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Course Descriptions

Air Force ROTC is designed as a four year training program that culminates in a student's becoming an Officer in the United States Air Force. This program is designed to run concurrently with the four year college curriculum and is open to all college students at no obligation.* We also offer modified programs which can be completed in three or two years which also earn a commission in the Air Force. Once students have completed Air Force ROTC and college requirements they are off to serve at least the next four years in leadership positions throughout the Air Force.

ROTC-Air Force - Course Descriptions

AS 101 Heritage and Values I 1R-2L-1C F
Graduate Studies Eligible: No
Prerequisites: There are no prerequisites for this course.
Corequisites: There are no corequisites for this course.

This is a survey course designed to introduce students to the Department of the Air Force (DAF) and provides an overview of the basic characteristics, missions, communications and organization of the Air and Space Forces
AS 101L Leadership Laboratory - F,W,S
Graduate Studies Eligible: No
Prerequisites: AS 101* or AS 102* or AS 103* *Enrollment in one of the three courses
Corequisites: There are no corequisites for this course.

Meets one day a week for 2 hours. This class is mandatory for cadets who apply for membership in the AFROTC program and who are pursuing a commission in the United States Air Force. Cadets apply leadership concepts and principles, and practice critical skills needed to be an effective Air Force officer. Activities include physical fitness training, communication exercises, drill and ceremonies, and active duty Air Force experiences.
AS 102 Heritage and Values II 1R-2L-1C W
Graduate Studies Eligible: No
Prerequisites: AS 101 or consent of instructor
Corequisites: There are no corequisites for this course.

This is a survey course designed to introduce students to the Department of the Air Force (DAF) and provides an overview of the basic characteristics, missions, communications and organization of the Air and Space Forces
AS 102L Leadership Laboratory - F,W,S
Graduate Studies Eligible: No
Prerequisites: AS 101* or AS 102* or AS 103* *Enrollment in one of the three courses
Corequisites: There are no corequisites for this course.

Meets one day a week for 2 hours. This class is mandatory for cadets who apply for membership in the AFROTC program and who are pursuing a commission in the United States Air Force. Cadets apply leadership concepts and principles, and practice critical skills needed to be an effective Air Force officer. Activities include physical fitness training, communication exercises, drill and ceremonies, and active duty Air Force experiences.
AS 103 Heritage and Values III 1R-2L-1C W
Graduate Studies Eligible: No
Prerequisites: AS 102 or consent of instructor
Corequisites: There are no corequisites for this course.

This is a survey course designed to introduce students to the Department of the Air Force (DAF) and provides an overview of the basic characteristics, missions, communications and organization of the Air and Space Forces
AS 103L Leadership Laboratory - F,W,S
Graduate Studies Eligible: No
Prerequisites: AS 101* or AS 102* or AS 103* *Enrollment in one of the three courses
Corequisites: There are no corequisites for this course.

Meets one day a week for 2 hours. This class is mandatory for cadets who apply for membership in the AFROTC program and who are pursuing a commission in the United States Air Force. Cadets apply leadership concepts and principles, and practice critical skills needed to be an effective Air Force officer. Activities include physical fitness training, communication exercises, drill and ceremonies, and active duty Air Force experiences.
AS 201 The Evolution of Air and Space Power I 2R-3L-2C F
Graduate Studies Eligible: No
Prerequisites: AS 103 or consent of instructor
Corequisites: There are no corequisites for this course.

This course designed to examine the general aspects of air and space power through a historical perspective. Utilizing this perspective, the course covers a time period from the first balloons and dirigibles to the space-age global positioning systems of the Persian Gulf War. Historical examples are provided to extrapolate the development of Air Force capabilities (competencies), and missions (functions) to demonstrate the evolution of what has become today's USAF air and space power. Furthermore, the course examines several fundamental truths associated with war in the third dimension: e.g. Principles of War and Tenets of Air and Space Power. As a whole, this course provides the cadets with a knowledge level understanding for the general element and employment of air and space power, from an institutional doctrinal and historical perspective. In addition, the students will continue to discuss the importance of the Air Force Core Values, through the use of operational examples and historical Air Force leaders, and will continue to develop their communication skills. Leadership Laboratory is mandatory for AFROTC cadets and complements this course by providing cadets with followership experiences.
AS 201L Leadership Laboratory 0 F,W,S
Graduate Studies Eligible: No
Prerequisites: AS 201* or AS 202* or AS 203* *Enrollment in one of the three courses
Corequisites: There are no corequisites for this course.

