JOIN US TODAY!

405th ATRG (AZ) - joining a Unit

The 405th Aircrew Training Group (405 ATRG) was activated on 1 Jan 2008 at Phoenix ANGB, 161 Air Refueling Wing of the AZ Air National Guard at Sky Harbor International Airport, Phoenix, Arizona. The unit is responsible for training, coordination and standardization of subordinate units in the state of Arizona.

Phoenix, AZ area - 396th Aircrew Training Sq. Glendale, AZ area - 397th Aircrew Training Sq. Tucson, AZ Area - 398th Aircrew Training Sq.

All Officer Training Flights (15 weeks) starts at the end of September, and when available, the end of January. They generally coincide with the High School semesters. Currently all enrollments for Arizona Units, are at the 396th ATRS in Phoenix, located at the 161st Air Refueling Wing, Goldwater ANGB, at Sky Harbor IAP, AZ. Attending a Unit Orientation with at least one Parent or Guardian, preferred both is required to join. This is quite a bit of information given, and if you would interested in joining, you can schedule an Interview afterwards. There is no obligation to join.
Interested in a possible Military Career after HS. For more info, schedule your seat at the next Unit Orientation! The next OTF (Officer Training Flight) is scheduled for 'TAKE-OFF' in September, 2024. Don't miss the next UO...it's the only PATHWAY to sign up for a RIDE!

Our next AZ OTF 24-02 starts: 21 Sep 2024 - Final Unit Orientation is on 10 sep 2024 at 1900 hrs (RSVP Req'd) OTF 25-01 Starts on: 25 Jan 2025 Orientation is on 7 Jan 2025

Join through Unit Orientations - Our next Orientations: 27 Mar 2024 (Wednesday-1900) & 8 May 2024 (wednesday-1900) - r.s.v.p. is Required.
Held throughout the year at all active Units, bring at least 1 parent or guardian and enjoy a 1-1 1/2 hour presentation on our Programs. You'll do a touchy/feel on our training materials, hear our presention regarding our Military courses, learn about a day in the AFX Program, meet our Senior Cadets, mingle with other Parents and prospective cadets.
  • 1 Hour - 1 1/2 Hrs (Snacks & Refreshments)
  • Most cadets start as Froshmen/Sophmores
  • Ages 14-21, and interest in a Military Career or entrance to a Service Academy or ROTC
  • Learn our training curriculums & materials
  • Best to bring fellow friend(s) who are interested.
After the Orientation, If Interested, you can schedule an Interview.
Board Interview are conducted 3-4 times a year and just prior to the Fall Class start-up. - BD Interview for OTF 24-02 are: 17 Aug 2024 and 24 Aug 2024
  • Interview with two Boards of Senior Cadets
  • Normally held Saturdays or a weekday night.
  • Parents can drop off & then pickup.
  • About 1-2 hours maximum total time.
  • You must be scheduled at the Orientation!