Aerospace Studies

AS-101. Heritage And Values Of The United States Air Force I. 1 Hour.

This survey course is designed to introduce students to the United States Air Force and provides an overview of the basic characteristics, missions, and organization of the Air Force as well as basic communication skills. This is the first course of a two-course sequence that continues with AS-102 Heritage and Values of the United States Air Force II.

AS-102. Heritage And Values Of The United States Air Force II. 1 Hour.

This survey course is designed to introduce students to the United States Air Force and provides an overview of the basic characteristics, missions, and organization of the Air Force as well as basic communication skills. This is the second course of a two-course sequence that begins with AS-101 Heritage and Values of the United States Air Force I.

AS-201. Leadership Foundation I. 1 Hour.

This course provides a fundamental understanding of both leadership and team building. Materials will discuss personal leadership style as well as teamwork. The courses will prepare cadets for their field training experience where they will implement the skills they learned in class. The purpose is to instill a leadership mindset and to identify students to transition from an AFROTC cadet to an AFROTC officer candidate. This is the first course of a two-course sequence that continues with AS-202 Team and Leadership Fundamentals II.

AS-202. Leadership Foundation II. 1 Hour.

This course provides a fundamental understanding of both leadership and team building. Materials will discuss personal leadership style as well as teamwork. The courses will prepare cadets for their field training experience where they will implement the skills they learned in class. The purpose is to instill a leadership mindset and to identify students to transition from an AFROTC cadet to an AFROTC officer candidate. This is the second course of a two-course sequence that begins with AS-201 Team and Leadership Fundamentals I.

AS-301. Leading People And Effective Communication I. 3 Hours.

This course builds on the AS-200 curriculum, teaching skills and knowledge in management and leadership. Special emphasis is placed on enhancing communication and emotional intelligence for leadership. Cadets have an opportunity to practice these leadership and management techniques in a supervised environment. This is the first course of a two-course sequence that continues with AS-302 Leading People and Effective Communication II.

AS-302. Leading People And Effective Communication II. 3 Hours.

This course builds on the AS-301 curriculum, teaching skills and knowledge in management and leadership. Special emphasis is placed on enhancing communication and emotional intelligence for leadership. Cadets have an opportunity to practice these leadership and management techniques in a supervised environment. This is the second course of a two-course sequence that begins with AS-301 Leading People and Effective Communication I.

AS-311. National Security. 3 Hours.

This course is designed for 4th year cadets, providing 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-312. Preparation For Active Duty. 3 Hours.

This course is designed for college seniors and gives them the foundation to understand their role as military officers in American society. It is an overview of the complex social and political issues facing the military profession that prepares the college student for their first assignment in the US Air Force or US Space Force.

AS-390. AFROTC LLAB Leadership Laboratory. 0 Hours.

Leadership Laboratory (LLAB) is a dynamic and integrated grouping of leadership developmental activities designed to meet the needs and expectations of prospective Air Force second lieutenants and complement the AFROTC academic curriculum. Most of the LLAB lesson objectives are cadet planned, organized, and executed under the supervision of the Detachment Commander and Operations Flight Commander. Cadets will explore and implement their personal leadership style, communication, and other techniques in a supervised environment. LLAB is required every term for Air Force cadets.