Catalog of Courses for Air Science (Air Force ROTC)
A mandatory laboratory in leadership and followership development for AFROTC cadets. As a complement to the air science classes, this laboratory focuses on applying leadership principles and understanding leaders' responsibilities while emphasizing the benefits of practical experience. (2 hrs.) Prerequisite: Enrollment in Air Force ROTC.
This course provides an introduction to the Air Force, hopefully encouraging students to pursue an AF career or at least seek additional information to be better informed about the role of the USAF. The course allows students to examine general aspects of the Department of the Air Force, AF Leadership, Air Force benefits, and opportunities for AF officers. Students should demonstrate basic verbal and written communication skills.
This course provides an introduction to the Air Force, hopefully encouraging students to pursue an AF career or at least seek additional information to be better informed about the role of the USAF. The course allows students to examine general aspects of the Department of the Air Force, AF Leadership, Air Force benefits, and opportunities for AF officers. Students should demonstrate basic verbal and written communication skills.
This course is designed to provide a fundamental understanding of both leadership and team building. There are many layers to leadership, including aspects that don't always jump to mind. Such things include listening, understanding yourself, being a good follower, and problem solving efficiently. Students will apply these leadership perspectives when completing team building activities and discussing things such as conflict management. Students should demonstrate basic verbal and written communication skills
This course is designed to provide a fundamental understanding of both leadership and team building. There are many layers to leadership, including aspects that don't always jump to mind. Such things include listening, understanding yourself, being a good follower, and problem solving efficiently. Students will apply these leadership perspectives when completing team building activities and discussing things such as conflict management. Students should demonstrate basic verbal and written communication skills.
Focuses on the study of leadership, management fundamentals, professional knowledge, and communication skills required of an Air Force junior officer. Case studies are used to examine Air Force leadership and management situations as a means of demonstrating and exercising practical application of the concepts being studied. Prerequisite: Officer Field Training attendance; corequisite: AIRS 100. (2 hrs.)
Focuses on the study of leadership, management fundamentals, professional knowledge, Air Force personnel and evaluation systems, leadership ethics, and communication skills required of an Air Force junior officer. Case studies are used to examine Air Force leadership, core values, and military ethics as a means of demonstrating and exercising practical application of the concepts being studied. Prerequisite: Officer Field Training attendance; corequisite: AIRS 100. (2 hrs.)
Examines the national security process, constitutional provisions, advanced leadership ethics, joint operations, and Air Force doctrine. Topics include the military as a profession, officership, civilian control of the military, and current issues affecting the military. Emphasizes refining communication skills through cadet briefings. Prerequisite: AIRS 3100 and/or 3200; corequisite: AIRS 100. (2 hrs.)
Examines military law, regional studies, advanced leadership ethics, and Air Force doctrine. Topics include the military as a profession, officership, preparation for active duty, and current issues affecting the military. Emphasizes refining communication skills through cadet presentations. Prerequisite: AIRS 3100 and/or 3200; corequisite: AIRS 100. (2 hrs.)