Meets one day a week for 3 hours. This class is mandatory for cadets who apply for membership in the AFROTC program and who are pursuing a commission in the United States Air Force. Cadets apply leadership concepts and principles, and practice critical skills needed to be an effective Air Force officer. Activities include physical fitness training, communication exercises, drill and ceremonies, and active duty Air Force experiences.
AS 202 The Evolution of Air and Space Power II 2R-3L-2C W
Graduate Studies Eligible: No
Prerequisites: AS 201 or consent of instructor
Corequisites: There are no corequisites for this course.

This course is a continuation of the fall quarter course designed to examine the general aspects of air and space power through a historical perspective.
AS 202L Leadership Laboratory 0 F,W,S
Graduate Studies Eligible: No
Prerequisites: AS 201* or AS 202* or AS 203* *Enrollment in one of the three courses
Corequisites: There are no corequisites for this course.

Meets one day a week for 3 hours. This class is mandatory for cadets who apply for membership in the AFROTC program and who are pursuing a commission in the United States Air Force. Cadets apply leadership concepts and principles, and practice critical skills needed to be an effective Air Force officer. Activities include physical fitness training, communication exercises, drill and ceremonies, and active duty Air Force experiences.
AS 203 The Evolution of Air and Space Power III 2R-3L-2C S
Graduate Studies Eligible: No
Prerequisites: AS 202 or consent of instructor
Corequisites: There are no corequisites for this course.

This course is a continuation of the winter quarter course designed to examine the general aspects of air and space power through a historical perspective.
AS 203L Leadership Laboratory 0 F,W,S
Graduate Studies Eligible: No
Prerequisites: AS 201* or AS 202* or AS 203* *Enrollment in one of the three courses
Corequisites: There are no corequisites for this course.

Meets one day a week for 3 hours. This class is mandatory for cadets who apply for membership in the AFROTC program and who are pursuing a commission in the United States Air Force. Cadets apply leadership concepts and principles, and practice critical skills needed to be an effective Air Force officer. Activities include physical fitness training, communication exercises, drill and ceremonies, and active duty Air Force experiences.
AS 301 Leading People and Effective Communication I 3R-3L-4C F
Graduate Studies Eligible: No
Prerequisites: Enrollment in Professional Officer Corps
Corequisites: There are no corequisites for this course.

This course utilizes student's field training experience to take a more in-depth look at leadership. Special emphasis is placed on enhancing communication skills, and why that is important as a leader. Students have an opportunity to try out these leadership and management skills techniques in a supervised environment as juniors and seniors.
AS 301L Leadership Laborator - F,W,S
Graduate Studies Eligible: No
Prerequisites: AS 301* or AS 302* or AS 303* *Enrollment in one of the three courses
Corequisites: There are no corequisites for this course.

Meets one day a week for 3 hours. This class is mandatory for cadets who apply for membership in the AFROTC program and who are pursuing a commission in the United States Air Force. Cadets apply leadership concepts and principles, and practice critical skills needed to be an effective Air Force officer. Activities include physical fitness training, communication exercises, drill and ceremonies, and active duty Air Force experiences.
AS 302 Leading People and Effective Communication II 3R-3L-4C W
Graduate Studies Eligible: No
Prerequisites: AS 301
Corequisites: There are no corequisites for this course.

This course utilizes student's field training experience to take a more in-depth look at leadership. Special emphasis is placed on enhancing communication skills, and why that is important as a leader. Students have an opportunity to try out these leadership and management skills techniques in a supervised environment as juniors and seniors.
AS 302L Leadership Laborator - F,W,S
Graduate Studies Eligible: No
Prerequisites: AS 301* or AS 302* or AS 303* *Enrollment in one of the three courses
Corequisites: There are no corequisites for this course.

