Aerospace Studies (A Sp)
14. General Aviation: Private Pilot (3)
Fundamentals of flight and aerodynamics, aircraft controls and maneuvers,
powerplants and systems, flight instruments, aircraft performance, Airman's
Information Manual, flight computer, meteorology, flight planning, navigation,
Federal Aviation Regulations, and radio communications. Prepares student
for FAA private pilot written examination.
25. Air Force ROTC Field Training (3)
For all nonprior-service applicants. Taken during summer preceding entry
into AFROTC. Six-week field training to acquaint student with Air Force
life; basic military skills; Air Force weapons and support systems; and
discipline essential to military environment. The Air Force provides meals,
housing, $483 pay, and travel pay to and from designated Air Force base.
103A-B. National Security Forces in Contemporary American Society
(3-3)
Prerequisite; satisfactory completion of A 5p 25, or equivalent military
training. Role of the military in contemporary society; societal attitudes
towards the military; requisites for maintaining adequate armed forces;
political and economic constraints on the national defense system; impact
of technological and international developments on strategic preparedness
and policy making.
103C. Air Force ROTC Field Training (3)
Required for prior-service cadets only. Four weeks of military training
taken during the summer at designated Air Force installations. Physical
training, drill, weapon familiarization, flying, field exercises, orientation
in United States Air Force base activities, and equipment. The Air Force
provides meals, housing, $322 pay, and travel pay to and from designated
Air Force Base.
104A-B. Air Force Management and Leadership (3-3)
Prerequisite: A Sp 25, or equivalent military training. Systematic study
of published research on leadership theories and group dynamics; review
of the principles and functions of management with emphasis on problem solving
and practical application of management tools; communication skills, military
speech and writing formats.
105A-B. American Defense Policy (3-3)
Prerequisite: A Sp 104A-B. The military in contemporary society; societal
attitudes towards the military; requisites for maintaining adequate armed
forces; political and economic constraints on national defense; impact of
technological and international! developments on strategic preparedness
and policy-making; introduction to military and international law. (Former
A Sp 103A-B)
113. Leadership Laboratory (1; max total 4)
Prerequisite: A Sp 25, or equivalent military training. Must be taken each
semester of the Professional Officer Course (POC). Cadets experiment with
and develop their leadership skills and techniques.