ROTC / JROTC

Each year the three AFROTC detachments in Utah (Utah State University, Brigham Young

University, University of Utah) gather to compete in their annual “Tri-Det” competition.  The

event is comprised of multiple sporting and military skills events which test cadets both

physically and mentally.  It’s hosted by each AFROTC unit on a rotating basis, and this year was

held at Brigham Young University, who also claimed the traveling trophy.

In addition to providing an exciting and fun opportunity to interact and compete against fellow

cadets, the Tri-Det competition, which is completely planned and executed by the cadet wings,

exercises critical thinking, leadership and planning skills to help hone the Air Force’s future

commissioned officer corps.

2024 marked the third year that members of Utah’s Air & Space Forces Association (AFA) have

assisted as referees, time-keepers and provided snacks and drinks for the event.  This year

AFA teamed with active 17 active duty company grade officers and junior enlisted members

from Hill Air Force Base’s “Project One” to provide world class support for this year’s event that

was attended by over 200 AFROTC cadets.

Al Dubovik, a former AFROTC Detachment Commander and current AFA Utah VP for Cadet

Relations led the volunteer effort and commented, “Tri-Det is an outstanding leadership

laboratory for all the cadets, and it’s just awesome to bring together a group of highly dedicated

volunteers from both AFA and Team Hill to assist…I think we enjoyed this year’s event as much as the cadets!”

Capt Bri-Jae Scarbrough, 75th Airbase Wing Executive Officer commented, “As an active duty

AFROTC graduate myself, participating in Tri-Det was not only a nostalgic event but also an

amazing opportunity to connect with the next generation of Air Force officers. I'm thankful that

Hill AFB had the opportunity to collaborate with Utah AFA and amplify our Project One initiative

of readiness through community and belonging. I hope the bases participation in Tri-Det

becomes a Utah AFROTC tradition!”