Foundations of the Air Force – 2 Credits Hours per Semester
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.
The Evolution of Aerospace Studies – 2 Credit Hours per Semester
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.
Leadership Studies – 3 Credit Hours per Semester
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.
National Security Studies and Preparation for Active Duty – 3 Credit Hours per Semester
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.
Leadership Laboratory is the application of leadership skills, demonstration of command, effective communication, individual instruction, physical fitness training and knowledge of military customs and courtesies.
As an Air Force ROTC cadet, you'll spend one or two class periods each week putting into practice the leadership skills and management theory acquired in class. Leadership Laboratory is taken a maximum of two hours per week throughout your enrollment in Air Force ROTC. Instruction is conducted within the framework of an organized cadet corps with a progression of experiences designed to develop your leadership potential. Leadership Laboratory involves a study of Air Force customs and courtesies; drill and ceremonies; career opportunities in the Air Force; and the life and work of an Air Force junior officer. Develop your leadership potential in a practical, supervised laboratory, which includes field trips to Air Force installations.
