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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 Foundations of the United States Air Force 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 United States Air Force and Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps. Featured topics include: mission and organization of the Air Force, officership and professionalism, military customs and courtesies, Air Force officer opportunities, and an introduction to communication skills. Leadership Laboratory is mandatory for AFROTC cadets and complements this course by providing cadets with followership experiences.
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 Foundations of the United States Air Force 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 course is a continuation of the fall quarter course designed to introduce students to the United States Air Force and Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps.
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 Foundations of the United States Air Force 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 course is a continuation of the winter quarter course designed to introduce students to the United States Air Force and Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps.
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 Air Force Leadership Studies 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 is a study of leadership, management fundamentals, professional knowledge, Air Force personnel and evaluation systems, leadership ethics, and the 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. A mandatory Leadership Laboratory complements this course by providing advanced leadership experiences in officer-type activities, giving students the opportunity to apply the leadership and management principles of this course.
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 Air Force Leadership Studies II 3R-3L-4C W
Graduate Studies Eligible: No
Prerequisites: AS 301
Corequisites: There are no corequisites for this course.

This course is a continuation of the fall quarter course designed to study leadership, management fundamentals, professional knowledge, Air Force personnel and evaluation systems, leadership ethics, and the communication skills required of an Air Force junior officer.
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 Air Force Leadership Studies III 3R-3L-4C S
Graduate Studies Eligible: No
Prerequisites: AS 302
Corequisites: There are no corequisites for this course.

This course is a continuation of the winter quarter course designed to study leadership, management fundamentals, professional knowledge, Air Force personnel and evaluation systems, leadership ethics, and the communication skills required of an Air Force junior officer.
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 examines the national security process, regional studies, advanced leadership ethics, and Air Force doctrine. Special topics of interest focus on the military as a profession, officership, military justice, civilian control of the military, preparation for active duty, and current issues affecting military professionalism. Within this structure, continued emphasis is given to refining communication skills. A mandatory Leadership Laboratory complements this course by providing advanced leadership experiences, giving students the opportunity to apply the leadership and management principles of this course.
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 a continuation of the fall quarter course designed to examine the national security process, regional studies, advanced leadership ethics, and Air Force doctrine.
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 a continuation of the winter quarter course designed to examine the national security process, regional studies, advanced leadership ethics, and Air Force doctrine.
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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