Cadet Candidate Orientation (CCO)
Welcome to Air Force ROTC at Detachment 890
Thank you for your interest in the program and for your desire to become an officer in the United States Air Force. The first step in your journey starts in just a few short months. Summer Cadet Candidate Orientation, or CCO, is a voluntary, but HIGHLY recommended, 3-day orientation program, where you will gain basic Air Force knowledge, form bonds with your fellow cadet candidates, and fill out all mandatory paperwork necessary to administratively in-process into the unit.
Those who don’t complete CCO won’t officially become cadets or get issued uniforms until they’ve mastered the basics taught during this course. It is much easier to learn this information during the summer with all your Wingmen than during the school year when you’re already behind. That said, CCO is voluntary — you won’t be penalized if you cannot make it.
CCO takes place on-site at the Liberty University campus.
Summer CCO Training
Your journey begins with Cadet Candidate Orientation (CCO), a voluntary but highly recommended 3-day program designed to introduce you to the basics of Air Force ROTC. Attending CCO makes it easier to learn crucial information before the semester starts rather than trying to catch up while balancing classes.
During CCO, you will:
- Gain basic Air Force knowledge
- Bond with your fellow cadet candidates
- In-process administratively into the Wing
Orientation Checklist
- Sign up for Cadet Candidate Orientation (CCO)
- Set up WINGS account
- Submit required forms and documents
- Complete course registration
- Review CCO packing list
- Prepare for move-in day & in-processing
I. Sign up for Cadet Candidate Orientation
Sign-up form is not currently available
II. Set up WINGS account
WINGS is the official AFROTC database used for all administrative processes. Refer to the AFROTC Cadet Enrollment Guide (PDF) to create your WINGS account. Use your university EDU email address, not your personal email. This account is required to participate in the program.
In the screening questions, you will need to review and acknowledge the Dependent Care statements even if you don’t have dependents (e.g. spouse and/or children). If you already have an account, do not create another. If unable to locate account information, reset your username and/or password.
AFROTC Cadet Enrollment Guide (PDF)
III. Submit required forms and documents
All required documents must be completed before arriving at CCO. Review the in-processing Required Documents list and ensure everything is ready before your arrival.
Once you have created a WINGS account, completed the required documents and uploaded them to WINGS, send an email to admin-afrotc@liberty.edu to verify completion. A cadre member will verify your account and documents. Please allow 5 business days for a response. Account verification must be completed before TD-0.
Required Documents
- AFROTC Form 28, Sports Physical (PDF)
The Pre-Participatory Sports Physical Form is required every semester. Form 28 needs to be fully completed and signed by a physician. This document allows you to participate in training and physical activity; it is not your official medical review. Without a valid Form 28, you will NOT be allowed to participate in the program or training. Form 28 must be signed and dated within 30 days of the semester start. Make a copy of the completed document for your personal records. - DD Form 2005, Health Care Records (PDF)
- Drug Demand Memorandum of Understanding (PDF)
- Mail Access Authorization Form (PDF)
- DD Form 2058, State of Legal Residence (PDF)
- Consent for Release of Student Records (PDF)
Submit Your In-processing Documents Online
Digitally sign and submit your in-processing documents through Docusign. You will still need to bring your Birth certificate, SSN, sports physical, and any documents related to civil involvement (e.g. speed tickets, parking tickets, etc.) to CCO.
Cadets age 18 and older:
Cadets under the age of 18:
IV. Complete course registration
Ensure you are enrolled in the correct AIRS courses before the semester begins.
Find course codes and requirements
V. Review CCO packing list
Liberty CCO Packing & Equipment List (PDF)
Use the packing list above as a guide, as you will need certain clothing items to participate in CCO.
Plan to bring your original and a copy of your Social Security Card and your Birth Certificate (and/or Proof of Citizenship). If you are not a U.S. citizen, bring any evidence/proof of your pursuit towards U.S. citizenship. You must be a U.S. Citizen by the end of your second academic year in the program. You will also need to bring a copy of your sports physical and any documents related to civil involvement (e.g. speed tickets, parking tickets, etc.).
VI. Prepare for move-in day & in-processing
Liberty University Move-In/Move-Out Information
Cadets attending CCO can move into on-campus housing early on the morning of TD-0 before in-processing begins. The morning of TD-0 is reserved for early move-in and settling in. Afterward, there will be a candidate informational meeting and a Parent-Commander Q&A session.