Meets one day a week for 3 hours. This class is mandatory for cadets who apply for membership in the AFROTC program and who are pursuing a commission in the United States Air Force. Cadets apply leadership concepts and principles, and practice critical skills needed to be an effective Air Force officer. Activities include physical fitness training, communication exercises, drill and ceremonies, and active duty Air Force experiences.
AS 303 Leading People and Effective Communication III 3R-3L-4C S
Graduate Studies Eligible: No
Prerequisites: AS 302
Corequisites: There are no corequisites for this course.

This course utilizes student's field training experience to take a more in-depth look at leadership. Special emphasis is placed on enhancing communication skills, and why that is important as a leader. Students have an opportunity to try out these leadership and management skills techniques in a supervised environment as juniors and seniors.
AS 303L Leadership Laborator - F,W,S
Graduate Studies Eligible: No
Prerequisites: AS 301* or AS 302* or AS 303* *Enrollment in one of the three courses
Corequisites: There are no corequisites for this course.

Meets one day a week for 3 hours. This class is mandatory for cadets who apply for membership in the AFROTC program and who are pursuing a commission in the United States Air Force. Cadets apply leadership concepts and principles, and practice critical skills needed to be an effective Air Force officer. Activities include physical fitness training, communication exercises, drill and ceremonies, and active duty Air Force experiences.
AS 401 National Security Affairs and Preparation for Active Duty I 3R-3L-4C F
Graduate Studies Eligible: No
Prerequisites: AS 303
Corequisites: There are no corequisites for this course.

This course is designed for college seniors and provides them the foundation to understand their role as military officers and how they are directly tied to our National Security Strategy. It is an overview of the complex social and political issues facing the military profession and requires a measure of sophistication commensurate with the senior college level.
AS 401L Leadership Laboratory - F,W,S
Graduate Studies Eligible: No
Prerequisites: AS 401* or AS 402* or AS 403* *Enrollment in one of the three courses
Corequisites: There are no corequisites for this course.

Meets one day a week for 3 hours. This class is mandatory for cadets who apply for membership in the AFROTC program and who are pursuing a commission in the United States Air Force. Cadets apply leadership concepts and principles, and practice critical skills needed to be an effective Air Force officer. Activities include physical fitness training, communication exercises, drill and ceremonies, and active duty Air Force experiences.
AS 402 National Security Affairs and Preparation for Active Duty II 3R-3L-4C W
Graduate Studies Eligible: No
Prerequisites: AS 401
Corequisites: There are no corequisites for this course.

This course is designed for college seniors and provides them the foundation to understand their role as military officers and how they are directly tied to our National Security Strategy. It is an overview of the complex social and political issues facing the military profession and requires a measure of sophistication commensurate with the senior college level.
AS 402L Leadership Laboratory - F,W,S
Graduate Studies Eligible: No
Prerequisites: AS 401* or AS 402* or AS 403* *Enrollment in one of the three courses
Corequisites: There are no corequisites for this course.

Meets one day a week for 3 hours. This class is mandatory for cadets who apply for membership in the AFROTC program and who are pursuing a commission in the United States Air Force. Cadets apply leadership concepts and principles, and practice critical skills needed to be an effective Air Force officer. Activities include physical fitness training, communication exercises, drill and ceremonies, and active duty Air Force experiences.
AS 403 National Security Affairs & Preparation for Active Duty III 3R-3L-4C S
Graduate Studies Eligible: No
Prerequisites: AS 402
Corequisites: There are no corequisites for this course.

This course is designed for college seniors and provides them the foundation to understand their role as military officers and how they are directly tied to our National Security Strategy. It is an overview of the complex social and political issues facing the military profession and requires a measure of sophistication commensurate with the senior college level.
AS 403L Leadership Laboratory - F,W,S
Graduate Studies Eligible: No
Prerequisites: AS 401* or AS 402* or AS 403* *Enrollment in one of the three courses
Corequisites: There are no corequisites for this course.

Meets one day a week for 3 hours. This class is mandatory for cadets who apply for membership in the AFROTC program and who are pursuing a commission in the United States Air Force. Cadets apply leadership concepts and principles, and practice critical skills needed to be an effective Air Force officer. Activities include physical fitness training, communication exercises, drill and ceremonies, and active duty Air Force experiences.
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