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General Catalog 2003-2004
Posted October 15, 2003

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1010  Foundations of the USAF I (1)
   Development, organization, and doctrine of the U.S. Air Force, emphasizing Strategic Force Requirements.

1011  Foundations of the USAF II (1)
   Development and organization of United States Air Force Defensive Forces, General Purpose Forces and Tactical Air Forces.

1110  General Military Leadership Laboratory I (1)
   Studies and experience in Air Force standards, customs and courtesies. Introduction to drill and ceremonies. Studies typical organizations and missions of Air Force bases through field trips.

1111  General Military Leadership Laboratory II (1)
   Studies and experience in Air Force standards, customs and courtesies. Introduction to drill and ceremonies. Studies typical organizations and missions of Air Force bases through field trips.

2006  Aerospace Studies Physical Fitness (1)
   Physical fitness for Aerospace Studies students and others. A variety of activities will be offered. Special focus on Air Force PFT preparation.

2010  Airpower History I (1)
   Development of various concepts of air power employment, emphasizing factors that have prompted research and technological change.

2011  Airpower History II (1)
   Development of various concepts of air power employment, emphasizing factors that have prompted research and technological change.

2110  General Military Leadership Laboratory III (1)
   Application of Air Force standards, customs and courtesies. Drill and ceremonies leadership, introduction to reviews and honors. First-hand exposure to various career opportunities within the Air Force and their applications on a typical Air Force base.

2111  General Military Leadership Laboratory IV (1)
   Application of Air Force standards, customs and courtesies. Drill and ceremonies leadership, introduction to reviews and honors. First-hand exposure to various career opportunities within the Air Force and their application on a typical Air Force base.

2960  Special Topics (1 to 3)
   Special topics in leadership development for students in the General Military Course.

3000  Air Force ROTC Field Training (4) Prerequisite: AFROTC Student Eligible for Field Training
   Four to five weeks of field training conducted at United States Air Force bases as arranged by the Professor of Aerospace Studies. Course prepares AFROTC for POC entry. The course offers a minimum of 269 hours of education in Officership. Air Force Orientation, Leadership, and Physical/Survival Training. Normally offered between the sophomore and junior years.

3010  Leadership Studies I (3)
   Writing, speaking, and listening as communication skills; management concepts; responsibilities and ethics for an Air Force junior officer.

3011  Leadership Studies II (3)
   Principles of leadership, problem solving, decisions, discipline, and human relations. Emphasis on career planning as an Air Force junior officer.

3110  Professional Officer Course Leadership Laboratory I (1)
   Application of leadership and management skills in leadership positions in a student-run organization. Study of general structure and progression patterns common to selected Air Force officer career fields. Application of personnel performance evaluation techniques.

3111  Professional Officer Course Leadership Laboratory II (1)
   Application of leadership and management skills in leadership positions in a student-run organization. Study of general structure and progression patterns common to selected Air Force officer career fields. Application of personnel performance evaluation techniques.

4010  National Security Affairs I (3)
   Examines the need for national security, analyzes the evolution and formulation of American defensive policy, strategy and joint doctrine. Investigates methods for managing conflict and touches on arms control and terrorism.

4011  National Security Affairs II (3)
   Examines conflict management, arms control, military law, and Air Force issues and policies.

4110  Professional Officer Course Leadership Laboratory III (1)
   Application of leadership and managerial techniques with individuals and groups. Introduction to operations and communications security. Introduction to advanced educational opportunities available to Air Force officers.

4111  Professional Officer Course Leadership Laboratory IV (1)
   Application of leadership and managerial techniques with individuals and groups. Introduction to operations and communications security. Introduction to advanced educational opportunities available to Air Force officers.

4990  Directed Study (1 to 5)
   Directed study for Professional Officer Course students pursuing additional experience in professional military subjects. This course may be repeated for credit.


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