Aerospace Studies (A Sp)
1A. Leadership Laboratory (1)
Introduction and orientation to AFROTC and the Air
Force; systematic instruction and education in principles of leadership
to include guided leadership experiences; designated institutional
courses in lieu of academic aerospace studies (see division head
for designated courses).
1B. World Military Systems (2)
Introductory course exploring the causes of the present world
conflict; role and relationship of military power to that confloct;
responsibilities of an Air Force officer. (2 class, 1 lab hour)
2A. World Military Systems (2)
Prerequisite: AS 1B. Continued study of world military forces
and the political and military issues surrounding the existence
of these forces; US Army and Navy, their doctrines, missions,
and employment concepts; role of NATO, CENTO, and SEATO; investigation
of military forces of USSR, Soviet satellite armies, Chinese communist
army. (2 class, 1 lab hour)
2B. Leadership Laboratory (1)
Prerequisite: AS 2A or equivalent. Application of leadership
principles to include guided leadership experiences; designated
institutional courses in lieu of the academic aeorspace studies
(see division for designated courses.)
25. Officer Basic Military Training Course (OBMT) (3)
Normally taken during summer preceding junior year before entry
into advanced aerospace studies. 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. Subsistence quarters, $78 monthly allowance, travel
pay to and from designated Air Force base.
The Professional Officer Program
103A-B. Growth and Development of Aerospace Power (3-3)
Prerequisite; satisfactory completion of AS 1A, 1B, and AS
2A, 2B or AS 25, or equivalent military training. Nature of waar;
development of United States airpower; mission and organization
of Defense Department; Air Force concepts, doctrine, employment;
astronautics and space operations; future development of aerospace
power; space programs, vehicles, systems, problems in space exploration.
(3 class, 1 lab hour)
103C. Air Force ROTC Summer Training Unit (3)
Prerequisite: AS 103A-B. One month's military training required
for advanced cadets at designated Air Force installations to qualify
for reserve commission. Physical training, drill, weapon familiarization,
flying, field exercises, orientation in United States Air Force
base activities, equipment and problems.
104A-B. The Professional Officer(3-3)
Prerequisite: AS 103A-B. Professionalism, leadership and management;
military professionalism; officer responsibilities; militart justice;
leadership theory, functions, practices; management principles,
practices, controls, functions; systematic problem solving.