Air Force Aerospace Studies (AS)

AS 101
Heritage and Values of the United States Air Force I

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. 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.

Corequisite(s): AS 499
Lecture: 1 Lab: 0 Credits: 1
Satisfies: Communications (C)
AS 102
Heritage and Values of the United States Air Force II

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. 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.

Corequisite(s): AS 499
Prerequisite(s): AS 101
Lecture: 1 Lab: 0 Credits: 1
Satisfies: Communications (C)
AS 201
Team and Leadership Fundamentals I

This course focuses on laying the foundation for teams and leadership. The topics include skills that will allow cadets to improve their leadership on a personal level and within a team. The courses will prepare cadets for their field training experience where they will be able to put the concepts learned into practice. The purpose is to instill a leadership mindset and to motivate sophomore students to transition from AFROTC cadet to AFROTC officer candidate. This is the first course of a two-course sequence that continues with AS 202 Team and Leadership Fundamentals II.

Corequisite(s): AS 499
Prerequisite(s): AS 102
Lecture: 1 Lab: 0 Credits: 1
Satisfies: Communications (C)
AS 202
Team and Leadership Fundamentals II

This course focuses on laying the foundation for teams and leadership. The topics include skills that will allow cadets to improve their leadership on a personal level and within a team. The courses will prepare cadets for their field training experience where they will be able to put the concepts learned into practice. The purpose is to instill a leadership mindset and to motivate sophomore students to transition from AFROTC cadet to AFROTC officer candidate. This is the second course of a two-course sequence that begins with AS 201 Team and Leadership Fundamentals I.

Corequisite(s): AS 499
Prerequisite(s): AS 201
Lecture: 1 Lab: 0 Credits: 1
Satisfies: Communications (C)
AS 301
Leading People and Effective Communication I

This course teaches cadets advanced skills and knowledge in management and leadership. Special emphasis is placed on enhancing leadership skills and communication. Cadets have an opportunity to try out these leadership and management techniques in a supervised environment as juniors and seniors. This is the first course of a two-course sequence that continues with AS 302 Leading People and Effective Communication II.

Corequisite(s): AS 499
Prerequisite(s): AS 101 and AS 202 and AS 201 and AS 102
Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Credits: 3
Satisfies: Communications (C)
AS 302
Leading People and Effective Communication II

This course teaches cadets advanced skills and knowledge in management and leadership. Special emphasis is placed on enhancing leadership skills and communication. Cadets have an opportunity to try out these leadership and management techniques in a supervised environment as juniors and seniors. This is the second course of a two-course sequence that begins with AS 301 Leading People and Effective Communication I.

Corequisite(s): AS 499
Prerequisite(s): AS 301
Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Credits: 3
Satisfies: Communications (C)
AS 401
National Security Affairs

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 and requires a measure of sophistication commensurate with the senior college level. This is the first course of a two-course sequence that continues with AS 402 National Security Affairs/Preparation for Active Duty II.

Corequisite(s): AS 499
Prerequisite(s): AS 302
Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Credits: 3
Satisfies: Communications (C)
AS 402
National Security Affairs/Preparation for Active Duty II

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 and requires a measure of sophistication commensurate with the senior college level. This is the second course of a two-course sequence that begins with AS 401 National Security Affairs/Preparation for Active Duty I.

Prerequisite(s): AS 401
Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Credits: 3
Satisfies: Communications (C)
AS 499
AFROTC LLAB Leadership Laboratory

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 program. Most of the LLAB lesson objectives are cadet planned, organized, and executed under the supervision of the Detachment Commander and Operations Flight Commander. LLAB is required every Fall and Spring semester for Air Force cadets.

Lecture: 0 Lab: 3 Credits: 0