Current as of 16 Jan 08
Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps
Detachment 060
at the University of Southern California
About Detachment 060
History
Detachment 060 has been in existence since 1949, and has a rich tradition of excellence that has extended throughout its history. The detachment is a two-time “Right of Line” award winner (top detachment in the nation in 1986 and 1997). The detachment has seen enrollment fluctuate from a high of 238 cadets in 1976, to a low of 45 cadets in 1995. Through it all, the detachment’s reputation for excellence persevered. Producing over 1,500 Lieutenants for the USAF, many Det 060 alumni have achieved remarkable success in their careers. Five Det 060 alumni have attained the rank of Brigadier General or higher, led by retired Lt Gen Stewart Cranston, former Vice Commander of Air Force Materiel Command. On the forefront of providing a diverse officer corps, Detachment 060 proudly claims Colonel Stacy Harris; the Air Force’s first African American female to command an active flying squadron. While the detachment is incredibly proud of those who go on to serve the Air Force, we are equally as proud of those who pass through our doors into civilian life. Detachment 060 boasts NFL Hall of Famer Frank Gifford, College Football Hall of Famer and former NFL great John Arnett (1952), two-time Olympic gold medalist Parry O’Brien (1956), and Olympic Gold Medalist Max Truex (1959-1960) among its alumni.
Men’s Track
Women’s Rowing
Men’s Track
Men’s Rowing
Marching Band
Operations
Detachment 060 currently services two teaching locations, USC and Harvey Mudd College (HMC). The addition of Harvey Mudd College provides Detachment 060 with the opportunity to recruit and commission officers from a number of top engineering schools. All Aerospace Studies classes are conducted twice a week, at HMC on Tuesdays and USC on Fridays. The entire wing assembles at USC for LLAB on Friday afternoons.
Demographics
Detachment 060 is comprised of 62 students attending 26 different institutions. Of the 62 cadets, 20 are females (32%). Scholarship entitlements are afforded to 34 of Det 060 students (55%). Detachment 060 is a diverse cadet environment, with 55% of our cadets coming from minority ethnic classes.
Accomplishments
The Detachment 060 cadet wing possesses an impressive 3.32 average grade point average, boasting scholars on the dean’s list at such prestigious institutions as University of Southern California, California Institute of Technology, and Scripps College. Four cadets are NCAA Division 1 Intercollegiate athletes, and one plays in the 2-time Grammy Award winning USC Trojan Marching Band. Four of Det 060’s twelve 2006 Field Training attendees finished field training with Distinguished Graduate distinction, while still two more garnered Superior Performer awards. In addition to individual excellence, Detachment 060 seeks opportunities to integrate with its sister-service ROTC detachments as well as local AFROTC detachments. All USC ROTC detachments participate in the “Trojan Games,” a joint athletic competition to build camaraderie and esprit de corps among all service detachments. Detachment 060 also participates in “Five-Det Field Day,” an AFROTC competitive athletic event that includes all AFROTC detachments from Southern California.
Signature Events
The Southern California Invitational Drill Meet (SCIDM) is Detachment 060’s signature event. In its 43rd year, the drill meet is the largest invitational drill meet west of the Mississippi river, boasting attendance of more than 125 teams and over 1,000 junior and senior ROTC cadets from across the nation. The event garners positive publicity for the detachment and the Air Force.
Our Future
A commitment to excellence coupled with the relentless motivation to garner a third “Right of Line” distinction is fueling the improvement of Detachment 060. The goal of producing quality officers for the USAF will continue to be the hallmark for a detachment that is continuing to prove that integrity, service, and excellence are more than a slogan – they are our core values.
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