Military Science Courses
Aerospace Studies Course Descriptions
Note: All students interested in pursing an Air Force commission must
register for Leadership Lab along with the appropriate lecture (i.e.
AS Course) listed below. Students who do not register for both courses
will receive academic credit, but will not be considered for an Air
Force commission or Air Force ROTC scholarship
AERO 001, 002, 003, 009. LLAB – Leadership Laboratory. 1cr.
(Pass/Fail)
An integrated grouping of leadership developmental activities designed
to meet the needs and expectations of prospective Air Force second lieutenants
and complement the AFROTC academic program. It is a student planned,
organized and executed practicum. LLAB is a weekly laboratory that touches
on the topics of Air Force customs and courtesies, health and physical
fitness, field training preparation and drill and ceremonies. In addition
to the weekly laboratory, students are required to participate in one
hour physical training sessions two days per week.
AERO 011. AS 100 - The Air Force Today I .1cr.
Explores the mission and organizational structure of the United States
Air Force. Introduces the student to Reserve Officer Training Corps
by examining air power, customs and courtesies, officership, and core
values. Examines Air Force opportunities, benefits, career choices,
and installations which provides information needed to determine whether
or not to pursue a career as an Air Force officer. An introduction to
effective communication is included. Effective From: Spring 2006
AERO 012. AS 100- The Air Force Today II. 1 cr.
Prerequisite: None. A continuation of Air Force Today I. Continues with
the mission and organizational structure of the Air Force. A macro view
of U.S. military history is introduced with emphasis on U.S. air power.
Air Force communications is developed with emphasis on interpersonal
communications, oral communications, and written communications. Effective
From: Spring 2006
AERO 021. AS 200 – The Air Force Way I. 1 cr.
Prerequisite: None. Examines the development of air power from its earliest
beginnings to the present, including in-depth examination of World War
I, World War II, and Korean Conflict. Effective From: Spring 2006
AERO 022. AS 200 – The Air Force Way II. 1 cr.
Prerequisite: None. A continuation of Air Force Way I focusing on the
Vietnam War, Cold War, Gulf War, the Global War on Terrorism. Emphasizes
the concepts and skills required by the Air Force officer including
oral communications, Air Force quality, leadership, followership, ethics,
and values. Effective From: Spring 2006
AERO 131. AS 300 – Air Force Leadership Studies I. 3 cr.
Prerequisite: None. Emphasizes the concepts and skills required by the
successful management and leader. Curriculum includes individual motivational
and behavioral processes, leadership, communication, and group dynamics,
providing the foundation for developing the junior officer's professional
skills. Course material stresses decision making, and the use of analytic
aids in planning, organizing, and controlling in a changing environment.
Develops communication skills through writing and speaking exercises.
Effective From: Spring 2006
AERO 132. AS 300 – Air Force Leadership Studies II. 3 cr.
Prerequisite: None. A continuation of Air Force Leadership Studies II.
Organizational and personal ethics, management of change, organizational
power, politics, and managerial strategy are discussed within the context
of the military. Actual Air Force case studies are used throughout the
course. Effective From: Spring 2006
AERO 141. AS 400 - National Security Affairs and Preparation
for Active Duty I. 3 cr.
Prerequisite: None. Focuses on the U.S. Armed Forces as an integral
element of American society. This course examines a wide variety of
topics concerning American civil and military relations and the environment
in which U.S. defense policy is formulated. Specific topics include
the role of the professional officer in a democratic society, socialization
processes within the American military forces, and the requisites for
maintaining adequate national security forces. A special emphasis is
placed on further refining the student's communications skills in the
context of the course material.
AERO 142. AS 400 – National Security Affairs and Preparation
for Active Duty II. 3 cr.
Prerequisite: None. Continuation of National Security Affairs and Preparation
for Active Duty I. Focuses on the role of the Air Force officer while
on active duty. Includes responsibilities as an officer, commander,
leader, and a manager. Topics include a review of military law, nonjudicial
punishment, role of the staff judge advocate, laws of armed conflict,
military ethics, officer professional development, an officer's social
responsibilities, fraternization, personal finances, staff work, and
Air Force base services and activities. Concludes with a review of the
Air Force Core Values. Effective: Spring 2006
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