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Undergraduate Courses

AS 1001. THE FOUNDATIONS OF THE UNITED STATES AIR FORCE I

Cat. I (1/9 unit)

The AS 1000 sequence of courses are designed to introduce students to the
United States Air Force and Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps. Featured
topics include mission and organization of the Air Force, officership and
professionalism, Air Force officer opportunities, military customs and courtesies,
and an introduction to communication skills.
The first course focuses on the foundation of officership and customs and
courtesies.
The course includes one hour of class work and two hours of mandatory
leadership laboratory per week. The AS 1001 Leadership Laboratory includes a
study of Air Force customs and courtesies, drill and ceremonies, and military
commands.

AS 1002. THE FOUNDATIONS OF THE UNITED STATES AIR FORCE II

Cat. I (1/9 unit)

The AS 1000 sequence of courses are designed to introduce students to the
United States Air Force and Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps.

A continuation of AS 1001, the second course in this series emphasizes those
communication skills needed in today’s Air Force. It describes the communication
systems as well as discusses common barriers and enhancements to effective
communications.
The course includes numerous speaking and written exercises
using current Air Force topics.
The course includes one hour of class work and two hours of mandatory
leadership laboratory per week. The AS 1002 Leadership Laboratory includes a
study of Air Force customs and courtesies, drill and ceremonies, and military
commands.

AS 1003. THE FOUNDATIONS OF THE UNITED STATES AIR FORCE III

Cat. I (1/9 unit)

The AS 1000 sequence of courses are designed to introduce students to the
United States Air Force and Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps.

A continuation of AS 1002, the course outlines the origin of the Air Force and
the organizational structure of the Air Force with a focus on the missions of
select military organizations. The basic history of the United States military is
studied in order to appreciate how military history impacts the Air Force today.
Written and oral communication skills are practiced.

The course includes one hour of class work and two hours of mandatory
leadership laboratory per week. The AS 1003 Leadership Laboratory includes a
study of Air Force customs and courtesies, drill and ceremonies, and military
commands.

AS 1004. THE FOUNDATIONS OF THE UNITED STATES AIR FORCE IV

Cat. I (1/9 unit)

The AS 1000 sequence of courses are designed to introduced students to the
United States Air Force and Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps.

The final course in the AS 1000 sequence, it introduces students to the Air
Force installation and her sister services. Written and oral communication skills
are practiced.

The course includes one hour of class work and two hours of mandatory
leadership laboratory per week. The AS 1004 Leadership Laboratory includes a
study of Air Force customs and courtesies, drill and ceremonies, and military
commands.

AS 2001. THE EVOLUTION OF USAF AIR AND SPACE POWER I

Cat. I (1/9 unit)

The AS 2000 sequence of courses are designed to examine general aspects of air
and space power through a historical perspective. Utilizing this perspective, the
course covers a time period from the first balloons and dirigibles to the space-age
global positioning systems of the Persian Gulf War. Historical examples are
provided to extrapolate the development of Air Force capabilities (competencies),
and missions (functions) to demonstrate the evolution of what has become
today’s USAF air and space power. As a whole, the AS 2000 sequence of courses
provides the student with a knowledge level understanding for the general
element and employment of air and space power.
The first course covers the factors leading to the early development of air
power through the use of air power during World War II. The development of
oral and written communication skills is continued from the AS 1000 classes.
The course includes one hour of class work and two hours of mandatory
leadership laboratory per week. The AS 2001 Leadership Laboratory continues a
study of Air Force customs and courtesies, drill and ceremonies, military
commands, and preparation for Field Training.

AS 2002. THE EVOLUTION OF USAF AIR AND SPACE POWER II

Cat. I (1/9 unit)

The AS 2000 sequence of courses are designed to examine general aspects of air
and space power through a historical perspective. The second course in the series
continues with the development of air power from World War II through the
development of the Intercontinental Ballistic Missile.

The course includes one hour of class work and two hours of mandatory
leadership laboratory per week. The AS 2002 Leadership Laboratory continues a
study of Air Force customs and courtesies, drill and ceremonies, military
commands, and preparation for field training.

AS 2003. THE EVOLUTION OF USAF AIR AND SPACE POWER III

Cat. I (1/9 unit)

The AS 2000 sequence of courses are designed to examine general aspects of air
and space power through a historical perspective. The third course in the series
begins with a study of air power in the Vietnam war through the Gulf war. Oral
and written communications skills will be practiced.

The course includes one hour of class work and two hours of mandatory
leadership laboratory per week. The AS 2003 Leadership Laboratory continues a
study of Air Force customs and courtesies, drill and ceremonies, military
commands, and preparation for field training.

AS 2004. THE EVOLUTION OF USAF AIR AND SPACE POWER IV

Cat. I (1/9 unit)
The AS 2000 sequence of courses are designed to examine general aspects of air
and space power through a historical perspective. The course examines several
fundamental truths associated with war in the third dimension: e.g. Principles of
War and Tenets of Air and Space Power. As a whole, this course provides the
students with a knowledge level understanding for the general element and
employment of air and space power from an institutional, doctrinal and
historical perspective. In addition, the students will continue to discuss the
importance of the Air Force Core Values with the use of operational examples
and historical Air Force leaders and will continue to develop their communication
skills. The final course in the series explores the future of the Air Force
through 2025.

