Limited opportunities are also available in parachuting, glider and survival training courses. Base Visits Base visits give cadets a firsthand look at operational Air Force bases. Each group of cadets is accompanied by an Air Force ROTC instructor who adds personal knowledge of the Air Force mission to the cadets' base-visit experience. This program is beneficial to the education and training of Air Force ROTC cadets because it develops an appreciation of the Air Force professional environment. Extracurricular Activities Air Force ROTC cadets participate in a variety of extracurricular activities.
Several units have special drill teams, color guards, and honor guards.
Many students enrolled in Air Force ROTC also participate in unit-sponsored intramural sports and social functions. Cadets pursuing a commission are eligible for membership in the Arnold Air Society, a national honorary professional and service organization established to strengthen relations between Air Force ROTC, the Air Force, the campus, and the local community. Angel Flight-Silver Wings, an auxiliary organization of Arnold Air Society, supports Air Force ROTC through activities and programs aimed at publicizing the local unit, university, Air Force ROTC, and the Air Force. Participation in Arnold Air Society and Angel Flight-Silver Wings is voluntary. The first two years of the Air Force ROTC college program, the General Military Course, are open to all students who are at least 14 years old.