In addition to your normal college coursework, Air Force ROTC courses and hands-on leadership opportunities
will complement your major and push you to make the most of your college life and your career.
Taught by a world-class military faculty and supplemented by distinguished speakers, Air Force ROTC classes
bring policy and history to life.
Classes take place in university classrooms, equipped with everything needed for learning in a comfortable
and positive atmosphere. Computers and other helpful facilities will be located at the Air Force ROTC
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CadetsCadetsMembers of the student population of AFROTC are required to wear their uniforms only to Air Force ROTC classes, on Leadership LaboratoryLeadership LaboratoryLLAB - ROTC course for all cadets to learn management and leadership skills. day (once
a week) and to occasional special events. The rest of the time, they look like every other college
student.
Air Force ROTC curriculum is organized by aerospace class and separated into four major
areas:
Profession of Arms
Gain knowledge in military officership, military law, laws of armed conflict and military customs and
courtesies.
Communication Skills
Cadets develop enhanced oral and written communication skills critical to military leadership.
Leadership Studies
Develop leadership and management skills through a better understanding of the different aspects and
functions of military leadership.
Military Studies/International Security Studies
Gain a better understanding of the nature of conflict and how the United States military forces, particularly
aerospace forces, are developed, organized and employed.
Take a look at the following course descriptions to get an idea of what Air Force ROTC has to offer you.
- Freshmen and sophomores have Air Force ROTC classes for three hours each week.
- Juniors and seniors have Air Force ROTC classes for five hours each week.
Freshman – No Service Obligation
FALL – Aerospace Studies 101
SPRING – Aerospace Studies 102
Sophomore – Service Obligation if on Scholarship
FALL – Aerospace Studies 201
SPRING – Aerospace Studies 202
Field TrainingField TrainingFive-week encampment in which cadets receive officership training .
Junior – Must Contract
FALL – Aerospace Studies 301
SPRING – Aerospace Studies 302
Senior
FALL – Aerospace Studies 401
SPRING – Aerospace Studies 402
Graduation and Commissioning As 2Nd Lt in the U.S. Air Force
AS 101-102 Foundations of the Air Force – Two semesters, two credit hours
This survey course briefly covers topics relating to the Air Force and defense. It focuses on the
structure and missions of Air Force organizations, officership and professionalism. It is also a
good introduction into the use of communication skills.
AS 111-112 Leadership Laboratory – zero credit hours
This course (to be taken in conjunction with AS 101 and 102) is a weekly laboratory that touches on
the topics of Air Force customs and courtesies, health and physical fitness, and drill and
ceremonies.
AS 201-202 The Evolution of Aerospace Studies – Two semesters, two credit hours
This survey course is concerned with the beginnings of manned flight and the development of aerospace
power in the United States, including the employment of air power in WWI, WWII, Korea, Vietnam, the
Gulf War and the peaceful employment of U.S. air power in civic actions, scientific missions and
support of space exploration.
AS 211-212 Leadership Laboratory – zero credit hours
This course (to be taken in conjunction with AS 201 and 202) provides you with the opportunity to
demonstrate fundamental management skills and prepares you for Field Training.
AS 301-302 Leadership Studies – Two semesters, six credit hours
This course is a study in the anatomy of leadership, the need for quality and management leadership,
the role of discipline in leadership situations and the variables affecting leadership. Case studies
are used to examine Air Force leadership and management situations as a means of demonstrating and
exercising practical application of the concepts. Deal with actual problems and complete projects
associated with planning and managing the Leadership Laboratory.
AS 311-312 Leadership Laboratory – zero credit hours
This course (taken in conjunction with AS 301 and 302) provides you the opportunity to develop your
fundamental management skills while planning and conducting cadet activities.
AS 401-402 National Security Studies and Preparation for Active Duty – Two semesters, six
credit hours
Learn about the role of the professional military leader in a democratic society; societal attitudes
toward the armed forces; the requisites for maintaining adequate national defense structure; the
impact of technological and international developments on strategic preparedness and the overall
policy-making process; and military law. In addition, you will study topics that will prepare you
for your first active-duty assignment as an officer in the Air Force.
AS 411-412 Leadership Laboratory – zero credit hours
This course (taken in conjunction with AS 401 and 402) provides you with the opportunity to use your
leadership skills in planning and conducting cadet activities. It prepares you for commissioning and
entry into the active-duty Air Force.
