a RIDE!
THE NEXT UNIT ORIENTATION FOR THE AZ- 396ATRS IS:
TBD in JAN 2027 @ 1900 HOURS
*RSVP a seat at our next Orientation! & Check us Out!
Induction Day for the next OFFICER TRAINING FLIGHT 'OTF 27-02' IS:
19 SEP 2027!
What to expect . . . in the Process of Joining!
1. Check us out! Website . . . download one of our Brochures, Fact Sheets, other information, and/or call our Recruiting Officer.
2. Unit Orientation. Reserve a seat at our next Orientation Briefing (Must bring at least one parent (or guardian). Bring a friend. Don't be late!
3. Board Interview. If you like what you see, schedule a Board Interview conducted by our Senior Cadets. Actually show up for the Interview.
4. Acceptance. Upon Acceptance, you will receive a set of orders and a slot at the next available Officer Training Flight "OTF" Class.
5. Induction Day. Your first day of Officer Candidate School (OCS), you and the rest of your OTF "Officer Training Flight" will have your first grueling test to see if you have what it takes (always all-day Saturday). End of the Day and "Oath of Office" Ceremony can be attended by Family.
6. Next 15-Weeks. OCS and your initial training will continue for the next 15 weeks. Should you make it through the requirements, you will be Commissioned a Cadet/2nd Lieutenant "C/2Lt" in the Air Force Explorers.
7. Squadron / Staff Assignment. Upon your Commissioning, you will be assigned to a local Squadron, a Staff Billet, and will also be allowed to advance to the full compliment of other AFX & Leadership courses.
INFO ON JOINING AN ARIZONA MILITARY EXPLORERS' UNIT!
All those interested, fill out & send our Unit Orientation R.S.V.P. Form!
See you there!
THE NEXT 396th ATRS BOARD INTERVIEWS FOR 'AZ' ARE SCHEDULED FOR: __ Aug 2026!
Induction Day for the next OFFICER TRAINING FLIGHT 'OTF 26-02' IS:
19 SEP 2026!
Reserving a seat for our next Unit Orientation,
please fill out our Form below.