The course includes one hour of class work and two hours of mandatory
leadership laboratory per week. The AS 2004 Leadership Laboratory continues a
study of Air Force customs and courtesies, drill and ceremonies, military
commands, and preparation for field training.

AS 3001. AIR FORCE LEADERSHIP STUDIES I

Cat. I (1/6 unit)

The AS 3000 sequence of courses is a study of leadership, management
fundamentals, professional knowledge, Air Force personnel and evaluation
systems, leadership ethics, and communication skills required of an Air Force
junior officer. Throughout the courses, case studies are used to examine Air
Force leadership and management situations as a means of demonstrating and
exercising practical application of concepts being studied.

The first course explores different styles of leadership, followership, and
management functions.
The course includes three hours of class work and three hours of mandatory leadership laboratory per week. The AS 3001 Leadership Laboratory complements
the classroom work by providing advanced leadership experiences in
officer-type activities and giving students the opportunity to apply leadership
and management principles.

AS 3002. AIR FORCE LEADERSHIP STUDIES II

Cat. I (1/6 unit)

The course includes three hours of class work and three hours of mandatory
leadership laboratory per week. The AS 3002 Leadership Laboratory complements
the classroom work by providing advanced leadership experiences in
officer-type activities and giving students the opportunity to apply leadership
and management principles.

AS 3003. AIR FORCE LEADERSHIP STUDIES III

Cat. I (1/6 unit)

The AS 3000 sequence of courses is a study of leadership, management
fundamentals, professional knowledge, Air Force personnel and evaluation
systems, leadership ethics, and communication skills required of an Air Force
junior officer. The third course emphasizes team building, process improvement,
and military ethics.
The course includes three hours of class work and three hours of mandatory
leadership laboratory per week. The AS 3003 Leadership Laboratory complements
the classroom work by providing advanced leadership experiences in
officer-type activities and giving students the opportunity to apply leadership
and management principles.

AS 3004. AIR FORCE LEADERSHIP STUDIES IV

Cat. I (1/6 unit)

The course includes three hours of class work and three hours of mandatory
leadership laboratory per week. The AS 3004 Leadership Laboratory complements the classroom work by providing advanced leadership experiences in
officer-type activities and giving students the opportunity to apply leadership
and management principles.

AS 4101. NATIONAL SECURITY AFFAIRS I

Cat. I (1/6 unit)
The AS 4000 sequence of courses examines the national security process,
regional studies, advanced leadership ethics, and Air Force doctrine. Special
topics of interest focus on the military as a profession, officership, military
justice, civilian control of the military, preparation for active duty and current
issues affecting military professionalism. Throughout the AS 4000 sequence of
courses, briefing and writing exercises will be accomplished with emphasis on
refining communication skills.

The first course examines in depth the national security process, principles of
war and the Air Force major commands.

The course includes three hours of class work and three hours of mandatory
leadership laboratory each week. The AS 4101 Leadership Laboratory
complements the classroom work by providing advanced leadership experiences
in officer-like activities and giving the students the opportunity to apply
leadership and management principles.

AS 4102. NATIONAL SECURITY AFFAIRS II

Cat. I (1/6 unit)

The AS 4000 sequence of courses examines the national security process,
regional studies, advanced leadership ethics, and Air Force doctrine. The second
course provides a detailed examination of Air Force doctrine including a study of
the joint doctrine and the roles of the other military services.
The course includes three hours of class work and three hours of mandatory
leadership laboratory each week. The AS 4102 Leadership Laboratory
complements the classroom work by providing advanced leadership experiences
in officer-like activities and giving the students the opportunity to apply
leadership and management principles.

AS 4103. NATIONAL SECURITY AFFAIRS III

Cat. I (1/6 unit)

The AS 4000 sequence of courses examines the national security process,
regional studies, advanced leadership ethics, and Air Force doctrine. The third
course provides an extensive study of alliances and regional security issues,
including international peacekeeping and terrorism. Continued attention is
given to developing the research and communications skills necessary to be
successful as junior officers.

The course includes three hours of class work and three hours of mandatory
leadership laboratory each week. The AS 4103 Leadership Laboratory
complements the classroom work by providing advanced leadership experiences
in officer-like activities and giving the students the opportunity to apply
leadership and management principles.

AS 4104. PREPARATION FOR ACTIVE DUTY

Cat. I (1/6 unit)

The AS 4000 sequence of courses examines the national security process,
regional studies, advanced leadership ethics, and Air Force doctrine. The final
course in the series examines officership, the military justice system, social
responsibilities, current issues affecting the military profession, and various
factors that will facilitate a smooth transition from civilian to military life.

The course includes three hours of class work and three hours of mandatory
leadership laboratory each week. The AS 4104 Leadership Laboratory
complements the classroom work by providing advanced leadership experiences
in officer-like activities and giving the students the opportunity to apply
leadership and management principles.